Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 10:08:40 -0500 From: tom reingold <tlr244nopsamnline.net> Subject: Re: Saab or GM?
Four Weis wrote: > If GM saved the Saab name by supplying GM parts, then it is good. Whether it is > a coincidence that the quality started to drop at this time or not does not > really matter - more problems were reported with the NG Saabs. Even though these > problems may have been with minor components the reputation of reliability and > durability suffered. However, the good thing is Saab is still in business and > there is hope yet. Where are you writing from? I think the US, right? I'm surprised you say Saab's reputation for reliability suffered. From my viewpoint, it has been on the rise for many years. I've owned Saabs since 1991. At the time, Consumer Reports rated them badly. At the time, this was to my advantage, because it caused resale value to be low, and I only buy used cars, which made them a good value for me. I know Consumer Reports isn't the be-all and end-all of sources for reputation, but it's one source. Also, Saab sales have been on a steady rise. I do remember the problems the NG 900 had in 1994 and 1995, its first two years. Other than that, I believe their overall record is a hell of a lot better than it was in the 1980's. Am I wrong. What sources are you referring to? -- Tom Reingold Noo Joizy
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