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Old 08-05-2007, 12:04 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: Buick Park Avenue - a flop in China?

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Originally Posted by Bravada
Interesting how a seemingly specialist publication publishes such an uninformed piece. It is not a secret that the auto market in China is very different from the European or American markets, and not everything will work the same. The huge sellers in China play second or third fiddle in the Western world (if they are available at all), while many imported cars barely sell at all in China due to import duties, undeveloped sales networks and Chinese buyers price sensitivity, to say so (in a market where Wuling vans are the hot thing, can you expect Acura to post US sales numbers?)

I believe we will see the ParkAve sales taking off in the second half of the year, once production ramps up and marketing is there. I am also sure SAIC will do a lot to secure local or central government orders, as well as use its clout with the Shanghai business community to push the product.
WOW Bravada u seems know alot about Chinese Market but what u said is true, people who are interested in Park Ave is either government officials or business owner, and the main purpose is pay some1 to drive the car around for them/their clients.

BTW i felt impressed by this "China Car Times" i mean what a great name, but to be honest, it is funny to see a website about the Chinese Market in FULL English and where do they get their facts from, as you all know the informations arent as "free flow" as it is in the US, so where they get their facts from

PS: i believe there are cars that sell less than the Park Ave in China, so what exactly is the website comparing?
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