In Reply to: Re: You couldn't be more wrong, aizzo [Profile/Gallery] , Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:39:32

I would never say that SUV's are inconvenient. They are very convenient, but everyone knows they are wasteful and not necessary. Can you put the kids in a wagon? Yes. Can you put all of their accessories in the back? Yes. But the SUV is so much easier. It's an arguement that could easily go on for a long time. My personal opinion is that SUV's are the summation of the modern American society. Wasteful. It just so happens that it's the trendy thing to do. Eupopeans don't have many SUV's (hardly any) and they seem to get along quite well.
Does Saab need to sell them in order to stay competetive? Sadly yes.
On a positive note a lot of the manufacturer's are starting to make models that are not so excessive (isn't that the name of a Ford model? The Ford Excessive). Many of the newer SUV's will start taking on more of a station wagon/SUV hybrid look, which will contribute to fuel efficiency and visibilty for other drivers while still giving buyers the convenenience they cherish.
Lastly, don't get me wrong, I'm not a tree hugger, but I am very aware of the current and future status of our resources. I don't expect everyone to go out and buy a Geo Metro or a Honda Insight. Heck, you may as well get yourself a male chastity belt in that case. But, I think that people should set aside their desire for "being one of the Jones'" and think more logically when purchasing an automobile. In fact, I'm not really that offended by the smaller SUV's, it's the gigantic Excursions, Esclades, Denali's, Suburban's, etc. that are absolutley ridiculous. Anyone who drives these must be compensating for something.????

Back to the original post. I'm extremely excited by the introduction of the 9-2. I'm looking forward to seeing it. I was leary about the 9-3SS, but I think that car turned out to be a winner. I think if anyone can make a trailblazer platform work it will be Saab with the 9-7. The phrase 'silk purse from a sow's ear' comes to mind.

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• Saab 9-7, Sean H, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 08:06:41
  • LET'S KILL THIS THREAD..., SaabUV Fan, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 13:23:15
  • Re: Saab 9-7, Bart, Wed, 23 Jul 2003 09:14:18
  • Be careful what you wish for SeanH..., Richard P., Tue, 22 Jul 2003 18:03:37
    • Re: Be careful what you wish for SeanH..., Sean H, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 07:47:33
      • The energy crunch in the 70s..., Richard p., Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:19:54
  • So Sean H, after all that's said and done,, Ian Glenday , Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:41:43
    • Re: So Sean H, after all that's said and done,, Sean H, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 07:07:25
      • Yeah, no waste and pollution there...., Richard P., Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:03:32
        • Dear Dick....., Sean H, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:57:12
          • Dear Puss, Richard P., Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:36:35
            • Wow! Such strong feelings...., Sean H, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:53:57
              • I didn't want to either, but..., Richard P., Thu, 24 Jul 2003 13:14:19
  • SUV gives Saab a burst of energy, saabfan, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:03:01
    • Now all they need is a pick up to fill out the line., andy , Tue, 22 Jul 2003 19:37:35
  • You're in for a pleasant surprise, Redmilk, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 08:20:47
    • the dealers in my area can't wait for it..., Scott Paterson , Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:07:33
    • Re: pleasant surprise, we'll see!, BobS, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 10:57:36
    • Dealers impressed?, phred, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 10:08:58
      • Burlingame B&B and Dorito Brothers are..., Scott Paterson , Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:09:27
        • Re: Burlingame B&B and Dorito Brothers are..., Yak, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 13:50:50
          • Re: Burlingame B&B and Dorito Brothers are..., MO, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 18:08:48
          • I hear ya..., Scott Paterson , Tue, 22 Jul 2003 16:53:54
          • Re: Burlingame B&B and Dorito Brothers are..., Sean H, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:08:18
      • You couldn't be more wrong, Viggen Pilot, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 10:20:28
        • Re: SUV=stationwagon, BobS, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 19:55:20
        • Well Phred someone should explain to your wife >, ChipJ, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 18:31:42
        • Re: You couldn't be more wrong, Sean H, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 11:07:22
          • Why are you using internet?, JimS, Wed, 23 Jul 2003 22:30:17
            • JimS, that borders on moronic, Sean H, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:23:00
              • status symbols, MO, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:47:12
                • bicycles, MO, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:53:53
                  • Re: bicycles, Sean H, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:01:16
                    • I do agree..., MO, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:13:32
                      • My fingers are crossed.....n/m, Sean H, Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:14:48
          • a look at the demand for SUVs (long), MO, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 18:04:52
          • Re: You couldn't be more wrong, Greg W, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 13:34:00
            • What?, Sean H, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 13:49:37
              • SF Bay Area. Your assessment's close!...(n/m), Greg W, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:23:38
          • Re: You couldn't be more wrong, aizzo , Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:39:32
            • Re: You couldn't be more wrong - Long!, Sean H, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 13:19:50 <-- Viewing This Message
              • You cannot compare US to Europe on this point., Nathaniel, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 13:47:00
                • Don't forget about TAXES, Viggen Pilot, Wed, 23 Jul 2003 04:47:37
                • Yes I can!, Sean H, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:06:18
                  • Re: Yes I can!, Nathaniel, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:47:04
                  • this is a no-win argument, Scott R., Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:17:59
                    • You mean that we're *not* yuppie professors??? n/m, RS , Wed, 23 Jul 2003 05:18:42
                    • Well said........, Viggen Pilot, Wed, 23 Jul 2003 04:50:20
                    • Nicely put... /nm, Nathaniel, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:50:51
                    • Re: this is a no-win argument, Sean H, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:23:44
          • I'm ashamed too, but it's just a fact..., Scott Paterson , Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:10:29

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