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Replying to: backy (Jan 06, 2009 9:00 am) No official numbers are out yet but don't be surprised if Malibu fleet sales are very high for December.  A large jump in month to month sales like that typically means a lot of them were dumped to fleets. I'm not saying that's definitely what happened, and for GM's sake I hope not, but history tells us that it probably was the reason for the higher number that month. Take a look at the Impala too. 9000 more sold in December than in November? 6000 more Malibus sold in December than in November? Makes one wonder doesn't it? Note that sales of others like the Fusion, Accord, Camry, etc stayed fairly flat from month to month. |
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Replying to: backy (Jan 06, 2009 9:00 am) ...topping by 44 cars? YTD Altima = 269,668 v. YTD Malibu = 177,088 
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Replying to: gooddeal2 (Jan 06, 2009 11:03 am) |
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Replying to: backy (Jan 06, 2009 11:06 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 06, 2009 11:06 am) BTW, I think the Nissan needs to put t a bigger engine in the Altima, may be a 2.7 L w/ 200HP? The Altima engine used to be the leader, now the Accord is at or even better (EX) than the Altima. And if the Camry gets a new 2.5L engine in about 1-2 months, the Altima will not be the special car any more.
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Replying to: berri (Jan 06, 2009 11:16 am) |
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Replying to: gooddeal2 (Jan 06, 2009 11:19 am) 
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Replying to: gooddeal2 (Jan 06, 2009 11:19 am) |
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You'd better sit down for this... According to certain news sources, the February issue of Consumer Reports lists some recommendations for the 2009 new cars. Although their tests are about "halfway through", they've listed a few noteworthy choices early, including the Chevy Malibu LTZ V6, and not one but SIX Ford models, including the Ford Fusion SEL and Mercury Milan Premier. (Others not related to this discussion include the Taurus and Taurus X, Mercury Sable, and Lincoln MKZ). A spokesman even was quoted as saying: "It’s not immediately apparent that the Ford Fusion would be more reliable than the Toyota Camry, but it is, and the Fusion is one of the more reliable family sedans on the market.” The sky must be falling if even CR recommends a Ford midsize sedan.
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