Comments on: Mitsubishi to close in March http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:28:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Shane http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-131139 Shane Mon, 04 May 2009 22:36:13 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-131139 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 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 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-56052 steevie Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:50:06 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-56052 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. 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 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52789 Duck Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:02:49 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52789 ^^^^^^Wrong look at the aurion! Mitsu just couldnt make enough vehicles of the 380 thats all! ^^^^^^Wrong look at the aurion! Mitsu just couldnt make enough vehicles of the 380 thats all!

]]> By: Gibbo http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52667 Gibbo Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:11:11 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52667 this never would have happened if the 380 was rear wheel drive this never would have happened if the 380 was rear wheel drive

]]> By: Oz. http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52630 Oz. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:42:35 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52630 “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. “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 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52626 Duck Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:29:22 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52626 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 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 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52623 Duck Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:25:30 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52623 WRONG MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mitsubishi Australia only makes 11,000 cars a year so its quite easily done!!!!!!!! WRONG MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mitsubishi Australia only makes 11,000 cars a year so its quite easily done!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Duck http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52615 Duck Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:05:59 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52615 Where is Toyota's Plant in Australia? Does nissan have one in Oz? Where is Toyota’s Plant in Australia?
Does nissan have one in Oz?

]]> By: Duck http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52614 Duck Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:05:09 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52614 Mitsubishi said they will continue to make the 380 and parts for it for another 10 years Mitsubishi said they will continue to make the 380 and parts for it for another 10 years

]]> By: Joh http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52516 Joh Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:26:23 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52516 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)... 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)…

]]> By: Fred http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52497 Fred Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:37:29 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52497 It's a shame the worthy 380 is overlooked and people churn to that worthless VE. Yeah, the name is quite silly. Verada, Magna, Sigma and maybe even Galant are in every way better monikers. Maybe Mitsu were just trying to be Euro with three digits, but obviously it's never the same aura as BM or Benz. People may have lost credibility in the 3-diamond because of recent global problems which also spawned their withdrawal from WRC. Well, it's pretty nutty to think that because many Aussies still patronise the Commodore after proving itself a piece of crap after a couple of decades. Numerous recalls, reliability issues, freefall depreciation and the fact that VT-VZ owners can't get a replacement door straight up are just a comedy of errors, to name a few, but none of them seem to awaken the country. It’s a shame the worthy 380 is overlooked and people churn to that worthless VE. Yeah, the name is quite silly. Verada, Magna, Sigma and maybe even Galant are in every way better monikers. Maybe Mitsu were just trying to be Euro with three digits, but obviously it’s never the same aura as BM or Benz.

People may have lost credibility in the 3-diamond because of recent global problems which also spawned their withdrawal from WRC. Well, it’s pretty nutty to think that because many Aussies still patronise the Commodore after proving itself a piece of crap after a couple of decades. Numerous recalls, reliability issues, freefall depreciation and the fact that VT-VZ owners can’t get a replacement door straight up are just a comedy of errors, to name a few, but none of them seem to awaken the country.

]]> By: Elitist http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52486 Elitist Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:09:26 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52486 Misubishi has had a bad run ever since the recalls in early 90's. All I care about is to see Holden and Ford shut plant. Then we just remove car foreign car taxes once and for all that protected these two redneck cars from being slaughtered and just import quality cars from Italy, Germany and Japan.WIN WIN... Misubishi has had a bad run ever since the recalls in early 90’s.

All I care about is to see Holden and Ford shut plant. Then we just remove car foreign car taxes once and for all that protected these two redneck cars from being slaughtered and just import quality cars from Italy, Germany and Japan.WIN WIN…

]]> By: Duck http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52410 Duck Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:31:03 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52410 Mitsubishi still has there main plant in Japan Mitsubishi still has there main plant in Japan

]]> By: Duck http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52409 Duck Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:30:30 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52409 ^^^^^^Mitsubishi australia ^^^^^^Mitsubishi australia

]]> By: Duck http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52408 Duck Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:30:03 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52408 Mitsubishi only makes 11,000 cars a year. Compared to Holden and Toyota 100,000 plus Mitsubishi only makes 11,000 cars a year. Compared to Holden and Toyota 100,000 plus

]]> By: SRTargets http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52406 SRTargets Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:27:56 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52406 I dont know, but I see VW buiyng the plant instead. I dont know, but I see VW buiyng the plant instead.

]]> By: Frugal One http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52403 Frugal One Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:15:29 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52403 Mark above, you are 100% correct. One of the other 2 [Fords doomed] should buy it at firesale price, its near all new, low use, trained staff etc etc, get govco grants and start to produce a vehicle. Yeap Corolla is #1 seller in Oz for Jan. and #2 overall last year, its the perfect vehicle to be built there Cheers F-0 Mark above, you are 100% correct.

One of the other 2 [Fords doomed] should buy it at firesale price, its near all new, low use, trained staff etc etc, get govco grants and start to produce a vehicle.

Yeap Corolla is #1 seller in Oz for Jan. and #2 overall last year, its the perfect vehicle to be built there

Cheers

F-0

]]> By: Frugal One http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52400 Frugal One Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:12:32 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52400 Actually, i am with Chad above. If they cannot make something without tariff protection, then they should not be building it. Also the unique ADR's need to be tweaked so that imported cars that are legal in Jp. should be allowed here with min. work [not like $5k now] Ford have bet the farm on new Orion, i think its doomed, not many want a large car, and no export, no high profit luxo ltd/fairlane either.Ford should have taken a leaf out of Holdens book. Cheers F-0 Actually, i am with Chad above.

If they cannot make something without tariff protection, then they should not be building it.

Also the unique ADR’s need to be tweaked so that imported cars that are legal in Jp. should be allowed here with min. work [not like $5k now]

Ford have bet the farm on new Orion, i think its doomed, not many want a large car, and no export, no high profit luxo ltd/fairlane either.Ford should have taken a leaf out of Holdens book.

Cheers

F-0

]]> By: mark http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52389 mark Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:31:47 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52389 Dont get me wrong it is sad that 2000 people dont have jobs, but how long did they think it would stay open making 1000 cars a month! Alot of staff should have got out along time ago coz it will be a pain to get a job in SA now. It is just a matter of time before Toyota announce that they have bought the plant after the plant shuts down and all of the political crap is sorted. You may laugh at this but it will happen, just watch and see!!!!!!!!!!!!! TP will get off on this idea. lol. It will be the home of the Aus made corolla with abit of export. so who wants a bet? MMMMMMMM Dont get me wrong it is sad that 2000 people dont have jobs, but how long did they think it would stay open making 1000 cars a month! Alot of staff should have got out along time ago coz it will be a pain to get a job in SA now.
It is just a matter of time before Toyota announce that they have bought the plant after the plant shuts down and all of the political crap is sorted. You may laugh at this but it will happen, just watch and see!!!!!!!!!!!!! TP will get off on this idea. lol.
It will be the home of the Aus made corolla with abit of export.
so who wants a bet? MMMMMMMM

]]> By: Duck http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52378 Duck Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:50:55 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/10034/mitsubishi-to-close-in-march/#comment-52378 So was that the whole amount of workers Mitsubishi australia have 2000 (will did have) if that is how much they had, how much workers has Holden got in Melbourne? And Ford in Austrlaia? So was that the whole amount of workers Mitsubishi australia have 2000 (will did have) if that is how much they had, how much workers has Holden got in Melbourne? And Ford in Austrlaia?

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