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user-inactivated  ·  3308 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Subaru chief seeks to limit sales growth

    Better to be a successful second tier company than a first tier one constantly on the verge of bankruptcy. And the niche they're in is one where customers seem really happy with their cars.

This is something that both Mazda and Subaru do quite well and I think part of it is because they're not volume sellers like Toyota, GM, etc. Because they're willing to be a niche brand, they're able to play to their niche strengths. As a result they are able to hold onto what makes their brands special. Interestingly enough Ferrari, a really niche brand, is currently looking at expanding their sales. How that'll end up for a company that thrives on both exclusivity and image control will be interesting to see.