What's the first 2013 model year car that will be rentable?
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What's the first 2013 model year car that will be rentable?
My guess is the refreshed 2013 Ford Taurus (spring 2013) or refreshed 2013 VW CC.
The 2013 Ford Escape won't be available until May 2012, and the 2013 Ford Fusion won't be here until the fall...
The 2013 Ford Escape won't be available until May 2012, and the 2013 Ford Fusion won't be here until the fall...
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The CC looks good as well.
What about the Dodge Dart? Any up and coming RWD sedans to speak of?
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Also looking forward to the 2013 Lincoln MKZ. 2012 is shaping up to be a good year (unless gas hits $5/gallon)...
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I always look forward to July/August, when I usually change out my current Tahoe/Yukon for next year's model. Although, I always notice the Durangos are already on the lot by then.
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I checked today, the 2013 Taurus Limited doesn't have the Sony audio standard. Interestingly, the Sony doesn't come standard on Titanium/Limited models like the Focus/Taurus, but it does come standard on Limited trim for Explorers and Edges.
Maybe because sedans are lower margin vehicles?
Maybe because sedans are lower margin vehicles?
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I checked today, the 2013 Taurus Limited doesn't have the Sony audio standard. Interestingly, the Sony doesn't come standard on Titanium/Limited models like the Focus/Taurus, but it does come standard on Limited trim for Explorers and Edges.
Maybe because sedans are lower margin vehicles?
Maybe because sedans are lower margin vehicles?
On the Taurus, it may have something to do with the market demographics -- the Sony stereos seem somewhat targeted at a younger customer, which is not necessarily the person buying a high-trim, non-SHO Taurus.