goody1926 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 It was a long hard fought battle but I was finally able to find one and find a dealer willing to go AXZ plan. In central Indiana here these cars are rare. I visited a local dealer who was never able to even keep one on the lot but he was not willing to go the extra mile and help me find one so I did it myself calling about 30 dealers in a row. It is not exactly what I wanted but I could ill afford to miss out on the $4500 CARS by ordering or by waiting for dealers to get in their stock orders. If everything goes through should pick up a 501A White Platinum Tri-coat tomorrow! It will be replacing a 17 year old car with 180k miles. Although I do hate the thought of my current car being dismantled and crushed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlwaverunr Report post Posted August 20, 2009 I feel your pain on the loss of your 'loved one'. I traded my 96 Ranger last weekend for my FFH. I bought her new and returned her with 264K miles. I don't know which was harder to accept---that I was losing a major piece of my life or that now I have to make car payments again. With the $4500 from CARS, the $1700 hybrid tax credit, AND the sales tax/fees tax deduction, it was just too much to pass up. Enjoy your FFH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacsai Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Congratulations Goody! I got my car on the 18th, showed it off to family and friends and proceded to take it on a 260 mile trip that day. I'll probably put 1,000 miles on it in a week. I'm averaging 37 MPG in mostly highway driving @ 75 MPH! I turned in a '96 Villager w/140,000 miles that still had a couple of good years in it; but CARS, Tax Credit, Sales Tax deduction and the X plan all conspired to entice me into the purchase. I did feel kinda funny turning in an acceptable ride, but I got $2,500 more than it was worth, so good deal for me! I LOVE the FFH and I must look like quite the idiot as I drive down the road with this silly grin on my ugly mug! :happy feet: Good luck, I hope you enjoy your new car! Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goody1926 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 I feel your pain on the loss of your 'loved one'. I traded my 96 Ranger last weekend for my FFH. I bought her new and returned her with 264K miles. I don't know which was harder to accept---that I was losing a major piece of my life or that now I have to make car payments again. With the $4500 from CARS, the $1700 hybrid tax credit, AND the sales tax/fees tax deduction, it was just too much to pass up. Enjoy your FFH. Yes it will be somewhat bittersweet. Its great to be able to take advantage of some pretty nice deductions or credits but I am not sure about the sales tax and fees portion. Was that something unique for your area? I was not aware of that so I hope its something the dealer surprises me with today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goody1926 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Congratulations Goody! I got my car on the 18th, showed it off to family and friends and proceded to take it on a 260 mile trip that day. I'll probably put 1,000 miles on it in a week. I'm averaging 37 MPG in mostly highway driving @ 75 MPH! I turned in a '96 Villager w/140,000 miles that still had a couple of good years in it; but CARS, Tax Credit, Sales Tax deduction and the X plan all conspired to entice me into the purchase. I did feel kinda funny turning in an acceptable ride, but I got $2,500 more than it was worth, so good deal for me! I LOVE the FFH and I must look like quite the idiot as I drive down the road with this silly grin on my ugly mug! :happy feet: Good luck, I hope you enjoy your new car! Kim Thank you! Sure sounds like all of the credits and deductions really helped you out too! It seems many are able to take advantage of a sales tax reduction so I hope I get the same good news when I arrive at the dealer. I hope you have many more happy miles!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlwaverunr Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Yes it will be somewhat bittersweet. Its great to be able to take advantage of some pretty nice deductions or credits but I am not sure about the sales tax and fees portion. Was that something unique for your area? I was not aware of that so I hope its something the dealer surprises me with today. From the IRS website: "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycles through 2009. It also provides for the deduction of other taxes or fees paid in states with no sales tax." You can search their site for "Car Sales and Tax Deductions" and it will give you more. It isn't a credit, but it does reduce your taxable income. Where I live, we have 8.75% sales tax (ugh), so I'll take what I can. Vehicles must be placed into service before Jan 1, 2010. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites