The sales numbers for last month are just coming in and now we have the list of the top ten best-selling cars.
As expected the Ford F-150 and Toyota Camry are at the top of the list, but the surprises this time can partly be attributed to "Cash for Clunkers." The Ford Focus was the top vehicle chosen by buyers that traded in their old cars, which added it to July's top ten list. The Toyota Prius also makes an appearance at the number 10 spot.
* Ford F-Series: 36,327
* Toyota Camry: 33,974
* Honda Civic: 30,037
* Honda Accord: 29,774
* Toyota Corolla: 29,593
* Chevy Silverado: 27,617
* Ford Focus: 21,830
* Ford Escape: 20,241
* Nissan Altima: 19,252
* Toyota Prius: 19,173
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Comments (12)
Did anyone else notice that just about every car on that list is incredibly ugly / boring?
Posted by Totenglocke | August 4, 2009 8:21 AM
Posted on August 4, 2009 08:21
That's because that's what the majority of people want. They don't care about turbochargers, superchargers, lightweight wheels, sporty handling etc. They just want a good value, quality, safety, decent resale value, and economy, which if you look at the list, most fo these care fit that.
Could they have picked a car that's a bit more fun to drive while maybe sacrificing a few other things a little? Yes, but that's not how they think. I don't mind giving up 1-3 mpg to buy a car that puts a smile on my face when I drive it and I think most other enthusiasts would agree. The people on this list are the majority though and that's who automakers cater to so I'm just glad that there's still a few models out there that are a good fit for me. I say let them buy their bland vehicles. I'll blow past them with a big smile on my face.
Posted by l3admonky | August 4, 2009 10:43 AM
Posted on August 4, 2009 10:43
I wasn't talking about performance, I was talking about styling. Even as "meh" as a Cobalt coupe is, it's still way better looking than most vehicles on that list.
Posted by Totenglocke | August 4, 2009 12:46 PM
Posted on August 4, 2009 12:46
The Cobalt looks idiotic and it's made by GM...nuff said.
Posted by nvjed55 | August 4, 2009 3:20 PM
Posted on August 4, 2009 15:20
I'm glad to see that there only 1 model from from Government Motors on that list, hopefully in the coming months Silverado sales tank and something from Ford or maybe even one of the imports takes its place.
Posted by Bungle | August 4, 2009 4:01 PM
Posted on August 4, 2009 16:01
I'm glad to see that there only 1 model from from Government Motors on that list, hopefully in the coming months Silverado sales tank and something from Ford or maybe even one of the imports takes its place.
Posted by Bungle | August 4, 2009 4:03 PM
Posted on August 4, 2009 16:03
I'm glad Ford is at the top. I bought shares of them back in Nov. when their shares were below $2 and now they are trading around $8. That's a 400% increase on my investment and I'm glad it's an American company providing that kind of return.
Posted by CS | August 4, 2009 6:53 PM
Posted on August 4, 2009 18:53
Good to hear someone else out hear saw the writing on the wall and bought into Ford on a strong hunch. Now I wish i had bought more! Oh well.
I'm a bit surprised the Escape is still on the list. I wonder if there's a chance the Fusion can squeeze it's way onto the list next month. My barber bought the Fusion Hybrid for his wife (cash for clunker deal), and my neighbor did the same.
Posted by Trooper Bri | August 4, 2009 7:24 PM
Posted on August 4, 2009 19:24
Completely agree with CS and Trooper...bought some Ford at $2.83 myself ( after they announced that were not taking gov. funds)...one of the best stocks around
Posted by gilly | August 5, 2009 5:21 AM
Posted on August 5, 2009 05:21
I bought Microsoft at $2 a few decades ago. I haven't worked for the last decade and spend much of my spare time surfing my favorite sites. Hooray for me.
Posted by LLC | August 5, 2009 8:14 AM
Posted on August 5, 2009 08:14
yeah lets have the silverado sales tank so all the money spent on gm is just a waste. atleast if it starts doing even better than this list, maybe the tax payers will get some of their money back.
Posted by dark | August 6, 2009 1:08 AM
Posted on August 6, 2009 01:08
yeah lets have the silverado sales tank so all the money spent on gm is just a waste. atleast if it starts doing even better than this list, maybe the tax payers will get some of their money back.
Posted by dark | August 6, 2009 1:09 AM
Posted on August 6, 2009 01:09