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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [jeffyscott] by elroy5
May 03, 2008 (6:10 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (May 03, 2008 5:42 am)

Actually, I was more impressed that the Accord outsold the F150 in March and probably April. Or did they manipulate those numbers too?
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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [jd10013] by kdshapiro
May 03, 2008 (6:20 am)
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Replying to: jd10013 (May 02, 2008 2:32 pm)

Could it possibly be fleet sales were excluded? What you term manipulating may be accurate reporting. Although the article probably should have noted that.
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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [elroy5] by jeffyscott
May 03, 2008 (7:01 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (May 03, 2008 6:10 am)

More significant than any individual model's sales, is April had cars, overall, outselling trucks for the first time in 20 years, per article linked in post 9523.
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2009 Mazda6 pics by aviboy97
May 03, 2008 (7:09 am)
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For all those interested. Mazda's Canadian web site has posted numerous 2009 Mazda6 pics, including interior shots. IMO, the car looks very sharp. Great job by Mazda's design team.
 
http://www.mazda.ca/root.asp
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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [kdshapiro] by elroy5
May 03, 2008 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (May 03, 2008 6:20 am)

Who knows who is manipulating what? I just thought it was about time people stopped buying full size trucks and SUVs they didn't need, and using them as commuter vehicles. Too bad gas prices had to get extreme, before many saw the error of their ways. Most midsize cars (even with V6 engines) get almost twice the mileage of large trucks and SUVs.
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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [elroy5] by jeffyscott
May 03, 2008 (7:37 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (May 03, 2008 7:11 am)

Well 50% better, based on EPA numbers anyway. Accord V6 auto is rated 19/29 while F150 is 13/17 or 14/19 depending on engine. This comes to maybe $800-1500 per year less spent on gas for most.
 
Many are apparently trading pick ups for small cars, that would get double the mpg or better, though. They'd likely be saving $100-200 per month on gas at the current price.
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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [jeffyscott] by elroy5
May 03, 2008 (7:51 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (May 03, 2008 7:37 am)

Many are apparently trading pick ups for small cars, that would get double the mpg or better, though. They'd likely be saving $100-200 per month on gas at the current price.
 
All midsize cars are selling well right now, so I think many truck and SUV owners are switching to them. They still want something roomy, comfortable, and relatively powerful, so the V6 models are doing very well. Someone who's been driving a Tahoe, is not likely to go all the way down to an Aveo.
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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [elroy5] by jeffyscott
May 03, 2008 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (May 03, 2008 7:51 am)

Not clear what "small car means, but the article includes this:
 
Now at last one pickup is on the top-10 trade-in list for nearly every small car model, according to George Pipas, chief U.S. sales analyst for Ford.
 
Midsize sales are up, but so are small cars, the ones I see mentioned are:
 
Chevrolet Aveo +23 percent in April
Focus +44%
Yaris +58%
Mazda3 +15%
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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [jd10013] by bhmr59
May 03, 2008 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: jd10013 (May 02, 2008 2:32 pm)

Just like Edmund's TCO figures are wrong. If you look at the Sonata, the TCO estimates are based on a purchase price well in excess of real street prices for someone getting a "fair" deal compared to a "real good" deal.
 
Even Edmund's TMV uses a different purchase price than the TOC price. Quite puzzling.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pics [aviboy97] by maxamillion1
May 03, 2008 (6:46 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 03, 2008 7:09 am)

 
Here is something I noticed....It seems Push button start is going to be apart of a "Technology Pkg" of some sort because Push button isn't standard...
 
Have a look for yourselves. The lower center console is different on Nav and Non-Nav model. Push button is on the center console of the Navigation model, traditional key is found on the lower side of the steering column.
 
Not crazy about the "blonde" wood trim.

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