• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Forum
  • Design Studio
  • Upholstery Jobs
  • Newsletter
  • Sponsors

The Hog Ring

Auto Upholstery Community

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Which States Love Convertibles the Most?

August 10, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

The Hog Ring - The Most Popular States for Convertibles

In which U.S. state would you expect to repair more convertible tops — New Jersey or Arizona? Cars.com recently gathered the data, crunched the numbers and found some surprising results.

Despite widespread appeal, convertible vehicles only represent a fraction of total sales in today’s market.

“There are 30 models categorized as convertibles that are currently available, which is 11.2 percent of all new vehicles on the market, yet convertibles only capture 0.8 percent of sales at dealerships,” said David Greene, a data analyst with Cars.com. “When compared to a segment like minivans, which has just seven models available and double the sales market share of convertibles, it is obvious just how aspirational the convertible segment is.”

But which models do Americans most aspire to own? And in which states are they being sold?

Cars.com researchers analyzed web traffic and sales data to put together the following lists:

The top 10 most popular convertibles:

  1. Chevrolet Camaro
  2. Mazda MX-5 Miata
  3. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  4. Jaguar F-TYPE
  5. Chevrolet Corvette
  6. Ford Mustang
  7. Porsche 911
  8. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  9. BMW 4 Series
  10. Fiat 124 Spider

The top 5 convertible-loving states:

  1. Nebraska
  2. New Mexico
  3. Connecticut
  4. New York
  5. Hawaii

The 5 states with the least convertible shopper interest:

  1. Kansas
  2. North Dakota
  3. Alaska
  4. Montana
  5. Idaho

The top 5 states with the highest convertible sales:

  1. Florida
  2. Connecticut
  3. Maryland
  4. California
  5. New Jersey

The 5 states with the lowest number of convertible sales:

  1. North Dakota
  2. Idaho
  3. Alaska
  4. Vermont
  5. Montana

Of course, some of the states on the list are to be expected.

“It’s no surprise that states like Florida, California and Hawaii made the most-popular lists,” said Greene. “They’re all among the wealthiest states as determined by household income, and of course the year-round sunshine in those states makes convertibles a sensible lifestyle choice.”

But Nebraska, Maryland and New Jersey? I didn’t expect those to make the list — did you?

Auto upholstery shops can use studies like these to better understand their markets, forecast sales, plan inventory and distribute their budgets.

For example, an auto upholstery shop in New Jersey that doesn’t specialize in convertible top repairs may want to reconsider. Meanwhile, a shop in sunny Arizona should probably invest in other services.

Filed Under: Archive, Industry Trends & Reports Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Convertible Top

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

THR Sponsors

Haartz Right Rail Ad - 12
NC Sewing Machines
Miami Corporation
Top Down Group
Apex Leather
  • Hyde Leather
  • GAHH Automotive
  • Albright's Supply
  • Douglass Interior Products
  • Keyston Bros

THR Favorites

6 Ways to Transform Plastic into Chrome

Leather and chrome have adorned car interiors … [more] about 6 Ways to Transform Plastic into Chrome

The Hog Ring - Loyola Auto Interiors Talks Shop and Pride

Loyola Auto Interiors Talks Shop and Pride

Veteran trimmer Luis Loyola of Loyola Auto … [more] about Loyola Auto Interiors Talks Shop and Pride

The Hog Ring - Vilner Works its Magic on a Tesla Model 3

Vilner Works its Magic on a Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a pretty sweet car. But … [more] about Vilner Works its Magic on a Tesla Model 3

10 Wild Lowrider Car Interiors

No doubt, you repair and upholster a lot of … [more] about 10 Wild Lowrider Car Interiors

The Hog Ring - Auto Upholstery Community - Rad Rides by Troy 1969 Ford Torino

Rad Rides by Troy’s 1969 Ford Torino

When Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy … [more] about Rad Rides by Troy’s 1969 Ford Torino

The Hog Ring - Lancia Orca steering wheel

10 Crazy Steering Wheels We Want to Wrap

So you think you're good at wrapping steering … [more] about 10 Crazy Steering Wheels We Want to Wrap

Categories

Footer

Recent Articles

  • Keyston Bros’ Annual Customer Appreciation Day is Almost Here!
  • Every Trim Shop Should Download These Soft Top Care Guides
  • ILM: Biomaterials Should Target Synthetics, Not Leather
  • BMW Designer says Giant Screens are Out
  • It’s Almost Collector Car Appreciation Day

Recent Comments

  • Adam on Leather Supplier Pins Bankruptcy on Uber
  • Brodie Smith on Browse Keyston’s 2022 Upholstery Catalog
  • leon vreeman on Browse Keyston’s 2022 Upholstery Catalog
  • Lisa on Subaru to Offer Waterproof Upholstery
  • mahdi on This MLB Player Put Diamonds on His Steering Wheel

Advertise With Us!

We're always looking for companies to collaborate with. Watch this short video about the benefits of sponsorship and then email us to say hi.
anal porno bangbros rus porno yaşlı porno konulu porno olgun porno porno izle sarışın porno bakire sex 69 porno

Copyright © 2022 · Magazine Pro On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in