new mitsu commercial
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Funny i just saw this ad last night and thought "That can't have been an FD...my eyes must be going."
Now i know it's just an ad and all that, but to suggest a legend like the FD would bow to the new Eclipse is pretty odd.
Now i know it's just an ad and all that, but to suggest a legend like the FD would bow to the new Eclipse is pretty odd.
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You guys have just proven that it's an effective ad campaign.
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You guys have just proven that it's an effective ad campaign.
No, an "effective ad campaign" makes people go out and buy the product. This commercial has certainly convinced no one here to buy an Eclipse- it's made everyone make fun of Mitsu even more than before. Completely the opposite of what the commercial is trying to do. Talk about an ad means nothing- taking action because you actually found something useful in an ad is everything.
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Mitsubishi is still in business? They've shown they can make some decent products, but they always have trouble attracting buyers. The loss of the AWD on the new Eclipse will probably kill it.
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The funny thing is that Mitsu is selling these new Eclipses in pretty good numbers. There's a performance shop at the Mitsu dealership I bought my Evo. I talk to those guys 2 or 3 times a month and lately all they've been telling me about is how well the Eclipse is selling. For the uber enthusiasts like us who post on car message boards, putting "FWD" and "performance" into the same sentence is laughable. 90% of people could care less though. That includes casual enthusiasts.
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People seem to be gettting pretty worked up over the commercial, when it's just that. Companies take shots at competitors in ads all the time. Look at Dodge trucks and SUV's taking on exotic sports cars. Or Infiniti poking fun at the new 3 series' HP numbers.
I doubt consumers take them seriously.
I doubt consumers take them seriously.
#42
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a 1st gen miata doesn't bow down to that piece of sh*t. No RWD car does. I compare tht car to the chevy monti carlo, its like they take a big sedan, chop off two doors, and call it a sports car.
There are some fun FWD coupes, such as the Mini and the RSX, but this is a joke. I don't care how fast it goes in a straight line is it handles like my grandma lincoln.
There are some fun FWD coupes, such as the Mini and the RSX, but this is a joke. I don't care how fast it goes in a straight line is it handles like my grandma lincoln.
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and might I add the are butt ugly cars! I saw one in person the other day. Uggh
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It's funny how some people get worked up because of a commercial.
IT'S JUST AN AD. Are you supposed to really take it that seriously? I thought it is a really good concept, regardless of what cars are bowing to the Eclipse. It generates a lot of attention and it's spreading to every visitor of this thread who hasn't watched it on TV; and without spending any more money than putting it on TV. The guys who made the ad should get a raise :D
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#46
Originally Posted by downshift
It's funny how some people get worked up because of a commercial.
IT'S JUST AN AD. Are you supposed to really take it that seriously? I thought it is a really good concept, regardless of what cars are bowing to the Eclipse. It generates a lot of attention and it's spreading to every visitor of this thread who hasn't watched it on TV; and without spending any more money than putting it on TV. The guys who made the ad should get a raise :D
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#47
Originally Posted by rodrigo67
All this commercial did was **** one particular group off enough that I doubt there will be many, if any, eclipse sales to RX7/8 owners. Again not a big group, but why would you want to **** off anyone when you would rather sell them a car.
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
I would rather an RSX-S than the eclipse any day of the week.
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Originally Posted by Klar
Heck, ya'll should see the uproar this has caused over the Rx7Club...
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Saw the commercail for the first time today and I couldn't believe my eyes. Never should an FD bow down to any Eclipse! I guess Mitsu is still angry that the RX-7 was much better of a performance car than the 3000GT
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