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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 14:35:26 -0000
From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com>
Subject: Re: New SAAB = SUBARU WRX!!


In article <20040228015704.20229.00000564nospam04.aol.com>, caruthers2004 nospamcom spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > i couldn't believe it when i found out the new 9-2x is basically a Subaru WRX > with saab front end and interior! > Why not. They bought in the 2 stroke engine and improved it. They bought in the ford V4 and made it reliable. They used the same licensed reference design and improved that and made it work. So why not make a new base model on an Impreza chassis (if they can add some Saab safety why not) afterall, they use Opel engines in the minimal non turbo model 9-3 for the german market, and the Astra convertable has styling cues from Saab. It is as good a thing for Saab as it is for GM and Matsushita Heavy industries. Saab will now have a car that is at a level of handling and performance and tunablility and common understandability to make it a real candidate to get Saab back into WRC rallying. That will raise the profile and get younger drivers interested in Saab again. Middle execs and long term brand loyalists of the 900 continuation will drive 9-3 models, senior execs and people who discovered Saab and owned a 9000 will own 9-5 and it's replacement models. While it does dilute the purity of what a Saab is, it can be a good thing. -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

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