Hmmm. We're assuming that car distribution in the future will be much like it is now, only smaller.

Looking through the mist it is likely that Internet sales could become the standard way to buy a new car. There should also be ample showroom space for buyers who want to kick tires before buying.

Saab could offer buyers an interesting niche -- a Mercedes for people who don't want to seem slavishly acquisitive but do want a sensible car with a bit o' fun.

Visit the TTAC site which has an article on Dr. Z's plan for Mercedes. It's back to the solid, over-engineered, three box vehicle that is "enough" and not "too much" in any aspect.

I'd think there would also be a place in the future market for a solid, powerful, safe, durable, economical, 4 cyl, turbo, fun-to-drive, distinctive, Swedish sedan.

Could be an entry to upscale Euro. Could be a nice alternative to Japanese.

But Saab would benefit from marketing that isn't wedded to the "Born from Jets" theme and looks ahead to what the market will be like in the not too distant future.

Someone could make this interesting if they don't begin by looking at it as a problem.

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• Good for Saab, r34, Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:17:35
  • Re: Good for Saab, davidgmills, Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:19:42
    • I hope Saab makes it in the long run, but..., BAAB , Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:00:05
    • There plenty of 2, 3 and 4 make import dealers, Noel, Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:34:43
      • Duals being phased out..., Mike Lynch , Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:21:04
        • Didn't know that. There are still duals, Noel, Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:34:49
          • Grandfathered..., Mike Lynch , Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:28:37
      • someone could make this interesting ..., KevinM, Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:07:51 <-- Viewing This Message
        • Interesting comment about internet buying..., Clay McNeely , Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:46:41
        • Re: someone could make this interesting ..., r34, Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:40:30
      • Re: There plenty of 2, 3 and 4 make import dealers, Henry, Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:53:36
    • Re: Good for Saab, oldsaab, Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:17:43
  • Funny...my Saab was made mostly in English. :-) n/m, Clay McNeely , Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:19:38
  • Re: Good for Saab, r34, Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:19:21
    • I used to sell old and "real" Saabs, No Snaab, Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:27:50
      • Re: I used to sell old and "real" Saabs, Erik919kt, Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:39:02
    • Sweden..."Swedan" is a Swedish four-door car. n/m, Clay McNeely , Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:23:13
      • Re: Sweden..."Swedan" is a Swedish four-door car. n/m, George K, Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:36:20
      • Re: Yes, I guess my thinking and typing are not in sync, r34, Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:48:39
        • Re: Yes, I guess my thinking and typing are not in sync, Red93SEInBrklyn, Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:56:31
          • Re: Yes, I guess my thinking and typing are not in sync, oldsaab, Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:58:50
            • You're hired!!!!, Red93SEInBrklyn, Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:02:49
        • I would ACTUALLY buy a NEW car to support them, bender , Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:19:07
          • The dealer problem, chris Hansel, Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:13:15

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