Auto sales November 2008: Beat this number game

AMERICA 123 · 12-02-2008, 05:36 PM

Well, IMO, this is quite possibly one of the scariest month in American history as far as the numbers go.

Normally, a song would be good about now but that's hard to do together over the internet.

And besides, we should make lemonade with the lemons just handed out.

So, make up your own label and post your own favorites - the good, the bad, and the ugly - the whatever and try to beat the other guy.

Here are just a few to start.

Toyota Prius -48.3% . Biggest Surprise Number of the Month.

Honda hybrids - total - 69.7%. Biggest shock number of the month.

American Hyundai Motor Co - 40.0% Biggest surprise ( bad ) performance by an OEM.

As a group, never saw this coming.

ColinOpseth · 12-02-2008, 06:03 PM

I thought all the lefties thought Americans all wanted to drive Prii and other nonsensical hybrids? Maaaaaaybe not?

ModerateRight · 12-02-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ColinOpseth

I thought all the lefties thought Americans all wanted to drive Prii and other nonsensical hybrids? Maaaaaaybe not?

People are buckling down for a rough financial ride and with gas prices low a Corolla or Yaris looks a lot better of the pocket book (at least in the short-term).

SUVs are not doing great either - I was surprised to see this (regarding the size of the drop); GMC Envoy, which is the only SUV I've ever really liked style-wise is down -72% - yikes

Btw: I'm not a lefty, but I can still see the value of a hybrid.

chakis24 · 12-02-2008, 07:37 PM

tahts funny, all i saw on the fox ticker was how gm, ford, and chrysler all had 40% losses.

dindak · 12-03-2008, 09:00 AM

Who would bother with a hybrid when gas is $1.90 a gallon now? No surprise on Prius. Just buy a Corolla.

dindak · 12-03-2008, 09:02 AM

It would be interesting to see how many people are opting for used cars these days with all the repos etc.

I almost went used but I was picky about color and options. Most people don't care as much and the deals are great.

12-02-2008, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
AMERICA 123 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Drives: The bailout pkg Posts: 4,601	Auto sales November 2008: Beat this number game Well, IMO, this is quite possibly one of the scariest month in American history as far as the numbers go. Normally, a song would be good about now but that's hard to do together over the internet. And besides, we should make lemonade with the lemons just handed out. So, make up your own label and post your own favorites - the good, the bad, and the ugly - the whatever and try to beat the other guy. Here are just a few to start. Toyota Prius -48.3% . Biggest Surprise Number of the Month. Honda hybrids - total - 69.7%. Biggest shock number of the month. American Hyundai Motor Co - 40.0% Biggest surprise ( bad ) performance by an OEM. As a group, never saw this coming. __________________ In regards to the VOLT With a typical annual driving pattern < totaling 11,390 miles - including three 450 mile trips and a bunch of 40 mile plus per days > and assuming you only charge <once > per overnight: Vehicle ……………… Gallons per year Volt ………………….. 37 Prius ………………… 228 30 MPG car ………… 380 20 MPG car ………… 570 Dave G. Last edited by AMERICA 123 : 12-02-2008 at 06:10 PM.

12-02-2008, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
chakis24 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Drives: 2005 chevy silverado 1500 5.3 EC LB Z-71 Posts: 4,135	Re: Auto sales November 2008: Beat this number game tahts funny, all i saw on the fox ticker was how gm, ford, and chrysler all had 40% losses. __________________ My Ride: 2005 Chevy Silverado Z71 3" PA Body lift 34" Nitto Terra Grapplers 17x9Pro Comp Wheels Halo HID Projector headlights w LED halo projector fog lights Pace Edward toneau cover Fire&Ice LED bar Patriot window decal black LED bumper lights black&red grille emblem iPOD jack My Toy: 2009 Arctic Cat 700 Mud Pro Snorkel 28" Outlaw MSTs 14" ground clearance 10" travel locked rear selectable 4x4 & front locker winch hitch IFS/IRS

12-03-2008, 09:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
dindak 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto area Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 V6 / 2008 Montana SV6 Posts: 3,221	Re: Auto sales November 2008: Beat this number game Who would bother with a hybrid when gas is $1.90 a gallon now? No surprise on Prius. Just buy a Corolla.

12-03-2008, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
dindak 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto area Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 V6 / 2008 Montana SV6 Posts: 3,221	Re: Auto sales November 2008: Beat this number game It would be interesting to see how many people are opting for used cars these days with all the repos etc. I almost went used but I was picky about color and options. Most people don't care as much and the deals are great.

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