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I understand completely, and agree with your...
Posted by b.flippo (more from b.flippo) on Fri, 28 Feb 2003 10:30:04
In Reply to: Well, I think the point is (+), Vlad, Thu, 27 Feb 2003 17:56:37
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logic, but unfoertunately we as a community are the in the upper 10% of education and intelligence. As 10% of the market place we are split from there with a percentage still preferring gadgets along with the great engineering. Unfortunately, the reality is that most people wanting to spend in the 20k range want goodies that improve their status in their surroundings. They want more buttons than the heffer in the cafeteria line behind them (Wow, that's not a very politically correct statement is it?), not refinement and safety. They live in the 'now', and don't think about ever having a severe accident, or care how quiet the ride is. They buy alarms not because their vehicle is protected form theft, but because they want everyone around them to hear the chirp. They also don't carry life insurance, and wouldn't even carry health insurance if it weren't taken care of by their employer. We forget that most of the world is this way because we are surrounded by people on the same level or in the same life point as ourselves. If you ever wonder about this, stand in the Saab booth at an Auto Show for the better part of an afternoon, and listen to the comments of the vast majority of people walking through the exhibit. It's sad, but a reality.
I agree completely with the both of you in what I (and you) prefer, but unfortunately manufacturers are sales driven and can only cater to the larger portions of the pie.
Cheers,
Brian.
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Posts in this Thread:
- New Saab models, Paul , Mon, 24 Feb 2003 18:01:38
- I think the FX45 is a Nissan Murano with a V8..., Noel, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 17:11:50
- All Road is big seller in New England!, Liam S., Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:24:50
- Can't disagree about Nissan..., b.flippo, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:09:18
- You have to see the FX 45 in person first....., TKC, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 17:07:30
- Best psot nomination...seconded!! FX35/45 revisited, bamaSAAB, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 15:48:25
- Or a motorcycle that needs Whitworth tools! n/m, Texron, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:03:05
- It's wrong . . ., MJP, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:01:36
- I nominate this post for TSN "Post of the Year!", VP, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:03:43
- Well Said Brian!, Jon in Chicago, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:06:27
- SRX regret anyone?, Jeff, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:45:42
- Imagine what Saab could have been like if Nissan, KB88900T, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 02:54:18
- Re: Infiniti on a roll..., BillCs, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:50:19
- write Saab!, mark17, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:40:53
- Infiniti on fire, Redmilk, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 22:23:39
- agree - FX35/45 is incredible, mark, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:40:58
- FX35/45 is an excellent benchmark for the 9-3X !!! n/m, bamaSAAB, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 18:19:56
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