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346 messages, Last post on Oct 01, 2009 at 7:11 PM
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GM is trying to introduce another SUV by using the Saab name. Once GM goes into the full swing of controlling production of Saab vehicles, we will see the end of another solid vehicle at GM's hands. This company is totally out of control and it is so very, very sad. Leadership is totally absent.
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Replying to: rceggl (Jun 24, 2005 4:12 pm)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jun 24, 2005 8:17 pm)  But, come one. Have hope. I might be the most anti-GM-SAAB guy ever, but even after noticing what is going on, I manage not to break down crying (except for earlier in this post). We all know it's happening, now it's just a matter of picking the year of the least GM and most SAAB model. I'm thinking even the newer 9-5s are in pretty good shape compared to the 9-3 or the rebadged cars? What do you guys think?
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I think are the best Saabs currently available for two reasons: 1) they're not rebadge jobs (they share platforms, sure, but they look very different from their counterparts) AND 2) They're built in SWEDEN! How can a Saab built in Japan or Moraine, Ohio, be a genuine Saab?
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jun 25, 2005 10:49 pm)  , even though I like the fact that the new V6 has 250 HP, 9-5 gets the same numbers with a smaller engine and even better. SAAB supposedly has designed an ethanol powered version of the 9-5 Wagon wit 300 horsepower! And I bet they could get more HP, but I highly doubt it will go into production. Anyway, look at the 9-3. All the new features that a 9-5 should have, but doesn't. Reaxs, aluminum block and heads instead of cast iron on the 9-5 (not that aluminum is neceserily better) and other things such as bluetooth even? GM is OBVIOUSLY pushing the 9-3. Which means they want to make it more appealing more price-wise. Which means more shared parts. Which also means less money spent on making the car a good-quality-reliable-real SAAB.
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I like the 9-5 actually, and I think it can go on for another year or two. Problem is, there won't be a new Saab 9-5 until 2009.
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jun 28, 2005 9:51 pm) |
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reading somewhere (I think it was Motor Trend) that the next generation Saab 9-5 would be based off of a lengthened next generation Epsilon platform that will be shared with the next generation 9-3. The current 9-5, although very, very, good, is beginning to show its age.
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jun 30, 2005 2:27 am)
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