[lith8872]

Originally Posted by -What-

The Accord...looks like a Hyundai.

Honda had been pretty solid with their Accords up until recently. I don't fully understand...they witnessed a wonderfully designed Camry and they still managed to produce a Hyundai Sonata look alike. This new Accord is the first new-model car I've seen in a while where their sales DROPPED compared to the previous out-dated model. Yes...Accord sales are DOWN from the 07' models sold last January. Maybe it's a fluke or maybe there aren't enough new models available...but I personally don't know anyone that likes the redesign. The Hyundai Genesis will be a more desirable car.

well hate to say it, but he's actually right on this one, as far as sale figures go.

for the US market, the new Accord went on sale in September 2007

July 2007 Sales: 37, 142
August 2007 Sales: 47, 360
September 2007 Sales: 35, 031
October 2007 Sales: 30, 936

however, one thing to remember is that summer is prime time for buying new vehicles, rather than fall/winter (except argueably around the holiday season)

for another look at it, the difference between january sales in 2007 and 2008:

2007 - 25, 714
2008 - 23, 957

in other words, the difference is 1757 cars, which means sales are lower, but...honda sold 22,046 honda accords for january 2006!

just remember, car sales will fluxiate throughout the year, and with the new accord only being on the market for 4-5 months, we won't be able to get a true idea of sales until september this year, after the car has been on the market for a year