http://www.caradvice.com.au/1019/mitsubishi-not-shutting-down/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.caradvice.com.au/1019/mitsubishi-not-shutting-down/#comment-13466 Paul Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:16:34 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/1019/mitsubishi-not-shutting-down/#comment-13466 This was inevitable. I have no idea why they decided to invest money into the 380 with a bigger engine considering the current climate... personally I like the old Magnas it was always just a relaibility issue with them. With the 380 they went downhill really, its a nice car and all, but engine performance is ordinary and fuel consumption aint great. Two things buyers really want. And even if the car was successful, with their massive warranty I would imagine they would have struggled in a couple of years time when their cars which havent been known for their reliability start to break down. Also I dont think FWD was a major issue, look at Camry and the Aurion... if you put a decent car out their, people will be interested, but the 380 aint to crash hot and its certainly not easy on the eyes. This was inevitable. I have no idea why they decided to invest money into the 380 with a bigger engine considering the current climate… personally I like the old Magnas it was always just a relaibility issue with them. With the 380 they went downhill really, its a nice car and all, but engine performance is ordinary and fuel consumption aint great. Two things buyers really want. And even if the car was successful, with their massive warranty I would imagine they would have struggled in a couple of years time when their cars which havent been known for their reliability start to break down. Also I dont think FWD was a major issue, look at Camry and the Aurion… if you put a decent car out their, people will be interested, but the 380 aint to crash hot and its certainly not easy on the eyes.

]]> http://www.caradvice.com.au/1019/mitsubishi-not-shutting-down/#comment-13462 liam Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:26:53 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/1019/mitsubishi-not-shutting-down/#comment-13462 The 380 is a nice car to drive and build quality is supurb, But the styling is woeful! Also persisting in front wheel drive goes againgt the Australian love for large rear wheeled cars I can't understand Mitsubshi investing so much money and risking it's future in Australia in a car styled like the 380. All you need to do is compare it to the new commodore, Falcon and Toyota's new Aurian, and wonder why you would buy one unless your loyal to Mitsubshi. It's almost history repeating itself with Chrysler releasing the CM Valiant against the new VB commodor and the XD Falcon! The 380 resembles the valiant in a modern form and being designed and built in Australia. The 380 is a nice car to drive and build quality is supurb, But the styling is woeful! Also persisting in front wheel drive goes againgt the Australian love for large rear wheeled cars I can’t understand Mitsubshi investing so much money and risking it’s future in Australia in a car styled like the 380.
All you need to do is compare it to the new commodore, Falcon and Toyota’s new Aurian, and wonder why you would buy one unless your loyal to Mitsubshi.
It’s almost history repeating itself with Chrysler releasing the CM Valiant against the new VB commodor and the XD Falcon! The 380 resembles the valiant in a modern form and being designed and built in Australia.

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