2010 Ford Focus
Trading in a Ford Explorer for Smaller Car Tops the List
Not many surprises in this week’s report from The Detroit News showing the top ten clunker trade-ins and the top ten New Cars bought with “Clunker Money”. Six of the top ten are Ford Explorers, and all of the top ten are domestic cars. The winner so far on the new car side is Ford, with their Focus model taking the top spot after the first week. Julie Roehm's genius Ford Focus marketing of the late 90's seems to still be paying dividends for Ford.
The battle for moving new cars this quarter is just beginning. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said the new $2 billion extension should allow the Clunkers program to continue through September. Giving dealers another month to fight for every last penny available, and strategically move as much new car inventory as possible. The big question is whether or not any dealers will face new car inventory shortages, and actually have to turn away business. There are only so many Ford Focuses sitting on these lots right?
[Source: The Detroit News]
The Top Ten Cash for Clunkers Trade-Ins:
1. 1998 Ford Explorer
2. 1997 Ford Explorer
3. 1996 Ford Explorer
4. 1999 Ford Explorer
5. Jeep Grand Cherokee
6. Jeep Cherokee
7. 1995 Ford Explorer
8. 1994 Ford Explorer
9. 1997 Ford Windstar
10. 1999 Dodge Caravan
The Top Ten Cash for Clunkers New Cars:
1. Ford Focus
2. Honda Civic
3. Toyota Corolla
4. Toyota Prius
5. Ford Escape
6. Toyota Camry
7. Dodge Caliber
8. Hyundai Elantra
9. Honda Fit
10. Chevy Cobalt
