Chrysler dealers report that over the past week they attracted more potential buyers than they had seen in two years.  Chrysler took the already attractive Cash for Clunkers Gov’t rebate program and sweetened it by offering to match the $3500 – $4500 themselves.  Some deals equal over $10,000.00 in ultimate savings when other incentives are involved on top.

Chrysler Group LLC reported that 70% of showroom traffic was generated specifically because of the CFC program in an e-mail released earlier this week.

Many auto analysts are eager to see the July 2009 sales numbers for Chrysler and GM, as it was July 2008 when they both ended the option to lease their vehicles due to the credit crunch. This month will be the first fair YTD comparison yet with some significant gains possible due directly to the Cash for Clunkers program.

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