Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 21:59:27 +0200 From: "Stefan Krondahl" <stefan.krondahlnopsambox.swipnet.se> Subject: Re: 9-5 Facelift
Hello! The word "krockkuddar" is indeed the swedish name of airbags but the "correct" translation would be "Crashpillows"! "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnopsamsafish.com> skrev i meddelandet news:3B48B5DF.8F9C9183nopsamsafish.com... > > > Johannes H Andersen wrote: > > > > Geert wrote: > > > > > > Hey guys, > > > it has been a while, but at last, i'm back! :-) > > > And just now the 2nd generation (well, facelifted at least) 9-5 is > > > presented! I was just wondering what you all think of the 9-5... > > > Personally I think it's improved, I like the new front and the engines > > > are fabulous. Especially the 250 hp Aero and the state-of-the-art 3.0 > > > V6 TiD (they both have 350 Nm, that's just massive) And it's pretty > > > good that they introduce a smaller diesel at the same time, that will > > > boost sales in Europe (where about 70% of the cars in this segment is > > > diesel-powered) > > > Well, please share your opinion! > > > > > > > Hm! The rear is slightly better now, it needed improvement. It was > > not so bad before, only ordinary like on a small family car. The Aero > > now looks ridiculous as the grille been BMW'ed. Still, I think the > > 9000 CSE is the best looking Saab. > > > > Johannes > > Also read the Swedish test rapport, all versions now gets the superior > Aero chassis. Figured out the word "krockkuddar" -> airbags (wow!), > something like crash cuddly or cuddly crash I guess? > > Johannes