Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2005 02:56:48 +0100 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Saabs in UK
Johannes wrote: > Tex wrote: > > > > Just a curiosity thread here..on a recent three-day visit to London, I > > spotted no more than a dozen Saabs (amongst the 1000s of cars I passed). > > Here in a typical small New England town I can usually spot at least a half > > dozen as I simply drive through town. > > > > Given the recent claims of Saab becoming the fastest growing brand in the > > UK, I wondered where all the Saabs were??? I saw plenty of BMWs and the > > usual dosage of Mercedes. Did I just miss them as I strolled the streets? > > > > - tex > > I see quite many new Saab 9-3 around London, but they are no longer as > distinct; only the front grille makes them look different from many other > cars. It often takes a second look before you notice that it's a Saab. Hmmm... I've always found that sloping bonnet line with the narrow grille and the highish rear end to be a bit of a giveaway. I still think they look distinctive. Graham