Most liked posts in thread: Conjecture: BMW to build 9-2 on Mini chassis for Saab

  1. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

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    #2 goaljnky, Aug 2, 2010
    I wouldn't buy it simply because that's not where I am headed in my car progression, but I like it. A nice clean rendering.
     
  2. Minidave

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    #3 Minidave, Aug 2, 2010
    Well, that's how we got Saabaru's, wasn't it? You know, the Saab-ized version of the WRX they sold for a while as the 9-2?

    I imagine BMW would love to get some more $$$ mileage out of the MINI brand, but I hate to see it used like this.

    Still I'll bet more potential SAAB buyers would rather see the car built on a MINI/BMW platform than a Geely......
     
  3. PGT

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    #4 PGT, Aug 2, 2010
    Meh. The 9-2X was a fabulous car....Subaru mod-ability, Saab styling and luxo features. Thing is, it was still a Subaru and Saab buyers want brand cache....

    The more likely donor for a new 9-2 would be the little Volvo, especially given that rendering. Its almost like they took the Volvo styling cues, ported to a MINI and gave it Saab branding. Makes no sense.
     
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    #5 Metalman, Aug 3, 2010
    Huh......
    I wonder if they will move the ignition to the floor between the seats?:idea:
     
  5. minimark

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    #6 minimark, Aug 3, 2010
    Let's see there talking about a new BMW built on the Mini platform, now a Saab on a Mini platform and all the new variations already coming from Mini, at what point will they have diluted the uniqueness right out of Mini ownership? Bad idea.
     
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    #7 YesIFit, Aug 3, 2010
    I do love that whomever did the "rendering" just left the JCW wheels on, but threw on some SAAB centercaps.