Acura: Sales, Marketing, and Financial News
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From: Motown
Not surprising that Acura is setting new records...still wondering if and when they'll replace the NSX. Will be interesting to see what Acura displays at the NAIAS in January.
PistonFan: who as a teenager lusted after the NSX more than Alyssa Milano (very close though)
PistonFan: who as a teenager lusted after the NSX more than Alyssa Milano (very close though)
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For those of you who think (like me) that the RL looks a bit plain...check this out:
http://www.mugen-power.com/street/LEGEND0410/m1.html
Pretty sweet HID fogs!
http://www.mugen-power.com/street/LEGEND0410/m1.html
Pretty sweet HID fogs!
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I thought this was a bit early for the monthly sales thread.
That best selling sedan record for the TL must be awfully close with the 3 series - I guess out of that 10K/mo there must be a lot of coupes/convertables/wagons.
That best selling sedan record for the TL must be awfully close with the 3 series - I guess out of that 10K/mo there must be a lot of coupes/convertables/wagons.
Originally Posted by sauceman
Props to Acura. They are getting ther with the pretty dynamic trio of RL, TL, TSX.
It's those TSX and TL sales that are setting those records. Excellent products should always sell themselves.
bleh...
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
It's those TSX and TL sales that are setting those records. Excellent products should always sell themselves.
Pinky all stinky
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
The 3-series lineup sold 8,714 in October, which is 12 models. The 330i sedan was 844 of those and 330xi was 434.
Originally Posted by Agent_Chen
Yeah, but it seems that the new RL is selling well too and so is the aging MDX...
She said: it's GINORMOUS!
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Originally Posted by phile
That's it? I always thought the 330i sedan was carrying the load of the 3-Series' sales number while all the other body stylings rode the coat tail.
me likes bmw....m3 of course
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I get awfully tired of all the bmw lovers with constant hard ons for rwd. I'll take 9/10ths the performance of a 330 at 7/10ths the price (plus greater reliability to boot) any day of the week.
Sounds like a riskless arbitrage play to me.
PistonFan: who'd buy an M3 if it cost $30k
Sounds like a riskless arbitrage play to me.
PistonFan: who'd buy an M3 if it cost $30k
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Originally Posted by phile
But I didn't want to throw that out there, cause who knows, maybe the 330i's do outsell the 323's...I noticed the 5 series had a healthy jump in October to 4229 units (from 3574 in Sept) - the month one would have thought they would take a hit cause everyone was going over and buying the new RL.
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Five of Six Acura Models Win Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Accolades
http://hondanews.com/CatID3000?mid=2...38689&mime=asc
Acura is having a pretty good year. Hope this isn't a
Torrance, Calif. 01/04/2005 -- Three Acura models, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan and the MDX luxury SUV were named "Best Buys" the highest rating possible, as part of Consumer Guide(R) Automotive's annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles. The RSX sports coupe and the RL luxury performance sedan were named "Recommended" (vehicles that also represent outstanding values, but fall just short of "Best Buy" status) in their respective categories.
"It's a tremendous honor for five out of six Acura models to be recognized as either a "Best Buy" or "Recommended" vehicle by Consumer Guide." said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "Consumer Guide is a trusted consumer resource for auto buyers and being honored is reassuring to Acura buyers."
Consumer Guide Automotive's editors tested over 200 vehicles throughout the course of the year in a variety of settings including, stop-and-go driving, long trips and commuting and evaluated them on their ability to meet everyday driving needs. Vehicles were judged on attributes including performance, economy, reliability, ease of use, comfort and price. On the basis of this testing, "Best Buys" and "Recommended" choices were designated in 17 vehicle
classes. Vehicles judged to offer the most overall value when compared to their direct competition were designated "Best Buys."
The TL has been honored in the Premium Midsize Car category for each of the past six years. The MDX was named a "Best Buy" in the Premium Midsize Sport-Utility Vehicle segment for the fifth straight year. In its first eligible year, the TSX was named "Best Buy" in the Premium Compact Car segment.
"It's a tremendous honor for five out of six Acura models to be recognized as either a "Best Buy" or "Recommended" vehicle by Consumer Guide." said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "Consumer Guide is a trusted consumer resource for auto buyers and being honored is reassuring to Acura buyers."
Consumer Guide Automotive's editors tested over 200 vehicles throughout the course of the year in a variety of settings including, stop-and-go driving, long trips and commuting and evaluated them on their ability to meet everyday driving needs. Vehicles were judged on attributes including performance, economy, reliability, ease of use, comfort and price. On the basis of this testing, "Best Buys" and "Recommended" choices were designated in 17 vehicle
classes. Vehicles judged to offer the most overall value when compared to their direct competition were designated "Best Buys."
The TL has been honored in the Premium Midsize Car category for each of the past six years. The MDX was named a "Best Buy" in the Premium Midsize Sport-Utility Vehicle segment for the fifth straight year. In its first eligible year, the TSX was named "Best Buy" in the Premium Compact Car segment.
Acura is having a pretty good year. Hope this isn't a
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The Extreme Luxury.
I guess you guys south of the border just weren't worthy of such elegence.
I guess you guys south of the border just weren't worthy of such elegence.
Yeah, the NSX is getting long in the tooth. But it's still a cool looking car. I wouldn't mind owning one.
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NAIAS Acura Booth Video
Courtesy of Honda ... good flyover of the NAIAS Acura booth:
http://world.honda.com/NAIAS2005/videos/acura-booth/
If you look carefully you can see
is behind the wheel of the RDX
http://world.honda.com/NAIAS2005/videos/acura-booth/
If you look carefully you can see
is behind the wheel of the RDX
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Cool vid. Makes me wanna go this weekend but it will be crazy busy. I'm going to the NAIAS some time next week ... if only I could take a day off work!!! Will post pics when I come back ... 
