Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2002 12:12:40 GMT From: "Bob" <robert.maurinopsamet.net> Subject: Re: Viggen in C&D 2/02 Shootout
"Jack" <nonenopsam.com> wrote in message news:a1asaq$6vu$1nopsamnews.rcn.net... > I read the article. I had to look pretty hard to find negative comments > about the Saab, and felt the categories ranked and the ratings given were a > bit hokey. > > For instance, the Saab got 5 out of 10 for 'Amenities'. There's no mention > of what 'Amenities' are, but from what I know about Saab's, they are at > least just as equipped as their competition. I know it doesn't sound like > much, but considering there are 3 or 4 others cars ranked higher by fewer > than 5 points, you can see how objective the rankings really are. > > C&D has the same mentality as Consumer Reports: make suggestions as to what is the best, based on certain criteria, but never let anyone know exactly what the criteria are or how they are combined to make the final result. C&D just takes this a little further, always choosing the best riding and sportiest car. It would be more helpful if they had other categories of winners, such as "best driving but with most interior space and hauling capacity." Personally, I love my Viggen (which I think is a unique combination of power, snow handling capability, useability, spaciousness, and relatively cheap price), so I've given up reading C&D because they don't like the 9-3.
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