Win a copy of Bob Lutz's book - "Car Guys vs Bean Counters"

XDCX · 09-19-2011, 04:24 PM

Win a copy of Bob Lutz's book
"Car Guys vs Bean Counters"

Well it's been awhile since we've had a giveaway on DealershipForum that allowed our members to exhibit their predictive abilities and win an award.

In this case, the award will be a copy of Bob Lutz's most recent book - "Car Guys vs Bean Counters." I've been a HUGE Bob Lutz fan since he first joined Chrysler and I think he's made a phenomenal impact at General Motors. Bob Lutz has the courage to say what few people will say and I think his book will be enjoyed by any of our members who follow the auto industry.

I'm still working on the contest details but I'm thinking about something that will help our friends in Auburn Hills.

I'll lock this thread for now and re-open it for participation once I've laid out the Contest Rules in post #2.

XDCX · 09-19-2011, 05:01 PM

Predict the number of Fiat 500s sold in the U.S. in September and Win

Official Program Rules

The book by Bob Lutz, Car Guys vs Bean Counters, will be awarded to our member who most closely guesses the total number of Fiat 500s sold in the U.S. for the month of September. Here are the details:

Closest guess to the number of U.S. Fiat 500 sales (over or under) reported by Chrysler will be the winner.
In the event of a tie, the earliest entry will be the winner.
Members can enter more than once but only the last entry will be considered for the contest.
Entries for the contest will be accepted until 09/30/11 at 12:00 PM (Noon) East Coast Time.

XDCX · 09-19-2011, 05:10 PM

In an effort to help our members make an informed guess, listed below are the Sales Results for the Fiat 500 so far this year:

March = 500
April = 882
May = 1759
June = 1803
July = 3038
August = 3106

XDCX · 09-19-2011, 05:13 PM

The thread is now open.

To enter your prediction all you have to do is enter a post with your guess.

ohiobuckeyes · 09-19-2011, 05:16 PM

3,399 units sold

Jeff Duvall · 09-19-2011, 05:46 PM

3477 total units

The StraightShooter · 09-19-2011, 05:59 PM

4290 units

Txflyer · 09-19-2011, 07:19 PM

2984 units

bruceb · 09-19-2011, 08:31 PM

3333 units

mr4t60e · 09-19-2011, 08:57 PM

3511 copies. ERAC needs more cars.

XDCX · 09-19-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txflyer

2984 units

Oh, there's a contrarian in the group. I like that.

The downside, however, is you have to bet that Marchionne and Bigland won't dump 16 units to the rental fleets just to avoid a sub-3000 sales performance.

XDCX · 09-19-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr4t60e

ERAC needs more cars.

I think you have just identified the biggest wildcard in this contest.

Txflyer · 09-20-2011, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDCX

Oh, there's a contrarian in the group. I like that.

The downside, however, is you have to bet that Marchionne and Bigland won't dump 16 units to the rental fleets just to avoid a sub-3000 sales performance.

Yeah, I discarded the old reliable "rental dump". Guess I should have guessed 4750.

chryslersrt8 · 09-20-2011, 06:39 AM

My guess is 4232.

SHACOS · 09-20-2011, 07:12 AM

3500 units - attributable to increasing marketing and the "what the hell is that, I must have one" factor.

09-19-2011, 04:24 PM	#1
XDCX Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14,869	Win a copy of Bob Lutz's book - "Car Guys vs Bean Counters" *Win a copy of Bob Lutz's book* *"Car Guys vs Bean Counters"* Well it's been awhile since we've had a giveaway on DealershipForum that allowed our members to exhibit their predictive abilities and win an award. In this case, the award will be a copy of Bob Lutz's most recent book - "Car Guys vs Bean Counters." I've been a HUGE Bob Lutz fan since he first joined Chrysler and I think he's made a phenomenal impact at General Motors. Bob Lutz has the courage to say what few people will say and I think his book will be enjoyed by any of our members who follow the auto industry. I'm still working on the contest details but I'm thinking about something that will help our friends in Auburn Hills. I'll lock this thread for now and re-open it for participation once I've laid out the Contest Rules in post #2.

09-19-2011, 05:10 PM	#3
XDCX Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14,869	Will more Dealers with more inventory and deeper discounts drive sales? In an effort to help our members make an informed guess, listed below are the Sales Results for the Fiat 500 so far this year: March = 500 April = 882 May = 1759 June = 1803 July = 3038 August = 3106

09-19-2011, 05:13 PM	#4
XDCX Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14,869	The thread is now open.... The thread is now open. To enter your prediction all you have to do is enter a post with your guess.

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09-19-2011, 05:01 PM	#2
XDCX Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14,869	Predict the number of Fiat 500s sold in the U.S. in September and Win *Predict the number of Fiat 500s sold in the U.S. in September and Win* *Official Program Rules* The book by Bob Lutz, Car Guys vs Bean Counters, will be awarded to our member who most closely guesses the total number of Fiat 500s sold in the U.S. for the month of September. Here are the details: Closest guess to the number of U.S. Fiat 500 sales (over or under) reported by Chrysler will be the winner. In the event of a tie, the earliest entry will be the winner. Members can enter more than once but only the last entry will be considered for the contest. Entries for the contest will be accepted until 09/30/11 at 12:00 PM (Noon) East Coast Time.

09-19-2011, 05:16 PM	#5
ohiobuckeyes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 606	3,399 units sold

09-19-2011, 05:46 PM	#6
Jeff Duvall Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 149	3477 total units

09-19-2011, 05:59 PM	#7
The StraightShooter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 518	4290 units

09-19-2011, 07:19 PM	#8
Txflyer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 953	2984 units

09-19-2011, 08:31 PM	#9
bruceb New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 20	3333 units

09-19-2011, 08:57 PM	#10
mr4t60e Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 122	3511 copies. ERAC needs more cars.

09-20-2011, 06:39 AM	#14
chryslersrt8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 307	My guess is 4232.

09-20-2011, 07:12 AM	#15
SHACOS Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 838	3500 units - attributable to increasing marketing and the "what the hell is that, I must have one" factor.