Cars Americans Do Not Want to Buy
09-26-13, 06:09 AM
#1
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Cars Americans Do Not Want to Buy
10. Volvo XC90
> Days in inventory: 119
> 2013 sales: 4,705
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $39,700
The XC90 is a mid-size seven-passenger SUV, the largest model in Volvo’s XC series. Volvo introduced the XC90 in 2002 and aims to begin production of the second generation in 2014. In the meantime, however, good safety scores are not giving the company the edge that it used to have. According to Edmunds.com, most XC90 rivals score just as well on safety tests and tend to offer more-appealing designs. Since the beginning of this year, only 4,705 units have been sold in the United States. This is down more than 27% from the year before.
9. Land Rover LR2
> Days in inventory: 119
> 2013 sales: 2,070
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $37,295
The 2013 LR2 received a less-than-favorable review from Edmunds.com, which recommended the model only for off-road driving. By comparison, its on-road performance was judged to be disappointing, partly because of Land Rover’s efforts to create a vehicle suited for both off- and on-road driving. Kelley Blue Book likewise noted the car was best suited for off-road driving. On average, the LR2 spent 119 days on dealers' lots before being sold. This may be partially due to low production volume. Since the beginning of this year, only 2,070 LR2 cars have been sold.
8. Nissan Maxima
> Days in inventory: 125
> 2013 sales: 31,479
> Car type: Sedan
> MSRP: $31,000
The Nissan Maxima scores fairly well in some categories, but it is rated below average in overall mechanical quality and in fuel economy, according to J.D. Power. Another reviewer, Edmunds.com, notes the Maxima was competitive in the 1990s, but that the current model may be too expensive. The Nissan Maxima carries a price-tag similar to many luxury sedans, but without the high-end brand name. Nissan sold more than 31,000 Maximas since the beginning of this year, well below last year’s pace of 40,000 units through August.
7. Nissan Murano
> Days in inventory: 127
> 2013 sales: 28,299
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $28,440
When the Nissan Murano debuted for the 2003 model year, it was one of the first mid-size crossovers launched in the nation. Nissan introduced a second generation in 2009. Still, the Murano is less competitive today than it was a decade ago. It is still rated well for performance and style by Edmunds.com, but the 2013 model suffers from poor fuel economy and rearward blind spots. Nissan sold some 28,300 Muranos in 2013 through August. On average, a Murano remained on the dealer’s lot more than four months before it was sold. Further, sales of the Murano have declined more than 20% year-over-year through the first eight months of 2013.
6. Acura MDX
> Days in inventory: 132
> 2013 sales: 30,264
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $42,290
ALSO READ:
The Acura MDX is a luxury crossover SUV with a starting price of more than $42,000. At the time of its release for the 2001 model year, the MDX was considered a relative latecomer to the SUV market, according to Edmunds.com. The most recent redesign of the MDX has earned rave reviews, with Consumer Reports giving it a “recommended” rating and Edmunds.com giving it an "A." However, year-to-date sales for the MDX remain down 11%. Acura recently initiated a new sales push to better-tailor cars for the American consumer. As one executive told Bloomberg, Acura struggles with being “known as a value company” among luxury car brands.
5. Infiniti EX
> Days in inventory: 137
> 2013 sales: 1,189
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $36,900
Reviewers at Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds.com say that the Infiniti EX offers a sporty driving experience for a crossover SUV, yet less space for passengers and cargo. The current model does not appear to have much traction with consumers. Only 1,189 units of the model have been sold this year through August, almost half of the sales during the same period last year. While crossover SUVs have become increasingly popular, does not seem to have benefited the Infiniti EX, recently renamed the QX50.
4. Acura ILX
> Days in inventory: 142
> 2013 sales: 13,907
> Car type: Sedan
> MSRP: $26,900
The Acura ILX received praise from Consumer Reports for its various high-end features, including a multi-angle rear camera and noise cancellation. But, according to Edmunds.com, there are as good or better compact luxury sedans available for the same price. Additionally, the ILX is only offered as a four-door sedan, and automatic transmission is not an option, factors that might make the car a tougher sell. Despite these criticisms, the long average time the car spend on dealers' lots and last year's recall of the 2013 Acura ILX, sales actually have soared. Through August, nearly 14,000 units have been sold in 2013, up from just over 4,000 in the first eight months of 2012.
3. Mitsubishi Lancer
> Days in inventory: 143
> 2013 sales: 14,330
> Car type: Sedan
> MSRP: $15,995
The Mitsubishi Lancer was introduced in 1973. Since that time, the Lancer has been sold under a variety of names, such as the Mirage, Eagle Summit and Colt. The original Lancer suffered from poor reviews, with Edmunds.com describing it as underpowered and dull. Although Mitsubishi improved some of these features in later generations, the current Lancer model still trails considerably behind competitors in fuel economy and interior quality, according to reviews. This may be due to Mitsubishi leaving its compact sedan models largely unchanged for several years.
2. Volvo C30
> Days in inventory: 146
> 2013 sales: 1,190
> Car type: Hatchback
> MSRP: $25,500
The Volvo C30 hatchback has largely failed to catch on in the United States. Volvo decided in 2012 to kill off the model, making the 2013 C30 its final version. The model has failed to sell well during its final year. Volvo has barely sold more than 1,000 C30s this year through August, down nearly 40% from the first eight months of 2012. The winding down of the model reflects a broader trend in Volvo’s operations, according to Car and Driver, as the company looks to shed a number of its models to focus on its more profitable vehicles.
1. Acura TSX Sport Wagon
> Days in inventory: 158
> 2013 sales: 1,491
> Car type: Sport Wagon
> MSRP: $31,860
The TSX Sport Wagon spends the most time on car dealer’s lots of any car model. Acura sold fewer than 1,500 units this year. For overall performance and design, J.D. Power rated the 2013 TSX Sport Wagon below average. Edmunds.com’s review says the Sport Wagon is a viable choice among sporty luxury cars, but that it has not kept up with the performance offered by some of its competitors. Additionally, with the newer Acura ILX now available, the TSX -- offered as either a sedan or a station wagon -- is no longer the entry-level model for Acura. The Sport Wagon version of the TSX is relatively new, introduced in 2011.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cars-a...104000715.html
> Days in inventory: 119
> 2013 sales: 4,705
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $39,700
The XC90 is a mid-size seven-passenger SUV, the largest model in Volvo’s XC series. Volvo introduced the XC90 in 2002 and aims to begin production of the second generation in 2014. In the meantime, however, good safety scores are not giving the company the edge that it used to have. According to Edmunds.com, most XC90 rivals score just as well on safety tests and tend to offer more-appealing designs. Since the beginning of this year, only 4,705 units have been sold in the United States. This is down more than 27% from the year before.
9. Land Rover LR2
> Days in inventory: 119
> 2013 sales: 2,070
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $37,295
The 2013 LR2 received a less-than-favorable review from Edmunds.com, which recommended the model only for off-road driving. By comparison, its on-road performance was judged to be disappointing, partly because of Land Rover’s efforts to create a vehicle suited for both off- and on-road driving. Kelley Blue Book likewise noted the car was best suited for off-road driving. On average, the LR2 spent 119 days on dealers' lots before being sold. This may be partially due to low production volume. Since the beginning of this year, only 2,070 LR2 cars have been sold.
8. Nissan Maxima
> Days in inventory: 125
> 2013 sales: 31,479
> Car type: Sedan
> MSRP: $31,000
The Nissan Maxima scores fairly well in some categories, but it is rated below average in overall mechanical quality and in fuel economy, according to J.D. Power. Another reviewer, Edmunds.com, notes the Maxima was competitive in the 1990s, but that the current model may be too expensive. The Nissan Maxima carries a price-tag similar to many luxury sedans, but without the high-end brand name. Nissan sold more than 31,000 Maximas since the beginning of this year, well below last year’s pace of 40,000 units through August.
7. Nissan Murano
> Days in inventory: 127
> 2013 sales: 28,299
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $28,440
When the Nissan Murano debuted for the 2003 model year, it was one of the first mid-size crossovers launched in the nation. Nissan introduced a second generation in 2009. Still, the Murano is less competitive today than it was a decade ago. It is still rated well for performance and style by Edmunds.com, but the 2013 model suffers from poor fuel economy and rearward blind spots. Nissan sold some 28,300 Muranos in 2013 through August. On average, a Murano remained on the dealer’s lot more than four months before it was sold. Further, sales of the Murano have declined more than 20% year-over-year through the first eight months of 2013.
6. Acura MDX
> Days in inventory: 132
> 2013 sales: 30,264
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $42,290
ALSO READ:
The Acura MDX is a luxury crossover SUV with a starting price of more than $42,000. At the time of its release for the 2001 model year, the MDX was considered a relative latecomer to the SUV market, according to Edmunds.com. The most recent redesign of the MDX has earned rave reviews, with Consumer Reports giving it a “recommended” rating and Edmunds.com giving it an "A." However, year-to-date sales for the MDX remain down 11%. Acura recently initiated a new sales push to better-tailor cars for the American consumer. As one executive told Bloomberg, Acura struggles with being “known as a value company” among luxury car brands.
5. Infiniti EX
> Days in inventory: 137
> 2013 sales: 1,189
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $36,900
Reviewers at Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds.com say that the Infiniti EX offers a sporty driving experience for a crossover SUV, yet less space for passengers and cargo. The current model does not appear to have much traction with consumers. Only 1,189 units of the model have been sold this year through August, almost half of the sales during the same period last year. While crossover SUVs have become increasingly popular, does not seem to have benefited the Infiniti EX, recently renamed the QX50.
4. Acura ILX
> Days in inventory: 142
> 2013 sales: 13,907
> Car type: Sedan
> MSRP: $26,900
The Acura ILX received praise from Consumer Reports for its various high-end features, including a multi-angle rear camera and noise cancellation. But, according to Edmunds.com, there are as good or better compact luxury sedans available for the same price. Additionally, the ILX is only offered as a four-door sedan, and automatic transmission is not an option, factors that might make the car a tougher sell. Despite these criticisms, the long average time the car spend on dealers' lots and last year's recall of the 2013 Acura ILX, sales actually have soared. Through August, nearly 14,000 units have been sold in 2013, up from just over 4,000 in the first eight months of 2012.
3. Mitsubishi Lancer
> Days in inventory: 143
> 2013 sales: 14,330
> Car type: Sedan
> MSRP: $15,995
The Mitsubishi Lancer was introduced in 1973. Since that time, the Lancer has been sold under a variety of names, such as the Mirage, Eagle Summit and Colt. The original Lancer suffered from poor reviews, with Edmunds.com describing it as underpowered and dull. Although Mitsubishi improved some of these features in later generations, the current Lancer model still trails considerably behind competitors in fuel economy and interior quality, according to reviews. This may be due to Mitsubishi leaving its compact sedan models largely unchanged for several years.
2. Volvo C30
> Days in inventory: 146
> 2013 sales: 1,190
> Car type: Hatchback
> MSRP: $25,500
The Volvo C30 hatchback has largely failed to catch on in the United States. Volvo decided in 2012 to kill off the model, making the 2013 C30 its final version. The model has failed to sell well during its final year. Volvo has barely sold more than 1,000 C30s this year through August, down nearly 40% from the first eight months of 2012. The winding down of the model reflects a broader trend in Volvo’s operations, according to Car and Driver, as the company looks to shed a number of its models to focus on its more profitable vehicles.
1. Acura TSX Sport Wagon
> Days in inventory: 158
> 2013 sales: 1,491
> Car type: Sport Wagon
> MSRP: $31,860
The TSX Sport Wagon spends the most time on car dealer’s lots of any car model. Acura sold fewer than 1,500 units this year. For overall performance and design, J.D. Power rated the 2013 TSX Sport Wagon below average. Edmunds.com’s review says the Sport Wagon is a viable choice among sporty luxury cars, but that it has not kept up with the performance offered by some of its competitors. Additionally, with the newer Acura ILX now available, the TSX -- offered as either a sedan or a station wagon -- is no longer the entry-level model for Acura. The Sport Wagon version of the TSX is relatively new, introduced in 2011.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cars-a...104000715.html
09-26-13, 06:58 AM
#4
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
09-26-13, 07:26 AM
#5
Lexus Test Driver
I must admit I considered C30 before i bought my IS250. Super cheap build and the gas mileage was so bad for that little car.
I now consider selling my IS250 and go back to TL
I now consider selling my IS250 and go back to TL
09-26-13, 07:42 AM
#6
Guest
Posts: n/a
So this list is going by "Days in Inventory" only. While there might be a ton of supply for the Maxima, MDX, Murano, they sell quite well but now its interesting to see there is a crapload to buy from.
The rest seems really accurate with what buyers don't want thus they lag.
The rest seems really accurate with what buyers don't want thus they lag.
09-26-13, 07:59 AM
#7
Pole Position
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 392
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Trending Topics
09-26-13, 09:04 AM
#8
Lexus Champion
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 2,010
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Agreed. Using "Days in Inventory" as a measurement of wants and do-not-wants can be quite misleading because it clearly favors those who tend to keep their inventories unnecessarily low and lean at the expense of trim/color choices and availability to the buyers.
09-26-13, 09:08 AM
#9
The numbers sold though are very telling. If you're selling a tad over 1,000 cars in an entire year at $30K to $40K a pop, you have got to be bleeding money.
09-26-13, 10:37 AM
#10
10. The XC90 was a great SUV but being 11 years old is no good. Thankfully it will be new for 2014 but between that time a second gen should have been produced and this new one should be the third. But I digress, excited to see what's in store because the XC60 is a great SUV.
9. No point of the LR2 when the Evoque is here now to fill in the small luxury chic SUV position for LR.
8. Nissan needs to continue offering this car as their flagship, but they need to step it up, the Avalon, Cadenza, Azera, Impala, Taurus are all solid.
7. The Nissan Murano really pioneered the midsize CUV class in the early 2000s, but with more players than ever it has quickly fallen out of the limelight to new players like Sorento, Edge, Santa Fe etc..
6. The MDX is still a solid all around performer and a good choice, but it just doesn't excite me like other vehicles of this class and caliber.
5. The Infiniti EX... Where do I begin.. Well to sum up, ax the darn thing.
4. Well the ILX is assembled well, that's about it's only strong suit. Honestly it's what the Civic should be and the ILX needs to do more and be more.
3. The Lancer is old and forgotten like the Impreza, both suffer from belated updates and can't compete against the big guns like Civic, Corolla, Sentra, Jetta, Forte, Focus, Elantra, Cruze, Dart.. Lets face it, this segment is busting at the seams and it takes a lot of work to receive any recognition.
2. The C30 is a fun little hatch, and has always been competent. It needs a little more sex appeal, AWD and turbo power trains, maybe a R version. Sounds hot!
1. Another Acura, and frankly a decent one that never had a chance. Acura's decision to not offer SH-AWD on this wagon was poor - no V6 either. Just FWD and a I4. The potential to rival some competitors like the Audi Avant or future Buick wagon would have been great with performance and capability. What a darn shame.
9. No point of the LR2 when the Evoque is here now to fill in the small luxury chic SUV position for LR.
8. Nissan needs to continue offering this car as their flagship, but they need to step it up, the Avalon, Cadenza, Azera, Impala, Taurus are all solid.
7. The Nissan Murano really pioneered the midsize CUV class in the early 2000s, but with more players than ever it has quickly fallen out of the limelight to new players like Sorento, Edge, Santa Fe etc..
6. The MDX is still a solid all around performer and a good choice, but it just doesn't excite me like other vehicles of this class and caliber.
5. The Infiniti EX... Where do I begin.. Well to sum up, ax the darn thing.
4. Well the ILX is assembled well, that's about it's only strong suit. Honestly it's what the Civic should be and the ILX needs to do more and be more.
3. The Lancer is old and forgotten like the Impreza, both suffer from belated updates and can't compete against the big guns like Civic, Corolla, Sentra, Jetta, Forte, Focus, Elantra, Cruze, Dart.. Lets face it, this segment is busting at the seams and it takes a lot of work to receive any recognition.
2. The C30 is a fun little hatch, and has always been competent. It needs a little more sex appeal, AWD and turbo power trains, maybe a R version. Sounds hot!
1. Another Acura, and frankly a decent one that never had a chance. Acura's decision to not offer SH-AWD on this wagon was poor - no V6 either. Just FWD and a I4. The potential to rival some competitors like the Audi Avant or future Buick wagon would have been great with performance and capability. What a darn shame.
09-26-13, 12:21 PM
#11
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
09-26-13, 01:03 PM
#13
Pole Position
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 392
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There was a time that the Maxima used to compete with the Taurus SHO and grand prix GTP. It was the sleeper in family car guise. 3 generations of weight gain and CVTs have completely neutered it. Between the Altima 3.5, and the g37, the Maxima is being pushed in to obsolescence by it's own cousins.
09-26-13, 01:19 PM
#15
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
There was a time that the Maxima used to compete with the Taurus SHO and grand prix GTP. It was the sleeper in family car guise. 3 generations of weight gain and CVTs have completely neutered it. Between the Altima 3.5, and the g37, the Maxima is being pushed in to obsolescence by it's own cousins.
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/nissan/...-ar160220.html