The G Man

The Canadian's RX sales number can be found in the lexus enthusiast website:

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2009/03/0...-sales-report/

iKenn

iTrader: (1)

maybe... the deals on the older models are too good to apss so people are just buying the rest of the old stock.

The G Man

Yes I am sure all the incentives on the 09 RX and the current bad economy have something to do with the RX's poor sales numbers.

RXSF

but doesnt selling 09s right now still contribute to the overall RX sale? i think that number includes 09s and 10s

Gojirra99

In Canada, new RX March 09 sales actually up 95.9% over last March

Stormforge

and i can attest to the fact that the RX is really popular here in vancouver. you see one everywhere, like honda civics! lol!

ggebhardt

No matter what, the economy and tightened credit will effect 2010 RX sales more than anything else.

The G Man

The recession started 1 1/2 years ago.

rxets

Sounds like this decreased number can help customers get more discount out of MSRP.

The G Man

Not likely, unlike American car comapnies, Lexus will cut production according to demand.

ggebhardt

and you point is

They had alot of RX units STILL to sell. The new 2010 will not move as fast as they would like.

The economy has not finished falling to the bottom yet. Much more wealth need to be redistributed. That will nto help sales either!

RX469

iTrader: (1)

^^^ I agree..

The G Man

My point is I am comparing March 09's sales numbers with March 08. During both time period, we were in recession. Most people that wants to buy a re-design RX is not going to buy a 2009 RX, they already have their mind made up, but some bargain hunter that are looking for a 09 RX might let their dealer talk them into buying a 2010.
We shall see how the numbers look in the next few months, but I think the redesign RX will never meet the sales numbers of the last gen. A lot of it have to do with competition, price increase, exterior design and Lexus quality on the decline.

johnpg

I'm not sure I agree with your reasons for your conclusion. The 2010 has been all but unanimously reviewed as a significant improvement over prior generations. Some may not care for the new styling, but I don't think many will dispute that the 2010 is a superior vehicle to the ones that proceeded it.

I also know for sure (I work in the automobile industry) that you cannot judge the success of a vehicle based on comparisons to last year. The entire industry is down and these are completely unprecedented times for us.

John

ggebhardt

Another factor will also be the cost of gas which I think will stay some what low for a while due to lower demand. High gas prices will move a few more Hybrids even though you should not buy the hybrid for better milage but rather for V8 performance.