Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:10:52 -0400 From: Malt_Hound <Malt_Houndnospamm*yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Maintain Your Identity - Saab
Grunff wrote: > Malt_Hound wrote: > >> I belong to the BMW CCA and there a lot ( a really lot) of "just >> regular folks" who are truly automotive enthusiasts and appreciate the >> car for what it is. Sure, there are people who own BMWs as a "status >> symbol", but there are just as many (here in the US) who do the same >> thing with SAABs. Let's face it, a loaded 9-5 Aero ain't cheap! > > > I get so much of this over here (UK). The stupid thing is, I paid > significantly less for my used 528i than those same people (those who > deride BMW owners) pay for their brand new 1.2l Ford Fiestas. Do you > have Fiestas in the US Fred? > Not anymore. THey never caught on here and got some really bad press. The lowest model Ford here is the Focus, which was the replacement for the Escort I believe. My daughter had to leave her 9000 at the body shop (long story, but a neighbor backed into one of the rear doors) and the insurance paid for a rental loaner for the duration of the repairs. They gave her a new(ish) Focus 4 door hatchback. While she had it I gave it a spin. Not a terribly bad car considering how inexpensive they are. I have no idea how it will stand up to 200k miles, but it drives pretty nicely off the lot (not like a SAAB or a BMW mind you...) -FRed W