I guess car companies don't always make sense.

 

Just think of how long it took mitsu to offer a comparable model to a WRX.

They should have never stopped making the eclipse cool.

 

as good as it would be... its hard to believe mitsu is going to dump more money into a car that is already selling pretty well... most RAs in the dealerships down here dont seem to last long. extra 5hp wont get anyones attention. hard to believe the 245s are going on there... the only thing is the 5 speed. but IMO the 5 speed WILL end up hurting evo sales (if evo sales can get any worse)

 

uh oh. i hope amby doesnt read what you just said. He thinks we're all nuts

 

I did read what he said but it's not worth saying the stuff again. I disagree and he can read why if he wants.

 

 

Is ralliart really selling that good in other state or country? Here in SoCal LA, I NEVER seen any RA at all. Its been months, I only see lancer ES, GTS and EvO on freeways and locals.

 

Now i have a reason to buy one...

 

well thats because the RAs that came out were limited quantities. but all the ones that do hit dealerships do seem to sell. In some areas RAs have not even been sold yet. I have yet to see another RA here... but by reading the "how much did you pay" thread a bunch of people bought from the same dealership i did. so, in terms of selling millions... no... but in terms of selling the RAs that do come in i'd say yes they are selling pretty well.

 

Well, as for the questions about Ralliart's hurting EVO sales, I came across this little bit...

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/03/p...lted-for-2009/

So sales of the EVO are up...it seems Mitsu just over produced...probably on purpose....knowing they really didn't have anything up their sleeve for 2009, but a few tweaks ready to go by 2010. I am glad I held back on the Evo (lol couldn't afford it this year) for a few years. I am so looking forward to the 2010 EVO. The question now....will they have a color I want? Word is they are adding "Rotor Glow Metallic" to the 2010 line up.

 

You guys REALLY should do a quick web search before going on a 7 page rant......

April 6, 2009
"This information was given in a statement earlier today by Wayne Killen (Mitsubishi of North America Marketing President) "

So I thought I'd do a little digging.......And I found this.

CYPRESS, CA - Feb. 20, 2006: On Friday Mitsubishi Motors North America announced the resignations of Dave Schembri, EVP Sales & Marketing, and Wayne Killen, VP Marketing. Both are said to have "left to pursue other opportunities."

I verified this with someone at MMNA Cypress today.

Carry on!

 

where do u live at here in SoCal?
but ya same here, i dont see that many out. theres only one i know about that is close to me. but i havent seen one yet on the road

 

So the person who made the statement doesn't work for Mitsubishi, hmmm. It was more of a theoretical discussion anyways, I do hope they bring out a 5-speed version.

 

More info, I forgot to post the update...

same site/link posted above.

BTW, Dave Schembri is with SmartUSA now, has been for a while. SmartUSA produces the Smart car.

The original "announcement" of their departures was made back in 2006 BTW. lol

 

LOL

I said that back on page 1.