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Re: U.S. sales only 1/3 of market...
Posted by David (more from David) on Thu, 25 Jul 2002 19:36:15
In Reply to: U.S. sales only 1/3 of market..., IronJoe, Wed, 24 Jul 2002 19:35:37
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I think the point is that the 9-3 is outdated and can't compete - even with a lowly Opel Astra, let alone the new Open Vectra - both superior cars to the current 9-3 and much cheaper.
IMHO, if Saab had the capacity, GM would've allowed for the development of a new hatch (3 or 5) but, let's face it, with the volumes it needs Saab will be flat out making enough sedans and, within 18 months, convertibles of its hoped-for growing market share.
But, no matter how important the hatch could be, the sedan will have the most chance of biting into the market currently occupied by the 3 Series/C Class/A4/Passat in the US market - the key to world wide success on the scale GM dreams of.
David
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Posts in this Thread:
- New Poll - deleted thread..., Scott Paterson , Tue, 23 Jul 2002 20:20:44
- Yeah (really long!), Justin VanAbrahams , Thu, 25 Jul 2002 05:02:27
- Thanks! n/m, Price, Wed, 24 Jul 2002 11:06:23
- cost of manufacture is also an issue, compaqted, Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:36:49
- Re: New Poll - deleted thread..., JasonS, Tue, 23 Jul 2002 20:54:21
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