Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:28:17 GMT From: dxyzcnospamam.com Subject: Re: Just Do It GM-Change SAAB into "GMW"...dichotomoy
On 3/25/2005 7:52 AM, Johannes H Andersen wrote: > > Tex wrote: > >>I enjoyed your rant, however I think it comes to symbolize a much larger >>dichotomy of thinking among lurkers in this group, and perhaps in the larger >>Saab "community". >> >>There are those who long for and continue to live in the self-styled pre-GM >>"glory days" of Saab (...-c.1993 Saabs). They will, generally speaking, >>never be happy with new Saabs. ...the "purists". >> >>Then there is the other group who is perhaps a bit more casual in their >>dispersal of their love for Saabs...they respect the history and lineage of >>Saabs, yet are quite comfortable prowling about in what purists would deem >>as "GM-tainted" Saabs (1994-...). ...the "tainted ones" > > > My own category would just like to see Saab models evolve as modern efficient > cars, with regard to unique style and Scandinavian driving conditions. This > seems less likely under present GM management. > > BTW, Visiting my usual Saab dealer, I found that they now have a Mazda > show room. This is an odd combination since Mazda is associated with Ford. > However, had they chosen GM Vauxhall, then I guess their Saabs would stick > out as dressed-up Vauxhalls, whereas Mazda is more complementary to the > Saab range. Walking around there, it will be difficult to choose, since > the Mazdas are good value, whereas Saab have more prestige (still)... My dealer sells Mazda too along with Porsche, Audi, and BMW.
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