Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:29:28 +0100 From: "Tom" <t.m.brandtsnopsam.nl> Subject: Re: What to call the "new" 9-3 ?
Pablo, I agree with this. There can't be much doubt when you include the Vector, Linear, Arc or Aero designation. '03 9-3 Aero ' or '03 9-3 Vector 175hp' or '03 9-3 Arc 150hp' would do the trick, Tom "pablo" <pabloNOSPAMnopsamlyhombreDOT.net> schreef in bericht news:v83mqep057u665nopsam.supernews.com... > > When someone says "my '03 9-3 Vector" (or Arc or Linear)... where's the room > for misunderstanding? Same with '02 9-3 convertible, or '01 9-3 hatchback. > > I don't see how it's different from old Saab models. A "Saab 99" might be > any number from very different things. As might a Saab 900. You have to > specify model, year, engine type, and if relevant configuration. With that > information, the "New 9-3" becomes self-explanatory as well. Arguably, 900 > modls in the 80s and 90s are *worse*, because there's nothing like Arc or > Vector or such to discern between 4 door and 2 door configuration, all it > was is the turbo or sometimes S addition to the 900 designation. > > ...pablo > >