Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:27:54 +0100 From: johannes <johsnospam47823729575-efitter.com> Subject: Re: Have Saab reintroduced hatchback yet?
Eeyore wrote: > > johannes wrote: > > > Adrian wrote: > > > Colin Stamp (col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com) gurgled happily, sounding much > > > like they were saying : > > > > > > > For that to make sense, there must be loads of really strange people who > > > > would choose a saloon over an otherwise identical hatchback. > > > > > > <sigh> > > > There are... > > > > > > > Nope. Practicality doesn't have to be the only consideration, but if > > > > you're going to sacrifice it, you need to be getting something in > > > > return, like better acceleration, better handling, easier parking etc. > > > > > > Or, most importantly to the target market - Perceived upmarket image. > > > > Quite difficult to understand these days when cars are so good. In > > olden days there were differences in performance and quality between > > common garden cars and the top brass. But now differences are more about > > style and brand names. Dare I say that a 2008 Ford moundeo can do most > > upmarket tasks, it's now quiet, fast and comfortable. But it doesn't > > stand out from the crowd, therein lies the problem... > > The main problem with Fords IME is tacky interior trim and bits of plastic that > fall off from day one. I also happen to find the oval clock somewhat tasteless. > They even seem to have decent seats (at least for the driver and front seat > passenger) these days. But the interior is said to have improved on 2008 mondo. I haven't seen it though.
