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Ford will limit production of Mustand for 2009 to 45,000 units. I read that Ford will limit production of its very successful Mustang to 45,000 units. Don't know if anyone else has heard this, but it doesn't sound like a smart move. Here is a car people are eager to buy that might be in limited production.
Think they're hedging their bets. If demand is high enough they can always ramp up production. I wish it's V-6 model was more fuel efficient but it does have some performance for a V-6.
The 2010's are suppose to be completely new, and dealers need to clear their lots to make room. But, choosing to make 1/3 the amount of Mustangs sold in 2008 explains why Ford needs a bail-out. Time to warm up the corporate jet again.
I think you are going to find a lot of brand new 2008/2009 cars on the lots for a long long time. Even in 2010 there will be some left over. Manufacturers geared up this year to produce the same amount of cars they did in 2007(16 million) and it looks like sales are going to end up for this year at around 10.2 million.
As far as I know the 2010 model is not going to be completely new and the general platform will still be the same.
I think you are going to find a lot of brand new 2008/2009 cars on the lots for a long long time. Even in 2010 there will be some left over. Manufacturers geared up this year to produce the same amount of cars they did in 2007(16 million) and it looks like sales are going to end up for this year at around 10.2 million.
As far as I know the 2010 model is not going to be completely new and the general platform will still be the same.
I have seen the 2010 Mustang at the Phx Auto Show and it is flat hideous IMHO.
choosing to make 1/3 the amount of Mustangs sold in 2008 explains why Ford needs a bail-out. Time to warm up the corporate jet again.
That actually sounds like a sound idea from Ford. The "ponycar" market is fickle. The new Camaro is expected to hit the sales floor in '09, along with a larger selection of Challengers. I don't forsee a great year for the Mustang based on those two factors, nevermind the overall state of the economy.
The 2010's are suppose to be completely new, and dealers need to clear their lots to make room. But, choosing to make 1/3 the amount of Mustangs sold in 2008 explains why Ford needs a bail-out. Time to warm up the corporate jet again.
I think it would be a win-win. Better profit margins, lower production costs, and less Mustangs on the road.
This *may* be driven by trying to meet CAFE standards, for every 'stang sold that gets, say, 23-25 MPG, which is reasonable for what it is, they have to sell 2 or 3 Focuses (Foci?) that get, say 35-37 (if that) to keep the CAFE fleet average up where the feds say it has to be.
That and if they intentionally under-supply, they can charge full retail.
Final point - the people who bought 2008 'stangs are very unlikely to buy a 2009. You would have to offer them a real sweetheart deal, or something else, why would they trade in a one-year old car?
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