Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:34:59 -0400 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Howcome the 1998 Saab 9-5 wasn't available in the US?
Fred W. wrote: > "Dave Hinz" <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote in message > news:2jvt1uF14u7v7U2nospamberlin.de... > >>On Thu, 24 Jun 2004 07:12:20 GMT, JIM <Firewagon1nospamigy.net> wrote: >> > >>>Hey!, if I can recall the guy's name, I'll have him give you a call; >>> > maybe > >>>he can recoup some of his lost cash, if one of those crash testing >>> > outfits > >>>can use those two decorations (Saabs) he has?? >>> >>Maybe he can clarify to you what the story is, because the version >>you got from him isn't reality. >> >> > > Nah, Jim's just relating a "Volvo Lover's" version of some SAAB repair > fiction. > The funny thing is, I can not recall anyone ever bad mouthing Volvos on > either a.a.saab or a.a.bmw. And I don't believe that is because there is > some advantage in repair costs. > > What does that say about (at least this) Volvo owner's insecurity? > > -Fred W > > > There are many people who own both Volvo and Saab - at the same time. I have two Classic 900s and a "classic" rear wheel drive turbo Volvo. They are different cars. The lack of front wheel torque steer is instantly apparent when the turbo kicks in :-)