American ingenuity and bravado.  Chrysler played their poker hand perfectly, waiting until the last minute to unveil their Cash for Clunkers sales strategy.  With their cards on the table, Chrysler announces that they will offer additional rebates and incentives for consumers using a Cash for Clunkers credit.    The additional rebates can be combined with government issued CARS credits, adding up to $9,000 in saving on new Chrysler cars.  (see chart)

Chrysler’s timing couldn’t be better.  The American auto maker is the first US manufacturer to rival Hyundai’s Royal Flush.  Early in July, Hyundai was the first to disclose their Cash for Clunkers sale strategy, announcing that they would accept qualifying clunker trade-ins and issue rebates for clunkers turned in as early as July 1^st. .

The ‘Chrysler Double Cash for Your Old Car’ will offer consumers additional incentives that can be combined with the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) credit.  For some consumers this can equal up to $9,000 off the MSRP for new cars that qualify for the NHTSA CARS program.  The program will start on July 23^rd. 

The program also gives hope to consumers who don’t qualify for the NHTSA CARS program.  With the Chrysler incentives, consumers can realize savings equivalent to consumers who can get government credits under the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS).  In effect, Chrysler has created a universal Cash for Clunkers program for all Americans without all the paperwork.

Under the Double Your Cash program, Chrysler dealers will offer up to $4,500 Consumer Cash or 0% financing for 72 months through GMAC Financial Services on most 2009 model vehicles. 

2008 PT Cruiser Incentives

For example, qualifying consumers can get $9,250  in credits to purchase a 2008 PT Cruiser by combining a CARS credit of $3,500 and with Chrysler incentives.  If their clunker doesn’t qualify for CARS credit, they can still get $5,750 off the MSRP of a PT Cruiser.

 This information and more details about Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge specific incentives by model, you can view the summary incentives chart on:  http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/car-dealers/incentives/chrysler

Chrysler car shoppers who do not have a qualifying CARS clunker to trade in are still eligible for consumer cash and bonus cash.  Consumers can learn more about the Cash for Clunkers program and request a call from a participating local dealer by visiting http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/

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