rets

Torrance, Calif. 05/03/2004 -- Acura sales of 16,438 units were up 9.2 percent, setting a new April record and marking the division's third best sales month ever, Acura announced today. Year-to-date sales totaled 62,009 vehicles representing a 21.6 percent increase versus 2003.

The TL performance luxury sedan was the top-selling model for the seventh straight month, selling 6,711 units and posting its second best month ever with sales up 37.0 percent compared to last year. Year-to-date TL sales jumped to 25,331, up 41.8 percent over 2003.

The TSX sports sedan completed its first year on sale by setting a new April record. Up 29.0 percent, TSX sales of 2,367 units shattered the existing record of 1,835 set last year, and marked its third best sales month ever.
The MDX luxury SUV had its ninth straight record setting month, selling 4,770 vehicles to eclipse the existing record of 4,720 set in April of 2003.

"The strength and depth of our product line has led to the largest first quarter increase of any luxury nameplate and record monthly increases in spite of an uncertain economy," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales.




Oct. 6031 TL
Nov. 5608
Dec. 5853
Jan. 5036
Feb. 6274
Mar. 7310
Apr. 6711

Total: 42823.

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TLGator

Geez, that's a lot of sales for such a crappy, inferior, problem-riddled, POS, ugly-stepsister-to-a-Bimmer made-in-Ohio poor quality car. Acura must be doing it with smoke and mirrors.

And mind you, there are no turn signals on those mirrors.

Zeuser

Why is it then I see 4 '04 Maximas for every '04 TL in my area. And I've only seen 4 '04 TLs in my immediate area since march (when i bought mine).

But I'm not surprised by the numbers though. I get numerous inquiries about my TL. Especially from BMW 3 series owners who are looking at trading in their older 3 series. Many have told me that the TL is just better bang for buck. And strangely enough... for the TL's rarity. In one of the BMW's words: "Everyone's got a 3 series these days. this is the first time I've seen the new TL.". I agree. TLs are rare here and BMW 3 series are all over the place.

roadman

Zeuser,

The reason why no-one ever sees TL's is becuase they are at Acura or BS dealers on ramps/lifts getting their EL-42's checked/swapped/re-balanced or whatever

TLGator- Obviously I am kidding

rets

When I saw roadman quoted "TLGator", it reminded me that the "fluid leaking" of TLs... on the truck...

DMZ

I don't know about Canada, but in the states, there's at least 10 Nissan commercials on TV for every Acura commercial I've seen. That probably has something to do with it.

I like having a rarer nicer car anyway.

boltjames

42,823 headliners hitting 42,823 heads causing 42,823 visits to the hair stylist at $30.00 a pop = $1.3 million in incremental revenue to the HABSOA (Hair And Beauty Stylists Of America).

Thank you Acura, for making our country a better place to live. First you give us the car, now you assist our drooping economy with your headliners.

Amen.

neuronbob

The Ac is back! Sorry, my jokes aren't as good as BJ's.

Wasn't Acura aiming for sales of 60k/year? They're 2/3 of the way there after only a bit more than 1/2 the year.

takuyaah

i for one have a problem of judging a car by its sales....cuz if the amount of cars sold is positive related to how good a car is.....american cars would beat out all european and japanese cars...which..apparently...not..so...in my ...very...very humble opinion..

cnctm

This number looks awesome. Why do people say BWM 3 and Lexus ES330 have more sales?

jrock65

April 2004:

TL: 6711
3 series sedan: 6526
ES330: 6460
Maxima: 6099

roadman

From Motor Trend June 2004

J.D. Power and associates

Jan - April '04 vs. '03

1) BMW 3 series 40,995 vs 46,418 (-12%)
2) ES330 -------29,109 vs 25,849 (13%)
3) TL-----------28,802 vs 21,892 (47%)
4) G35----------26,087 vs 21,892 (19%)

wonder

Um...Roadman isn't the TL 28.8K sales vs. 21.8K sales change something like 30%? Still very good but the math needs fixing.

roadman

oops make that TL---28,802 vs 19,529

thanks Wonder

webby

But have alook at this stats:

http://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/eu...eut/index.html

rets

I saw this one, too... but it's just the survey, and the "guess". Based on how/where they obtained the data and what questions they asked, the results of the survey may be varied. Most of results of survey is just the BS...

IMO, no matter how truth it can tell, it's the interesting stuff.

Sparky

Good point, Bob. Acura raised the average selling price of a TL and increased volume. Good combo. And increased sales further by adding the TSX.