I stopped by my local dealer yesterday to see if the Vector was in (maybe next week!) and was really impressed with the response to the new 9-3SS. He said he can't keep them in stock. And I sat in one again and it is starting to make sense to me. I've seen them now around Chicago's trendiest neighborhoods in the ubiquitous silver, but also in red and bluse and dolphin grey and they look hot! They've got a simplicity bordering on the simplicity perfected by the VX bug, though I actually can't stand that car. But what I mean is that the new 9-3SS is cool, and is is amazingly different that my 9-5. I've kep thinking that no matter what, my 9-5 is better than the new model but it looks dated sitting next to it. The 9-3SS looks simple and fresh and if they can bring on the new products at the rate that the original poster noted all I have to say is that the brand will survive. Infiniti is the ulitimate upscale "suburban" car company, but Saab has room to be the "city" nice guys with the playful streak, not like the arrogant bmw or the snotty mercedes. A new 9-3X, a small wagon, and even a an SUV will keep Saab on the map. i have confidence, after spending more time with the 9-3SS, that their designers know what they're doing. And I have confidence that SAAB USA, as a marketer and importer is livening the brand up in the US. And this is key to Saab's survival.

Jon

02' 9-5
97' 900S convt

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• New Saab models, Paul , Mon, 24 Feb 2003 18:01:38
  • I think the FX45 is a Nissan Murano with a V8..., Noel, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 17:11:50
    • Re: Nope, they are not..., BillCs, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 17:38:37
  • All Road is big seller in New England!, Liam S., Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:24:50
    • But Saab is a big seller in New England too :) nm, Craig, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:51:11
  • Can't disagree about Nissan..., b.flippo, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:09:18
    • You have to see the FX 45 in person first....., TKC, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 17:07:30
    • Best psot nomination...seconded!! FX35/45 revisited, bamaSAAB, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 15:48:25
      • Sat in one at the Auto Show this weekend..., b.flippo, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:05:27
      • FX45 = Delicious., Brian, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 16:19:25
        • Aero wagon?, bRAD, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 16:33:38
          • FX35 more HP less$$ than Aero wagon, bamaSAAB, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:06:58
            • MSRP maybe..., bRAD, Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:19:43
              • Re: MSRP definitely...$38,000 or less! n/m, bamaSAAB, Wed, 26 Feb 2003 13:46:57
    • Or a motorcycle that needs Whitworth tools! n/m, Texron, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:03:05
    • It's wrong . . ., MJP, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:01:36
      • Small segment of the market..., b.flippo, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:50:46
        • Well, I think the point is (+), Vlad, Thu, 27 Feb 2003 17:56:37
          • I understand completely, and agree with your..., b.flippo, Fri, 28 Feb 2003 10:30:04
    • I nominate this post for TSN "Post of the Year!", VP, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:03:43
    • Well Said Brian!, Jon in Chicago, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:06:27 <-- Viewing This Message
  • SRX regret anyone?, Jeff, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:45:42
    • SRX looks like new Explorer...its NOT different, Liam S., Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:35:56
  • Imagine what Saab could have been like if Nissan, KB88900T, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 02:54:18
    • Not Nissan but Renault. Renault turned Nissan around, Terraplanem, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:40:45
      • Yes, I agree with that! Does Renault own Nissan? n/m, KB88900T, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:24:36
        • I believe that Renault owns a controling stake. They, Terraplanem, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:03:41
          • G35.... a large step up from the LeCar. :-) n/m, b.flippo, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:34:50
          • Hmm I though Nissan owned Renault?? nm, AdamB , Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:05:20
            • Renault owns a controlling share (51%??) of Nissan n/m, TKC, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:25:18
    • The "Moondance" commercial makes me want 1 LOL, Bryan , Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:00:55
  • Re: Infiniti on a roll..., BillCs, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:50:19
    • Your wrong....................however, Liam S., Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:45:45
      • nope you're wrong, Jeff, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:14:40
        • I think it's a phobia..., b.flippo, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:43:23
        • Brush bars look silly on a wagon... n/m, bRAD, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:32:06
  • write Saab!, mark17, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:40:53
  • Infiniti on fire, Redmilk, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 22:23:39
    • Yeah, the g35 coupe is awesome..., Andy E, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 01:52:04
  • agree - FX35/45 is incredible, mark, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:40:58
    • Re: agree - FX35/45 is incredible, Kevin, Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:15:33
  • FX35/45 is an excellent benchmark for the 9-3X !!! n/m, bamaSAAB, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 18:19:56

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