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Local Car Trends on Florida's Suncoast

Local Car Trends on Florida's Suncoast — by Derek Besemer · 3 min read

What Sarasota, Manatee and Suncoast drivers are shopping for: SUVs, trucks, fuel economy and low-mileage used cars.

Overview

Here are the car trends Derek sees most from shoppers across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. These are observations from the lot, not official market statistics.

SUVs stay popular

Families and retirees alike ask for SUVs with room for beach gear, golf clubs and grandkids, plus strong air conditioning for Florida summers.

Trucks for boats and work

With so much water nearby, many Suncoast shoppers want a truck that can tow a boat or haul work gear. Tow rating is often the first question.

Low miles and good value

Many buyers look for newer used cars with lower miles to get more life for the money. Browse the current inventory or try Find My Car to see today's options.

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“I went to Cox Chevy with the intention of simply seeing if the Silverado line of trucks was comfortable for me. I was ready to buy, but had no expectation of buying that day and I found a deal that was too good to pass up. Derek Besemer was a fantastic salesman and helped me greatly without being pushy or controlling whatsoever. In the past, I have stayed away from dealerships because of the stigma. Cox Chevy absolutely obliterated that stigma. I will absolutely be back to work with him again.”
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