Used Volkswagen eligible for ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program

The government’s Car Allowance Rebate System (more popularly known as “Cash for Clunkers”) offers cash rebates to encourage owners of older, less fuel-efficient cars to upgrade to more modern, energy-friendly models.

Some general guidelines:

– If you own a car made in 1984 or later that gets 18 miles to the gallon or less, you can qualify.

– It must have been registered and insured over the past year, and it must start.

– If you trade it for a car that gets four more miles per gallon, the government gives you $3,500.

– If your new car gets 10 miles more per gallon, you get $4,500.

– If you’re trading an SUV, minivan or small pickup, you only have to improve your mileage by 2 to 5 miles per gallon.

– The vehicle you buy must be brand new and cost less than $45,000.

Here’s a list of used Volkswagen eligible for the program:

1994 Volkswagen Corrado 2.8L 6cyl 5M FWD Passenger Car
1993 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.5L 5cyl 5M FWD Category 1 Truck
1995 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.5L 5cyl 5M FWD Category 2 Truck
1997 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.8L 6cyl 4A FWD Category 2 Truck
1999 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.8L 6cyl 4A FWD Category 1 Truck
2000 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.8L 6cyl 4A FWD Category 1 Truck
2000 Volkswagen Passat 2.8L 6cyl 5A AWD Passenger Car
2001 Volkswagen Passat 2.8L 6cyl 5A AWD Passenger Car
1990 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1L 4cyl 4M RWD Passenger Car
1990 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1L 4cyl 3A RWD Passenger Car
1990 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1L 4cyl 4M 4WD Passenger Car
1991 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1L 4cyl 4M RWD Passenger Car

Source: Edmunds.com

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