Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 21:24:07 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: Just my impressions
in article Jq_bh.6634$wc5.4550nospamsvr25.news.prodigy.net, Craig at CBobchinnospamkinsbcglobal.net wrote on 01/12/2006 18:23: > One thing you have to remember about the 9-3 Aero vs. the 9-5, is the > Aero has 2 more cylinders and 1 more turbo (I believe). This leads to > more power with less noise. The 9-5 is also overdue for a makeover on > the interior, and harkens back to the Classic 900/9000 interiors. ... Like an old car in style and inspiration, but updated technology? So ... That's why I like the 9-5 :) I do find it odd that the 9-3 and the 9-5 both got a facelift with the integrated bumper/grille, but then the 9-5 got yet another face :o Why? Very odd, IMO. I think SAAB need to offer both cars with power ranging from 150 BHP (forget a normally aspirated 120 BHP or whatever) through to 280/300 ish, or whatever the trendy number is at the time. Also, there should be a new "Carlsson" edition, or perhaps an "Eklund" nowadays, running at, like 400 BHP; turbocharged V8. I think SAAB have dropped back into the marque class again very nicely - the 9-3SS and the Sportwagon are very nice cars indeed, compared to equivalent BMW or Audi, but they need to get into the super-marque category again. BMW have their M and Audi the RS. What about an ultra-plush flagship model, like VW's Phaeton? Perhaps SAAB could re-launch their Griffin class with something in the right league? Paul 1989 900 Turbo S http://saab.go.dyndns.org/
