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Good point, but BMW still makes a hatch
Posted by DT (more from DT) on Mon, 4 Mar 2002 22:32:53
In Reply to: BMW stopped 318 so as not to harm itself, curt, Mon, 4 Mar 2002 21:46:24
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As you may already know, they sell the 3 series Compact overseas. The model line evolved and the old 318ti is now this puppy. Perhaps they don't have the same brand issue problem overseas.
I did hear, however, that the 318ti was discontinued because of sales. Personally, I think they will bring the Compact back over to the US if the Benz C-Coupe sales are good for a few years.
Regardless, I'm not sure how this fits the 9-3 scenario. The hatch hasn't hurt Saab in any way. Sales have slumped though. Maybe they're going to position the new 9-3 as a family sedan or something, with the 9-5 as the sports machine, and the newer models as utility coupes/SUVs or whatever
I hate waiting. But I guess we'll just have to see what the 9-3 turns out to be. Pictures I've seen suggest the above scenario.
BTW: reviews of the Caddy CTS suggest the frame is excellent.
Here's hoping.
DT
posted by 24.49....
Posts in this Thread:
- Thoughts on the '03 9-3, DT, Sun, 3 Mar 2002 14:36:41
- 440, chris, Mon, 4 Mar 2002 23:05:06
- Re: 440, Bruce, Tue, 5 Mar 2002 01:10:41
- 440 examples, brian@saabcenter.com, Tue, 5 Mar 2002 13:40:07
- There is NO hatchback, Jetplate, Mon, 4 Mar 2002 12:03:33
- Re: The new 9-4, Rune, Mon, 4 Mar 2002 06:27:21
- Re: Thoughts on the '03 9-3, Thomas L, Sun, 3 Mar 2002 15:23:41
- Same thoughts here, I'm waiting for May. NM, Eric in CT, Sun, 3 Mar 2002 15:09:48
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