Rx-400 Sales Slowing

[markatty]

Large SUV sales are slow according to NBC 4 in DC while the Prius and Civic are still selling well. Average time on the lot is now 32 days for an RX-400.

Looks like now might be a good time for a software upgrade to generate more MPG.

http://www.nbc4.com/consumer/8184877/detail.html

[RX400h]

Well, that's a lot better than the 90-120 days for Ford Expeditions and Chev. Suburbans!

[wwest]

Well, that's a lot better than the 90-120 days for Ford Expeditions and Chev. Suburbans!

Yes, in the past two days I have seen instant delivery and special discounts in WA, Seattle area, and OR for the 2006 RX400h.

[SW03ES]

A big "no duh" has to come with this one. Of course it takes longer to sell a $55,000 vehicle than it takes to sell a $25,000 one.

[DeanB]

Actually, this is incorrect, sales are increasing.

Feb Sales: 1,803

March Sales: 2,470

The media generally don't report meaningful statistics. Days on lot does not directly relate to sales activity. Days on lot relates to both supply and demand, which both change to result in days on lot. Sales 'speed' can best be depicted by sales volume (the above numbers).

[LCB]

And just wait until summer. Gas is predicted to reach $3.50 this summer.

[thesaintjim]

I actually have been driving my mercedes slk 280 since it is getting better MPG than my lexus, LOL. Once summer comes, the 400h should jump back up in the high 20's..It is getting in the low 20's with this cold weather.

[Rx330driver]

well something to account for the slow moving cars (if the article is true), its TAX TIME, lol. Cars always stay on the lot longer this season.

As for gas prices, HOLY %#$@, im paying 3.00 a gallon in san francisco. thats so rediculous.

[SW03ES]

well something to account for the slow moving cars (if the article is true), its TAX TIME, lol. Cars always stay on the lot longer this season.

As for gas prices, HOLY %#$@, im paying 3.00 a gallon in san francisco. thats so rediculous.

Actually no, car sales stay pretty strong through April.

[RX400h]

well something to account for the slow moving cars (if the article is true), its TAX TIME, lol. Cars always stay on the lot longer this season.

As for gas prices, HOLY %#$@, im paying 3.00 a gallon in san francisco. thats so rediculous.

I test-drove a Mazda 3 yesterday - great handling, quiet, only 16K with side air bags and power package, and rated 28/36. This may be my next 3rd car.

[Rx330driver]

no i heard my friend say something who works at a car dealership that they give out the lowest prices because they want to sell the cars because people dont want to buy them at this time. but...w/e

[LCB]

Jan: 1,477 sold

Feb: 1,893 sold

Mar: 2,470 sold

[SW03ES]

no i heard my friend say something who works at a car dealership that they give out the lowest prices because they want to sell the cars because people dont want to buy them at this time. but...w/e

I used to consult with car dealerships for a living, April isn't one of the slower months of the year. May is actually one of the better months because people use their tax refunds as down payments.

The absolute best month to buy a car is January, car sales hit an absolute low in January. July and August get pretty slow too.

[lexus411]

Best 2 months for Lexus are usually August and December. There is usually a slight lull until Presidents Day and things get crazy.

[Rx330driver]

well august is when they bring in the new cars ususally for the next year

[SW03ES]

The reason August is a good month for Lexus is because of the promotional deals they run, same with December. You don't see the new models until September.

[LCB]

Some more facts I stole from 1sicklex in another post...

The RX 400h sold 2,470 units. The newly revised INfiniti FX 35 and 45 didn't beat that in a month.

The Brand new from the ground up Mercedes ML sold 2,740 units last month, that is 350 AND 500 numbers. So with 2 models, they BARELY outsold the RX.

BMWs X5 with 3.0, 4.4 and 4.8 models, sold 2,462 units.

THe RX 400 is FINE, selling better than ever. Considering the COST of this SUV, this says a lot.

I love some facts

[Rx330driver]

The reason August is a good month for Lexus is because of the promotional deals they run, same with December. You don't see the new models until September.

im sorry, what i meant was that the new cars would be coming in so they want to get rid of the old models to make room in august

[SW03ES]

im sorry, what i meant was that the new cars would be coming in so they want to get rid of the old models to make room in august

Hence the sale ;)

I love some facts

LOL, I know what you mean. I just love beating people over the head with facts when I know they're wrong (in case anybody hasn't noticed) ;)

[et1957]

it scares me to think they are selling soo many,,,that means that u wont stand out as much anymore,,,our vehicles are just going to be as common as a ford taurus or chevy malibu,,,,5 on every block

the good side of things,,it seems we made a good choice in our vehicle selection and that others believe the same,,

[Rx330driver]

something funny, here in San Fran, i hardly see an Rx400h, like barely ever, not even one everyday. Maybe 10 a month. As for the rx330, which has been out for a while, i see like 3 on every block, too many rich people ;)

[SW03ES]

it scares me to think they are selling soo many,,,that means that u wont stand out as much anymore,,,our vehicles are just going to be as common as a ford taurus or chevy malibu,,,,5 on every block

Well not quite LOL, do you know how many Tauruses and Malibus are sold per month?