Is this a trend? Camaro beats Mustang in sales for second straight month
Last month we learned Chevy sold more Camaros in June than Ford did Mustangs. It's like 1969 all over again. Now, we did state that, "as The General has a backlog of 10,000 sold orders to fill (equating to less than a seven day supply), the streak is likely to continue for at least the next few months." But you know, with GM still being in the federal dog house and all that, plus with Ford being on the up and up, we wouldn't have been shocked to see more 'Stangs than 'Maros moving off lots during July. Only once again, Chevy beat Ford in the pony car sales department.
That said, Chevy sold about 2,200 less Camaros (9,320 vs. 7,113) in July than they did June -- and that's with Cash for Clunkers running at full tilt. For their part, Ford sold about 1,000 fewer Mustangs (7,632 vs. 6,686) month-to-month. Drawn out on a long enough graph, and Ford will eventually sell more Mustangs. That's if reading trends wasn't just like reading tea leaves. As far as why the Camaro continues to outsell the Mustang, we'll chalk that up to the Chevy's newness. Once the General fulfills all of its backlogged orders, we're thinking the Mustang is just too tough an opponent to continually beat. Even if they keep covering the Chevy in
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Art 7:31PM (8/03/2009)
and i have yet to see a new camaro....
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Big Mola 7:36PM (8/03/2009)
I wouldn't say they're common, but I've seen quite a few. And if you really really want to drive one, rent it at Avis. Last I checked, Camaros rent for $150/day+taxes+fees.
Art 7:37PM (8/03/2009)
or i could test drive one for 0.00.....
PJ 7:47PM (8/03/2009)
I see about three a week in the Bay Area, mostly V6s. A pretty good presence for having been introduced so recently.
It's a pretty safe bet that the Mustang will regain the sales title after the first few months, though, as all of Camaro fans who've been waiting for years to buy one finally get their fix. The Mustang is a more manageable size, is easier to get in and out and see out of, has a more practical trunk, and above all else, is cheaper. Most ponycar sales aren't to enthusiasts--and that's where the Mustang has always had an upper hand.
Sean 8:21PM (8/03/2009)
There are 16,000 total, according to the past two months of numbers. You think that maybe has something to do with it?
De 8:22PM (8/03/2009)
I've seen three in Austin, which is the same number of GT-R's I've seen... But there is a brand new Camaro 2SS with a six speed at the local Georgetown dealership. At a price almost of $45,000 I can see why it hasn't sold, though. That and it has the ugly ground effects kit and all of that stuff.
Lemon 9:09PM (8/03/2009)
I see two at work every day :)
They're making a little more power now too...
Venom 9:18PM (8/03/2009)
At least 20 here running around in my town, not including the ones in the dealership showrooms.
I see them so much I don't even really pay attention to them anymore.
Conundrum 9:21PM (8/03/2009)
@ Sean...
GM says there are 22,510 on the road. I've seen several and they really stand out when you see them... of course most of the ones I've seen are yellow, so that may have something to do with it.
Quantumphysics 10:00PM (8/03/2009)
The first time I saw a Camaro in the mirror coming up from behind me, I was like WTF IS THAT?
I've gotten used to seeing them now and I'm guessing the only people buying them are the older guys who wanted one years ago but were either too young or too broke to buy.
The same goes for the Dodge Challenger.
The Mustang has the upper hand cause its more practical.
JDM Life 10:12PM (8/03/2009)
Thats odd....i seen about 7 already.
4 at one time all parked next to each other. Nice looking car tho...not feeling the base model and the tiny wheels.
Tdogg 12:06AM (8/04/2009)
Ive seen 4 Camaros and a 'Stang. I havent seen a Challenger for months.
Rick 9:18AM (8/04/2009)
I've seen a few. But considering the new 'stang looks like the old 'stang, it's hard to say if I've seen one of those.
Jung 7:32PM (8/03/2009)
Ford would've sold more mustangs if they made more drastic changes to the design.
It looks more like a face lift. Kind of like what Lexus did going from 1st to 2nd gen LS400.
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Mr.Oak 7:39PM (8/03/2009)
Ford did right with the Mustang, too bad the engines weren't ready.
alex 7:45PM (8/03/2009)
Ford will sell more mustangs than Chevy sells Camaros in a month or two... and it's easy to see why. The Camaro looks really aggressive. It's a muscle car, not a chick car. The mustang on the other hand is kind of both. Girls love the v6 mustangs, and I don't think thats true with the v6 Camaro
dwightB 7:58PM (8/03/2009)
Um... that's because it IS a facelift. Just like the 94 - 98 vs 99-04 Mustangs. Same basic underpinnings, just reskinned.
Exhibit A
http://www.worldclassicautos.com/pcfiles/images9/1998fordmustang.jpg
Exhibit B lol
http://img2.netcarshow.com/Ford-Mustang_GT_2000_1024x768_wallpaper_05.jpg
StupidPLastic 8:02PM (8/03/2009)
It IS a facelift. The '10 Mustang IS the same as the '09 Mustang down to the engine. It's just a midcycle refresh.
Matt 9:06PM (8/03/2009)
"Ford did right with the Mustang, too bad the engines weren't ready."
No...Ford did it completely wrong...like usual.
They did it wrong with the F-150 as well.
It's the same crap with a different wrapper. They are not worth the free air to put into the tires.
Jung 9:16PM (8/03/2009)
Yes you guys are right. It is a facelift. But it shouldn't have been. How long are they planning on milking this platform? 2005-2009 was a 5 year run. They should've given 2010 a total brand new platform, and ditch the live axle nonsense... (even if it is just for purely marketing purpose)
At least Inifiniti had the decency to upgrade suspension, beef up engines, and reinforce chassis when they recycled their FM platform going from first G35 to second G35...
If GM never went through the bankruptcy and had its reputation tarnished, GM would be selling a lot more Camaros.