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another mean looking aggressor-mobile
Posted by compaqted (more from compaqted) on Mon, 13 May 2002 15:56:41
In Reply to: New 9-3 is a good looking car in its own right..., Alex Athanasiou, Mon, 13 May 2002 10:42:51
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The original 93/96 Saabs were functional designs that were also very modern looking. The 99/900 took functional, modern design a step further. All these cars had a Swedish-ness that was both friendly and practical. They had an understated design that was unique and definitely eye-catching. They whispered "safe, sturdy, fun to drive". Even the SPG was a beautiful line from front to back.
The 9000 and the 9000CS took this even one step further. That design was, IMHO, the perfect blend of functionality and performance. Again, an understated design that whispered "this is a really well thought out car!".
Then in 1994 came the new 900/9-3. I never liked the look of it. Just looks like it was tacked together with pieces, especially the strangely peaked hood and the rear side window look. Nor do I like the look of the 9-5. Very bland. Very basic. Not the "ultimate in Swedish design". The new Volvos blow it away in style, something one might never had dreamed of saying about a Volvo!
The pictures of this new 9-3S may not do it justice, but it looks like any other Passat/Altima/BMW-3/Infiniti, etc., etc. clone. Aggressive. A "Yo! look at me!" design. A boy racer. I'd be embarrassed being seen in it. It is just another toy for the spoiled 35-45 year old who wants to show his neighbors that he is something special. The antithesis of what Saab had stood for all these years.
Someone else said "Pontiac". I agree. But one with a Bimmer back end.
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Posts in this Thread:
- New 9-3 is a good looking car in its own right..., Alex Athanasiou, Mon, 13 May 2002 10:42:51
- another mean looking aggressor-mobile, compaqted, Mon, 13 May 2002 15:56:41 <-- Viewing This Message
- I want to see SAAB come out with RETRO designs of...., Gehn, Mon, 13 May 2002 15:52:40
- Just like new A4..., Neil, Mon, 13 May 2002 14:59:30
- I just watched my mother pull away in my '99 9-3..., Alex Athanasiou, Mon, 13 May 2002 11:44:50
- Re: New 9-3 is a good looking car in its own right..., Steve L, Mon, 13 May 2002 11:19:44
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