SAAB
2000 Saab 9-5 wagon Gary Fisher Edition
For $36,995, just $1800 more than their base 9-5 wagon with its premium package, Saab announced it will offer the 9-5 wagon Gary Fisher Edition. The extra clams will get you either a Saab Limited Edition bicycle by Gary Fisher (estimated value=$900) or a pair of skis, an exterior body styling kit featuring side skirts and sport alloy wheels, 17-inch wheels, and high performance Michelin 225/45 R17 tires.
The special Gary Fisher Edition equipment includes the bike, a roof rack with bike carrier and ski holder, and a body leveling systems that Saab claims maintains the smooth ride even when the car is towing or is heavily laden with gear, etc. So-called active lifestyle features include a 12-volt power outlet and a cooling box that will chill its contents to 41 degrees.

BUICK
2002 Buick Rendezvous
Nearly every car manufacturer wants a piece of the sport-utility pie. And every manufacturer with an SUV in their lineup wants the consumer to believe that theirs is the most practical, luxurious, sporty, and all those other "active lifestyle" adjectives. Buick wants you to know their new sport-utility vehicle, the Rendezvous, combines features from sport-utilities, sedans, and minivans. The Rendezvous features lower door sills/step-in height than other SUVs for easier entry and exit, a new rear suspension giving the vehicle ride characteristics like the Park Avenue Ultra, various seating configurations that can handle up to seven passengers, and a large cargo area. The Rendezvous is the first truck-based Buick in nearly eighty years--production will begin in spring 2001.

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