Comments on: Mitsubishi to close in March

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:36:13 +0000

Can anyone tell me if the 380 is a good car or not. I’m hearing alot of gossip about Mitsubishi but nothing to say there is anything wrong with the 380 (except for the name). When they closed in 2008 they claim to have spare parts stored away to last 10 years, so thats not a problem. What I want to know is, are they reliable? I think they look good, particularly in black and I was going to test drive one today. Any advise welcome

By: steevie

steevie — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:50:06 +0000

Look! No automotive company will expand in Australia when they the automotive industries are moving off shore. the next two manufacturers to go will be GMH & Ford. Ford are counting on the next Falcon to save them as did Mitsubishi with it’s 380.Also Holdens are pinning their hopes on the export of the Commodore AKA Pontiac G8 which will no doubt fail because North Americans being the patriots that they are will only support the local industry rather than purchase imported Commodores from Austria?!!!. GM are losing money and cutting thousands of jobs in the U.S as we speak.

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:02:49 +0000

^^^^^^Wrong look at the aurion! Mitsu just couldnt make enough vehicles of the 380 thats all!

By: Gibbo

Gibbo — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:11:11 +0000

this never would have happened if the 380 was rear wheel drive

By: Oz.

Oz. — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:42:35 +0000

“freckle-one” Why do you hate Ford so much?
If you do like Ford in any way you need to stop saying they “doomed”. also there is no proof in that yet.

By: Duck

Duck — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:29:22 +0000

I’ll answer one of my questions! Nissan doesnt have a plant in Oz. Ford, Holden and Toyota will be the only companies that have a facility in Australia

By: Duck

Duck — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:25:30 +0000

WRONG MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mitsubishi Australia only makes 11,000 cars a year so its quite easily done!!!!!!!!

By: Duck

Duck — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:05:59 +0000

Where is Toyota’s Plant in Australia?
Does nissan have one in Oz?

By: Duck

Duck — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:05:09 +0000

Mitsubishi said they will continue to make the 380 and parts for it for another 10 years

By: Joh

Joh — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:26:23 +0000

It is a shame Mitsubishi have pulled out of Aust, but with their global money issues it was inevitable – and the 380 was not the car to topple the Holden and Ford, in-fact unless Mitsubishi and Chrysler joined forces again Mitsubishi does not have a car suitable anywhere in its lineup to compete.

As for the 380 – in hindsight it was a car with a large engine for its intended market segment – and I’m surprised a smaller V6 or Mitsubishi’s 2.4L 4-cylinder was not offered (which would have made the car more lineball with Camry)…