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Subaru Western Region Reports February Sales; Best February in 10 Years

1 March 1999

Subaru Western Region Reports February Sales; Best February in 10 Years

    PORTLAND, Ore., March 1 -- Subaru Western Region announced
its February sales figures.  The Western Region posted a sales total of
2,558 units for the month, up 27 percent over the same period last year.
Year-to-date totals are up over 21 percent versus 1998 year-to-date totals.
February 1999 marks the best February sales month in 10 years for this region.
    Nationally, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced its February
sales figures.  Subaru recorded a sales total of 11,095 units for the month,
up 12 percent over the same period last year.  Year-to-date totals of 20,926
units are up 11 percent over 1998 year-to-date totals.  February 1999 marks
the best February total sales month since 1989.
    Subaru of America, Inc./Western Region, located in Portland, Ore.,
operates as a regional sales office and parts distribution center for Subaru
of America, Inc.  The regional sales office services 122 retail dealerships
throughout Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah
and Washington.
    CONTACT:  John Ross of Subaru of America, 609-488-8744.