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Asked: Apr 24, 2008 - 11:44 PM
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autooracle
How have rising fuel prices impacted the market of large SUV and truck sales?
I have noticed that vehicle sales at the dealer auctions have drastically declined on large trucks and SUV's. This will have a huge impact on resale values. Economical vehicles, hybrids and fuel efficient sedans seem to be selling at greater prices than just 6 months ago.
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estreka
Date: Apr 30, 2008 Time: 01:24 PM
It has impacted sales numbers quite significantly, but more important is the profit marrgins. SUVs bring in a great deal of profit whereas compacts do not. GM just reported a $3.3B loss for the first quarter. For companies like GM, compacts are what's called 'loss-leader' sales, meaning they don't make money off the main product. That money is made elsewhere with options and extended warranties. SUVs have the same gameplan, but the main product itself is profitable.
obyone
Date: May 24, 2008 Time: 11:41 AM
Seems logical doesn't it? And it will only get worse as gas approaches $5 a gallon.
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