Indeed. Same time last year, my dealer made me a grand offer on an unsold 03 Aero sedan to replace our 01 lpt (with Aero ECU). The Aero could have been ours for little more than what we paid for the lpt. Although I always longed for an Aero, we kept the lpt for a few reasons. 1. The rational for buying an expensive (for us) brand new car, was to keep at least 10 years. 2. Every time I buy new tires, I am happy they are not 17". 3. With the Aero ECU and software upgrade, the lpt becomes quite decent, I would think, similar to the 220 hp L4 Arc.
Although I fully agree with those who would like to see Euro type base models, i.e., with less trimmings, I am not sure the rational for the L4 is still there. As of today, a V6 Impala gets better gas mileage than the 2.3 lpt (Interestingly, the Aero, it is actually rated better than the lpt for gas mileage), so why not go with a modern V6 which will attract a lot more potential customers who wouldn't be caught dead in a four banger. Unless of course they are able to come up with a more efficient L4. A few years ago, Saab was working on interesting concepts such as Combustion Control and the Variable Compression Engine. Are they dead or just sleeping ? Personally, I would like to see a powerful and efficient hybrid power train in future Saabs. Out of curiosity, I will test drive the V6 Accord to see what it's like. Seems like an interesting avenue for luxury cruisers.

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• 9-3 Sport Hatch, MI-Roger , Wed, 10 Nov 2004 09:28:24
  • I wonder if HSV can work some magic on Saab, Trev, Wed, 10 Nov 2004 17:15:41
  • Re: 9-3 Sport Hatch, Ian Glenday , Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:33:52
    • New Link, Ian Glenday , Mon, 10 Jan 2005 20:51:13
    • Love that non-black door handles and trim...., Mike Lynch , Thu, 11 Nov 2004 15:16:40
    • Re: 9-3 Sport Hatch, Bob Tescione, Thu, 11 Nov 2004 05:07:12
    • I think I'm in lust.........n/m, MI-Roger , Wed, 10 Nov 2004 16:51:28
  • Is this pic what it really looks like?, turrbo , Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:31:44
    • Nope, No.9, Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:18:50
    • That Would Be a Photoshop Hack Job, Jetplate, Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:10:27
      • Whew! I hoped it was Photoshopped!! (nm), turrbo , Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:38:31
  • Does this hint that the, anthony, Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:29:18
    • Is that because of cost?, Scott Paterson , Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:49:18
      • Sort of but not really, anthony, Wed, 10 Nov 2004 19:21:46
        • Re: Sort of but not really, No.9, Thu, 11 Nov 2004 06:58:39 <-- Viewing This Message
      • For me, it would be "actual need"..., Eiron, Wed, 10 Nov 2004 12:40:32
        • less need = lower cost?, Scott Paterson , Wed, 10 Nov 2004 12:58:33
          • Yes, I think, Eiron, Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:26:20
          • Re: less need = lower cost?, LesH, Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:03:23

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