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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 24, 2006 8:09 am) Yeah, I imagine there will be some brisk sales reports from May and going into June. No question the MX-5 will outsell the last year NB Miata. Roadster buyers in general and Mazda particularly are a very wired bunch. Everyone knew that the MX-5 was going to have a lot more to offer be offered for not a whole lot more money than the NB. Didn't help you guys last year, but the people lining up for the MX5 can't hurt now. And to repeat, the MX-5, Kappa Twins and the S2000 are variations on a theme.
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Replying to: logic1 (May 24, 2006 10:40 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 24, 2006 11:17 am) On the one hand, the fact there are so many Miata owners and organizations out there speaks volumes for the product. On the other hand, those organizations, with their used sales bulletin boards and aftermarket product recommendations can be a formidable competitor. Above I say the 3 players in this demographic are the Mx5, the Kappa Twins and the S2000. I think I should add the used Miatas as well. |
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I think many of the Solstice buyers are just people who want a cool GM "revival" car. They'd have bought the Solstice whether it was a convertible or not. Those buyers won't cut into MX-5 sales, but Mazda doesn't have a chance at them either. Then there's people buying on style. Some of those (not the manly men among them) could be counted as lost MX-5 sales. So can drivers who want an open top. Or autocrossers (who tend to be more obsessed with grip than feel, as far as sporty drivers go). |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 24, 2006 8:09 am) Dear whipper snapper, A demographic or demographic profile is a term used in marketing and broadcasting, to describe a demographic grouping or a market segment. This typically involves age bands (as teenagers do not wish to purchase denture fixant), social class bands (as the rich may want different products than middle and poorer classes and may be willing to pay more) and gender (partially because different physical attributes require different hygiene and clothing products, and partially because of the man/woman mindsets). |
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Replying to: logic1 (May 24, 2006 10:40 am) Month-To-Date Year-To-Date March March % March March % 2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change Mazda3 8,087 9,455 (14)% 21,732 21,728 0% Mazda5 1,703 -- N/A 5,061 -- N/A Mazda6 7,215 6,791 6% 19,215 18,248 5% MX-5 Miata 2,000 680 194% 4,362 1,769 147% RX-8 1,582 2,489 (36)% 2,917 4,917 (41)% ref logic1: Solstice Sales 1/06 1990 2/06 1859 3/06 2219 4/06 1828 So for the month of March GM sold 219 more Solstices than Mazda did MX-5s. |
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Replying to: manybmws (May 26, 2006 1:48 pm) No need for name calling here. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 27, 2006 5:49 am)  Just as the new Camaro will take some numbers from Ford (Mustang), the Sky and Solstice will surely wean away some prospective Miata buyers.
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Replying to: glennglenn (May 27, 2006 8:14 am) I was not refering to you. More power yes, handling as good or better, YES! Price competitive, for sure. Yes, 7 more HP. Faster, not according to the site you are posting on!! The Sol is 350 lbs heavier! As for handling " Pontiac Solstice has bold, aggressive styling with good handling, and a decent ride, but its weight hinders its agility, especially relative to the Miata" from most recent CR issue comparo "Cheap Thrills" article. As for price, yes they are similar, but, not while Pontiac dealers are charging THOUSANDS in ADM's. Once that stops, they will be very close. No crying here either. No need to feel threatened either. Many have tried, all have failed to take Miata's crown. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 27, 2006 5:49 am)
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