How's this for an idea: All auto dealerships in the US seem to be stuck with 2008 and 2009 inventory that's not moving. That's inventory that's costing dealers as well as the big manufacturers, the latter of which have already laid off thousands and have pretty much been handed a pile of bailout money from us the taxpayers. Pretty soon nobody will want these cars, whether in brand-new condition or not. I think that the automakers should slash all sticker prices in half and cut their losses. That would do two things: Stimulate those still working to buy these vehicles, and clear out inventory. The net effect would be some revenue coming in to the dealerships and car companies, and it would put those cars out onto the roads. Do it now, because in 2010, even if things turn around, nobody will want these un-used 2008 cars that are now collecting dust, even at discounted prices. The car companies would get some revenues without bailout, and would have to hire some people back sooner, when the turnaround results in demand for newer models.
