We were #21 in the United States out of about 5,000 Chevrolet dealers for the month of December. It's kind of weird doing a "We're #21" chant but what the heck it's kind of cool for a little dealership on the West Side of Ft Worth to rank so high Nationally. Thank you T-Man you helped us beat Covert.

Rank
1 CLASSIC CHEVROLET, LTD. GRAPEVINE TX 397
2 AL SERRA CHEVROLET, INC. GRAND BLANC MI 297
3 BUFF WHELAN CHEVROLET, INC. STERLING HEIGHTS MI 241
4 KARL CHEVROLET, INC. ANKENY IA 214
5 PADDOCK CHEVROLET, INC. KENMORE NY 214
6 LONE STAR CHEVROLET JERSEY VILLAGE TX 203
7 DON HEWLETT CHEVROLET BUICK, INC. GEORGETOWN TX 202
8 MUNDAY CHEVROLET HOUSTON TX 192
9 SERPENTINI CHEVROLET OF STRONGSVILLE STRONGSVILLE OH 181
10 LYNN LAYTON CHEVROLET, INC. DECATUR AL 166
11 MARC HEITZ CHEVROLET, INC. NORMAN OK 163
12 BOB JOHNSON CHEVROLET ROCHESTER NY 160
13 HENNA CHEVROLET, L.P. AUSTIN TX 158
14 RELIABLE CHEVROLET RICHARDSON TX 151
15 SELMAN CHEVROLET COMPANY ORANGE CA 146
16 PHILLIPS CHEVROLET INC FRANKFORT IL 145
17 CHAMPION CHEVROLET GULF FREEWAY HOUSTON TX 142
18 HANK GRAFF CHEVROLET, INC. DAVISON MI 142
19 MIKE SAVOIE CHEVROLET, INC. TROY MI 141
20 SERVICE CHEVROLET, INC. LAFAYETTE LA 141
21 MORITZ CHEVROLET, LTD. FORT WORTH TX 139
22 COVERT CHEVROLET, BUICK, PONTIAC, GMC BASTROP TX 137
23 JON HALL CHEVROLET, INC. DAYTONA BEACH FL 136
24 CRISWELL CHEVROLET, INC. GAITHERSBURG MD 135
25 SANDS MOTOR COMPANY GLENDALE AZ 133

congrats Monte. I still need to make it over there when I get a chance.

Monte, What should one make of the fact that eight of the top 25 are here in the Lone Star, and from a quick look, only one of those 25 is in the PRC. Is that just the fact that they have more stores, or is the Kalifornia economy so bad that people ain't buying? Or, is everyone in the PRC driving a mercedes/bmw?

I found that number a bit of a surprise.

The list I got this from actually shows the Top 250 Dealers and there are plenty of California dealers represented. As far as Texas having so many in the Top 25 that's pretty typical when you look at the whole list Texas is pretty dominant in fact 16 Texas Dealers are in the Top 50. The Midwest and North East seem to do pretty well too.

Once again monte, I should have bought my cobalt from you instead of reliable chevrolet

I did a commercial for Karl Chevrolet #4. He's a good friend of my dads. Right on 35 just North of Des Moines. On a good Saturday they can sell a hundred.

Good job Monte.

No love for me Monte?

Monte, Is the current economic situation going to lead to the loss of many of the small town dealerships and sales becoming more focused on the larger high volume sales type operation?

I wonder how long the marginal dealerships can continue to exist while sales are down. People are seeing ads from the high volume dealers and are willing to drive some distance to get the better deal.

Is this what you see happening?

I was surprised to see 3 of the top 25 from Michigan with their terrible economy!

I know you asked Monte but here is what I know.

A small town dealer that sell's 25 new cars a month can not make you the same deal that you can get somewhere like Moritz. They have to survive on a lot less volume so have to make up for it on the profits.

Thank you too....... We could not have done this with out all the folks from the Forum that bought last month.

By the way we were down 12 units from last December which is not too bad considering the current conditions.

Count again My elder with your reading specs on this time. Its 9 in the top 25 from Texas.

I'm curious Monte, what factor's make them on this list? As a consumer (who has way to many car's LOL) all I care about is getting the best price I can on a vehicle. If I walk away thinking your gonna have to mix sawdust in the meatloaf to feed yer kid's dinner tonight, because of the lousy comission you got from me, I'm happy! (er...not personal, but you get what I mean LOL)

Congrats!!..Its about time I get myself a truck..just paid off my Impala..might have to pay Moritz a visit!

Rusk had two dealerships, one ford and one chevy , both went belly up last month. The chevy place is going to try to stay
open as used cars and service dept only.


MO