skidmark,
I really don't think anyone would give me 4500 in trade in for my van. It is a 78 after all.
The only thing I would trade it in on would be another 4x4 van, which I won't do.
The one I have is smog equipment free, computer free and still servicable.
I will get a long block and swap it out, I have no intention of buying anything new for quite a while.
But, the requirement to trade up to increased gas milage is a cinch, I get about 9-10 miles to the gallon, uphill, downhill, headwind, tailwind, on road or off. Plus if I can get the traction in 4 wheel drive, I could probably pull my house off the foundation. Something to be said for the 460 Ford engines with gobs of torque.
So now you don't need to be concerned about funding my "voucher", I am sure there will be plenty others to fund if this passes.
bob