My letter to D K-E

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My letter to D K-E Posted by mark (more from mark) on Mon, 3 Feb 2003 22:32:29

In Reply to: Re: 9-3X killed, Stephen Goldberger, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:45:57 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

Here is a letter I just fired off to the address Stephen gave me

Dear Mrs. Kelley-Ennis,
Your e-mail address was given to me on a Saab discussion board- I hope you don't mind me writing. I am writing to you regarding the development of future Saabs. Today, it was brought to my attention that the 9-3X project has been killed and I feel this is a very sad thing. Many people were very excited about this car because it embodied so many excellent traits- performance, utility, style, and technology. It looked set to invigorate the brand and attract more Saab buyers. The mechanical uniqueness that typifies Saabs was present with the turbo V6 and semiautomatic gearbox and the grill was simply menacing. Truly a shame it will not come to be.

I also heard that part sharing is set to expand to engines and drivetrains from other manufacturers which has really disappointed loyal Saab enthusiasts. If a Saab has an engine made by Subaru it really isnt a Saab to us. I feel that should part sharing continue to expand in this way, loyal Saab enthusiasts (I being one) will turn to BMW and Audi. While I understand the need to generate profits and run a business, I believe the car buyer is the loser when Saabs are turned into conglomerates of parts from other manufacturers.

I know that you have a job to do which I am sure is a very difficult one so I hope you don't mind my criticisms. I am looking forward to the future cars Saab will put out.

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Posts in this Thread:

9-3X killed, JChristopher, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 12:10:25
- Fire the ad agency for the 9-3SS . . ., jc, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 17:16:45
- What is Saab's brand identity? (long), Paul , Tue, 4 Feb 2003 16:33:54
  - Good one Paul, mark, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 16:49:01
- A lesson from BMW?, TheNewGuy, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 08:40:41
- Very sad... I really liked it., Schu, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 06:53:57
  - Re: Very sad... I really liked it., Dan Ruehl, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 09:36:22
- I didn't like it in the first place, davenew, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 18:28:35
- my letter to Saab, mark, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 18:03:51
  - Mixed emotions here, TG, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:51:26
    - Saab/Sube parts sharing, Mark, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 22:27:43
      - Re: Saab/Sube parts sharing, Matt C, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 23:25:27
      - Read the same thing, David M, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 08:24:34
        I think that you hit something..., b.flippo, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:17:33
      - You havent test driven WRX then, Anton, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 02:03:16
        Re: You havent test driven WRX then, Mark, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:23:42
        Agreed. n/m, b.flippo, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:41:16
        The turbo-lag has nothing to do with the drivetrain..., b.flippo, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:11:49
        Re: The turbo-lag has nothing to do with the drivetrain..., TG, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:11:35
        Holy Crap that would be fast!, b.flippo, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:30:25
      - Re: Saab/Sube parts sharing, TG, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 22:56:13
- Re: 9-3X killed, mark, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 17:52:02
  - I saw this coming over one year ago!!, Saabee, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:39:54
  - Re: 9-3X killed, Stephen Goldberger, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:45:57
    - WRONG ADDRESS!!!, Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 16:53:32
    - My letter to D K-E, mark, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 22:32:29 <-- Viewing This Message
    - Re: 9-3X killed, mark, Mon, 3 Feb 2003 22:05:52

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