WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA

Perian · 08-10-2006, 08:38 AM

Link: wsj.com

The top ten hottest selling models based on days on lot for July 2006:

10 - Lexus IS
09 - Lexus ES
08 - Scion tC
07 - Scion xA
06 - Toyota FJ
05 - Honda Civic
04 - Volvo C70
03 - Toyota Yaris
02 - Toyota Prius
01 - Averaging only 5 days on the dealer lot: Saturn Sky

Perian · 08-10-2006, 08:39 AM

In the words of Edmunds.com...

"What this means to you:"

Five days on the lot means that Saturn dealers are following GM retail guidelines.

In most cases, they are probably selling the Sky for straight list with little or no mark-up.

The quick turn-over is a primary indication that they are not holding the cars for the highest bidder; aka Pontiac dealers with the Solstice... Notice how the Solstice is not on the above list.

Cheers to Saturn retailers for doing the right thing!

camaro_freak · 08-10-2006, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perian

In the words of Edmunds.com...

"What this means to you:"

Five days on the lot means that Saturn dealers are following GM retail guidelines.

In most cases, they are probably selling the Sky for straight list with little or no mark-up.

The quick turn-over is a primary indication that they are not holding the cars for the highest bidder; aka Pontiac dealers with the Solstice... Notice how the Solstice is not on the above list.

Cheers to Saturn retailers for doing the right thing!

excellent! don't go gouging the customer when you finally get a decent product to sell!

SuperSS27 · 08-10-2006, 09:06 AM

WOW, the FJ junker is on the list....WTF!? and 7 out of 10 are toyota's.....ouch.

Gixx · 08-10-2006, 09:08 AM

Did anyone else notice the other 9 vehicles on the list?

Ouch

Hurricane · 08-10-2006, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixx

Did anyone else notice the other 9 vehicles on the list?

Ouch

Seven were from Toyota! Yikes!!!

boblutzfan · 08-10-2006, 09:42 AM

The list is confusing - it has nothing to do with what the best selling vehicle is (in terms of units sold) it has to do with how long the vehicle sits on the lot. If you have a new vehicle that happens to be popular and you have limited production it will have a short shelf life on the dealer lot. It doesn't necessarily mean those are the hottest cars.

The Ford F150, Silverado, Camry and Accord aren't on the list and they are the best selling vehicles in the US.

paul3230 · 08-10-2006, 09:44 AM

WOW! Did you see all of those Toyota models? Perhaps when the new trucks come out and the CTS hits, this list will have a little more balance

cemaxc · 08-10-2006, 09:45 AM

The last time I was at a Saturn dealership they had a yellow Sky. They got it at about 9 am and it was sold by noon.
Great job GM!

MrMax · 08-10-2006, 09:54 AM

Definitely surprised not to see the Solstice. Then again, I'm sure whoever made this list decided what statistics it would be based on after figuring out what would be best for Toyota.

packardlust · 08-10-2006, 10:18 AM

Ok, they can may be selling them new at list, but what is to keep them from turn ing them, and selling them as a used car to the highest bidder. The one in my dealership was used, barely New except it had neen sold and was being resold. I guess that is fair as long as the dealers are not abusing the practice.

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 08-10-2006, 10:18 AM

I haven't seen a Sky on the road yet. I saw the one at my local dealership, btut that's it. Of course the mid-west ain't the best place for roadsters.

I have seen about 3 Solti on the road.

Bornfromparents · 08-10-2006, 10:22 AM

I saw someone driveing a sky the other day and He had a grin from ear to ear the whole time I was driving next to him

JVal14 · 08-10-2006, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul3230

WOW! Did you see all of those Toyota models? Perhaps when the new trucks come out and the CTS hits, this list will have a little more balance

What's really amazing is that the Yaris is there, and way up the list, too. All of the other cars are relatively low production. I've seen lots of them during my commute, many more than the Hoda fits. It supports my feeling that the Aveo will be in trouble because shoppers in that segment base 90% of their decision on mileage; in the subcompact market, Yaris gets the best mileage, yet the Fit is better in almost every other way.

boblutzfan · 08-10-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMax

Definitely surprised not to see the Solstice. Then again, I'm sure whoever made this list decided what statistics it would be based on after figuring out what would be best for Toyota.

Now that is a bit of an extreme view of media bias. I wouldn't go that far.

08-10-2006, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,066	WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA Link: wsj.com The top ten hottest selling models based on days on lot for July 2006: 10 - Lexus IS 09 - Lexus ES 08 - Scion tC 07 - Scion xA 06 - Toyota FJ 05 - Honda Civic 04 - Volvo C70 03 - Toyota Yaris 02 - Toyota Prius 01 - Averaging only 5 days on the dealer lot: Saturn Sky

08-10-2006, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,066	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA In the words of Edmunds.com... "What this means to you:" Five days on the lot means that Saturn dealers are following GM retail guidelines. In most cases, they are probably selling the Sky for straight list with little or no mark-up. The quick turn-over is a primary indication that they are not holding the cars for the highest bidder; aka Pontiac dealers with the Solstice... Notice how the Solstice is not on the above list. *Cheers to Saturn retailers for doing the right thing!*

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SuperSS27 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2005 Drives: Blacked Out 2006 Trailblazer SS 2wd Posts: 814	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA WOW, the FJ junker is on the list....WTF!? and 7 out of 10 are toyota's.....ouch.

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Gixx 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 179	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA Did anyone else notice the other 9 vehicles on the list? Ouch

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boblutzfan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Mazda6s - V6/5-speed manual Posts: 4,276	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA The list is confusing - it has nothing to do with what the best selling vehicle is (in terms of units sold) it has to do with how long the vehicle sits on the lot. If you have a new vehicle that happens to be popular and you have limited production it will have a short shelf life on the dealer lot. It doesn't necessarily mean those are the hottest cars. The Ford F150, Silverado, Camry and Accord aren't on the list and they are the best selling vehicles in the US.

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paul3230 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,721	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA WOW! Did you see all of those Toyota models? Perhaps when the new trucks come out and the CTS hits, this list will have a little more balance __________________

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cemaxc 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 780	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA The last time I was at a Saturn dealership they had a yellow Sky. They got it at about 9 am and it was sold by noon. Great job GM!

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MrMax 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 766	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA Definitely surprised not to see the Solstice. Then again, I'm sure whoever made this list decided what statistics it would be based on after figuring out what would be best for Toyota. __________________

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packardlust 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City Drives: 2003 Saturn Vue & 1951 GMC 3/4 Ton P/U Posts: 154	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA Ok, they can may be selling them new at list, but what is to keep them from turn ing them, and selling them as a used car to the highest bidder. The one in my dealership was used, barely New except it had neen sold and was being resold. I guess that is fair as long as the dealers are not abusing the practice.

08-10-2006, 10:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (formerly sunny New Mexico (y muchacho lo falto)) Drives: '02 Corvette Z06, '01 Silverado LT 4x4 Ext Cab, 19 Posts: 5,674	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA I haven't seen a Sky on the road yet. I saw the one at my local dealership, btut that's it. Of course the mid-west ain't the best place for roadsters. I have seen about 3 Solti on the road. __________________ 1979 Chevy Van 1978 Pontiac Firebird 1985 GMC S-15 Jimmy 1992 Pontiac Grand Am 1998 Oldmobile Intrigue 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1972 Chevrolet C-10 P/U 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2001 Chevrolet Silverado LT 4x4 Ext Cab "Sometimes you gotta say, 'What the *******'. "What the ******* gives you freedom, freedom creates opportunity, ... opportunity - makes your future." - 'Risky Business' 1983

08-10-2006, 10:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bornfromparents 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,028	Re: WSJ: Saturn Sky Is Hottest Car In USA I saw someone driveing a sky the other day and He had a grin from ear to ear the whole time I was driving next to him

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