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wow, look at those Accord sales tank. The new model can't get here soon enough.

* Chrysler 300 Sales Rise 13 Percent Year-Over-Year * Jeep® Compass Continues Arriving at Dealerships to Positive Customer Reception * Chrysler Town & Country Sales Improve 9 Percent Over Last Year * Zero-percent for 72 Months Incentive Program Announced for 2006 Models AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Moving in stride with overall industry sales trends this month, Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales for August of 179,165 units, a decrease of 8 percent (4 percent decrease unadjusted) compared to August 2005 sales of 187,085 units. All sales are reported on an adjusted basis unless otherwise indicated. "Our product portfolio transition continues with the successful launch of the Jeep® Compass on the heels of the brisk-selling Dodge Caliber along with eight additional products this year," said Steven Landry, Chrysler Group, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations. "Strong customer demand for the Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Compass has set the standard for our other vehicle launches." Chrysler Group saw sales strength in several key products during August, including the Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Charger, Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Compass. Strong sales of the Chrysler 300 and Chrysler Town & Country minivan helped to push the Chrysler brand to sales of 47,132 units, an increase of 3 percent over previous year sales of 44,279 units. The Chrysler 300 posted sales of 11,703 units, an increase of 13 percent over August 2005 sales of 9,934 units. Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country increased 9 percent to 11,981 units compared to 10,614 units sold in August 2005. The Jeep brand posted sales of 42,243 units, a slight increase compared to previous year sales of 40,659 units for the brand. The Jeep Commander posted sales of 8,012 units, a 1 percent increase over July 2006 sales of 7,363 units. The Jeep Compass is beginning to arrive at Jeep dealers nationwide and feedback is positive from dealers and customers. Sales of the Jeep Compass totaled 2,061 units this month despite limited availability, as dealers are still receiving shipments. The Dodge brand saw strong sales from several products within its portfolio during August. Sales of the Dodge Caliber continue to be brisk with 8,877 units sold this month, an increase of 14 percent over July 2006 sales of 7,187 units. Demand for the Dodge Caliber continues to be strong; days supply for the vehicle is 23 days. The Dodge Charger posted sales of 10,461 units, an increase of 93 percent compared to August 2005 sales of 5,222 units. The Dodge Dakota posted a sales increase of 4 percent to 8,891 units. Sales of the Dodge Dakota totaled 8,206 units last year. Beginning today, Chrysler Group announces 0 percent financing for 72 months on nearly all 2006 model year vehicles. Qualifying customers can choose zero percent financing for up to 72 months or cash back amounts up to $5,000. The program runs through Oct. 2, 2006. Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Charger vehicles are excluded. "We wanted to address customer concerns about higher interest rates and fuel prices," said Mike Manley, Chrysler Group, Vice President - Sales Strategy and Dealer Operations. "This first-time program will allow consumers to own a new vehicle that fits their budget and reinforces the value of products we offer to customers." Chrysler Group finished the month with 502,946 units of inventory, or a 76-day supply. DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru August 2006 Month Sales DR % Vol % Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change Sebring 1,188 5,853 -80% -80% Concorde 0 0 0% 0% 300 11,703 9,934 13% 18% Crossfire 496 1,262 -62% -61% PT Cruiser 15,552 9,812 53% 58% Pacifica 6,212 6,804 -12% -9% Town & Country 11,981 10,614 9% 13% CHRYSLER BRAND 47,132 44,279 3% 6% Compass 2,061 0 0% 0% Wrangler 6,002 7,079 -18% -15% Liberty 11,039 15,649 -32% -29% Grand Cherokee 15,129 17,931 -19% -16% Commander 8,012 0 0% 0% JEEP BRAND 42,243 40,659 0% 4% Neon 235 10,992 -98% -98% Caliber 8,877 0 0% 0% Stratus 719 6,616 -90% -89% Intrepid 0 0 0% 0% Charger 10,461 5,222 93% 100% Viper 122 162 -27% -25% Magnum 5,247 4,585 10% 14% Dakota 8,891 8,206 4% 8% Ram P/U 34,177 38,681 -15% -12% Caravan 13,241 16,678 -24% -21% Durango 5,553 8,465 -37% -34% Ram Van/Wagon 0 0 0% 0% Sprinter Van 2,267 2,540 -14% -11% DODGE BRAND 89,790 102,147 -15% -12% TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 179,165 187,085 -8% -4% TOTAL CG CAR 34,896 41,100 -18% -15% TOTAL CG TRUCK 144,269 145,985 -5% -1% Selling Days 27 26 DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru August 2006 Sales CYTD DR % Vol % Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change Sebring 45,062 62,427 -28% -28% Concorde 0 210 -100% -100% 300 95,475 94,101 1% 1% Crossfire 5,950 10,276 -42% -42% PT Cruiser 95,439 88,437 8% 8% Pacifica 53,439 61,498 -13% -13% Town & Country 112,424 132,907 -15% -15% CHRYSLER BRAND 407,789 449,856 -9% -9% Compass 2,768 0 0% 0% Wrangler 49,202 59,234 -17% -17% Liberty 90,847 118,878 -24% -24% Grand Cherokee 98,124 149,796 -34% -34% Commander 55,049 0 0% 0% JEEP BRAND 295,990 327,908 -10% -10% Neon 16,977 86,988 -80% -80% Caliber 59,758 0 0% 0% Stratus 49,913 70,918 -30% -30% Intrepid 0 298 -100% -100% Charger 77,540 16,912 N/M N/M Viper 1,003 1,059 -5% -5% Magnum 28,978 39,795 -27% -27% Dakota 56,856 77,322 -26% -26% Ram P/U 250,144 283,310 -12% -12% Caravan 151,858 166,917 -9% -9% Durango 47,765 81,136 -41% -41% Ram Van/Wagon 0 402 -100% -100% Sprinter Van 14,489 12,295 18% 18% DODGE BRAND 755,281 837,352 -10% -10% TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 1,459,060 1,615,116 -10% -10% TOTAL CG CAR 360,691 357,897 1% 1% TOTAL CG TRUCK 1,098,369 1,257,219 -13% -13% Selling Days 204 204

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Lexus plans to sell 30k units/annually thats about what the CLS and A8 will during there entire lifecycles.

well there is clublexus w/56,000 (982 active now) compared to MB world's 40,144 (548 active now).

1) Camry 2) Accord those are the only two current models I've driven, I've ridden in a Mazda6 and a Grand Prix

In the pic I can barely see anything. And it looks fine to me, the current one is selling and it's far worse looking.

I know if C&G hates it, odds are it will sell nicely.

something about 100lbs on the roof of a car will never appeal to me. But I think my next car will have one, they are becoming universal on nearly everything these days.

The Impala SS is delivers performance but lacks fuel economy.

I've driven both Camry and Accord V6's. The Accord is much noisier than the Camry. The Accord is w/o a doubt a noisy car. The Camry is quiet, IMO. Personally, I found the Camry quiet in the 90-100mph range, I don't find the Accord quiet even at 55mph. db meters don't tell the whole story. What the human mind registers and what the meter measure are not the same.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...8/pageId=101564

nope, it's because when I asked him for a review of a car under $50k he likes, he points out an old Lincoln. he also reminds me of an old roomate who's negativity was annoying but never to be taken seriously.

spoken like a true hypocrite.

where did you read that? and $500 over invoice is fine, as most dealers make their money in the service department, not through the actual sale.

Last time I got an oil change my dealer had none on the lot. They had presold an XLE and hybrid and kept those in the back.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...41/TOC01ARCHIVE Long America's best-selling car, the newest Camry has cranked things up a notch By MARK RECHTIN | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 08/28/06, 7:47 am et LOS ANGELES - The best-selling car in America is hot. Dealers have a slim 10-day supply of the redesigned 2007 Toyota Camry, which hit dealerships in March. The Georgetown, Ky., plant is running overtime and weekend shifts. Sales executives are begging for the Japanese Camry plant to export more. The car has no incentives. "Customers are following the car carriers to the dealership," says Toby Hynes, president of Gulf States Toyota, which distributes vehicles to 148 Toyota dealerships. "This is not just selected dealers. It's every dealer in every market that is short of product." The 2007 redesign gave the Camry more attractive styling, more interior room and more power. A hybrid version is now available. And rising gasoline prices are pushing customers away from trucks and toward cars. If Toyota's manufacturing plants keep up with demand, there is a strong chance that the Camry could be the first car to top 450,000 sales since the Chevrolet Impala in 1978. The Camry has been America's best-selling car every year but one since 1997. Sales, transaction prices up Since the March launch of the redesigned model, Toyota has sold 205,615 Camrys, including the still-to-be-redesigned Camry Solara coupe, up 3.1 percent from the March-July period of last year, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Sedan sales account for 90 percent of the total. A 3.1 percent increase is modest, considering redesigns typically boost demand. But dealers say they could sell many more if stock were available. And the average transaction price of the Camry is rising, from $22,378 in April to $22,558 in July, according to the Power Information Network. Meanwhile, many light-truck segments are faltering with $3-per-gallon gasoline. Full-sized SUVs fell 29.5 percent in the five-month period. Mid-sized cars are flat, down 0.4 percent in the March-July period. Before the redesign, the Camry was a loss-leader for Toyota dealers; dealers ordered them to become eligible for hotter, more profitable models. The cars often sold for below dealer invoice. "There were years in the not-distant past when you were content to lose a grand a unit on Camry, because you'd make it up on other products," says Fritz Hitchcock, a multiline dealer in Puente Hills, Calif. "Now we're getting within $500 of sticker, and we can make a buck on them. You'd have to be asleep at the switch not to be selling these." As Toyota factories rush to fill Camry orders, the launch has encountered a speed bump. Internet chat sites such as Edmunds.com, MSN Autos and Yahoo! Autos list hundreds of customer complaints about 2007 Camry powertrains hesitating under low-speed acceleration. That echoes problems suffered in the launch of last year's redesigned Avalon, which shares many components with the Camry. In response to these complaints, Toyota has issued several technical service bulletins for the 2007 Camry powertrain, a spokesman said. The bulletins address transmission malfunctions, spiking RPMs and harsh downshifts. Toyota's success around the world has caused a substantial review of the company's vaunted quality procedures. Executives are pondering whether Toyota's rapid growth is undermining vehicle quality, forcing a reevaluation of the automaker's launch strategy. More room, more pizazz In the redesign, Toyota accurately gauged consumer demands for a more upscale interior, more rear-seat room and more power, dealers say. Its exterior design also is more appealing. In a review, AutoWeek described the Camry as having "more interesting surface treatments, shapes, lines and details." Even in domestic-friendly Michigan, Toyota dealers are sold out of Camrys. "Customers aren't treating this like a core volume car. They're acting like it's a niche car," says Rosario Criscuolo, owner of Spartan Toyota in Lansing, Mich. "The only reason we are discounting off sticker price is so we can help people get out of a negative equity situation when they finance," Criscuolo says. A customer has negative equity when he owes more on his car loan than the car is worth. Another Camry advantage is a strong residual value from Automotive Lease Guide, he says. After three years, the Camry retains 62 to 64 percent of its sticker price, depending on the trim level. The residual, the value of a vehicle at the end of a lease, allows Toyota to offer low monthly lease payments. Mid-sized cars continue to account for more than half of the vehicles traded in to get a Camry. However, SUVs have increased from 13.3 to 15.6 percent of vehicles traded in, according to PIN data. During the March-July period, the Ford Explorer was the fifth-most traded-in vehicle for a Camry, up from eighth in the same period of 2005, the PIN data states. "We're seeing a lot of SUVs coming in on trades, from Envoys to Explorers and Navigators," Criscuolo said. "They are getting out of domestic SUVs and into our car. Now we're going to retain them." More stock coming Some inventory relief will come this fall when the Georgetown plant begins building 48,000 Camry Hybrid models, about one-eighth of Camry production at the plant. That will free up Toyota's Japanese export allocation for more standard Camrys, while the Japanese hybrid plant can concentrate on Prius production. Next spring the Subaru plant in Indiana will begin building Camrys at a rate of 100,000 units per year. But that will not be incremental production, cautions Toyota manufacturing spokesman Dan Sieger. Those units will be used to decrease the number of Camry exports from Japan.

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Both companies are losing money, and their stocks have collapsed.

the TL's a woman's car.

You've obviously never been to Houston or Dallas.

now it can compete w/the ES350.

Yet none of this power translates into additional performance Tundra 0-60 7.6sec 1/4mi 15.7 @ 88.2 0-90 17.9 60-0 135ft Silverado 0-60 8.5 1/4mi 16.1 @ 87.0 0-90 19.6 60-0 151 http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/pickup...ison/index.html

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Autos...icleId=109261#1 interior looks good, should've just left it entirely black IMO. Very contemporary looking.

With DI it's possible, otherwise it would sacrifice too much on the low-end. And somehow I doubt Toyota will give the Tundra that much more hp than the LS460.