Ford F-Series Outsells Entire Minivan Market
The Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country accounted for 49 percent of all minivans sold in America last month – and their year to date sales total isn’t that far off either.
With nearly 196,000 minivans sold through the end of September, the Chrysler twins make up 45 percent of the total minivan market. Broken out individually, the Dodge Grand Caravan has close to a 10,000 unit lead over the second place Honda Odyssey, and almost 20,000 units on the third place Chrysler Town & Country in terms of year-to-date sales.
Of course, this starts to look insignificant when you look at the data laid out by Timothy Cain. Year-to-date truck sales indicate that the Ford F-Seres, America’s Sweetheart on four wheels, has sold 463,733 units. The entire minivan market has racked up roughly 421,000 units so far. The dominance of pickup trucks is nothing new, but this puts in into perspective if nothing else. Not even record gas prices seem to be able to stop the full-size truck’s hegemonic stranglehold on the American auto market.
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Despite their versatility I'm still shocked that Ford sells so many of these darn things. They are expensive and still get crappy mileage compared to a diesel. Have people really convinced themselves (or a signification other) that for 4 or 5 trips a year to Home Depot/Lowes they really a pickup? Personally is just too big... I'm happy with my mid-sized V8 Dakota. I do wish Ford sold an turbo diesel F100 because that would be perfect. Midsize with awesome mileage and endless torque - sign me up.
My super cab F-150 is lots more truck than I need and my 2 br home on 2 acres is also way more house than a single guy needs and so what? They seem like the right size and I could've gone overboard, but I think I kept it conservative. Not that conserving fuel or resources has ever been a top concern, but even though diesels use less, they cost way more to one and operate. Diesels light cars and trucks = hybrids. Half ton trucks are a good value until you get up to the premium models. Well equipped extra cabs 4X4 full-size run about the same price as well equipped Camcordtima appliances, after rebates.
I don't need a truck for anything work related but would love a smaller one for fun. If Jeep follows through with their plans for a Wrangler derived quad cab p/u I'll be first in line. We all have choices to make and for some that's a truck. Do most truck owners really need a truck? Probably not but it's their money to spend. Along the same lines, do most car owners really need the car they have. I'd say that a family of four can get by just fine with something Focus, Civic, Cruze sized. The larger cars, especially those with sporting intentions, use more fuel. Why aren't they denigrated like full size trucks. And while we're at it how much house do you really need. I'd say 1500 sq ft is plenty for most families. After all, you do need to heat and cool it and that uses resources. Dear ones, I say this because many seem to know what others should be buying and driving. Just remember, as you want to impose your choices on someone else, others want to impose theirs on you. And you might not like what they want for you. Just remember, they have your best interests at heart.
Our 2011 Silverado crew cab rides just as comfortably as our 2004 Grand Marquis did. It also seats the same amount, has more head room, softer seats, and gets better gas mileage with more power. Seriously impressed.