Mythbuster: clearing up a few misconceptions.
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Re: Mythbuster: clearing up a few misconceptions.
Originally Posted by ProudPony
It follows...
Practicality sells probably 2/3 to 3/4 of the vehicles on the road.
The vehicle has to suit needs first, and wants second.
Wanna know why GM is more bent on selling 200,000 Impalas over 30,000 Camaros?
Wanna know why trucks and SUVs get attention before cars like Camaro and FIrebird?
"Daddy day-care". "Mommy chore-runner". "Family trucksters".
That's why.
Even all of us "old dudes" in this forum (which probably is every one over 23 y/o as I take it) have primary drivers and SUVs that are typical "practicality-first" type vehicles. Doesn't matter if the wife drives it or not, you own one (or more).
Back to the thread topic (and how it relates), this is EXACTLY the reason Ford, GM, and Chrysler are all more bent on selling appliances rather than spirited icons like Camaro. They go where the money is. The good news is that more makers are now able to integrate performance and styling into their appliances. Toyota needs to study that concept, and try applying it to the Corolla and Camry IMO. (Actually, no they don't. They should leave them bland and homely.
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Practicality sells probably 2/3 to 3/4 of the vehicles on the road.
The vehicle has to suit needs first, and wants second.
Wanna know why GM is more bent on selling 200,000 Impalas over 30,000 Camaros?
Wanna know why trucks and SUVs get attention before cars like Camaro and FIrebird?
"Daddy day-care". "Mommy chore-runner". "Family trucksters".
That's why.
Even all of us "old dudes" in this forum (which probably is every one over 23 y/o as I take it) have primary drivers and SUVs that are typical "practicality-first" type vehicles. Doesn't matter if the wife drives it or not, you own one (or more).
Back to the thread topic (and how it relates), this is EXACTLY the reason Ford, GM, and Chrysler are all more bent on selling appliances rather than spirited icons like Camaro. They go where the money is. The good news is that more makers are now able to integrate performance and styling into their appliances. Toyota needs to study that concept, and try applying it to the Corolla and Camry IMO. (Actually, no they don't. They should leave them bland and homely.
)Of course, the modern day wildcard in all this is the new Mustang.... if Mustang sells near it's 200,000 unit capacity, I think it has the potential to change the entire merketplace................. again.
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