February 2006 New Car Sales

Falcon Freak · 28-02-2006, 10:31 PM

Another month has just drawn to a close. Anybody willing to make any predictions about the numbers prior to the Vfacts data being released at the end of this week?

FF

Redrum · 28-02-2006, 10:34 PM

Falcon, 2500
Territory, 1500
Comeydore, 3500
Corrolla, 2500

Some figures off the cuff

Falcon Freak · 28-02-2006, 10:41 PM

Gee I hope it was a better month than that! Some people will soon be singing for their dinners if the new car sales don't recover soon.

FF

Bossxr8 · 28-02-2006, 11:18 PM

February will be much better for Falcon/Territory.

01-03-2006, 12:07 AM

Yes Feb has been a much better month indeed. Fiesta and Focus have also done ok.

01-03-2006, 01:23 PM

Fiesta 519
Focus 989
Escape 204
Falcon 4742
Territory 1565
Fairlane 87
Falcon Ute 1328

**Polyal** · 01-03-2006, 01:32 PM

and what was previous 05 and month?

I cant believe people are buying fairlanes.......

4.9 EF Futura · 01-03-2006, 01:35 PM

No one willing to take a punt on 380 sales??

seano14 · 01-03-2006, 01:40 PM

see lots of 380 advertisements on tv, i get the impression they are doing run-out deals already lol

cedric · 01-03-2006, 01:41 PM

three

1TUFFUTE · 01-03-2006, 01:47 PM

apparently mitsu refuses to lower the prices or do any run out sales.Its hard to beleive when they got the car of the year...

01-03-2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polyal

and what was previous 05 and month?

I cant believe people are buying fairlanes.......

Falcon is less than Feb 05 but higher than objective.

Territory is less than Feb 05 and less than Feb 05.

Same with Falcon ute.

Fiesta was over 200 units higher than Feb 05 and up on objective.

Focus was down on both counts but March/ April will be big for Focus.

Overall, I think Falcon has had a successful month as it is only just onder Feb 05.
The only real worry is Falcon ute, and Territory could also be a worry but it will bounce back.

McobraR · 01-03-2006, 02:16 PM

Isn't the Holden One Tonner getting ceased? This can only mean one thing, increased sales for Falcon ute.

1TUFFUTE · 01-03-2006, 02:30 PM

especialy with the 1 tonne XRTurbo tray back thats being released...oh yeahhhh

01-03-2006, 02:35 PM

They are only non-turbo.

Dave_au · 01-03-2006, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.9 EF Futura

No one willing to take a punt on 380 sales??

Over 1,000 - probably around 1,230.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dev5 ute

apparently mitsu refuses to lower the prices or do any run out sales.

05 380 Plated vehicles have become LE with about $2,000 worth of extras selling at $29,990.

There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the vehicle, its just that MMAL marketing stuffed up the launch campaign and the price of the vehicle on the market, combined together with heavy discounting from the Holden and Ford.

outback_ute · 01-03-2006, 02:53 PM

87 Fairlane sales is not very flash, surely that is a worry

1TUFFUTE · 01-03-2006, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RATT

They are only non-turbo.

They WILL be turbo 1tonne traybacks

:...im sure of it!
300 coming apparently

Smoke Pursuit · 01-03-2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dev5 ute

They WILL be turbo 1tonne traybacks

:...im sure of it!
300 coming apparently

NOPE.

Only available in the 190 BARRA NA Motor or the Egas motor, NO TURBO OPTION

:

outback_ute · 01-03-2006, 05:11 PM

Here is the info from the horse's mouth:
https://www.ford.com.au/motorshow/me...ssis/index.asp

Redrum · 01-03-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outback_ute

87 Fairlane sales is not very flash, surely that is a worry

Dying days on last long wheel base model..........

01-03-2006, 05:19 PM

Ratt, is there still supply problems for the Focus?

Danny · 01-03-2006, 05:20 PM

Good to hear that Fiesta Sales have increased, Hopefully they end up having the popularity that they deserve. I guess the name just has to get out there.

I do beleive had they been marketed as a Festiva (Yuck!) They would have experienced some loyalty from old Festiva customers and therefore boosted sales. Same as Focus. Had they been badged as the new Laser (Yuck as well), then same thing may have occured.

Nissan should have continued to marked Tiida as the Pulsar, as I don't think that under the Tiida Nomenclature that they will succeed.

01-03-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redrum

Dying days on last long wheel base model..........

You'll find very little private buyers amongst the LWB crowd.. Most are taxis, hire cars or fleet. My guess there going for Lexus, Honda Accord Euros and the like

01-03-2006, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Good to hear that Fiesta Sales have increased, Hopefully they end up having the popularity that they deserve. I guess the name just has to get out there.

I do beleive had they been marketed as a Festiva (Yuck!) They would have experienced some loyalty from old Festiva customers and therefore boosted sales. Same as Focus. Had they been badged as the new Laser (Yuck as well), then same thing may have occured.

Nissan should have continued to marked Tiida as the Pulsar, as I don't think that under the Tiida Nomenclature that they will succeed.

My opinion,

I agree what you said about the Tiida, the Pulsar had a backing in Australia, and was reknown for bringing out a few hot hatches. The Tiida name and it's marketing is sure to get interest of the shopping trolley parent, but younger people. Nope. Its like Ford dropping the V8 but on a smaller level

I'm impartial aobut the Laser vs Focus. My GFs grandad is a ex mechanic and was looking for a new medium sized car. He checked out his local Ford dealer asking about the latest Laser, but after he was told that name has been replaced he was no longer interested. Stupid I know but that how people are.

The Festiva name I'm glad they changed. The Festiva in many peoples eyes was similar to an Excel - cheap. In the long run the name change will help the Fiesta greatly with resale.

Smoke Pursuit · 01-03-2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackLS

Ratt, is there still supply problems for the Focus?

Nope, but having the XR5 Turbo on the roads then perhaps more people will want to buy the lesser models to.

Theres plenty of Focus stock around, thats why Fords discounting the ИИИИ out of 05 Plate ones. :alien2:

01-03-2006, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dev5 ute

apparently mitsu refuses to lower the prices or do any run out sales.Its hard to beleive when they got the car of the year...

They have reduced there price already by $2600 from memory and giving away extras as well

max · 01-03-2006, 06:26 PM

And the Mitsi workers are spruiking in the city mall on their off days. Extolling the virtues of the 380 face-to-face with the city shoppers. Now thats innovative and proactive! "Excuse me Sir, can I take a moment of your time to tell you about the Mitsubishi 380. I made four of them last week and they are a really good car... I know, I put the bits together! Trouble is they're roasting in the yard unsold now. But you know, you can pick one up for $5K off the list price with a few extras thrown in...... except for an LPG conversion. Please consider"

01-03-2006, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackLS

Ratt, is there still supply problems for the Focus?

As of March no. Good supply coming in and quality seems to be better.

vztrt · 01-03-2006, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RATT

As of March no. Good supply coming in and quality seems to be better.

RATT when the big marketing campaign for the XR5 comes out there will be plentiful supply of the Focus.

Falcon should do better than last month. the 380 should push at least 1500 units.

Could we get the figures posted on here FF instead of starting a new post like last month.