Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:24:28 +0100 From: Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: "Latest Saab 9-3 retains distinctive personality, performance"
johannes wrote: > Adrian wrote: > > johannes (johsnospam478245729575-efitter.com) gurgled happily, sounding > > much like they were saying : > > > > >> > We then have "This Swedish manufacture". The Scandinavian origin is > > >> > also heavily emphasized in the UK TV commercials. But Saab models > > >> > are all going to be made in R¸sselsheim, Germany along with Opel > > >> > cars! > > > > >> Well, apart from the Opels which'll be built at Trollhatten... > > > > > That doesn't make sense? > > > > You want sense from GM? Anyway, my c900 was built in Finland. > > > > > I have heard that the Saab based Cadillac BLS > > > > "Saab based"? Well, yes, it's a Vectra C, as is the 93. > > It looks close to the Saab 9-3, but with sharp creases. It also > has the same turbo engines, but is softer sprung. A pointless > car for the European market. Being lumbered with the Cadillac badge was the final straw. It's not as if it's a brand that your average European is likely to aspire to. Would it have done better as a Chevrolet maybe ? Graham
