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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Chevy Spark posts strong early sales results

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/11/c...sales-results/

According to Ward's Auto, General Motors was only expecting to sell 1,900 of the minicars in August, and customers ended up snagging 2,630 of the South Korean-built city car.

What makes this figure even more impressive is the fact that the Spark hasn't even gotten into full stride yet, as it has only been rolled out in 18 markets across the States. Since it went on sale in July, Chicago has been the Spark's top market, accounting for almost a third of all sales, and "many" sales have come from first-time car buyers. The overall range for Spark customers thus far has been from age 19 up to 83.

Showing off a little New GM restraint, Chevy small-car spokesman Mike Weidman pledges that the automaker won't overreact to the Spark's strong initial start with increased production that could lead to an excessive inventory of models on dealer lots. The budget-priced five-door starts at just $12,995.





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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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So ... should Ford follow up with a Ka in the USA?





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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Zastava_101
So ... should Ford follow up with a Ka in the USA?
No Ford sells enough crap here as it is.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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That's almost a smart car. lol
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cdynaco
That's almost a smart car. lol
But dumber.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Ka is actually based of Fiat 500, which many consider the best city car ever built.

I read many reviews when Ka first came out and most of them even said that Ka is a better car than Fiat 500, but does not have the looks to sell in higher numbers.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Zastava_101
Ka is actually based of Fiat 500, which many consider the best city car ever built.
So you're saying there's many people that need a boot to the head.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Good god that is one ugly Daewoo.
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