Date: 22 Nov 2001 05:19:22 -0800 From: johsnopsamanytime.co.uk (Johannes H Andersen) Subject: Re: Purchasing a Saab
jmel5nopsamcomnospam (JMEL5) wrote in message news:<20011121063105.11533.00001357nopsamt.aol.com>... > >The cars came after the planes were first developed but they continue to have > >the same roots even though ownership has changed. The Saab design philosophy > >will continue despite marrying into GM > > The Saab aircraft company split off from the auto company long before GM got in > the picture. > > If GM didn't infect Saab with its typical corporate overkill by now, it looks > like Saab will be ok. > > Don't forget, there are some advantages for a company like Saab that makes > 150,000 cars a year to have a big company like GM with big pockets backing its > business. > > JJ Sure, but GM will expext a return of its investment. This will be in the form of superior Saab technology and a prestige brand to head the dull Vauxhall range. Johannes