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plannine · 09-01-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by oz in SC

Do sales in July/August usually fall 20-30%?

July/August 2008 was around 28% (from memory, don't have the numbers here while driving)

So I'd say 10 to 20% would be normal. But C4C created a abnormal period to compare to.

oz in SC · 09-01-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by plannine

July/August 2008 was around 28%

10 to 20%. But C4C created a abnormal period.

So the answer is....no,sales do not traditionally fall 20-30%.

So this would be WORSE than usual.

Wow,that was easy...

plannine · 09-01-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by oz in SC

So the answer is....no,sales do not traditionally fall 20-30%.

So this would be WORSE than usual.

Wow,that was easy...

But if it wasn't for the C4C, it would be better the usual.

See, it's that easy.

oz in SC · 09-01-2010, 10:44 AM

What was the drop in July/August LAST year and the year before?

plannine · 09-01-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by oz in SC

What was the drop in July/August LAST year and the year before?

Again - C4C was in effect last year. (how soon some forget)

But sales for the year are up above last years, even with C4C.

oz in SC · 09-01-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by plannine

Again - C4C was in effect last year. (how soon some forget)

Year before,you did READ what I wrote didn't you???

The Outcast · 09-01-2010, 11:01 AM

With more reliable cars and longer warranties there is no need for the average American to purchase a car every three to four years. Sales for new cars is going to stay down for years to come.

plannine · 09-01-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by oz in SC

Year before,you did READ what I wrote didn't you???

You quoted the answer that I already stated. So you didn't read what you quoted.

oz in SC · 09-01-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by plannine

You quoted the answer that I already stated. So you didn't read what you quoted.

I quoted your post as you originally wrote it.

You asserted sales are always low in July/August,what is the drop percentage wise in the past few years?

Seems simple enough.

plannine · 09-01-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by oz in SC

I quoted your post as you originally wrote it.

You asserted sales are always low in July/August,what is the drop percentage wise in the past few years?

Seems simple enough.

Here is exactly what you quoted above (post 12):

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Originally Posted by plannine

July/August 2008 was around 28%