Subaru Sales Jump Up 22% For April

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 16,771 total units – a record for the month of April. Retail sales were up 22% over the same month in 2007, driven by strong consumer demand. 

 Both the Forester and Legacy model lines recorded substantial gains over the same period last year. The newly introduced 2009 model year Subaru Forester was up 49 percent while the Subaru Legacy was up 32 percent.  Sales of all Subaru model lines were up while Forester and Impreza totals represent records for the month of April.

Model                                       2008 April                     % v 2007

Total Legacy                              1,890                          +32%

Total Outback                             4,137                            +1%

(incl. Legacy Wagon)                                                            

Total Impreza                             4,010                          +16%

Total Forester                             5,339                           +49%

Total Tribeca                              1,395                          +29%

Total                                        16,771

Htay7500 - 5/1/2008 5:36:29 PM

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subaru fans rejoice!

S4cabriofoxone - 5/1/2008 6:24:17 PM

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Wow!

^Not exactly. If this continues, it means that the dealers will stop giving out Legacys. I have a friend looking at one, and he could get a fantastic deal, but if they start really selling them it won't be so easy.

mstangpny07 - 5/1/2008 6:38:12 PM

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I don't think so. They are still giving them out.
If they start selling above invoice, nobody will buy them. It's not like its very popular either, it's the (close) second slowest model.

S4cabriofoxone - 5/1/2008 7:21:23 PM

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Why are you suddenly here?

Htay7500 - 5/1/2008 6:59:21 PM

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subaru needs to bring the boxer diesel!!!!!!!

DieselRules - 5/2/2008 2:26:15 AM

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Its coming, but not till 2011 or 2012 I read.

mercuryguy - 5/1/2008 9:19:55 PM

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I hear that Subarus wear tires funny, due to the 4 wheel drive.

Who needs 4 wheel drive gas guzzlers these days. 2 wheel drive is a better idea.

S4cabriofoxone - 5/1/2008 11:35:04 PM

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I don't think you know what you're talking about. You own a Mercury Grand Marquis.

"wear tires funny?"

Shredmo - 5/2/2008 9:50:53 AM

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I had some really crappy Yokohama all season all-terrain tires on my FXT. Lasted a meek 37,000 miles, their demise was attributed to running over a sharp piece of steel. As often as possible I had them boys lit up! I can only hope the Bridgestone G019s last that long.

Htay7500 - 5/2/2008 6:52:02 PM

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subaru uses an awd system.

mercuryguy - 5/1/2008 9:21:07 PM

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I do think Subarus are well made though. they make nice wagons. It is probably the only Japaneese car I would even consider.

mercuryguy - 5/1/2008 9:33:36 PM

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I hear that Subarus wear tires funny, due to the 4 wheel drive.

Who needs 4 wheel drive gas guzzlers these days. 2 wheel drive is a better idea.

I do think Subarus are well made though. they make nice wagons. It is probably the only Japaneese car I would even consider.

If Subaru built a Diesel Wagon, I would buy one, since the Big 3 have not done so as of yet.

DieselRules - 5/2/2008 2:31:53 AM

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So their marketing department seems to have convinced Americans that the little Forrester Wagon is an SUV.
Congrats to Suburu!
Must have hired the same guys that convinced America that Toyota offers better quality.

I'll bet most of these sales come at the cost of SUVs somewhere (and that's a good thing)

Shredmo - 5/2/2008 9:54:21 AM

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My 2005 is a wagon, clear as day. No roll-over warning. The 2009 does have a roll-over warning, hence it is a SUV.

M53R - 5/2/2008 11:01:05 AM

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We still use a subaru 2000 legacy outback as our family car in lebanon and it's doing great, considering the tough road conditions and that it's a mountain area.