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No hatch = I'll look elsewhere
Posted by dw [Email] (more from dw) on Tue, 14 May 2002 07:28:51
In Reply to: Ok guys, just saw pictures of the 2003 9-3 . . ., Jay, Sun, 12 May 2002 21:33:28
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I'm VERY disappointed. I really like the utility of a hatchback, and the sportness of a coupe. I bought my Saabs because they offered a unique combination of performance, economy and utility.
It looks like GM "market planners" are at work, trying to make Saab into just another Audi. I very strongly disagree with the brainlessness of imitation rather than the celebration and promotion of differation. Dare to be different - be a leader, not a follower.
Quoting Saab's press release: "The Saab 900/9-3 series is by far Saab's most popular model range..." So, of course, they're going to eliminate what gave it some significant product differentiation in a crowded car marketplace.
I know of specific cases where buyers went elsewhere when the 9000/9-5 h/b was eliminated in favor of the wagon, now I suppose 900/9-3 buyers will too.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Ok guys, just saw pictures of the 2003 9-3 . . ., Jay, Sun, 12 May 2002 21:33:28
- Will the new 9-3 be competitive..., Dennis in MN, Tue, 14 May 2002 17:47:01
- Will the new 9-3 be competitive..., Dennis in MN, Tue, 14 May 2002 17:44:33
- no hatch=no SAAB, it's why I bought the one I have, DRW, Tue, 14 May 2002 08:01:09
- No hatch = I'll look elsewhere, dw, Tue, 14 May 2002 07:28:51 <-- Viewing This Message
- Looks like a hatch to me n.m., michaelp, Mon, 13 May 2002 17:27:46
- Where is the convertible version...., Robert, Mon, 13 May 2002 11:18:17
- No hatch, no coupe? Not for me...There might be a, bill h., Mon, 13 May 2002 07:52:30
- Is that an Audi???, Josh, Mon, 13 May 2002 00:44:06
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