Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 17:47:15 GMT From: r600nopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: V6-another GM blunder
In article <721vsg$8ldnopsam.newsguy.com>, chcnopsamonnect.com wrote: > The V6T had running problems at first, then they couldn't get it quiet enough. > It has more parts to repair, has very marginal performance over the low boost > Saab 4s and will be more expensive to service. SAAB doesn't need it. If they > put in the Saab high boost 4 cylinders no one would buy the V6. Another GM > piece of marketing VS brains scheme. Go look how they had to shoehorn it into > the smaller 9-5 engine compartment and you emagine servicing it. > > I HATE GM and would give anything to get them OUT of SAAB! Problem is, Saab would have been out of business years ago without GM cash and that's the truth unfortunately. If GM had a plan like Ford does with Jaguar and Aston, things might be different. However, if you look at the 9-5s V6 performance, it's pretty outstanding compared to other cars offering similar displacement. Quicker than 528i, C- Class, A6, GS300, ES300, etc... Plus, the engine is smooth and feels much more powerful than you would guess from 200hp. Problem is, for Saab to survive in today's market, it must expand its owner base -- that means for markets like the U.S. and Germany, a V6 is a necessity. For Saab lovers there will be a 9-5 Aero 2.3 turbo arriving in about a year. More hp and torque than previous Aero... > -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
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