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Rollo
28th May 2009, 08:19
Seriously?

I read this on the Nine MSN website this afternoon:
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/819015/mitsubishi-offers-free-goat-with-ute
Mitsubishi Motors is offering a free goat with every Triton ute sold before August in a novel effort at correcting the economy.
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand general sales and marketing manager Peter Wilkins said the economy's recovery was in the hands of the rural sector, and goats, like Tritons, were "hardy, versatile units which will integrate directly into existing farm operations".

Er, ok...

Thinking that it was some sort of hoax, I then checked The Motor Report because this sounded so incredibly stupid. But no...

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/32625/mitsubishi-motors-new-zealand-announces-triton-and-free-goat-deal/
IF YOU WERE running a list of news headlines you were expecting to see today – that probably wasn’t one of them.

It’s true: according to Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand General Sales and Marketing Manager Peter Wilkins, goats - like the Triton - are “hardy, versatile units which will integrate directly into existing farm operations,” and that’s why the company is offering a free goat with the 2009 Mitsubishi Triton.

Is this some sort of joke? What happens if we check the Mitsubishi NZ website itself?
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.nz/corporate/news/news_item_0168.asp
“We’ll supply a free goat with every Triton sold before August and do our bit to loosen the grip of the recession”.
“On the off chance that the purchaser already has enough goats or feels that goat herding is better left to those in drier climes, we’ll supply a ‘no goat package’ consisting of a five-year/100,000km extended warranty, five free WOF inspections, 5,000km road user charges, five years of roadside assistance and $500 of genuine or approved Triton accessories,” Mr Wilkins said

So there you have it, straight from the... goat's mouth. Buy a Mitsubishi Triton in New Zealand by August 1 and you'll get a free goat... for real. Seriously.

FREE GOAT! :D

Daniel
28th May 2009, 08:25
Mmmmm goat curry :)

Camelopard
28th May 2009, 08:36
Mmmmm goat curry :)

Welcome back Daniel, you have been missed (by me at least!).

I had Fijian goat curry last monday night, yummo!

Daniel
28th May 2009, 09:01
Welcome back Daniel, you have been missed (by me at least!).

I had Fijian goat curry last monday night, yummo!
I was away? :eek: :p I never left!

Camelopard
28th May 2009, 09:31
I was away? :eek: :p I never left!


OK I should clarify, I have missed your posts!

leopard
28th May 2009, 11:40
Glad to see you are ok Daniel, try to leave us message on your leave.

Obviously goat is a principle source of protein, I personally think of it meat with the best flavor and strong aroma. Smoked goat is the most delicious food with enough calorie to keep the Triton drivers fit during their drive.

555-04Q2
28th May 2009, 12:11
You would think they could have come up with a better incentive to get you to buy the Triton.

P.S. Mate of mine bought a Triton a few months back and besides the styling, hates everything else about it.

Azumanga Davo
28th May 2009, 14:52
Would a goat get a Car of the Year award before a Mitsubishi? Let's find out. Where's the Stig when he's needed?

Star on an average animal feature anyone?

Mark
28th May 2009, 15:57
P.S. Mate of mine bought a Triton a few months back and besides the styling, hates everything else about it.

Then why did he buy it? Crazy fool :p

555-04Q2
28th May 2009, 16:30
Then why did he buy it? Crazy fool :p

He's a nutter. I warned him but he knew better than me if you know what I mean :p :

Eki
28th May 2009, 17:15
So Mitsubishi is a goat-cart?

I'll get my goat.

Donney
28th May 2009, 18:20
Oh my Goat....

schmenke
28th May 2009, 20:33
Excellent marketing strategy by Mitsubishi, for until reading this thread, and the associated linkys, I had never heard of the Triton.

Donney
28th May 2009, 20:49
Yep, but do you want a goat with that? :p

GridGirl
28th May 2009, 22:04
I don't want a goat. Can you exchange it for a lawnmower instead?

Eki
28th May 2009, 22:23
I don't want a goat. Can you exchange it for a lawnmower instead?
Goats are the latest in lawn mowers. Even Google has them:

http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/05/google-gets-goats-in-search-for-new-lawn-mowers-.html