Lima is in the middle of nowhere but if you like small town atmosphere it is for you. Also, if a choice that work is to kept at Lima or Cleveland has to be made, Lima Engine will win hands down because of its flexible contract. Sharonville makes ONE transmission - for the heavy duty trucks, f250 and up. The majority of Sharonville's work is machining for Van Dyke. With Livonia and Van Dyke in the Detroit area, if one transmission Plant has to go - it will be Sharonville. Good Luck ! Hopes this helps.