Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 01:54:33 GMT From: "D.R" <deedotarenopsamOSPAMmail.com> Subject: Re: SAAB IS OVER
> I personally think it is a cool idea, if they can make the 9-2 distinctive > enough, and don't run into cooperation problems with Fuji Heavy Industries. > I have been waiting for GM to include Subaru in their GM employee discount > program because I was considering an Impreza or WRX. Now I might be able to > do an end-run and get the same car at a discount under the Saab brand. I am > looking forward to it. > > I didn't see anything about one important question regarding the 9-2: Will > the ignition switch be on the steering column, or on the floor? ;-) > According to my most recent edition of "Nines" mag (#263, May/June 2003), this is the scoop on the 9-2 (their source is Director of Corporate Communications for Saab Cars USA, guy they name as Kevin Smith): First release to be exclusive to North America On sale late Spring 2004 for a 2004.5 or 2005 model one base model w/2.5L non-turbo plant "Aero" model w/2.0L intercooled turbo AWD in both models 5-door body based on Subaru Impreza RS (a 5-door) Saab undecided on relocating the ingnition key, cites complexity and expense Dave R -- -- Dave Rowsey <drowseynopsamhlink.net>
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