In Reply to: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, Scott Paterson [Profile/Gallery] , Sat, 16 Dec 2000 15:40:50

Hmmm. Well, I'm single, so big space for "4" is not a huge concern. So my choices would be different than folks who need a 4-door for the family. I prefer a coupe and, even though I have an old pick-up to haul things around in, I do appreciate the hatch as well. I wouldn't really want a wagon. So, there wouldn't be much out there, not when talking new cars available at the moment. I hope to get a 9-3 base coupe during 2001, so I'd have that to keep for a long time. But, we're talking about SAAB being out of the picture.

Like you, if SAAB were gone, I'd most likely return to a former brand I've owned, also VW, and go with a GTI VR6. A very nice car, one I'd probably be happy with. Possibly, the new Mercedes C-Class Hatchback, though I'm not sure I'd be willimg to pay their asking price for it. The nw A4 looks to be a very nice car, and I've read that Audi will offer an A4 coupe at some point. Too bad they don't offer the A3 in the USA. Possibly something from Alfa (also a former brand I've owned) depending on what models they bring back to the USA. I do not see myself in a BMW, unless the rumored revival of the retro "2002" model appears. That might tempt me, even with no hatch. Maybe I'd even look at a new "Mini"(yes I know they are owned by BMW)! Having seen some preview articles, it looks like a fun ride. But for sentimental reasons, I'd probably seek out a 92 or 93 Classic 900 Turbo and plan on keeping it, just for old time's sake. I had an 88, which was my first (and only)SAAB to date.

• If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, Scott Paterson , Sat, 16 Dec 2000 15:40:50
  • This thread says a lot about Saab owners, Scott Paterson , Wed, 27 Dec 2000 12:09:33
  • Last Generation Toyota Supra Twin Turbo, Shaun , Mon, 25 Dec 2000 19:22:19
  • E36 M3 4dr n/m, DS, Sun, 24 Dec 2000 16:32:02
  • Re: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, muddpuppt, Fri, 22 Dec 2000 15:50:22
  • Don't knock me.Just drove a Lexus IS300, great handling car n/m, Jake , Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:47:30
  • Bentley Azure - now there's a nice convertible with serious HP, Utan Tak, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 22:17:45
    • It weighs as much as a excursion :o) Eeeeeeek n/m, GM, Wed, 20 Dec 2000 17:30:25
      • The way to think about it is ..., RS , Thu, 21 Dec 2000 12:51:23
  • Re: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, Garry, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 21:36:08
  • I'm biased but a V6 Saturn L300, Atul, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 20:11:39
  • Volvo V70 Cross Country n/m, destijl, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 14:20:33
  • BMW 3-series, Jeff S., Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:46:41
    • E30 M3 in the garage - You trying to make me jealous???, Bryce, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 10:43:17
  • Re: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, SAAB-err, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:27:45
  • Hatchback/Wagon and performance...., REM in Seattle , Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:19:33
  • Impreza WRX or maybe new Mini Cooper n/m, pmr, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 07:10:49
  • New A4 TDI 130hp or new 2002 Opel Vectra., Carlos Blasco, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 02:50:11
  • Re: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, David Hanley, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 19:22:09
  • Might go with a 3 liter, 5 speed Alfa Milano. n/m, K, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:13:26
    • Fun to drive coefficiet is VERY high. Great car n/m, Tcar, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:34:15
  • '94 Civic--shiny 18" rims,fat exhaust,yellow fog lights, Han, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:12:15
  • Audi TT Quattro 225hp - Since were dreamin' here, A.Roper, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 13:24:51
    • Make that single turbo 1.8.....n/m, AdamB , Tue, 19 Dec 2000 18:26:17
  • Closest thing to my 9-5 Aero ..., Caspar, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 13:09:40
    • I'm sure you mean Aston Martin Vantage?, AdamB , Tue, 19 Dec 2000 18:20:49
      • Nope, though that would be my second choice (more), Caspar, Sun, 24 Dec 2000 00:27:22
  • Lancia S4 or Peugeot 205 T16, Kalle, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:47:38
  • 1982, 4 door Cutlass with auto tranny and spoiler., Kyler, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:31:36
    • My cuzin Jimbo gots one of them, its hella-fast too! n/m, Curtis, Sat, 23 Dec 2000 12:28:10
  • Re: If there were no Saab... Audi A-4 or A-6 n/m, Dan Wyman, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:22:09
  • Real: Used 911. Fantasy: 917-30KL, But..., Ricky J, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:21:34
  • Subaru WRX or Audi S4 n/m, TonyG, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:05:05
  • if I'm practical again - late 90's Maxima; if lead foot - M3 n/m, MJM , Mon, 18 Dec 2000 09:24:31
  • Re: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, Seamus, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 08:49:58 <-- Viewing This Message
  • BMW 330ix, Bryce, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 08:08:22
  • Either the 2002 Audi A4 or 2001 MB C-Class....., Paul , Sun, 17 Dec 2000 23:41:07
  • Re: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, jp, Sun, 17 Dec 2000 22:55:38
  • late 70's early 80's Ferrari.........., steveC in BC, Sun, 17 Dec 2000 15:42:57
  • If there were no Saab, I'd go with a Corvette!, zeke, Sun, 17 Dec 2000 12:41:28
  • Need something unique & eccentric (not Yugo), Bill D, Sun, 17 Dec 2000 11:37:50
  • Entry Level Mercedes, JasonS, Sun, 17 Dec 2000 01:13:41
  • Re: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, MPY, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 21:55:34
  • So what your saying is that there are other cars?, saw, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 21:42:10
  • I'd need more than one car..., SS, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 19:14:31
  • Horrible thought, but I have a plan "C", Dinger, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 18:07:43
    • Go with plan 'C' - Bentley Azure - or buy Saab back from GM!!, Utan Tak, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 16:50:35
  • Re: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, Bill S , Sat, 16 Dec 2000 17:48:19
  • Subaru SUS or Audi quattro.... n/m, Tim, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 17:40:23
  • Scott, I'd just have to ...., Rafe, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 17:24:36
    • Past Volvos, 850 (sport model), current Volvo, S40 (more...), Keith , Sat, 16 Dec 2000 18:11:35
      • Good topic..., Andrew , Sun, 17 Dec 2000 18:40:13
        • Yeah, I screwed up... post meant to go in main thread not here nm, Andrew , Mon, 18 Dec 2000 21:12:55
      • 9^5 disappointment, Rafe, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 21:39:03
        • Sorry but, ...., GM, Fri, 22 Dec 2000 23:24:10
        • 'Cause that's the way Opel does it, and they are modified, Tcar, Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:22:12
        • I disagree....., AdamB , Sun, 17 Dec 2000 13:12:13
        • disagree with your comment about "dorky" 9-5 wagon, MW, Sun, 17 Dec 2000 11:59:45
  • Re: If there were no Saab... (from the Oldsmobile thread) Jetta V6 VW, Saab 1, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 17:18:54
  • I'ld regress to my roots:, Roger S, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 16:02:09
  • I'll take the Ford Focus WRC... (n/m), MW, Sat, 16 Dec 2000 15:42:51

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