HARDEST New Cars To Get - Notice Something About THIS List?

One of the most interesting element about writing and discussing the automotive industry is seeing which cars are STUDs and which are DUDs. What makes a good product a great one?

We could have a philosophical debate that would likely last days; however, there's one little factoid floating out there that I think is a particularly good indicator of an intriguing product. That would be the Days In Inventory (D.I.I.) statistic.

Regardless of a writer or book's opinion, these are the vehicles that are the hardest to get. You can't argue with numbers, folks.

That said, here's the list:

1. Ford Fusion Hybrid -- D.I.I. = 11
2. Mercedes-Benz G-Class -- D.I.I. = 14
3. Kia Soul -- D.I.I. = 15
3. Scion FR-S -- D.I.I. = 15
3. Hyundai Genesis Coupe -- D.I.I. = 15
6. BMW M6 -- D.I.I. = 17
6. Ford C-Max -- D.I.I. = 17
8. Mercedes-Benz M-Class -- D.I.I. = 18
8. Subaru BR-Z -- D.I.I. = 18

Notice anything?

All of these products are GOOD looking! One could argue that's questionable with the all-new Ford C-Max and Kia Soul but there's no doubt the others have a certain "lust" appeal.


Forbes checked with automotive researcher Edmunds.com to find out which cars are the most scarce in this busy year-end selling season. Edmunds.com tracks average days to turn, which is the average number of days vehicles were in dealer inventory before a customer drives them away.

It turns out Ford appears to have the tightest inventories, with three models among the Top 10 Hard-to-Get Cars. While two are hybrids, the other is a screaming supercar, the 650-hp Mustang Shelby GT500, which features an all-aluminum, supercharged 5.8-liter V8 that has a top speed of more than 200 mph. Granted, it’s a specialty car, but sports car enthusiasts are apparently willing to pay the higher price tag, $55,000, up from $48,000, to get 100 more horsepower. “Talk about bang for your buck,” says Edmunds.com analyst Jeremy Acevedo.

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cidflekken - 12/24/2012 3:45:09 AM

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Good looking? Don't think so.

Kia Soul is hip, I'll give you that.
The Scion/Subaru looks like a toad. The most aesthetically unpleasing sports car on the road. Well, except for the one next.
Hyundai Genesis. I think I throw up a little in my mouth whenever I see that front end. Inelegant. Ungainly. Just a gross front-end design, capped off by a completely mundane back half.
Ford C-max - really? good looking??
Mercedes M-Class. Ok, it's not ugly, but it's not a head-turner. The Evoque is 10x's more attractive and attention-getting. the aged X5 is better looking. With the GL in the lineup, the M is the homely sister who can't get a date..ever.

The M6 - Ok, now THAT is one helluva good looking car.

Agent00R - 12/25/2012 2:45:23 PM

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First off styling is a subjective thing.

I'd argue that the Toyobaru is actually a good looking vehicle. As would 90 percent of the population that isn't blind.

Genesis -- Toss up.

C-Max -- It's a pretty clean design but please note I said it is an arguable design above.

M-Class -- I think this is a good evolutionary design for the marque. It's not trying to be a gamechanger here.

M6 -- I was over it one week after the studio shots came out. Dated before it hit dealers.

MorePower - 12/25/2012 5:57:40 AM

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This list is very misleading. Several of the cars on the list are produced in such low numbers that they should be excluded.

Agent00R - 12/25/2012 2:41:32 PM

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To an extent I agree with you but it is what it is...