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The second year that automobiles were built
Posted by Lou (more from Lou) on Mon, 23 Feb 2004 13:49:20
In Reply to: What was the 1st year decontenting started, Mike 99 95, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 04:26:44
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Seriously, decontenting is just the politically correct term for cutting costs to stay competitive. In the 9-5, the first model year( US anyway) the entire paint areas were clear coated. In 2000 they removed it from all but visible areas. Does it really matter? Probably not, since both Mercedes and BMW beat Saab/(GM) to it by about 4 years, so no need to throw rocks at Saab for that one. Getting rid of the little nets that someone thought you would use to hold your umbrella? I personally wonder how many umbrellas ever made their way to that little inconvienent space.
The trunk cargo nets are useful, but can easily be added if you really want them. As sure as death ahd taxes, you can bet that the next year there will be some little area that they find a way to save ten bucks. Saving 20-30 per car at the manufacturing cost llevel is a huge amount for a company like Saab. If ennough people wre to stay away due to no more umbrella holders, they will reappear for sure.
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Posts in this Thread:
- What was the 1st year decontenting started, Mike 99 95, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 04:26:44
- I'm curious, is the accent on the con or the tent?, arturo rostropovitch, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:55:41
- Piddly stuff....overall much better, cheaper.., Mike Lynch
, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 14:38:43- I agree., bRAD, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 04:15:13
- The second year that automobiles were built, Lou, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 13:49:20 <-- Viewing This Message
- european car & their '01 Aero wagon re: options, Lynn, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 07:58:59
- Re: Wow, I'm so glad..., AeroLady, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 07:14:23
- Re: What was the 1st year decontenting started, Cameron, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 05:48:27
- '02 or '03 are best bets, Jason 0W-40, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 04:56:21
- My '03 Arc came with the trunk net, Greg W, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 12:28:56
- Re: '02 or '03 are best bets, Mike 99 95, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 10:18:48
- Re: '02 or '03 are best bets, John, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 06:25:15
- Re: '02 or '03 are best bets, Dean, Mon, 23 Feb 2004 06:19:03
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