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11-06-2012, 02:08 PM | #26 |
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But part of that spike last year was due to the introduction of the Outlander Sport, not so much Mitsubishi turning their brand around. I drive an Evo so I don't hate Mitsubishi, but I'm really worried about the direction of the company (at least for MMNA) based on the horrendous concept cars released in the past years.
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11-06-2012, 02:25 PM | #27 |
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I expected this to happen years ago. To be honest, I am very surprised that they have made it this long.
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11-06-2012, 08:53 PM | #28 |
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11-07-2012, 09:57 AM | #29 | |
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By now, you're surely aware that Suzuki is pulling out of the US market. It was a bit of a foregone conclusion to most who've been paying attention to the automotive realm, but it still sent a small shockwave through the industry. And one of the most oft-heard retorts goes something like this: "Next up: Mitsubishi." It's easy to understand why many question Mitsubishi's existence in the States. After all, now that Suzuki is gone, Mitsubishi is the Japanese automaker with the fewest sales in America. Furthermore, the automaker's market share has dropped from .7 percent to just .4 percent after seeing sales fall 29 percent to 50,103 units through October. In any case, Mitsubishi fans needn't worry. Speaking to Automotive News, Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko said, "We have no intention whatsoever of withdrawing from the US market." That's about as clear as clear can get. It's also worth mentioning that Gayu Uesugi was just named chairman of Mitsubishi Motors North America, and his main responsibility will be to revitalize the brand in the US. Will Uesugi and Mitsubishi be successful in their push to sell more Mitsubishi models to Americans? Will a new Evolution be part of the plans? Excuse us as we shake up our Magic 8 Ball... |
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11-07-2012, 04:56 PM | #30 |
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I still think Mitsu will be gone in 3 years.
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11-07-2012, 05:12 PM | #31 |
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For reference, I found out we were the highest volume Suzuki dealer in the stat of WA. We have sold 4 Suzukis in the last 6 months
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11-07-2012, 05:26 PM | #32 |
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^Ouch. Assuming your dealer is not a stand alone Suzuki dealer, what are the other brands (new) your dealer sell(s)?
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11-07-2012, 06:25 PM | #33 |
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11-07-2012, 06:38 PM | #34 | |
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We are currently battling with Mazda to get our franchise back, so hopefully that plays out. Not even sure if we will be a Suzuki parts and warranty centre |
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11-08-2012, 12:49 AM | #35 | |
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11-08-2012, 09:10 AM | #36 |
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There goes another one of the few AWD + manual cars available on the USDM.
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11-08-2012, 09:12 AM | #37 |
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Ha ha. Don't worry dude they will probably outlast Mazda in the long run as the corporation makes so much money they essentually use North America as a loss leader simply for brand recognition. If they were really worried they would have pulled out five or six years ago.
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11-08-2012, 01:45 PM | #38 |
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11-08-2012, 03:27 PM | #39 | |
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This made me mouth "WOW" at my desk. That's kinda crazy. Wonder what states were actually selling Suzukis? I mean, if they sold 21k cars this year, they must be selling somewhere. That might be one of the big problems, The sell decent in certain areas, but they can't completely ignore the places they sell 15 a year (in terms of parts / service / warrantee) |
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11-08-2012, 06:30 PM | #40 | |
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11-20-2012, 01:35 AM | #41 |
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Looks like the fire sale is beginning. One dealer is increasing its discount by approximately $3000 on its advertised models... for example, a 2013 SX4 Sportback automatic that was $17k three weeks ago is now $14k (after a Dealer Discount around $4500).
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11-20-2012, 05:55 PM | #42 |
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I'm also starting to question Suzuki's decisions regarding their motorcycle business in the States. They cancelled the SV650 while it still was a pretty solid seller (and a good all around bike - street, track, touring, ...- with stellar reliability). Then, they offered the Gladius (SVF650) for a few years until it was cancelled as well. They came out with a good entry level supermoto, the DRZ400SM, they sold it a few years then they cancelled it as well (again, a good seller and good performer). In the mean time, they jacked up the price of the 650 V-strom (DL650); its price is simply outrageous (but, to Suzuki's defense, the bike is so good that people keep buying regardless...). Recently, I noticed that the Gladius and the DRZ400SM are both back for MY2013. But, then again, why would Suzuki cancel these 2 bikes in the first place? [end rant] |
11-23-2012, 10:43 AM | #43 |
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ill buy a new kizashi if it hits $12k
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12-21-2012, 12:34 PM | #44 | |
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Selling like hotcakes now.
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12-21-2012, 12:41 PM | #45 |
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We passed.
I think we have 5 or 6 Kizashis and maybe a Grand Vitara left. |
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