http://jalopnik.com/5277118/top-ten-...-cars-may-2009

at least in May 2009

1.) Ford F-Series: 33,381
2.) Chevy Silverado: 31,463
3.) Toyota Camry: 31,325
4.) Toyota Corolla: 23,576
5.) Honda Accord: 22,597
6.) Honda Civic: 20,723
7.) Ford Fusion: 19,786
8.) Chevy Impala: 18,709
9.) Nissan Altima: 18,408
10.) Ford Escape: 16,391

I can't comprehend how the Camry out sells the Accord by that much. It is like Camry buyers don't test drive anything else.

 

we have an 09. nice truck.

 

Look at that Fusion! It has gained alot of ground, I think its going to give the Camry a run for its money by years end. Impy outsells the Malibu too.................

 

Brand loyalty and good word of mouth advertising would be my guess? Not related, but as an example on another board I'm arguing with a poster about the actual reason for Chryslers demise, he is utterly convinced that its quality related and has nothing to do with Diamlers irresponsible and down right criminal management of the company. Thats the sort of thinking Toyota has going for it and as long as they don't royally screw the pooch (like Ford did with the Taurus) then its gnna take a good while to break thier hold o nthe catagory down.

 

I don't think they do. For example, one guy i work with had an EVO when he started at my place maybe 5 years ago. Sold it and bought a C6 when they came out. Got married and his wife got pregnant, traded in the vette on a gray camry, did not test drive anything else, i don't even think he test drove the camry. It is basically the default appliance car. A couple other toyota drivers, it's all they ever drove.

 

Eh, I wouldn't really consider the Escape a true SUV. F-150 and Silverado top the list, though awesome, how is that possible?

 

How is the Impala selling more than the Malibu?

 

Because they have for decades?

 

It is cheap and big....if you are American and don't care about cars, it's perfect.

That or Avis went on a buying binge.

 

Unfortunately, that is impossible. The Hermosillo plant is limited to a maximum capacity of 305K units per year, with 3 shifts. That is for the Fusion/Milan/MKZ.

 

Actually in pretty much every thread that turns into a b!tchfest about the Impala, I point that fact out. It just gets ignored.

 

As you know the Impala has much more incentives as well. Hard to pay 25K for a Malibu LTZ when you see a Impala for 18...

 

GM and Ford both gained market share in May while Honda and Toyota lost market share.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp...5Dl4-3MqaqT_hg

 

With that logic the Impala should be outselling the Camry and the Accord. The Malibu Stickers lower.

Malibu: $22,325

Impala: $24,615

 

You can typically get more money off an Impala.