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Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 14:02:26 +0100
From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamfitter_spam_gets_fried_don't_tryit.com>
Subject: Re: New Saab 9-3 Linear


Nicky Serfling wrote: > > "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnospamfitter_spam_gets_fried_don't_tryit.com> > schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:kHCxc.62$tY1.13nospamfe2-win... > > > > > > Andrew Stephenson wrote: > > > > > > In article <vrqxc.230$VD2.138nospamfe3-win.server.ntli.net> > > > johsnospamfitter_spam_gets_fried_don't_tryit.com > > > "Johannes H Andersen" writes: > > > > > > > But why did they choose such a name as 'Linear' ? > > > > > > It does invite speculation. Maybe there is something about the > > > steering: can it only go in straight lines? Maybe it was because > > > "Non-linear" would have started people asking tricky questions. > > > -- > > > Andrew Stephenson > > > > The names Linear, Arc and Vector does appear to be randomly picked. > > Hence I close my eyes and pick three random words from my dictionary > > for the next generation Saab models. They are: > > > > Irascible, Mozzarella, Croupier. > > Wanna have the Mozzarella, although this one sounds very cheesy ;-) > > Cheers > > Nicky Quite many years ago Ford had an effective advertising campaign for Ford Escorts models. Three cars lined up were named: The good, the bad and the ugly. 1100cc, 1600cc and 2000cc respectively. Unfortunately, Ford didn't have the courage to put these names on the boot lids :-) I think also that they wouldn't get away with such advertising in today's climate as it would be too suggestive of road madness.

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