Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2001 14:11:34 GMT From: Just Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: New Saab SUV
On 24 Nov 2001 13:38:46 GMT, jmel5nopsamcomnospam (JMEL5) wrote: > >You also forget Cadillac. Naw, I left them out because they were successfully differentiated from the rest of the pack. >The whole system was setup so that people could >"graduate" to different cars as their lifestyles changed. Yea, I can relate to that old strategy. Worked OK back when my Dad was growing up. By the 70's, we had the challenge from Japan and kids started to think a little. With the internationalization of the market GM has to compete with other thought streams, >It's an antiquated system to say the least. Because GM is an old company, managed by old network guys, who still play the old corporate game all day long. >Porsche lovers rejected the 928 model because it was a >front engine, water-cooled V-8, but they'll accept an SUV from the same >company? Who says it will be accepted ? It'll be another toy for the rich boys to drive around in and stroke their ego. Bob