Saabs are born from...
07-06-06, 10:34 AM
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Saabs are born from...
jets. If you've been watching any of the stages of TdF, you know this already!!!
07-06-06, 10:51 AM
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Keep a lookout for the disclaimer at the end of the ad - says something like "SAAB manufacturers and Jet manufacturers are no longer affiliated". That always cracks me up.
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GM has to do something to try to preserve the SAAB DNA, (or at least make it seem like they are) now that SAAB's are becoming just another generic GM product.
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...started by 16 aircraft engineers...
So they must be overly expensive and incredibly difficult to maintain.
So they must be overly expensive and incredibly difficult to maintain.
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I too find the slogan funny, the pseudo-connection misleading.
Ford could also encourage the buying public to consider their product, since they once built a trimotor 'tin goose', their cars ought to be better
Ford could also encourage the buying public to consider their product, since they once built a trimotor 'tin goose', their cars ought to be better
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
...started by 16 aircraft engineers...
So they must be overly expensive and incredibly difficult to maintain.
So they must be overly expensive and incredibly difficult to maintain.
You know how difficult it is in the real world to get 16 very talented guys to collaborate on anything?
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You'll get a solid deal on them if you are interested. Sales were down over 50% for June vs. June '05!
07-06-06, 02:18 PM
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They used to be interesting. The old 96s looked like slugs.
Now we get something that, except for the grill, looks like an old Accord.
Thanks for nothin, GM.
Now we get something that, except for the grill, looks like an old Accord.
Thanks for nothin, GM.
07-06-06, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by va_cyclist
Terrible slogan and campaign. Even worse was its predecessor: "Saab: We Used to Build Jets."
07-06-06, 08:36 PM
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But how many times do they have reiterate their babble during a single day's coverage of the Tour?
Even my wife became annoyed by Sunday and she had spent the majority of the two days running around the house...
Even my wife became annoyed by Sunday and she had spent the majority of the two days running around the house...
07-06-06, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by shipinabottle
We used to build jets? Wow, that does suck. If jets are so great, why did they quit?
And if you're ready to drop about $35 million, you can go home with one of these beauties. I think they might also offer dealer-financing too.
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Be glad someone decided to buy air time, otherwise we wouldnt be getting the coverage.
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07-06-06, 09:28 PM
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Its Freakin HammerTime!!!
Originally Posted by bannanabike
Oh guys whats the code word for today?
"cadence"
what a minute, that might have been yesterday
I have 3 kids, I am forced to catch the 12:30 am show. I think cadence was yesterday
07-06-06, 09:29 PM
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Its Freakin HammerTime!!!
about as corny as the cervelo ads
07-07-06, 02:58 PM
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Yes, and what does GM do when they buy Saab? They kill off the 5 door model Saab was known and loved for. And then they release the Malibu Maax - a 5 door model no one cares about (a slab-sided, butt ugly Chevy). No wonder GM is in the tanker.
Although thank goodness they bought advertising or else I wouldn't get to watch the TdF.
Although thank goodness they bought advertising or else I wouldn't get to watch the TdF.
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07-07-06, 03:32 PM
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"Daimler-Chrysler - We used to build Panzerkampfwagen V "Panthers"". I don't think that slogan would go over that well.
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
...started by 16 aircraft engineers...
So they must be overly expensive and incredibly difficult to maintain.
So they must be overly expensive and incredibly difficult to maintain.
If one has the slightest idea of the money-pit that is jet maintenance, Saab's 'Born from Jets' motto is a definite red flag.
Whatever were they thinking?OTOH, must be the same thinking that made me order Voler's new limited edition 'Wingman' jersey:
https://www.velowear.com/jom.asp?promo=JUN3EM.
It's an extravagance, but less of one than a new Saab.
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Originally Posted by wintermute
"Daimler-Chrysler - We used to build Panzerkampfwagen V "Panthers"". I don't think that slogan would go over that well.
07-07-06, 10:25 PM
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It should be no surprise to anyone that automobile companies are multifaceted. Car companies such as GM, Ford and Chrysler (now Daimler-Chrysler) have always built more than cars. And other companies that are typically known for other products also build automobiles. For instance, take Grumman. Here are but a few of their products:
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07-08-06, 07:28 AM
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Born from Jets means you're happy to get .002341 MPG. DIY? Forget it unless you can afford that $2,000 oil filter tool!
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
...started by 16 aircraft engineers...
So they must be overly expensive and incredibly difficult to maintain.
So they must be overly expensive and incredibly difficult to maintain.
Saabs are one of the best values in the used sport-luxury car market. They depreciate like hell, so it's easy to buy a pristine 2-3 year old example for the great price.
07-09-06, 07:49 AM
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Europeans would never build a 'brand new' oversized truck, and shamelessly promote a gas guzzling SUV, especially when gas is topping $70 a barrel. The real Saab Co would never do that. It took some Detroit genuis to release such a monster about 10yrs too late, much like the other guzzlers released after 2004, and other very late to market disasters(can't afford $100 fillups, then a smaller Hummer, sure). Saab left alone, would have probably released a competitive hybrid by now for both Europe and N.America.
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