Hobart vs. Miller 2018

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I know this has been beaten to death over the years, but I thought this was interesting. I'm deciding between the diversion 180 miller Tig and Hobart ez Tig 165.  I asked Hobart where they're made. Guess what? For both the ez Tig and the ironman 230 I asked about - Hobart said Appleton Wisconsin.  No Ohio to speak of.  There's a very good chance these are made under the same roof as miller now.  Sure, I've heard all kinds of misinformation but this is direct from hobart. I don't necessarily have the interest in the additional features miller provides. I just want solid performance and reliability.  They have the same warranty and are serviced at the same places so.
Reply:Neither of those entry level tig machines will stick weld. That's a deal breaker for me.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:Miller has rebates in progress. I did read Miller has stopped production on the Diversion if true. What type of work do you plan on doing ?? Tig welding has it place but depending on your work or projects there maybe a better option , just asking.
Reply:I ended up buying the Hobart online for 1375.  With rebate miller would've been around 4-500 more.  I bought the Tig mainly for auto sheet metal.   I'll be building and customizing bodies with it.  I have a Hobart 140 mig that will be good for the mig applications.  But I want improved fusion and the "softness" of the Tig weld for hammer/dolly work.