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Title: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: ebewley on November 24, 2003, 07:03:25 AM

CAMI to stop producing Suzukis
Published 11/24/2003 in Automotive News
CAMI Automotive Inc., the struggling joint-venture Canadian assembly plant opened by General Motors and SUZUKI Motor Corp. in 1989, will begin producing only GM vehicles next year...

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Title: Re: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: Maiden Hell on November 24, 2003, 08:41:27 AM

 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: r0ckstarr79 on November 24, 2003, 08:45:00 AM

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:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: Maiden Hell on November 24, 2003, 08:54:27 AM

I've always been pretty proud and happy to know that my Sidekick and thousands like it were made here in Canada.  For me a legacy has ended.  I guess Suzukis are going to only come from Japan and Korea for now on.

I drove by CAMI once on my way to Sarnia Ontario, I saw the lot full of newly finished 2 and 4 door Vitaras just waiting to be shipped all over North America.

I'm kind of worried about Suzukis future now...or am I over reacting? ???

Title: Re: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 24, 2003, 09:47:55 AM

Its cool. GM wants cami to assemble a uniwannabebody Equinox or some other god awful GM creation and there ain't enough room for it and the vitara.

Plus, zuke has capacity at Iwata where the GV and XL 7 begin life so its a no brainer to source the Vitara from there.  Most of the parts that were used in these rigs came from japan anyway.  perhaps by making the whole rig in japan prices can be held or perhaps decreased a bit.

Title: Re: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: NY_SIDEKICKER on November 24, 2003, 10:49:57 AM

WE CAN ONLY HOPE THAT THIS ONLY MAKES OUR ZUKES BETTER  :-/  

Title: Re: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: wildgoody on November 24, 2003, 10:59:40 AM

Iwata = Japan ???

Hey do you suppose if Suzuki wins the CR lawsuit
they would build a real purpose built 4x4, like a
smaller scale Defender, or ???, or abandon the
small 2 door in favor of Soccer Mom mobiles.

Title: Re: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 24, 2003, 11:04:42 AM

Made in Japan ain't so bad!  ;D

For all you zuke drivers out there, unless you've done some mods, your entire drivetrain is made in Japan.   :D

Sourcing these rigs from japan is a good thing I think, the quality is there and being closer to suppliers should mean lower costs.........for anyone who wishes to join the ranks of dedicated zuke owners! ;D

Title: Re: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on November 26, 2003, 02:23:35 AM

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For all you zuke drivers out there, unless you've done some mods, your entire drivetrain is made in Japan.   :D

My drivetrain was built in my garage!;D

Mike

Title: Re: NEWS: CAMI to stop producing SUZUKI
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 26, 2003, 04:08:58 AM

Somehow I don't doubt that  ::) 8)