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Old 06-08-11, 08:27 PM
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Old 06-08-11, 08:49 PM
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Notice that, except for the 15-20K Nissan Versa and the 30-40K Hyundai Azera, most of the losers are either relatively high-priced models or relatively unreliable. And it's strange that they have the Jag XKR listed twice .....maybe to differentiate between the coupe and convertible? The convertible can run over 100K....I reviewed one last December.

One thing (among several) that this list shows us is that a lot of people (and I can't blame them) probably don't want to fork over big $$$$$$ for a number of vehicles of questionable reliability.

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Old 06-08-11, 10:36 PM
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seems like jag is good at making cars that don't sell...

the m56 is not surprising. i don't even see that many infiniti mxx on the road at all

seeing how well the x5, x3, and q5 do, it's pretty amazing how bmw and audi hit the jackpot there
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Ford and Hyundai doing very well
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Old 06-08-11, 10:58 PM
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I'm actually quite surprised I don't see the Lexus RX in there as one of the top movers.
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Old 06-08-11, 11:09 PM
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^^ It was in an earlier month this year but even the RX was affected in May like all the other Lexus models. I believe it only sold around 5800 units and it usually does 8K
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I agree with Henry on the Infiniti M.

It's very rare for me to not see a new luxury car at debut rolling on the streets.

The M is one of those rarities. I've seen both the new Jag XJs and BMW Z4s than ANY Infiniti M model.
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Im surprised I dont see more lexus and toyota vehicles ?
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Originally Posted by whoster
I agree with Henry on the Infiniti M.

It's very rare for me to not see a new luxury car at debut rolling on the streets.

The M is one of those rarities. I've seen both the new Jag XJs and BMW Z4s than ANY Infiniti M model.
same here, i have seen quite a few z4 and xj too, but m, not really. i doubt they escape from my eyes, usually i am pretty ok on picking up new cars (unless it's so bland )
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I distinctly remember thinking to myself,

"Oh wow Nissan really did their Maxi.....wait.......that's not right...."
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I find it interesting that there are 18 vehicles, including 2 Chryslers, with a shorter days-to-turn value than the shortage-hyped Prius.
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So "days to turn" means how long the car sits in the dealer's inventory before being purchased? So a 2011 Z4 would remain on the lot for an average of 145 days before being called dibs on?
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Yeah,I've heard the Volvo S80 and S60 aren't selling well even with low financing and 5 yr free maintenance.
They are nice cars too.
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Originally Posted by felixsc300
So "days to turn" means how long the car sits in the dealer's inventory before being purchased? So a 2011 Z4 would remain on the lot for an average of 145 days before being called dibs on?
yes, pretty much it...
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I'm impressed with the Ford Mustang. Despite competition from Camaro and the sense of it not being an exactly "fresh" design, people still snap em up.
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