Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 07:25:04 GMT From: "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com> Subject: Re: the wraparound windshield to return!
> > I'd say a true core value of Saab, while linked to FWD, has more to do with > sure-footed, performance driving than with FWD itself as a single piece of > technology. That said, the obvious next choice is an AWD model. This would > keep Saab squarely in line wth that core value. Unfortunately, the only > current AWD Saab model isn't even a Saab. Further, Saab would now look like > a mere imitator/wannabe (of AWD Audis and Volvos) rather than an innovator. > > Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating dropping FWD. FWD has proven to be a > worthy piece of automotive technology, but not one that is exclusive to > Saabs anymore. > Though a Saab 900 was the first car that made me even consider FWD as an option, prior to that I was very much set on RWD, really liking how my Volvos handle. I still like RWD but Saab did FWD right and that car is a blast to drive.
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