March 2009 vehicles sales
04-02-09, 09:57 PM
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A quick glance at the mid-luxury level reported sales (No Audi yet, and all % based off of volume change not DSR just for comparison)
5 Series: 4,040 +9.9%
E Class: 1,978 -34.9%
MKS: 1,716
M: 886 -49.5%
S80: 778 -52.2%
GS: 625 -61.2%
STS: 575 -61.2%
RL: 161 -70.6%
A quick glance at the entry-luxury sedans (all in % volume)
3 Series: 8,464 -24.6%
C Class: 5,008 -25.4%
G37: 3,907 -52.8% (combined sedan and coupe)
CTS: 3,899 -35.5%
TL: 3,231 -24.3%
ES: 3,225 -46.4%
IS: 2,432 -49.3%
MKZ: 2,005 -42.7%
Lexus and Infiniti sure took bigger hits in their sedan sales than MB and BMW. Props to BMW for posting a sales increase for the 5 series.
5 Series: 4,040 +9.9%
E Class: 1,978 -34.9%
MKS: 1,716
M: 886 -49.5%
S80: 778 -52.2%
GS: 625 -61.2%
STS: 575 -61.2%
RL: 161 -70.6%
A quick glance at the entry-luxury sedans (all in % volume)
3 Series: 8,464 -24.6%
C Class: 5,008 -25.4%
G37: 3,907 -52.8% (combined sedan and coupe)
CTS: 3,899 -35.5%
TL: 3,231 -24.3%
ES: 3,225 -46.4%
IS: 2,432 -49.3%
MKZ: 2,005 -42.7%
Lexus and Infiniti sure took bigger hits in their sedan sales than MB and BMW. Props to BMW for posting a sales increase for the 5 series.
cadillac could actually use something smaller in their line-up.
04-02-09, 10:04 PM
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LS is very close to awesome though... and has a fabulous drivetrain.
04-03-09, 09:59 AM
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That's not called overpriced. That's simply a market economy. People are willing to pay more for BMW. Kudos to BMW and Mercedes for being able to sell cars at a higher price. I don't see anything wrong with that. Again kudos to BMW and Mercedes for developing a reputation that instills loyal (Badge snobs, or whatever you want to call them) customers. Lexus isn't all that far off. They've developed quite a loyal following and if you take your blinders off, will realize just about each new generation of Lexus models keep going up and up in price.
04-03-09, 10:55 AM
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lexus is getting to the point where its cars don't look that classy when placed side by side with the germans.
they need an exterior overhaul.
the simplicity of L-finesse isn't going to work anymore now that hyundai's bodywork is equally l-finessed.
they need an exterior overhaul.
the simplicity of L-finesse isn't going to work anymore now that hyundai's bodywork is equally l-finessed.
04-03-09, 11:16 AM
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http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/#/specialOffersCurrent/
BMW has lease deals with 0.9% APR + first two payments on them:
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...yyyRi1sAj9Rg==
Lexus has?
Back in December when Lexus was running "the event" the sales numbers were:
Lexus: 23,362
MB: 18,507
BMW: 18,060
I am not trying to defend Lexus for having a craptacular March sales figure, I agree that its lineup is getting old and they do need to spice it up somehow. I am just trying to put everything in perspective so no one is getting the one-sided story.
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04-03-09, 04:05 PM
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04-07-09, 02:56 AM
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Yep, there is definitely a "smart" explosion going on. A new dealer just opened here in Walnut Creek, in the space vacated by a Porsche dealer. The turnout and reservations for their "roadshow" was the highest here in Northern California at that new dealer in the east bay.
04-10-09, 01:22 PM
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