Whats a clunker?

According to the government my truck is a clunker.
1) it gets less than 18 miles per gallon.
2) it was built less that 25 years ago.
3) it has been registered and insured for the last year.
4) it is being used as a trade on a new F-150 truck that get better mileage.

According to me, my truck is a clunker.
1) It left Linda and I on the side of the rode with a broken tie-rod last Sunday.
2) It needs a new Rear Anti-lock Brake valve to turn off a dash warning light.
3) It is leaking oil though the rear differential cover.
4) It has over 200,000 mile on it.
5) Its transmission warning light flashes at odd times.
6) Its oil warning light was on, I added 5 quarts of oil.
7) It needs to be inspected this month.


We have done all of the paper work to get a new truck. The new truck looks just like my old truck, same color, and 4 wheel drive. The only difference is that the old truck is an F-250 and the new truck is an F-150.

We are waiting to see if the government has any clunker money left. As soon as the dealership get an OK on the paperwork, I get the truck. If the government runs out of money, I'll have to fix the truck.