Prius No. 1 Hot Car in USA in September...

Stringmike · 10-11-2007, 07:36 PM

...according to sales figures quoted by today's Wall Street Journal.

Actually, it was joint first with the Buick Caliber (!)

Mike

priusmaybe · 10-11-2007, 07:50 PM

I see more and more Prius Cars in Atlanta every day.

Sufferin' Prius Envy · 10-11-2007, 09:44 PM

I guess that really depends on what the WSJ considers a "hot car." <_<

Could it be the article was talking about "increase in sales" and not "total sales"????

September Toyota Sales:
"Passenger car sales were led by Camry, which posted best-ever September sales of 40,438, up 9.9 percent over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 4,196 units in September, up eight percent over September 2006. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever September sales of 12,494, an increase of 23.8 percent over September 2006. Corolla reported September sales of 29,550 units."
http://www.toyota.com/about/news/corporate...02-1-sales.html

ALTHOUGH . . . I did recently hear a Toyota radio commercial which said, " . . . the Prius is the best selling car in Northern California."

. . . . which would help explain why Prii are seen around just about every corner here in NorCal.
* I looked, but could find no confirming information on the web.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 10-11-2007, 09:51 PM

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I did recently hear a Toyota radio commercial which said, " . . . the Prius is the best selling car in Northern California." [/b]

Even with the Honda "NO" commercial on the air? I'm shocked!

**Tideland Prius** · 10-11-2007, 11:34 PM

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...according to sales figures quoted by today's Wall Street Journal.

Actually, it was joint first with the Buick Caliber (!)

Mike
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Dodge Caliber?

**Tideland Prius** · 10-11-2007, 11:51 PM

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...according to sales figures quoted by today's Wall Street Journal.

Actually, it was joint first with the Buick Caliber (!)

Mike
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Dodge Caliber?

beezeke · 10-12-2007, 01:27 AM

[[size=2]quote name='Tideland Prius' date='Oct 11 2007, 08:51 PM' post='524405']
[size=3]Dodge Caliber?
[/quote]
First of all ithe Caliber is a Dodge (or Diamler-Christler) product. Second the sales figures published in the Detroit Free Press, The top selling 20. (According to Autodata, whoever that is) For September showed the Prius DOWN by 8-12 percent compared to the same period in 06. Perhaps that is why the discount incentives are in place? The Prius is due for a makeover, however because the Prius design is more funnction than style. Which means the basic shape of the body will get minor tweaks (at best) I recently saw a picture of a 'concept' 2008 Honda Civic hybrid. The basic shape is the same as the Prius, front grill and headlight styles will be the only way to tell one from the other, from what I saw.

patsparks · 10-12-2007, 05:34 AM

Well seeing the tax credits for Prius have vaporised, for Prius to hold it's own and given the additional purchase price over similar size conventional cars and the fact Toyota cant sell them by waving an American flag it's good to see Prius in a publication, published in the Detroit Free Press, The top selling 20. (According to Autodata, whoever that is) What a great car!!!
Hey I like my car to be different, if everyone buys one I'll have to look for another car. On second thoughts, I'll put up with it.

abq sfr · 10-12-2007, 11:43 AM

One would think that (obviously) the number of Prii sold in the US is the same as the number imported. The limiting factor must be Toyota's capacity for building them. Also I think the maximum time on the sales lot has never been more than 2 weeks! Unlike GM, Ford, and Dodge who get in a load and can't unload them without thousands of dollars of local advertising and deceptively great deals.

Stringmike · 10-12-2007, 01:05 PM

[quote]
[[size=2]quote name='Tideland Prius' date='Oct 11 2007, 08:51 PM' post='524405']
[size=3]Dodge Caliber?

Sorry, Buick Enclave.

I don't hang around GM, Chrysler or Ford dealerships, so please excuse my ignorance.

Mike

10-11-2007, 09:44 PM	#3
Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,012 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 15 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 0	I guess that really depends on what the WSJ considers a "hot car." <_< Could it be the article was talking about "increase in sales" and not "total sales"???? September Toyota Sales: "Passenger car sales were led by Camry, which posted best-ever September sales of 40,438, up 9.9 percent over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 4,196 units in September, up eight percent over September 2006. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever September sales of 12,494, an increase of 23.8 percent over September 2006. Corolla reported September sales of 29,550 units." http://www.toyota.com/about/news/corporate...02-1-sales.html ALTHOUGH . . . I did recently hear a Toyota radio commercial which said, " . . . the Prius is the best selling car in Northern California." . . . . which would help explain why Prii are seen around just about every corner here in NorCal. * I looked, but could find no confirming information on the web. __________________ My words are my word. I refuse to actively participate in any forum where my written words can/are changed by the powers that be. If you don't like what I wrote, delete it – but don't put words in my mouth that aren't mine. Good-bye.

10-12-2007, 05:34 AM	#8
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,905 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	Well seeing the tax credits for Prius have vaporised, for Prius to hold it's own and given the additional purchase price over similar size conventional cars and the fact Toyota cant sell them by waving an American flag it's good to see Prius in a publication, published in the Detroit Free Press, The top selling 20. (According to Autodata, whoever that is) What a great car!!! Hey I like my car to be different, if everyone buys one I'll have to look for another car. On second thoughts, I'll put up with it. __________________ All the warranty I need. And for thrills -> Still averaging 4.4L/100km across town 2004 silver base model Prius Shark fin, genuine mudflaps, colour matched side mouldings, rear bumper scuff guard, sheepskin seats, BT Plate. I love it!

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10-11-2007, 07:36 PM	#1
Stringmike Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 70 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	...according to sales figures quoted by today's Wall Street Journal. Actually, it was joint first with the Buick Caliber (!) Mike

10-11-2007, 07:50 PM	#2
priusmaybe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 305 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I see more and more Prius Cars in Atlanta every day.

10-12-2007, 01:27 AM	#7
beezeke Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	[[size=2]quote name='Tideland Prius' date='Oct 11 2007, 08:51 PM' post='524405'] [size=3]Dodge Caliber? [/quote] First of all ithe Caliber is a Dodge (or Diamler-Christler) product. Second the sales figures published in the Detroit Free Press, The top selling 20. (According to Autodata, whoever that is) For September showed the Prius DOWN by 8-12 percent compared to the same period in 06. Perhaps that is why the discount incentives are in place? The Prius is due for a makeover, however because the Prius design is more funnction than style. Which means the basic shape of the body will get minor tweaks (at best) I recently saw a picture of a 'concept' 2008 Honda Civic hybrid. The basic shape is the same as the Prius, front grill and headlight styles will be the only way to tell one from the other, from what I saw.

10-12-2007, 11:43 AM	#9
abq sfr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 624 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	One would think that (obviously) the number of Prii sold in the US is the same as the number imported. The limiting factor must be Toyota's capacity for building them. Also I think the maximum time on the sales lot has never been more than 2 weeks! Unlike GM, Ford, and Dodge who get in a load and can't unload them without thousands of dollars of local advertising and deceptively great deals.

10-12-2007, 01:05 PM	#10
Stringmike Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 70 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	[quote] [[size=2]quote name='Tideland Prius' date='Oct 11 2007, 08:51 PM' post='524405'] [size=3]Dodge Caliber? Sorry, Buick Enclave. I don't hang around GM, Chrysler or Ford dealerships, so please excuse my ignorance. Mike