Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 13:52:37 GMT From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamsssssssssssizefitter.com> Subject: Re: Just Do It GM-Change SAAB into "GMW"...dichotomoy
Tex wrote: > > I enjoyed your rant, however I think it comes to symbolize a much larger > dichotomy of thinking among lurkers in this group, and perhaps in the larger > Saab "community". > > There are those who long for and continue to live in the self-styled pre-GM > "glory days" of Saab (...-c.1993 Saabs). They will, generally speaking, > never be happy with new Saabs. ...the "purists". > > Then there is the other group who is perhaps a bit more casual in their > dispersal of their love for Saabs...they respect the history and lineage of > Saabs, yet are quite comfortable prowling about in what purists would deem > as "GM-tainted" Saabs (1994-...). ...the "tainted ones" My own category would just like to see Saab models evolve as modern efficient cars, with regard to unique style and Scandinavian driving conditions. This seems less likely under present GM management. BTW, Visiting my usual Saab dealer, I found that they now have a Mazda show room. This is an odd combination since Mazda is associated with Ford. However, had they chosen GM Vauxhall, then I guess their Saabs would stick out as dressed-up Vauxhalls, whereas Mazda is more complementary to the Saab range. Walking around there, it will be difficult to choose, since the Mazdas are good value, whereas Saab have more prestige (still)...
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