GM trucks outsell Ford first quarter !

Cummins12V98 wrote:
NJRVer

That’s simply BS!!! Whatever you make you should be living within your means and have enough saved to survive at YOUR income level.

Who says they weren't living within their means?

Now, they lose their job.

Also, somebody living in a dirt poor state like MS, well their "means" goes further than somebody living in an expensive state like NJ, or NY.
You ain't "saving" jack**** when you are making $10hr.

FishOnOne wrote:

I don't recall a big spike in Ford trucks sales for quite some time. I recall them having a moderate and consistent sales increase with the exception of this first quarter, strikes and supply chain problems.

Then you need to look again. There are multiple months throughout the years that they sold way more than the monthly average. Generally they are the last months in the quarter, the month after taxes are due, and the end of the year which are big buying times for fleets.

For example, in 2019 the monthly average for Ford was 74,710 trucks. In May(the month after taxes are due) they sold 87,670. That is almost 13k more than the monthly average. If that ain't a spike then I don't know what is. If you look at the link below, you will see many more spikes over the years that are well above the monthly average for that year.

Ford F series – US Sales Figures

ShinerBock wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
This is not the first time GM's combined sales exceeded Ford. What's really surprising is how many Chevy trucks outsold Ram compared to the previous numbers.

It really isn't that surprising to me if the rest of the US GM dealers had the same kind of rebates that GM dealers had around here in February. They were offering up to $6,500 of dollars cash back on top of 0% interest for up to 84 months plus no payments for 120 days on 1500s. That is pretty deep.

So when there's a spike in sales that must mean that manufacturer is giving big discounts...etc...

No, I never said that. I just noticed huge incentives on GMs in February.

I know you didn't... That's my conclusion.

But there are multiple reasons why there would be a spike in sales for a truck manufacturer. At Ford, one of the big ones was fleet sales especially government that operated on fiscal calendar budgets so you would get a huge uptick when they purchased. This also has an adverse effect on Numbers which is what I think Ford is going through since they do way more fleet sales than the other two and this is an election year which is usually a time fleets hold on to their equipment because who is elected dictates regulations. Ford sales are still solid, but they are down versus previous years because they do not have these major fleet sales at the moment. Another reason for an uptick would be a new engine or new upgrade along with a new model.

I don't recall a big spike in Ford trucks sales for quite some time. I recall them having a moderate and consistent sales increase with the exception of this first quarter, strikes and supply chain problems.

FishOnOne wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
This is not the first time GM's combined sales exceeded Ford. What's really surprising is how many Chevy trucks outsold Ram compared to the previous numbers.

It really isn't that surprising to me if the rest of the US GM dealers had the same kind of rebates that GM dealers had around here in February. They were offering up to $6,500 of dollars cash back on top of 0% interest for up to 84 months plus no payments for 120 days on 1500s. That is pretty deep.

So when there's a spike in sales that must mean that manufacturer is giving big discounts...etc...

No, I never said that. I just noticed huge incentives on GMs in February.

I know you didn't... That's my conclusion.

But there are multiple reasons why there would be a spike in sales for a truck manufacturer. At Ford, one of the big ones was fleet sales especially government that operated on fiscal calendar budgets so you would get a huge uptick when they purchased. This also has an adverse effect on Numbers which is what I think Ford is going through since they do way more fleet sales than the other two and this is an election year which is usually a time fleets hold on to their equipment because who is elected dictates regulations. Ford sales are still solid, but they are down versus previous years because they do not have these major fleet sales at the moment. Another reason for an uptick would be a new engine or new upgrade along with a new model.

/\ /\ Now that’s funny. Well at least the 8.00 an hour folks will know how to wash their hands.

Ford sold twice as many trucks as GM.





















Just a test to see if anyone notices a truck comment in this post. :B

Lynnmor wrote:

GWolfe wrote:


How does one live within their means at $8/hour?

You get food stamps, public housing, free medical, income tax credit, public transportation, etc. Probably better than most workers. :(

ZACTLY!!!

GWolfe wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

blt2ski wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
NJRVer

That’s simply BS!!! Whatever you make you should be living within your means and have enough saved to survive at YOUR income level.

How does one survive on a federal minimum wage of $8 hr? They don't, they make do! Barely
I do agree with thought. Here in Seattle even with it's $15 min, you make half of what is needed to live!
Marty

Live within your means.

How does one live within their means at $8/hour?

Never heard of a food bank and having roommates??? Seriously who do you know that has a full-time job paying $8 per hour?

Those people you mention I guarantee you they have Tattoos, Vape, Smoke, Drink and enjoy the Reefer. ALL or some mentioned and none of those are cheap. BTW I have no issue with people doing those things but people always have money to do them.

Maybe you should find one of those people and give them YOUR check.

GWolfe wrote:


How does one live within their means at $8/hour?

You get food stamps, public housing, free medical, income tax credit, public transportation, etc. Probably better than most workers. :(

Cummins12V98 wrote:

blt2ski wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
NJRVer

That’s simply BS!!! Whatever you make you should be living within your means and have enough saved to survive at YOUR income level.

How does one survive on a federal minimum wage of $8 hr? They don't, they make do! Barely
I do agree with thought. Here in Seattle even with it's $15 min, you make half of what is needed to live!
Marty

Live within your means.

How does one live within their means at $8/hour?