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2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Yeah, but would you buy one?
The executive said that "the renewed offer would remove each of the obstacles that were standing in the way of a swift transaction." He said the proposed deal would enable Spyker, Zeewolde, Netherlands, to close the purchase of Saab by GM's original deadline of Dec. 31.
Spyker's statement said buying Saab would give it 'a strong global distribution network consisting of no less than 1,100 dealers,' as well as an up-to-date production operation, dedicated workforce and strong engineering and research and development.
Spyker said its offer is valid until 5 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Monday."
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Just think of the big costs for GM in the years ahead: free maintenance programs, warranty repairs, and parts support. Considering the trickle of cars Saab has sold in the last ten years, it will be a lot of overhead for GM with nothing to hope for in terms of repeat business from the Saab owners.
The incentive for making a deal work is the hope that the new company will eventually PAY GM to provide those services.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Saabs are kind of cool, but between the winding down and the slippery financial footing GM is on right now, it seems like a lot of the stuff like free maintenance and warranty support may well not be there within three years. Making Saab a risky buy what with all the other great brands out there, even given 6 year free financing....
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
SAAB just bumped their dealer cash up to 9,000 dollars from 5,000 dollars the other day. I would take the 9,000 over the 0% even for 72 months. Better to get all your discount/incentives up front.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Then there is one more six sped manual FWD model left.
http://iwontbuyfromgm.wordpress.com/
Paul
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Only two new 9-3s on the lot.. A sport sedan, with premium package, auto, sunroof, etc... Stickered for just over $40k.. And, an Aero, auto, XWD and metallic paint... just under $45K...
Now, if you could get $15K off of that XWD Aero, that would be a heck of a car for $30K... assuming you planned on driving it for 8 years, or so..
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Yeah, but getting service on that car could prove to be a major headache, not to mention warranty work. I think it would be far worse than say a Pontiac or Saturn.
Bob
Media Invite To Saab Enthusiast Gathering Near GM Renn Center To Save Saab
On Thursday, January 7th, a deadline will expire and GM will ultimately need to decide the fate of Saab Automobile.
“Sell Opposed To Shutdown”. There are two known interested parties that have submitted bids to buy Saab, Spyker Cars & Merbanco.
As time is of the essence, Saab Enthusiasts have therefore decided to take an initiative by gathering near GM’s world headquarters in Detroit, in order to send a message to GM to “SELL SAAB”.
Saab owners and enthusiasts from the U.S. & Canada will gather near the GM Renaissance Center at approximately 1pm by showing their unwavering Saab spirit in lining up their Saabs, holding Signs, taking group photographs and speaking to the press about how important it is to sell Saab.
Since GM emerged from bankruptcy court this summer, they are now 60% owned by the U.S. Government. Saab owners, Saab dealers and U.S. taxpayers alike, all want to see Saab sold in order to preserve thousands of jobs and and nearly $500 million dollars from the 218 Saab dealerships, small business assets in the United States.
“If there are enough Saab owners and enthusiasts parked outside of the GM Renaissance center in Detroit, perhaps we could really show them how serious we are in wanting Saab Automobile to have a bright future and be sold.” says Ryan Emge, editor of SaabHistory.com, an independent promotional news site.
This timely event marks a final effort in the Saab Community to save a company that has historically seen the value in saving the lives of its customers.
http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/01/03/saab-enthusiast-gathering-to-save-saab-at-- gm-hq/
If you want the details, they are in the press release, which is linked above.
If Volvos are ultimately going to be designed and built in China under Geely's guidance, it would be nice to know that Saab is going to survive and continue to be designed and built in Sweden.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
The 60-plus-year history of Saab may come to an inglorious end in the next few days if General Motors and Dutch supercar maker Spyker--or perhaps a dark-horse bidder--fail to reach an agreement to save the iconic Swedish maker of premium cars.
But the potential death of yet another GM brand raised some voices of dissension--and passion--as a crowd of about 30 Saab enthusiasts braved temperatures in the 20s and snow flurries to show their support for Saab at a gathering near GM's global headquarters in downtown Detroit.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100105/CARNEWS/100109979
Yes, you read that correctly - THIRTY people attended the rally. Reading between the lines, it appear there were actually more journalists covering the event than actual people IN the event! :-P
I guess we can see why it is that the Saab brand is falling into the abyss.
But if you ARE a Saab fan, you should check out the article. There is a section quoting some of the Saab fans who were there, and it makes a nice read.
I DO wonder if there are more Europeans than Americans that care about the death of Saab. Do they care in Sweden?
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Because you have greed, politics, and U.S. government ability to rewrite the rules and change the playing-field in the auto-industry combined. With this combination, you could see tomorrow anything in the spectrum of: unlimited government loans to Saab, to GM selling Saab for $1 to a small group of Senators in return for their votes on health-care.
Who knows? With the way our government is acting these days, maybe the Saab plant will be converted/needed to print U.S. currency?
Spyker buying SAAB from GM
Spyker doubled down on the bad news by cutting Saab production targets to 30,000-35,000 for the year, after in late summer paring back its original goal of making 50,000-60,000 cars to 45,000."
Saab Struggles for Sales Foothold as Sales Boss Bolts, Production Cut (AutoObserver)
With money flying awy like this, I think the Swedish Government is about to step in..otherwise, I think its curtains for the marque.
Face it, the world hasn't any room left for samll car manufacturers-this is what happened to Studebaker, almost 50 years ago.
I probably still wouldn't buy a Saab though. If I wanted to buy an overpriced entry-lux car, I would probably head to the Acura dealer.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
"Griffin" has meaning to Saab fans. For the rest, I suppose it either sounds like Andy and Opie or a fantasy scifi novel about winged dragons.
Beats calling it the 9-5 LSi or something similar by a long shot though.
Saab Tells the World: 'We're Still Here' (AutoObserver)
Audi, for one, seems to have them killed in every class.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I always liked Saabs for their quirkiness. M brother has an 01 9-3 convertible (replaced his same era sedan that he had for 10 years and maybe 160K).
Right now he's thinking about selling it. If he does I might well buy it.
Don't cost as much to fix or insure.
You can still get a manual in every model but the AWD 9-5.
The FWD automatics don't stick you with a overly complex and expensive CVT that will break just past 50,000 miles.
Saab Seesaws Again Toward Insolvency (AutoObserver)
That car was obviously WAY overpriced when it was introduced. At $50K, just look at all the great choices you have - why buy from a company that could be bankrupt next week?
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)