The Saab 9-3 is a dynamic platform shared with the 2002 Vauxhall Vectra a few other cars, so it would be a good choice for the BLS
However, you seem to be overlooking one thing with this thread.....
What does a CTS get to the gallon? I know the Saab 9-3 gets about 30+ and this is also suited to European prices of fuel.
AND as much as I love my STS it certainly doesnt drive like a european car, even though it is a sports model, i cannot feel any tough suspension, a BMW 5 series competed with the STS when it was out new here, and the STS has a floaty ride, its emphisis is on cruising and floating around..... the five series allows you to feel the road...
Thisis what Cadillacs are known for in the EU. If they make a European car into a Cadillac they know it will handle like a European car....
I doubt that Europeans would even like the CTS because it is an attempt at a sporting model, and most American sporting models flop here.....
Will the European press really crap on their own car rebadged???
I completely disagree. I still see dozens of early 1980's Cav's running around and some still w/o rust of any kind!
People were not fooled by an inflated price and a Cadillac badge. Car enthusiasts KNEW it was a Cavalier and NOT a Cadillac!
OK then have I got a deal for you on a 89 Cavalier 4cyl, New Mexico car, no rust, still runs somehow, $2500 USD. You pick it up.
Seriously though the BLS reminds me of the Jag S type 3.0. Its got a Taurus motor in it for crying out loud, but I still see plenty of them on the road.
Seriously though the BLS reminds me of the Jag S type 3.0. Its got a Taurus motor in it for crying out loud, but I still see plenty of them on the road.
Exactly! That works but Jaguar was already a well established brand everywhere
It might not sell because its a Cadillac though. Eurpopeans dont like them.....
The British do tend to be more critical and tough on American cars, so I'm not so sure "enthusiasts" in Britian will welcome a Saab with a Cadillac badge, except you MC.
The British do tend to be more critical and tough on American cars, so I'm not so sure "enthusiasts" in Britian will welcome a Saab with a Cadillac badge, except you MC.
But I do admit they look ok.
Haha! Im just snapping at my chance to buy a new RHD cadillac, the 93 Platform is very dynamic, so it will be a very sharp handling car
I dont think europeans dont like american cars. There are lots of people, who like US cars. It is not problem at all, that handling and suspension have different feel. It is just different ideology. But bad service, lack of parts and professional repairmen - those are problems.
BLS will sell very good if it is Cadillac, stands in front of salons, not hidden behind Opels and Saabs, like now.
And even more, when it gets diesel engine - europe loves smell of diesel
And yes - Cimarron is pos - everyone know here, that they were just rebadged (and crappy) opels.
Just my opinion.....
I dont think europeans dont like american cars. There are lots of people, who like US cars. It is not problem at all, that handling and suspension have different feel. It is just different ideology. But bad service, lack of parts and professional repairmen - those are problems.
BLS will sell very good if it is Cadillac, stands in front of salons, not hidden behind Opels and Saabs, like now.
And even more, when it gets diesel engine - europe loves smell of diesel
And yes - Cimarron is pos - everyone know here, that they were just rebadged (and crappy) opels.
Just my opinion.....
Well this is why i think it will be a seller. The Saab and opel platforms are EXCELLENT on European roads, and the saab is very dynamic, so it makes sense to put a Cadillac body over underpinnings already set for UK and EU roads. That means it is already right. That is why the STS had sales issues, in fact, it was a huge flop. It was not meant for UK and EU roads. It was brought straight from the US where steering doesnt need to be as sharp as it does here, there are fewer tight corners in the US. etc etc.
The Saab 9-3 platform is ready, why not drop a cadillac body onto it, and also, if a FWD platform is no good, why does the 9-3 even exist? It competes well with the three series and C class, its just low volume.
With greatest respect, you guys accross the pond do not know how to set a car up for European roads. And if you have a company within your corporation that does, why not utilise this?
