"Amoore100" (amoore100)
04/13/2016 at 22:35 • Filed to: Generation Gap, Saab
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"Amoore100" (amoore100)
04/13/2016 at 22:35 • Filed to: Generation Gap, Saab | 2
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Welcome to Generation Gap where we ask you about your favorite generation of a certain multi-generational car nameplate. Then, explain why your choice is right to the rest of us uneducated folks.
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Last week was the smallest Saab, this week it’s the sportiest Saab! The Sonett was, as I’m sure we’re all aware, Saab’s only true ‘sports car’ despite its rather odd FWD design, two-stroke and later V4 engine, and hatch back body style. Which is your favorite, the earliest ‘Super Sport’ or the final wedge?
The options:
Sonett I [1955 - 1957] Prototype 94
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Sonett II [1966 - 1967] Two-stroke I3
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Sonett II [1967 - 1969] V4
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Sonett III [1970 - 1974] V4
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Alfalfa
> Amoore100
04/13/2016 at 22:42 |
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They’re all cool, but the III is just the prettiest. Even without pop up headlamps.
phenotyp
> Amoore100
04/13/2016 at 22:51 |
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Nice try, SAAB!
The first one’s just a less-good Porsche 550. The second- and third-gen cars are.. unfortunate. The last one, though, I think you were kinda on to something, as far as shape, but time marched on and left you behind.
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Amoore100
> Alfalfa
04/13/2016 at 23:06 |
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Even better with.
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Amoore100
> phenotyp
04/13/2016 at 23:13 |
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Well they were never really meant to be compared in that way. They did compete in SCCA against Triumphs and MGs but were definitely bought more for the weird factor than the fun factor.
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phenotyp
> Amoore100
04/13/2016 at 23:14 |
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Don’t get me wrong, I love them all.
Birddog
> Amoore100
04/13/2016 at 23:19 |
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I’ve never drank the Saab Kool-Aid so they all look just as odd as the next here.
I’ll go with the Prototype as it’s the only semi attractive one.
Eggplant
> phenotyp
04/13/2016 at 23:42 |
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I was thinking the first looked more like Roberto from Futurama in car form.
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Amoore100
04/13/2016 at 23:57 |
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I really want the Sonnet II V4 with the Sonnet II I3 shell. I think the V4 looks awkward.
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Amoore100
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
04/14/2016 at 00:08 |
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It looks awkward since the V4 wouldn’t fit under the sloped hood of the I3, so you’re out of luck unless you can alter the laws of physics! ;)
Berang
> Amoore100
04/14/2016 at 03:06 |
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I think the Sonett II is a really good looking car in the right colors. The III is just too 70s.
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Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Amoore100
04/14/2016 at 08:47 |
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Yeah. I know.
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Amoore100
> Berang
04/14/2016 at 22:09 |
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Well this is coming from a 96(?) owner, so you might be a bit biased ;)