MINI USA Sales Down 27% for May
Official Release: MINI USA reported sales of 4,610 automobiles, down 27 percent from the 6,312 cars sold in May 2008. Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 16,780 automobiles, a decrease of 20.8 percent, compared to the 21,189 cars reported in May 2008.
“In May, the small car market continued to be soft due to restraint in new car purchases and gas prices that are around 40 percent lower than a year ago,†said Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA. “Nonetheless, once again last month, MINI sales improved over the previous month and we continued to outperform the segment by a wide margin.â€
<p>Still the best monthly sales since October last year …</p>
<p>I did my share by picking up a clubman last friday!</p>
<p>Whew! After o responses to the last thread I thought we we’re going to have another “Let’s not comment” day.</p>
<p>Sales is improving – good sign!
Gas price is rising – good sign?</p>
<p>With car sales down 39% in the US, market share up yet again.</p>
<p>If MINI would only include the JCW body kit and suspension on the JCW Cooper S. If so I would be first in line to boost there sales here in the US.</p>
<p>Yeah that’s only about $3500 in options for free. Dream on.</p>