Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 20:23:44 GMT From: r600nopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: Please GM - Don't Buy Saab
In article <7ccp77$h1j$2nopsamdac.neu.edu>, ptimlinnopsam.dac.neu.edu wrote: > r600nopsamejanews.com wrote: > > : Safety [snip] > : These are just a few of the safety innovations that are unique to > : Saab and introduced on post-GM Saabs. > > Ya thanks to Saab having a say in it NOT GM! Saab has been putting great > safety features in their cars because they thought they should LONG > before GM (like most American auto manufactures) was forced to be federal > regulations. And even then companies like GM are always dragged towards > those kicking and screaming claiming it will ruin them or it is too > expensive. I agree with you overall -- however, the fact remains that GM has helped Saab bring some new technologies to market. They've also helped improve Saab's manufacturing processes to improve quality -- Saab is seeing the benefits of this now. Finally, GM has some pretty stunning technology of its own that doesn't come to market because of accountants and brand people who don't understand the automotive category... > > : Performance -- low-pressure and assymetrical turbocharging; more power, > : better fuel economy and fewer pollutants than competitors V6s. > > Again, Saab was one of the original car manufactures who pioneered Turbo > chargin in cars long before any of the US manufactures even started > thinking about it. How many Turbo charged cars did GM have on the market > around 1979 or so? The Corvair was the first mainstream turbo car in the 60's, followed years later by Buick Regal. Saab really perfected the technology... > > Same with pollutants. Saab has always been concerned with what their cars > put out as they find such things important as a matter of quality of life > in Sweden. Again the US companies have to be dragged towards better fuel > economy and lower pollution. True. Partly because gas in the U.S. costs less than 25% of what it does in Sweden. You realize how expensive gas is here, every time you see a Swede riding his bike to work in the snow... > > : Versatility -- 9-3 has biggest trunk of any car sold in the U.S.; new wagon > : is loaded with innovations -- sliding cargo floor that holds nearly 500lbs > : when fully extended, load securing cargo tracks strong enough to support the > : weight of the entire car, etc... The list goes on and on... > > And again, Saab has always had very large cargo areas long before GM got > in the picture. My 84 900 hatch bag could fit a full size fridge in the > back and not stick out past the bumper. I doubt even a GM station wagon > could claim that. Again, this is Saabs input not GM. Yes, I agree. GM has helped keep Saab alive, has helped improve quality and helped bring some new technologies to market. Best of all, though, is they haven't ruined Saab... > > : So yes, Saab continues to be innovative... > > Despite GMs influence. <grin> > > -- > > Patrick Timlin http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/4742/ > ptimlinnopsamities.com > -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
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