That kind of work often requires traveling from one end of the country to the other so you need to buy reliable vehicles, and in all that time, I don't recall a Saab ever letting me down.
To me, they have always been like a good brand of clothing. When you find a company that makes a good product, you don't want them trying to reinvent themselves every five minutes. Naturally, they should keep up to date with modern advancements, but you also want that familiar "quality and feel".
This is something which Saab does very well. Yes, some of their ideas might be somewhat "peculiar", like the famous ignition key between the seats. Now think about that! Nobody has ever copied them, and every owner knows exactly where to find it, as it never changes.
There is something quite comforting about this, and when I first clapped eyes on the 07 Saab Sport-Combi, I knew that in the world of Saab, "the more things change, the more they stay the same".
The exterior carries the traditional Saab family resemblance. In fact, if you lined up a bunch of Saab models from the past few decades, the photo would look something like the one residing on many family sideboards.
Yes, there's a linage showing, which goes back generations. Obviously, your great-grandmother didn't wear mini skirts and your grand-father didn't sport purple spiked hair (at least, I hope not!), but the familiar family features are still never-the-less there.
Of course, we're talking 2007 now, and the days of Saabs being the quintessential driving domain of Professor Plum and his ilk are long gone. The modern Saab has 17 inch wheels sporting high performance tires and a front spoiler which literally hugs the tarmac. The name Saab might not cut much mustard at a sport-tuner meet, but I can tell you "on the road, it gets its fair share of admiring glances".
Now we come to the interior, which welcomed me in like an old friend. The dashboard is still angled towards the driver. The key in my right hand fell immediately to the ignition switch between the seats, and the buttons and controls all felt natural.
To me, they have always been like a good brand of clothing. When you find a company that makes a good product, you don't want them trying to reinvent themselves every five minutes. Naturally, they should keep up to date with modern advancements, but you also want that familiar "quality and feel".
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| The ignition switch between the front seats is a company trademark. |
This is something which Saab does very well. Yes, some of their ideas might be somewhat "peculiar", like the famous ignition key between the seats. Now think about that! Nobody has ever copied them, and every owner knows exactly where to find it, as it never changes.
There is something quite comforting about this, and when I first clapped eyes on the 07 Saab Sport-Combi, I knew that in the world of Saab, "the more things change, the more they stay the same".
The exterior carries the traditional Saab family resemblance. In fact, if you lined up a bunch of Saab models from the past few decades, the photo would look something like the one residing on many family sideboards.
Yes, there's a linage showing, which goes back generations. Obviously, your great-grandmother didn't wear mini skirts and your grand-father didn't sport purple spiked hair (at least, I hope not!), but the familiar family features are still never-the-less there.
Of course, we're talking 2007 now, and the days of Saabs being the quintessential driving domain of Professor Plum and his ilk are long gone. The modern Saab has 17 inch wheels sporting high performance tires and a front spoiler which literally hugs the tarmac. The name Saab might not cut much mustard at a sport-tuner meet, but I can tell you "on the road, it gets its fair share of admiring glances".
Now we come to the interior, which welcomed me in like an old friend. The dashboard is still angled towards the driver. The key in my right hand fell immediately to the ignition switch between the seats, and the buttons and controls all felt natural.
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| The dashboard is easy to consult. |