Is Jeep in trouble?
#31
Lexus Champion
I may have said it's crazy, etc etc. but I don't ignore sales numbers. You claim nobody wanted the 2.0t Accord and I said I see a lot. Not that sales numbers are wrong. Then you tell me that because the take rate was low they took it away, which may be true. But it used to not be. Every car had an optional V6 and the take rates were low then, too.
#32
Lexus Fanatic
Like the Yukon? They sell wayyyy more Denalis than regular which has the 6.2. I've said I *think* the best engine is part of the appeal.
Also, did you know that the take rate for the Denali in the Yukon is 54%? So no they don't selll WAAAAAAY more, about half of them are Denalis.
You claim nobody wanted the 2.0t Accord and I said I see a lot. Not that sales numbers are wrong. Then you tell me that because the take rate was low they took it away, which may be true. But it used to not be. Every car had an optional V6 and the take rates were low then, too.
#33
Lexus Champion
All I said was that take rate was always low for the better engines? What does this statement have to do with anything?
#34
Lexus Fanatic
Take rate was always low for the better engines years ago, that's all I've ever said. Fuel economy standards have changed all that. If CAFE didn't ruin cars the top-line 2024 Accord would have more than 204 horsepower. What you and I don't agree on is that everyone is fine with that, not the sales numbers.
You know whats not on there? Engine power. Only 13% of people rate "propulsion type" as important to them.
2 out of 3 Yukons sold are Denalis according to MT.
All I said was that take rate was always low for the better engines? What does this statement have to do with anything?
#35
Lexus Champion
Years ago was years ago, peoples wants are different now. Its not just CAFE standards, when the bigger engines were available people didn't buy them. If people "weren't fine with that" then they would have bought the bigger engines when they were around.
The #1 and #2 things buyers want today are safety and fuel efficiency.
Times change, what was important to buyers 10 years ago is not whats important to them today.
The #1 and #2 things buyers want today are safety and fuel efficiency.
Times change, what was important to buyers 10 years ago is not whats important to them today.
Also Yukon sales average $83-86k, that's Denali pricing.
#36
Lexus Fanatic
Again you miss my point. What was the problem of at least offering a better engine??? I don't care if you tell me people want efficiency and safety. There are still car people like us, just like back then. Just because they didn't overwhelm with sales doesn't mean they weren't desirable.
\Also Yukon sales average $83-86k, that's Denali pricing.
#37
Lexus Champion
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/10...nt-in-q3-2023/
#38
Lexus Fanatic
People are not "mindless vessels" because they don't buy what you like. Vehicle manufacturers (like manufacturers of everything else) analyze what their customers buy and want and tailor their offerings to match.
What's your source? Mine is what I read in Motor Trend and GM directly. $83000-$86,000 is Denali money and that's the average price Yukons go for.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/10...nt-in-q3-2023/
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/10...nt-in-q3-2023/
The most successful Denali models are the Yukon XL
with a Denali take rate of 63 percent, the standard Yukon at 54 percent
https://www.thedrive.com/article/176...ld-are-denalis
#39
Lexus Test Driver
Again you miss my point. What was the problem of at least offering a better engine??? I don't care if you tell me people want efficiency and safety. There are still car people like us, just like back then. Just because they didn't overwhelm with sales doesn't mean they weren't desirable.
Also Yukon sales average $83-86k, that's Denali pricing.
Also Yukon sales average $83-86k, that's Denali pricing.
The majority of people who are buying cars like the Accord or Camry simply do not care about engines. Most of them can't tell you what engine their car has in it. It's not like the Mustang where people seek out the GT to get the V8. If being fast is important to you, you're almost certainly not shopping for an Accord at all.
This forum, or any car forum, for that matter, are not representative of the overall buying public. We're enthusiasts. We care about things like horsepower, acceleration, torque, etc.
Most people I know IRL just care about having the car be reliable, safe, and comfortable. Maybe the aesthetics as well in some cases.
#40
Lexus Fanatic
I asked my wife what kind of engine her car had, a 4 cyl, 6 cyl or 8 cyl and she said 4. It’s a 6 obviously. She has no idea nor does she care
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#42
Lexus Fanatic
One thing, though, that certainly won't hurt.....Ford is now tossing in an extra $500-1000 rebate (depending on the area) to Jeep Owners who trade.
https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/20...t-jeep-owners/
#43
Lexus Fanatic
#44
Lexus Test Driver
It's not just a cliche'.
My wife has no idea how many cylinders.
Ask your wife the engine displacement in liters and see what she says and report back? haha
One thing, though, that certainly won't hurt.....Ford is now tossing in an extra $500-1000 rebate (depending on the area) to Jeep Owners who trade.
https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/20...t-jeep-owners/
https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/20...t-jeep-owners/