MAY 2006 Vehicle Sales
06-01-06, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
But Lexus has 3 SUVs too. 
And those MB E-class and S-class sales are huge!
True! Too bad as the new ML is way better than the old one. Way to go Alabama plant.
And those MB E-class and S-class sales are huge!
True! Too bad as the new ML is way better than the old one. Way to go Alabama plant.
They will have a MLK come too, to battle the X3......
06-01-06, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Looks like they should rename Mercedes the GMC of luxury. 3 SUVs and a van. The ML has been a huge miss for them, word got around the last gen was a horrible SUV to own and people just are not taking chances. The more expensive GL class outsold it!
The M, R, and GL are all made at the same plant in Alabama and all compete against each other in one way or another. I think that the M class sales would be much higher if the R and GL did not exist and/or they had more capacity. A quick check of local dealers shows that they do not have tons of M Classes in stock.
06-01-06, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
I'd really like to know how many GS450h's were sold, but alas the number was combined with the GS430. Glad to see the ES350 very well received, but it's a bit sad that only entry Lexus models are selling. Even the ultra expensive S-Class outsells the GS. The LS460 and GS350 need to arrive sooner.
06-01-06, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by CHIS350
If you take out fleet and commercial use I wonder what that would look like?
06-01-06, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LexusLuver
272 M5's sold. The GS450h is hardly unwanted as many on this board seem to think
06-01-06, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LexusLuver
Toyota would have outsold Ford. The old Camry was selling at 14% fleet, the new one probably 0.5%. Local dealer had not one in the public lot, an XLE and hybrid in the back, both of which were pre-sold
06-01-06, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999
I've long looked for the fleet % numbers - where do you find them? Any clue on the Accord percentage?
Accord is ~ 2.3 for 05MY Mid Year
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06-01-06, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999
I've long looked for the fleet % numbers - where do you find them? Any clue on the Accord percentage?
The estimates I believe are from Polk.
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off another board
Very thorough site with breakdown percentages my manufacturer.
Link
On the very first link on the page, they show you fleet percentages for certain cars. Here are some surprising ones.
Chrysler Sebring - 72.4% fleet!
Dodge Stratus - 72.2% fleet
Chevy Impala - 62% fleet
Kia Amanti - 64.7% fleet
Pontiac Grand Prix - 52.2% fleet
Here's a breakdown by manufacturer of some of the largest fleeted cars. GM was easily the worst...the Impala and Malibu percentages are disappointing. They didn't have any Cobalt figures. Ford had high percentages on the obvious ones like the Crown Vic and Taurus, but they're doing a good job keeping the new cars out of fleets. DCX has high fleet sales even for the 'hot' items like the 300 and Magnum. Toyota is fairly low and Nissan is moderate. I didn't bother typing out trucks but there is a link at the site.
GM
Chevy Aveo - 27% fleet
Pontiac Sunfire - 37% fleet
Pontiac Vibe - 26.6% fleet
Chevrolet Malibu Classic - 99% fleet (obviously)
Chevrolet Malibu - 47.9% fleet
Pontiac G6 - 17% fleet
Pontiac Grand Am - 71.5% fleet
Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 36.1% fleet
Pontiac Grand Prix - 52.2% fleet
Buick LeSabre - 38.7% fleet
Chevrolet Impala - 62.1% fleet
Cadillac DeVille - 32.7% fleet
Ford
Ford Focus - 30.5% fleet
Mazda 6 - 27.6% fleet
Ford Taurus - 76% fleet
Mercury Montego - 4.2%
Mercury Sable - 51.2% fleet
Ford Crown Victoria - 79.6% fleet
Ford Five Hundred - 10.6% fleet
Mercury Grand Marquis - 32% fleet
Lincoln LS - 25.6% fleet
Volvo S60 - 23.3% fleet
Lincoln Town Car - 41.4% fleet
Jaguar XK8 - 20.7% fleet
Ford Mustang - 10.6% fleet
Ford Thunderbird - 10.6% fleet
DaimlerChrysler
Dodge Neon - 62.2% fleet
Chrysler Sebring - 72.4% fleet
Dodge Stratus - 72.3% fleet
Dodge Magnum - 31.7% fleet
Chrysler 300 - 21.1% fleet
Toyota
Toyota Echo - 22.5% fleet
Toyota Avalon - 12.4% fleet
Toyota Camry - 14% fleet
Toyota Solara - 11.4% fleet
Toyota Celica - 18% fleet
Honda's fleet sales were all pretty low percentages, so I didn't bother typing them out
Nissan
Nissan Sentra - 22.9% fleet
Nissan Altima - 12.2% fleet
Nissan Maxima - 18.7% fleet
Infiniti G35 - 8.8% fleet
Infinti Q45 - 22.7% fleet
06-01-06, 11:09 PM
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Code:
3 Series - 10,865 / 10,608 3 Series - 49,795 / 39,371 TL - 5,977 -18.4% TL - 30,756 -4.3% G35 - 4,775 G35 - 23,733 CTS - 4,869 -24.4% CTS - 22,782 -11.6% IS 250/350 - 4,605 +928.1% IS 250/350 - 22,485 +920.2% C-CLASS - 4,329 -0.7% C-CLASS - 18,346 -14.0% A4 -3582 +34.1% A4 -15,025 + 8.8% G35 Sedan - 2,800 -11.3% G35 Sedan 14,969 -18.2% G35 Coupe 1,975 -15.2% G35 Coupe 8,764 -19.4%
06-01-06, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
GS and LS taking a huge hit in sales, its to be expected when people know the GS350, LS460 and in spring the GS460 is going to hit the showrooms in the not so distant future. Damn ES350 sold like hotcakes already 9500 units
IS sales +928%
IS sales +928%
06-01-06, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by LexusLuver
[Taking out fleet/commercial sales] Toyota would have outsold Ford. The old Camry was selling at 14% fleet, the new one probably 0.5%. Local dealer had not one in the public lot, an XLE and hybrid in the back, both of which were pre-sold
06-02-06, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by magneto112
Wheres our fellas Jrock and Incendiary with the Mid and Entry level luxo break down??