The Saab Requiem: Saab Suite
Published: December 20th, 2009
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We’ve had our Saab wake, so its time to move on to the Requiem. And what could be more fitting than Saab’s own “Saab Suite”. This 1987 video launched the Saab Performance Team demonstrations, but the original, like most things in life, remains the best.
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I like a good precision driving demonstration. The four cars weaving in and out bumper to bumper is a good approximation of driving on the Interstates in New England; it's unfortunately never done with that level of precision.
Well, I made it to 2:28. Not sure what I like the least, classical music, Saabs or the douche-bag pretending to be a conductor. D. All of the above.
What was the point of the speedbump in act 3? The poor video quality ruined the slow motion footage.
Looking back, I owned as 1985 Saab 900S hatchback and it was almost the ideal car. Good handling and the turbo added the power that was nice when I needed it and the MPG was? I'm not sure? Was MPG invented back then? Anyways, I am thinking now, had Saab continued to build the 900 over the years with maybe a new grill and tail lights but keeping the architecture of the car the same over the past years would I still buy one today? Yes? Maybe a change in engines and an upgrade in transmissions but basically the same car and all the time lowering the cost would have attracted many more thann myself. Kinda, Checker Cab with style. Just thinkin'.