Honda Sales Nose Dive 28.4% In October, Acura Sales Wither 24.5%

American Honda Motor Co Inc posted October sales of 85,864, a decline of 28.0 percent based on the daily selling rate*, compared to record October 2007 results. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,266,447 represent a 3.6 percent decrease.

Honda Division posted October sales of 75,756, a decline of 28.4 percent versus October 2007. The Fit achieved an October record of 6,478, up 28.1 percent in its second month available as a completely redesigned 2009 model.

The Acura Division posted sales of 10,108, a decrease of 24.5 percent compared to October 2007. The TL, with sales of 4,340, increased 22.2 percent in its first full month available as a completely redesigned 2009 model. Acura total car sales are up 2.0 percent.

*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 27 days for October 2008, versus 26 days for October 2007. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 257 days for 2008, versus 256 days for 2007. All percentages reflect DSR.

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HSCenterconsole - 11/3/2008 1:41:58 PM

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I can't believe 4,340 people purchased the hideous looking new TL.

BlakuraTLS - 11/3/2008 4:13:02 PM

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Hey HSC there's more to a car buying decision than just looks, the TL has so much to like that you can't just pass over it because of the looks. Don't be shallow :-)

HSCenterconsole - 11/4/2008 8:06:40 AM

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Blakura, looks aren't everything. Granted the TL's do come nicely optioned. However, they are still based on FWD platforms (ie nose heavy driving dynamics) and suffer from torque steer.

abcd - 11/4/2008 11:54:48 AM

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TL is also AWD .

finishline - 11/3/2008 2:35:56 PM

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TSX down 23%. Ouch. It's brand new, right?

slowsti - 11/3/2008 6:07:42 PM

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That's good news for me because I plan to get the TSX before the end of this year so I should be able get one close to invoice.....that plus possibly lower interest rate promotion it's good time to be a car buyer.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/3/2008 9:56:05 PM

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Acura is looking good this month compared to most of the others.

Agent63 - 11/4/2008 12:50:02 AM

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It's the bad economy. We shouldn't be surprised any car maker or business went down.

wanga - 11/7/2008 7:02:01 AM

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I guess that BMW,Audi/vw and MB sale is up.Yep they are moving a lot cars,people stand on line fighting
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