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Top 10 Best Selling Vehicles in 2008
Top 10 Best Selling Vehicles, Mid-2008 2008 Ford F-Series Pick-Ups
2008 Ford F-150
What we think
With a dirt-cheap base price that buys an incredibly capable truck, there’s little wondering why the F-Series pick-up is king of the hill. The F-150 is equipped with a multitude of features that buyers are looking for in a good work truck, including an impressive 11,000 lb towing capacity and a ladder box-frame—proof positive that America likes its trucks tough.
At a glance
MSRP: $17,700
Engine and Drivetrain: 4.2-liter V-6 engine with 202 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque; 4.6-liter V-8 engine with 248 horsepower, 294 lb-ft of torque; 5.4-liter V-8 engine with 300 horsepower, 365 lb-ft of torque; 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive with optional part-time four-wheel drive.
MPG: 13 city/17 highway (5.4L, auto, four-wheel drive), 14 city/19 highway (4.6L, auto, two-wheel drive), 13 city/17 highway (4.6L, auto, four-wheel drive)
2008 Chevrolet Full-Size Pick-ups
2008 Chevrolet Silverado
1500
What we think
Strangely enough, these big rigs can thank soaring oil prices for their stellar sales. Chevrolet’s behemoth pick-ups have something to brag about when it comes to fuel economy, with its V-6 and V-8 engines delivering the towing and hauling capacity that the bow-tie faithful are used to without any of the drinking habits of old.
At a glance
MSRP: $18,425
Engine and Drivetrain: 4.3-liter V-6 engine with 195 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque; 4.8 liter V-8 with 295 horsepower, 305 lb-ft of torque; 5.3-liter aluminum- or iron-block V-8 with 315 horsepower, 338 lb-ft of torque; 4-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive with optional part-time four-wheel drive.
MPG: 15 city/20 highway (V-6, two-wheel drive), 14 city/18 highway (V-6, four wheel drive), 14 city/19 highway (4.8L V-8, two-wheel drive), 14 city/18 highway (4.8L V-8, four-wheel drive), 15 city/20 highway (5.3L V-8, two-wheel drive), 14 city/19 highway (5.3L V-8, four-wheel drive)
2008 Toyota Camry
2008 Toyota Camry
What we think
The Camry usurped the title of America’s favorite sedan long ago, and exterior design cues that have more character than your average commuter have bolstered Toyota’s climb as well. The car’s ample interior room has dispelled memories of the cramped Camrys of the past, and an optional 3.5 V-6 with 268 horsepower provides plenty of power for hauling the family around. The hybrid choice will also appeal to the eco-conscious.
At a glance
MSRP: $18,920
Engine and Drivetrain: 2.4-liter inline-four engine with 158 horsepower, 161 lb-ft of torque, 3.5-liter V-6 engine with 268 horsepower, 248 lb-ft of torque, 2.4-liter inline-four hybrid engine with 147 horsepower, 138 lb-ft of torque; 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic transmission; front wheel drive.
MPG: 21 city/31 highway (four-cylinder, manual and 5-speed auto), 19 ci...