well Jeep sales have gone down 23% for feb, were down 30% in jan

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs...48/-1/BUSINESS

 

I think the declining economy probably has a large affect on those numbers.

 

Living here in Baltimore, I get to see what gets shipped in and out of the country. The port has hundreds of JK's just sitting on the lot waiting to be shipped out......I tell you what, I have never seen so many Rubis in one place.

Funny how so many people are waiting to get a Rubi and there are at least 200 sitting here just waiting to go out.....

 

Eh... the jeep is already too old... so the yuppies aren't buying them anymore (to have the newest and coolest ride out there....)

 

I'm buying another JK as soon as I hit the lottery - I promise!

Then my wife and I will each have our own.

 

I work in the new car industy. Trust me car sales are down every where not just for JEEP. Toyota, GMC and Ford took a big hit in Jan. And Feb. But thats what happens this time of year.

Jan. and Feb always hurt my pocket book!!!!!!!!

 

Tax time has that effect. When people start getting their refunds or until they find out how much they owe!

 

Did my part to help the March numbers; I picked up my new Rubicon last night. I would have bought it regardless of the 0% financing, but it was sure nice to get it (saves me about $3000).

 

Totally agree on that....as well with increasing fuel costs I believe people are looking for hybrid vehicles or smaller cars to save a few bucks in the Wallet! When people look at car reviews and reports on the JK....the dismal fuel economy comments....may turn a few people away.

 

Dealer up the street had two Rubi Unlimiteds about 6 weeks ago, tried to tell me they were going fast, they still have one of them. I'm gonna hang loose and see if the incentives pick up.