Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 08:24:22 -0700 From: B&D <NO_SPAMnopsamCOM> Subject: Re: 9-2 plans unveiled
On 4/16/03 6:06 AM, in article b7jkgb$1m6dj$6nopsam34476.news.dfncis.de, "davehinznopsamcop.net" <davehinznopsamcop.net> wrote: > Initial impressions based on just this article: > > Hatchback: good. > 2.0L engine: Good, if it's the one I'm hoping it is. > AWD: Hm. At least with Suburu doing it, it'll be done right. > Built in Japan: Hm. Can anyone else say "Brand dilution"? GM has this problem of re-badging engineering. Friend call it the "GM disease" - The problem is that the 9-2 will have some adherents, but most of the folks will get the WRX in the idea it is the "inexpensive 9-2" - and then people will start looking around for the "inexpensive 9-3" and "inexpensive 9-5" which is what just about killed Cadillac. > Safety: This will be interesting to see. I'm hopeful. > Styling: Hm. Maybe it'll grow on me. I am hopeful but skpetical.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
