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3311 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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What on earth are you talking about? If Saab is a lemming, then tell me who they're following. Perhaps you're referring to the post-General Saab. While I'll admit that I was less than impressed when the first 900/9-3 replacement arrived, imo Saab is still Saab - to drive one is to love one 
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the lemming lovers have been praising the new pictures of the 9-3 replacement, which only comes in sedan form, and supposedly has gotten rid of torque steer...making it more and more of a lemming car. SAAB is one of my favorite manufacturers, and I would hate to say that they were one of my favorites. The 9-3 replacement is moving me towards saying that. |
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Can't say how I know this but in the fairly near future you will see Saab partnered with Cadillac and Alfa Romeo. Three brands sold under one roof. I'm sure independent dealers will be around but it's my understanding GM wants to see these 3 brands sold together. |
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I think you are talking about Europe. In the US there has been some talk about coupling SAAB and Saturn dealers, but GM has made no moves to do so. In any event, it would be ultimately up to the independent dealers what they want to sell. Wishing1: Seeing as I expressed interest in the forthcoming Saab, I assume you are calling me a Lemming. The GM cars I like other than the Saab are the CTS and the Solstice, hardly common in looks or mechanics. I have always been a rwd fan, primarily because I prefer rwd oversteer to torque understeer. Given that most cars in US are FWD, and anyone of those will have some level of torque understeer, you can hardly call an rwd fan a lemming. Unless of course you want to describe yourself as the hindquarters of a larger grazing herd animal. |
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No, I'm not referring to Europe. Saturn's been in the GM rumor mill for years. My latest info has them separate. You'll have to take my word on this one. BTW, Saab and Saturn are dualed in Canada. |
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nope, I was calling the car a lemming. They are all starting to look the same, perform the same, feel the same. All the manufacturers want a piece of the BMW pie, and their cars are starting to reflect that. I am a big fan of RWD as well, and I would never give that up in a sports car. However, I love SAAB because they have never followed the pack as far as other entry lux marques go. SAAB to me means turbocharged four cylinders, FWD with that awful torque steer, quirky box/wedge hatchback styling, amazing hatchback utility, impeccable ergonomics and the most comfortable seats in the buisiness. If I wanted a car that handled beautifully I would go for RWD any day of the week. But I dont need that feature in a SAAB, as there are plenty of other manufacturers who do that well. |
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| Saab / Cadillac dealers seem like a good idea to me. Just not sure how logistically you could change all the franchises though. | |
| ... but your post was a little ambiguous. I guess I have no room to talk, since I no longer drive Saab and have joined the Cam-Cord crowd. No torque steer there - in fact, not much of anything there at all! Oh well, maybe when the kids get a little older .... | |
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Interesting. I hope GM hurries up and decides what they want to do. Right now in the Chicago area the Saab dealers are somewhat the orphan car. wishing1: Thanks for clearing that up. No harm no foul. |
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| are already partnered here in San Antonio and other locations.... | |
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