Mitsubishi ending US production
Jul 24, 2015, 02:55 PM
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Mitsubishi ending US production
closing plant where they build the Outlander Sport ...
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/07/24/m...uction-report/
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/07/24/m...uction-report/
Jul 24, 2015, 07:11 PM
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Jul 24, 2015, 07:45 PM
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I'm reserving my main opinion until Mitsu officially releases a statement on their own. But, IL has offered them tax breaks and such before to keep them there, perhaps they'll do so again? I do recall something about Mitsu saying they would phase out production in IL a few years back.
Jul 25, 2015, 09:36 AM
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http://driving.ca/mitsubishi/outland...-north-america But they also are not building in Europe either. I would hate to hear Mits is pulling a Suzuki.
Then again, maybe we will just get the Asian cars here (like my Japan built RVR) and possibly the ASX with turbo diesel?
Then again, maybe we will just get the Asian cars here (like my Japan built RVR) and possibly the ASX with turbo diesel?
Jul 25, 2015, 12:51 PM
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And it gets worse: http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Comp...to-shift-gears Sounds like they are pulling the pin! Orphaned!!!! 
So what does this all mean about our warranties? Will they still be honored?
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Jul 25, 2015, 01:19 PM
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Who knows? At least the RVR/ASX are planned to be sold overseas so parts should be available. For Suzuki, who pulled out in 2014 read this: http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/su...ankruptcy.html
I think it would be a darn shame if they orphaned their NA cars. And who knows - people still speak of the original Eclipse in reverent tones. I would expect the same for Lancers and the OS/RVR. But what do I know??
I think it would be a darn shame if they orphaned their NA cars. And who knows - people still speak of the original Eclipse in reverent tones. I would expect the same for Lancers and the OS/RVR. But what do I know??
Jul 25, 2015, 04:04 PM
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Jul 25, 2015, 04:45 PM
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Well, in the case of Suzuki, there are lots of Suzuki ATV and motorcycle places. Dunno if they can/will do auto work though.
Frankly, as long as Mits Japan pays the bill I will find someone better and cheaper than the dealer to do the work. The Edmunds link I posted about Suzuki has some interesting points - like resale. There seem to be lots of Suzukis around up here, still.
Frankly, as long as Mits Japan pays the bill I will find someone better and cheaper than the dealer to do the work. The Edmunds link I posted about Suzuki has some interesting points - like resale. There seem to be lots of Suzukis around up here, still.
Jul 25, 2015, 04:46 PM
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I shoulda mentioned that Pontiac is still GM. Ditto for Hummer. Strangely, they still command high prices.
Jul 25, 2015, 06:09 PM
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However try finding any place that would service them with New OEM factory parts if you needed 'warranty' work done... Well, that ain't going to happen.
They'll strip from the junk yards for your replacement parts. (Even IF you had bought extended warranties.)
You can get Hummers for $10k all day here in Texas, off of craigslist.
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Jul 25, 2015, 06:59 PM
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Well, Im reading this as they are shutting down a plant.. not shutting down US operations. All the cars/parts can be imported. But only time will tell. I thought OS sales were doing well. Last time I was at the dealer they couldn't keep them on the lot. Buy em up now.
Jul 26, 2015, 03:14 PM
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