NinjaNick Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Been reading this on some sites. Could the years to come eventually be Suzuki free? I guess we will see huh? Did they finally 86 their automobile line? That shit never made them much money.Bikes on clearance, no new models ever, etc...Suzuki begins cutting motorcycle, ATV dealersPublish Date:Mar 20, 2013By Mary SlepickaBREA, Calif. - Suzuki will be culling its U.S. dealer network after its Chapter 11 reorganization is finalized later this month, Dealernews has learned.Dealers this week began receiving letters from American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) notifying them whether their franchise would be picked up by Suzuki Motor America Inc., which is the name of the reorganized company and designated the "purchaser" in the Chapter 11 filing."ASMC is assuming certain dealer agreements and other contracts and assigning them to Purchaser, while the majority of ASMC's contracts will be rejected," states the letter, which was obtained by Dealernews. Dealers whose contracts are not being renewed are being told that their franchise agreements will be rejected and they will no longer be authorized Suzuki dealers as of March 31.Cancelled dealers have until March 27 to file an "Other Settling Creditor Claim" to receive $10,000 in compensation. Suzuki also stated it will repurchase cancelled dealers' new motorcycle and ATV inventory, plus parts and accessories.Dealernews has contacted Suzuki for additional information and is awaiting a response. ......Discuss? Edited March 29, 2013 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 From what I had read on this it does not involve the MC division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Its only the American Suzuki subsidary that filed Ch 11. They stopped selling american cars several months back. This will allow them to reorg/structure their ops.This isnt a direct relationship to the parent in japan, suzuki motors. Jap bikes will be around for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Edit: Updated first post with an article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 were the suzuki cars junk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 were the suzuki cars junk?All the squids were having a hard time doing wheelies and stopies with them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuardRail-Mike Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 All the squids were having a hard time doing wheelies and stopies with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livinthedream Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 All the squids were having a hard time doing wheelies and stopies with them.the auto division didnt make a BUSA model that could be extended and 300 rear tires put on them.really cut dwn on sales in certain markets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 All the squids were having a hard time doing wheelies and stopies with them. rep +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 All the squids were having a hard time doing wheelies and stopies with them.the auto division didnt make a BUSA model that could be extended and 300 rear tires put on them.really cut dwn on sales in certain markets +rep to both of yuns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Only the cars they are all on clearance heard on radio the other day new sx4's $10,400 awd $12,400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZRMatt Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Doesn't the last sentense say Suzuki will repurchase CANCELED DEALERSHIP's motorcycles, ATVs, parts...etc. That tells me these are motorcycle dealerships also. I don't know about you, but I have never seen a Suzuki car dealership sell motorcycles nor motorcycle dealership sell cars. I may be missing something, because this is the first time I have heard about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bshultz0930 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 psht, i could shit a better car then what suzuki produced. IF they do remove the bikes that will be a sad day for suzuki folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 psht, i could shit a better car then what suzuki produced. IF they do remove the bikes that will be a sad day for suzuki folks.I had a Geo Metro (rebadged Suzuki swift) in college.Got better mpg than a Prius was cheap and had no problems. What more could you want on a tight budget?I think the real problem with the American auto market was very limited selection.I just hope it's not hard to get parts for my vstrom.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have a 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. While not the best vehicle overall, the Suzuki 6 cyl engine, has been awesome. I beat on it all the time, and the engine is still strong.I do think they should get out of the automobile game in North America. They are not desired at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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