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#4 of 346 by regfootball Nov 26, 2003 (8:51 pm)
if it is a 'Saab Rainier' the only way this vehicle will not get absolutely butchered in the automotive press will be if it has a unique and quality interior. Not a detroit interior.   To me if they are committed to proceeding with this brand slander, then turbocharge the 6 to be unique......
#5 of 346 TURBOCHARGING by jchan2 Nov 27, 2003 (5:35 am)
Not a bad idea. Since the ads for Saab right now brag that the whole line is turbocharged. That'll make it unique.
#6 of 346 by theo2709 Nov 29, 2003 (7:57 pm)
The platform has been heavily modified to make it sportier (they should have done that for the SSR), so hopefully that means a new interior as well. Don't expect turbocharging any time soon.
#7 of 346 Well by jchan2 Nov 30, 2003 (5:36 am)
At least that will draw some buyers from the other models not just because there's a Saab badge plastered to the front but because it's sportier than the TrailBlazer, Envoy or Ranier.
#8 of 346 by regfootball Nov 30, 2003 (8:17 pm)
it would still make sense for Saab to engineer a turbo for the thing.
#9 of 346 or by jchan2 Dec 01, 2003 (4:40 pm)
just add a turbo to the 3.6 to make up for the small difference in horsepower between the 2. 3.6 makes 245 non turbo- engineer a 35 horsepower turbo making 280 horsepower, five more than the 4.2 inline 6.
#10 of 346 by theo2709 Dec 01, 2003 (5:46 pm)
Actually the HF 3600 makes 260 HP in the STS. Only problem is it's a car engine. The HF engines can't tow squat, neither can the Northstars.
#11 of 346 by regfootball Dec 01, 2003 (9:03 pm)
I doubt saabers will be pulling yachts
#12 of 346 or by jchan2 Dec 02, 2003 (6:58 pm)
you can always throw in a hybrid. The Prius has 295 pounds of torque! That'll tow like crazy. Then again, most Saab customers don't tow.
#13 of 346 by theo2709 Dec 02, 2003 (7:29 pm)
A 1000 lb towing capacity is not acceptable in a full out, BOF SUV. Bragging rights. Besides, Saab hopes to snag some new customers.

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