Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 22:03:42 +0200 From: Nel Frikandel <nelfrikandelnopsamail.com> Subject: Re: GM to increase SAAB lineup
On 14 Apr 2003 09:51:53 -0600, andrewunix <agreenbunopsamnet> wrote: > >Most European cars have been sort of a status symbol over here for quite >some time. Unfortunately, this means that the US versions of a lot of them >can *only* be had with piles and piles of expensive options that aren't >optional, thus keeping them expensive. As you know, anything that is >expensive is desirable. > There u go. Like the Merc E-class, out there only to be had with 6 or 8 cylinders and loaded with stuff, here it's the most popular option for taxi companies with a 4cyl diesel in the same body, and few if any luxury treats. Good value for money, many run 1.000.000+ Km's. Same goes for mose Yurpean sedan's, like Volvo, BMW 3 and 5 and even the SAAB. Out here you see the old 9000's with 4cyl manuals, no leather, no wood. In Sweden the police use them as partol car. I guess it's the same the other way around. The mid size/modest trim GM or FMC sedans rarely make it to the other site, we get only the top o'the line.