10 hardest cars to find for 2013

A few years ago, Akio Toyoda, the president of Toyota Motor and grandson of the company’s founder, lamented that there was no passion in Toyota’s vehicle lineup. He vowed to make cars that people would lust after and that would be fun to drive.
It appears he succeeded with the Scion FR-S, a nimble, rear-wheel-drive sports coupe that is flying out of Toyota showrooms. Introduced in June with a sticker price of $25,255, the FR-S (and its virtual twin, the Subaru BRZ) is an affordable sports car that has proven especially popular with young, college-educated men. “The demand has been terrific,” according to Toyota spokesman Greg Thome, who says Scion expects to sell about 11,000 this year.
The problem is that supply is limited. Dealers can barely keep it in stock, selling each one within an average of just 15 days of its arrival in the showroom. Most cars are in dealer inventory for about two months before they are sold. Subaru, which manufactures both cars in Japan, is facing the same problem. The BR-Z is selling in an average of 18 days. The companies haven’t announced any plans to increase production, which means they’ll likely remain hard to get in 2013.
They’re not the only cars in short supply these days. Ford Motor‘s new C-Max hybrid is also a hot-seller, spending an average of just 17 days on dealer lots. Ford says fuel economy is now the top purchase consideration for car buyers and that customers are excited about having an alternative to the top-selling Toyota Prius hybrid. Ford has promoted the C-Max as a hybrid that doesn’t sacrifice driving fun, performance and technology.
Forbes checked with automotive researcher Edmunds.com to find out which cars are the most scarce  this season. Edmunds.com tracks average days to turn, which is the average number of days vehicles were in dealer inventory before a customer drives them away.

 
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 comes with a higher price tag, $55,000, but buyers are eager to get 100 more horsepower. Average days on the lot: 11.
 
Ford Fusion
Ford Fusion hybrid is slowly making its way to dealer showrooms, and buyers are scooping them up quickly. Average days in inventory: 11.
 
Mercedes Benz G-class
Mercedes Benz G-class is a low-volume seller, so dealers don't keep many on hand. Average days to turn: 14
 
Kia Soul
Kia Soul, which sells for around $15,000, is proving to be a quick seller. Dealers have them in stock for an average of just 15 days.

 
Scion FR-S
Scion FR-S is a fun-to-drive sports car that is flying out of showrooms at $25,000. Average time on the lot is just 15 days.
 
Hyundai Genesis coupe
Hyundai Genesis coupe was updated for 2013, with 30 percent more horsepower and better driving dynamics. Consumers are snapping up the new version. Average days to turn: 15.
 
BMW M6 coupe
BMW M6 coupe is the high-performance version of the 6-series. BMW stopped making it for a couple of years, and now that it's back, it's in short supply. Average days in inventory: 17.   
 
Ford C-Max hybrid
Ford C-Max hybrid is one of the fastest-selling cars on the market. Ford says hybrids are beginning to catch on. The C-Max spends an average of just 17 days on dealer lots.
 
Mercedes Benz M-class
Mercedes Benz M-class features enhanced safety and telematics features for 2013. Consumers are buying them within 18 days of arriving in showrooms.
 
Subaru BR-Z
Subaru BR-Z, co-developed with the Scion FR-S, offers driving excitement at an affordable price. Dealers can't keep them in stock. Average days to turn: 18.