| WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. ??” The Lexus IS, Toyota Prius and Scion tC are spending fewer than 15 days on dealer lots before being sold, according to national sales activity tracked through the first eight weeks of 2006 by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network. At the other end of the spectrum, the Crossfire, Mitsubishi Endeavor and Hyundai Santa Fe can languish for weeks or months. Power reports that the Pontiac Solstice has a 16-day turnover, while the Honda Civic has a 13-day turnover. Fuel efficiency apparently plays a role in how long a vehicle sits. Full-size SUVs, such as the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Suburban, now take 94 days to sell on average. Gas-saving models, including the Toyota Matrix, Nissan Sentra and Pontiac Vibe, are selling twice as fast today as a year ago. What this means to you: Since Scions are sold even before they are unloaded from the carrier, better plan ahead if you want one. Edmunds.com/Inside Line
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