Popular Cars for 2013: Brewster Ford, Others Weigh in

Local car dealerships were busy with end-of-the month business Thursday, but associates at three of them spoke to Southeast-Brewster Patch about the most popular cars for 2013.

Here's what they said:

Elizabeth "Libby" Bondra, sales and leasing professional at Brady-Stannard Chevrolet Cadillac Corp. (1015 Route 22 in Southeast, 845-279-3731):

• Most popular vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
• Starting price: About $18K and change
• Why customers like it: Fuel economy, and because it's a commuter-type car. Good starter for a youngster heading to college.

Kevin Panepinto, senior sales consultant at Brewster Ford (1024 Route 22 in Southeast, 845-279-2992):

• Most popular vehicle: 2013 Ford Escape
• Starting price: About $27,000
• Why customers like it: Inexpensive four-wheel drive and good gas mileage (about 30 miles per gallon).

Nelson DeMelo, general manager at Smith Cairns Motor Sales of Brewster (1021 Route 22 in Southeast, 845-278-8300):

• Most popular vehicle: 2013 Subaru Impreza
• Starting price: $17,223
• Why customers like it: Fuel economy (about 36 miles per gallon) and all-wheel drive. And a low center-of-gravity makes for great handling.