[GreenMarine]

Originally posted by awdsvx
Last night I got to go the North American International Autoshow. It was vendor day, and I was invited by Tier One Supplier to the auto industry. So I got to see everything before the general public. Nice show overall, very hard to get parking around Cobo Hall. The Subaru area was not very exciting. It lacked a WRX STI. Subaru displayed the new legacy. The concept that Subaru had was a big disappointment overall. The concept back in 1990 for the SVX was better. Very ugly design. I also took a walk to the Saab area to see the new Saab 9-2 (aka WRX) From what I gathered from the product specialist at the Saab kiosk is that the Saab 9-2 gets leather, powered seats, different HVAC controls, front facia, some what different radio, still 6 disc, sun roof, little different rear spoiler on the hatch. The ignition is the same as the WRX, I was told, it was kept the same due to cost, so the typical Saab igniton right by the gear shift will not be there. I was even allowed to go over the temered glass barrier to open the door to get a up close look. The interior treatment looks somewhat more upscale, better fabrics and a 2 tone leather seats. So is it worth the extra money for a Saab 9-2 -vs- a Subaru WRX??? For me, netheir is a car for me. I am actually looking at a Acura TL with a 270 H.P. a nice navagation system, cheap BMW 330 I with more power that the bimmer and the refinments & amenities of one. But I am still going to keep my SVX if I buy my Acura TL.

Hey man, are you going to the show tonight?? My girl Alissa will be there... Probably drooling over the Subaru's and stuff... If you do go tonight and see a brunette about 5'4" 125lbs at the Subaru area, ask her if her name is Alissa... If it is tell her that Chris(GreenMarineSVX) from the SVX Network says hi!!! That would be really cool of ya!!! It would catch her completly by supprise!!!!