Lack of logic? My argument is based on logic. I don't know how you can think a Saab with a Subaru Engine/Drivetrain is still OK as long as Saab engineers fiddle with it a little. If you have ever studied Architecture or design you would know that what separates different schools of design is the people that execute those designs and their cultural heritage/traditions. In other words, a Saab is the expression of the Scandinavian people that are involved in their design. Of course, there are some other nationalities involved, but you get my point. In terms of Saab as an enthusiast's car and not something that your average Joe walks in and buys, I think it would be tragic to put a Subaru engine and tranny in. Think of the deep heritage of these cars and the Scandinavian design influence and how it permeates all areas of the car. (or used to)

If the cars become too saturated with GM parts, they will simply not be Saabs any more. It is bad enough already, even though I do like the new 9-3. Saab will simply be a brand that GM markets but has no real character. Think of ot this way: You take a thoroughbred horse and mate it with a donkey and then take the result and mate it with quarterhorse. You lose the good bloodlines. I believe that is what it happening at Saab.


mark

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• Debra Kelly-Ennis responds!!!!, mark, Fri, 7 Feb 2003 17:16:07
  • Re: Debra Kelly-Ennis responds!!!!, Mike, Sun, 9 Feb 2003 04:53:47
  • Debra Kelly-Ennis SAAB is doomed!!!!, Mark, Sat, 8 Feb 2003 23:49:44
    • Crawl back under the rock you've been hiding beneath..., b.flippo, Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:03:00
  • Nothing wrong with sharing parts!!, Mark, Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:21:59
    • Re: Nothing wrong with sharing parts!!, mark, Sat, 8 Feb 2003 17:53:12
      • Re: Nothing wrong with sharing parts!!, Mark, Sat, 8 Feb 2003 23:57:59
        • Re: Nothing wrong with sharing parts!!, mark, Sun, 9 Feb 2003 00:26:15 <-- Viewing This Message
          • Re: Nothing wrong with sharing parts!!, Mark, Sun, 9 Feb 2003 21:38:02
          • Diversity at SAAB Design, Ian Glenday , Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:06:57
  • Parts sharing is not exclusive to GM..>, StanleyB, Sat, 8 Feb 2003 03:44:07
    • Re: Parts sharing is not exclusive to GM..>, jukiDog, Sat, 8 Feb 2003 21:41:58
  • Good Response, Ian Glenday , Fri, 7 Feb 2003 21:59:44
  • Yeah, ok, ask her if she knows what a hatch is........., pursang, Fri, 7 Feb 2003 17:49:55
    • If you want a hatch there is all ways the MB 230 Coupe, Richard, Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:28:20
    • Hold on. Back up the truck.., b.flippo, Sat, 8 Feb 2003 19:13:28
      • What about a 4 dr hatch, Mark, Sun, 9 Feb 2003 00:08:10
        • Quickly..., b.flippo, Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:58:03
      • You mean the Saabaru???? Make sure you, derek, Sat, 8 Feb 2003 20:32:27
        • You don't like it?, b.flippo, Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:05:54
          • It sounds interesting..., FrozenSaab, Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:37:53
    • Hatch Decision Waaay before DKE..., Scott Paterson , Fri, 7 Feb 2003 23:19:21
    • Re: Yeah, ok, ask her if she knows what a hatch is....., StevenP, Fri, 7 Feb 2003 20:34:50

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