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You will all hate me for this...a BMW perspective
Posted by Plasticman [Email] (more from Plasticman) on Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:03:53
In Reply to: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, PaulD, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:49:57
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The following is a list of both my opinions and general truths about Saabs vs BMW. I own both, so I feel obligated to respond.
1. BMW's leather is thicker, more durable, smells better, lasts longer
2. BMW's have more prestige in the automotive world (racing, luxury, etc.)
3. BMW's design is dated, yet still respectable.
4. BMW's have equal or higher HP & Tqe and an extremely smooth inline 6 cyl with similar gas consumption as 4cyl or 6cyl turbo Saabs.
5. Full optioned Saabs are much cheaper than full optioned BMWs.
6. Saab's SID is not user friendly from the onset; the layout takes getting used to.
7. Tiptronic? 6 spd? Thank you, BMW.
8. Saabs are rarer than BMWs, hondas, acuras, MB, toyotas...this is nice.
9. FWD is good in poor weather conditions, RWD is awesome in dry conditions.
10. You can't steer with the right pedal with a Saab.
11. BMW paint is regarded by most detailers as the best around.
12. Saabs innovation and implementation of safety is unmatched.
13. Aftermarket support...BMW
14. BMW owns BMW
15. Saabs warranty repair, replace, no questions asked is something BMW should take notes from.
16. First Saab timing belt replaced for free...HOT DAMN!
17. BMW car club of America and its local chapters are an entity in themselves.
18. Saab expects its customers will come back and buy again, BMW couldn't care less.
19. Make an AWD viggen with 300+HP and you could eat M3s for lunch.
20. Resale value...BMW
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Posts in this Thread:
- Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, PaulD, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:49:57
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, J, Sun, 8 Sep 2002 15:56:36
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, Doug, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 07:59:03
- My problem with BMW..., Bob M, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 13:52:32
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, Lou, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:01:58
- An Aero for $43k? $US? Then you didn't even try!, redirector, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 09:43:28
- Re: An Aero for $43k? $US? Then you didn't even try!, Andrew gay, Wed, 30 Jan 2002 10:11:44
- Re: An Aero for $43k? $US? Then you didn't even try!, Doug, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 13:49:24
- Re: An Aero for $43k? $US? Then you didn't even try!, Doug, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 11:14:10
- $35000 for an Aero? Last month? Really? Where?, BernieC, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:51:02
- I agree with you completely, or almost completely..., TKC, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 08:49:23
- As much as I like BMWs M3 and M5s and so on..., Coolknight, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 05:50:31
- You will all hate me for this...a BMW perspective, Plasticman, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:03:53 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, Paul
, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:08:45 - Well, have you tried driving uphill in a front..., TKC, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 15:30:19
- Huh?, Sieglo, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 18:59:39
- 10 years of technology advance . . ., Jim, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:47:24
- Oh dear. I have both (more), Bevan, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:30:08
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, james, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:07:29
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, BernieC, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 12:31:12
- As a BMW owner, I agree. But the debate isn't over., Plasticman, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 12:08:43
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, Lou, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:57:23
- This is funny, and so true!!, Polaris, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:38:22
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