Back in June I brought you the latest results from an academic study being undertaken in Germany:
Dr Hosseip and a team of students set out on an ambitious mission to study the level of attachment that various people have to particular brands of cars. Their study involved over 1 million people and was focused on a German automotive forum called Motor Talk....
The good news from the results tabled at that time is that Saab fans were shown, for three years running, to be the most passionate automotive group out of all those million-plus users surveyed.
At that time, the survey itself was only available in German.
I've recently received notice that the English language version is now available for people to complete.
This is not a quick affair, with 142 statements you need to review and respond to. If you have the time, though, I'm happy to invite your participation.
UPDATE - I just did it in around 20 minutes. There is some personal profile stuff at the beginning and then it's straight into the Questions. It's an enjoyable survey and I'm looking forward to receiving responses once enough respondents complete it.
Please consider lending a helping hand in sustaining the belief that we Saab nuts are still the most passionate and committed car fans on the planet.
I think they miss the owership of more then one car at the present.
Good luck to you who are doing the test!
Best car ever sat in: Bentley GT Continental
Car most like to own: AM - DB9
but given a hypothetical choice between an AeroX and a DB9 that cost the same amount of money, then I'd have a real problem on my hands. The bigger question however; is how many Aston Martin drivers are potential AeroX buyers?
Best car sat in/drive in - Bob Sinclair's Ferrari 308
Most desired to own - Koenigsegg CCRX
But, for the average guy wanting a jack of all trades in terms of comfort, safety, performance and utility - you guessed it.
Best car other than my 900 I ever sat in was a Mercedes, but that was 1990 so I had no idea of the model.
I confess that the car I would NEVER own was the Lada, because I really do not have strong prejudices about any other brand, not even Lada. The August 3 issue of The New Yorker has part 1 of Ian Frazier's "Travels in Siberia", quite the road trip in a Renault van, and the commentary on 'why not Lada?' influenced my answer today.
Mine was 166mph.
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I lol'd when I got to the "I don´t like being overtaken by smaller cars."
I drive a RenaultSport Clio; I don't think it's possible to be overtaken by a smaller car. However I've overtaken bigger cars that obviously have a problem with being overtaken by smaller cars.
Also this statement "Smaller cars in the fast lane are a nuisance."
Question- Which brand would you never buy?
Answer- Chrysler.
Model- All.
Sorry.
BTW, fastest speed = 230kph(142mph) - Redline/5th gear/900 Turbo.
Also prefer small cars in the fast lane because I can at least see around/over them, trucks, vans and 4WDS are more of a problem IMO.
Best car I've ever had the chance to drive through heavy traffic was a Lotus Elise MkII. The car is totally impractical unfortunately, the suspension is supplied by Lego and the seats are as hard as an old iron garden chair. But the performance and handling are excellent. In fact I don't think there is anything else on the market that could beat the Lotus for acceleration and handling for under $100,000 it really is that good. The top end isn't anything special but getting there is an complete adrenaline rush. First time I drove the car I was literally shaking for about 10 minutes after. No other car has even done that not even the Viggen.
Unfortunately SAAB will never produce a car like that. No ESP, no ABS, No Airbags but I'm sure they could get close if they put their hearts and minds to it.
Funny you should mention Lotus, the Renault Club is linked with the Lotus Club in Australia and we've done a few track days together. A lot of people seem to own a Renault and a Lotus.