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19 March 2012 #1
Frank Administrator
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Jalopnik: Volvo is the new Saab
Jalopnik usually has some good content but they probably haven't driven a Saab lately.
The weird thing with Saabs was that they were essentially sensible family cars. Boring, practical family cars with small engines.
Volvo seems the be getting much better with edgy designs but calling Saabs boring family cars is missing the point.
See for yourself: Volvo Is the New Saab
So is Volvo getting better with designs and performance? Could you see yourself in a Volvo?
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19 March 2012 #2
Mike Moderator
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The only Volvo I might call Saab-ish is the C30. Aireeca from FoundOurOwnRoad and SaabLink has one, and seems to like it. It doesn't seem to have the personality of a Saab, but sure does look fun to drive.
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19 March 2012 #3
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If SAAB doesn't find a new owner and the brand disappears forever (and the parts supply chain is cut, making it difficult & expensive to own another Saab), I may consider a Volvo. But which one, that'll be the tough question, as I too don't really see one that suits me, other than perhaps an early '00s S60 T5.
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20 March 2012 #4
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Someone must be on drugs. I've driven many cars, Including a porsche 944, and I was always thoroughly satisfied with my c900's capable handling and performance. There was nothing "conventional" or "family" about it. It's not even that practical. For me, it was a proper pocket rocket. The last thing I ever was when driving that car is bored; it's the only car that drove just right.
I guess after GM ownership the brand was a little biased towards everyday practicality and conventionality, but even when they based their cars on GM platforms, they changed a lot of things.
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20 March 2012 #5
Renato Piereck Spreading the Saab virus
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Jalopnik is totally missing the point of what is a Saab and what do Saab owners look for in a car. While a Volvo is a nice car it has a very different design from Saab. I think Saab owners are more likely to buy an Audi than a Volvo.
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26 July 2017 #6
Bruno Saab Addict
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Anyway Volvo has announced willing to stop selling petrol and diesel engines in 2019 so nothing related with SAABS for long time
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