Cars.com Reports Toyota FJ Cruiser Significant
03-02-2006, 03:26 PM
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Cars.com Reports Toyota FJ Cruiser Significant
Several new car models unveiled by
manufacturers at auto shows over the past two months have generated
significant consumer interest on cars.com, according to the latest Consumer
Search Index.
Leading the list of the largest month-over-month increases were the new
Toyota FJ Cruiser, Dodge Caliber and Saturn Sky. All three were recent
additions to the cars.com website and had a significant amount of consumer
searches in their first month on the site.
Intense media coverage of the Chicago Auto Show, the North American
International Auto Show in Detroit and the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
helped drive consumer interest in vehicles that received favorable coverage at
the shows.
"The search traffic that is generated for cars unveiled at the various
auto shows is a good barometer of how well the car was received by consumers,"
said Joe Wiesenfelder, senior editor at cars.com. "It's too early to see how
well the searches will translate into sales, but new introductions like the
Toyota FJ Cruiser and Saturn Sky have already generated a significant number
of consumer email leads to dealers."
Top New-Car Search Increases
1 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2507.69%
2 Dodge Caliber 742.20%
3 Saturn Sky 450.20%
4 Volkswagen GTI 58.80%
5 Hyundai Azera 32.65%
6 Cadillac Escalade 28.74%
7 Kia Sedona 21.37%
8 Ford Escape 6.27%
Top Used-Car Search Increases
1 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2627.27%
2 Hyundai Azera 43.70%
3 Kia Sedona 29.12%
4 Buick Lucerne 26.72%
5 Ferrari Enzo 14.66%
6 Mazdaspeed6 6.44%
7 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 4.35%
8 Mazda MPV 3.90%
9 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.10%
10 Chevrolet Uplander 2.91%
Top New-Car Search Decreases
1 Lexus IS 350 31.08%
2 Pontiac Solstice 27.98%
3 Dodge Charger 25.97%
4 Chevrolet HHR 25.30%
5 Chrysler 300C 21.92%
6 Toyota Prius 21.80%
7 Saturn Vue 21.77%
8 Toyota Matrix 20.38%
9 Subaru Outback 19.20%
10 Toyota Sienna 18.86%
Top Used-Car Search Decreases
1 Volvo V90 20.55%
2 Dodge Challenger 19.67%
3 Volvo V50 18.80%
4 BMW 735 17.97%
5 Volvo XC70 17.46%
6 Volvo V40 16.80%
7 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 16.52%
8 Volvo XC90 16.14%
9 Bentley Continental GT 16.10%
10 Lexus ES 250 15.78%
New Cars Yielding the Most Dealer Email Inquiries
1 Honda Civic (2006)
2 Toyota RAV4 (2006)
3 Honda Odyssey (2006)
4 Honda Accord (2006)
5 Toyota Camry (2006)
6 Toyota Corolla (2006)
7 Toyota Sienna (2006)
8 Honda Pilot (2006)
9 Toyota Tacoma (2006)
10 Toyota Prius (2006)
Used Cars Yielding the Most Dealer Email Inquiries
1 Honda Accord (2003)
2 Volkswagen Jetta (2000)
3 Toyota Camry (2002)
4 Honda Civic (2000)
5 Honda Civic (1999)
6 Land Rover Range Rover (2003)
7 Volkswagen Jetta (2002)
8 Volkswagen Jetta (2003)
9 Infiniti G35 (2003)
10 Toyota Supra (1994)
Top Cars Listed For Sale By Owner (February)
1 Honda Accord
2 Honda Civic
3 Toyota Camry
4 Ford Explorer
5 Ford F-150
6 Volkswagen Jetta
7 Jeep Grand Cherokee
8 Ford Mustang
9 Chevrolet Corvette
10 Dodge Ram
*Eight cars met the criteria of having a minimum of 4,000 searches in the
month and showing a month-over-month increase in search traffic.
The cars.com Consumer Search Index offers a comprehensive look at the
internet search behavior of cars.com visitors. The statistical information is
compiled by tracking the more than 7.5 million unique visitors that log on to
cars.com each month and the vehicles that are most popular. The lists are
based off a minimum of 4,000 searches for any given vehicle. Dealer inquiries
measure the volume of emails consumers send to dealers seeking information
about a particular vehicle. The information is supported by expert analysis
from the cars.com editorial staff.
Partnered with more than 200 leading metro newspapers, television stations
and their websites, cars.com is the most comprehensive destination for those
looking to buy or sell a new or used car. The site lists more than 1.5 million
vehicles from 10,000 dealer customers, classified advertisers and private
parties to offer consumers the best selection of new and used cars online, as
well as the content, tools and advice to support their shopping experience.
Recently selected by Forbes.com as a Best of the Web site for car shopping,
cars.com combines powerful inventory search tools and new-car configuration
with pricing information, photo galleries, buying guides, side-by-side
comparison tools, original editorial content and reviews to help millions of
car shoppers connect with sellers each month.
manufacturers at auto shows over the past two months have generated
significant consumer interest on cars.com, according to the latest Consumer
Search Index.
Leading the list of the largest month-over-month increases were the new
Toyota FJ Cruiser, Dodge Caliber and Saturn Sky. All three were recent
additions to the cars.com website and had a significant amount of consumer
searches in their first month on the site.
Intense media coverage of the Chicago Auto Show, the North American
International Auto Show in Detroit and the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
helped drive consumer interest in vehicles that received favorable coverage at
the shows.
"The search traffic that is generated for cars unveiled at the various
auto shows is a good barometer of how well the car was received by consumers,"
said Joe Wiesenfelder, senior editor at cars.com. "It's too early to see how
well the searches will translate into sales, but new introductions like the
Toyota FJ Cruiser and Saturn Sky have already generated a significant number
of consumer email leads to dealers."
Top New-Car Search Increases
1 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2507.69%
2 Dodge Caliber 742.20%
3 Saturn Sky 450.20%
4 Volkswagen GTI 58.80%
5 Hyundai Azera 32.65%
6 Cadillac Escalade 28.74%
7 Kia Sedona 21.37%
8 Ford Escape 6.27%
Top Used-Car Search Increases
1 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2627.27%
2 Hyundai Azera 43.70%
3 Kia Sedona 29.12%
4 Buick Lucerne 26.72%
5 Ferrari Enzo 14.66%
6 Mazdaspeed6 6.44%
7 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 4.35%
8 Mazda MPV 3.90%
9 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.10%
10 Chevrolet Uplander 2.91%
Top New-Car Search Decreases
1 Lexus IS 350 31.08%
2 Pontiac Solstice 27.98%
3 Dodge Charger 25.97%
4 Chevrolet HHR 25.30%
5 Chrysler 300C 21.92%
6 Toyota Prius 21.80%
7 Saturn Vue 21.77%
8 Toyota Matrix 20.38%
9 Subaru Outback 19.20%
10 Toyota Sienna 18.86%
Top Used-Car Search Decreases
1 Volvo V90 20.55%
2 Dodge Challenger 19.67%
3 Volvo V50 18.80%
4 BMW 735 17.97%
5 Volvo XC70 17.46%
6 Volvo V40 16.80%
7 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 16.52%
8 Volvo XC90 16.14%
9 Bentley Continental GT 16.10%
10 Lexus ES 250 15.78%
New Cars Yielding the Most Dealer Email Inquiries
1 Honda Civic (2006)
2 Toyota RAV4 (2006)
3 Honda Odyssey (2006)
4 Honda Accord (2006)
5 Toyota Camry (2006)
6 Toyota Corolla (2006)
7 Toyota Sienna (2006)
8 Honda Pilot (2006)
9 Toyota Tacoma (2006)
10 Toyota Prius (2006)
Used Cars Yielding the Most Dealer Email Inquiries
1 Honda Accord (2003)
2 Volkswagen Jetta (2000)
3 Toyota Camry (2002)
4 Honda Civic (2000)
5 Honda Civic (1999)
6 Land Rover Range Rover (2003)
7 Volkswagen Jetta (2002)
8 Volkswagen Jetta (2003)
9 Infiniti G35 (2003)
10 Toyota Supra (1994)
Top Cars Listed For Sale By Owner (February)
1 Honda Accord
2 Honda Civic
3 Toyota Camry
4 Ford Explorer
5 Ford F-150
6 Volkswagen Jetta
7 Jeep Grand Cherokee
8 Ford Mustang
9 Chevrolet Corvette
10 Dodge Ram
*Eight cars met the criteria of having a minimum of 4,000 searches in the
month and showing a month-over-month increase in search traffic.
The cars.com Consumer Search Index offers a comprehensive look at the
internet search behavior of cars.com visitors. The statistical information is
compiled by tracking the more than 7.5 million unique visitors that log on to
cars.com each month and the vehicles that are most popular. The lists are
based off a minimum of 4,000 searches for any given vehicle. Dealer inquiries
measure the volume of emails consumers send to dealers seeking information
about a particular vehicle. The information is supported by expert analysis
from the cars.com editorial staff.
Partnered with more than 200 leading metro newspapers, television stations
and their websites, cars.com is the most comprehensive destination for those
looking to buy or sell a new or used car. The site lists more than 1.5 million
vehicles from 10,000 dealer customers, classified advertisers and private
parties to offer consumers the best selection of new and used cars online, as
well as the content, tools and advice to support their shopping experience.
Recently selected by Forbes.com as a Best of the Web site for car shopping,
cars.com combines powerful inventory search tools and new-car configuration
with pricing information, photo galleries, buying guides, side-by-side
comparison tools, original editorial content and reviews to help millions of
car shoppers connect with sellers each month.
03-02-2006, 04:51 PM
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I love the cost of the FJ and it's features. It really could be a Scion with the whole bang for the buck analysis. Thing is, inside it is horrible and the car outside really is just ho-hum. Sure it is way different then a lot of things out there and will get you looks because people are more interested in the freak show then amazed by the lines of the beauty. Even so, it can't be denied and is a freak vehicle for the money. If I was in that market I'd be spying the new FJ and the new Xterra. That Xterra with the new engine and everything is very nice!
03-02-2006, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by apexjr
I love the cost of the FJ and it's features. It really could be a Scion with the whole bang for the buck analysis. Thing is, inside it is horrible and the car outside really is just ho-hum. Sure it is way different then a lot of things out there and will get you looks because people are more interested in the freak show then amazed by the lines of the beauty. Even so, it can't be denied and is a freak vehicle for the money. If I was in that market I'd be spying the new FJ and the new Xterra. That Xterra with the new engine and everything is very nice!
03-05-2006, 02:19 AM
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My landlord's got one coming in about a week, fully loaded in black cherry.. he's pretty excited about it. He's also started restoring some of the mid 60's Toyota Landcruiser FJ 40's. They're bad ___; I'd almost rather have one of those with a crate motor and transmission.
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