Chinese Automaker to buy outgoing Saab 9-5 Rights

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johnakis

whattttttttt??????????????

October 2, 2009 12:06 pm

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2010S5

Like they even need rights. Why don't they just copy the car and make a outright knockoff as they always do. Pathetic.

October 2, 2009 12:31 pm

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nederina

why not? i love the outgoing 9-5. it is one of the most comfortable seats i've ever been in. they're plush, soft and ergonomically perfect

October 2, 2009 2:34 pm

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isaacu

For some reason, an "extension of life " for the Saab 9-5 feels right. isaacu

October 2, 2009 3:45 pm

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norther

damn commies... koenig should file a lawsuit against them not only for copying (dont care if it's legit) but for stupidity too. why isnt there a law/punishment for stupidity, bad taste, and..etc?

October 2, 2009 7:24 pm

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carbonfibreguy

wait didnt saab go to konisegg??? (F i forgot how to spell koeneisegg? WDF!!!) and why dont they just copy it and then get a lawsuit?

October 2, 2009 11:14 pm

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sideskraper

The complete lack of comprehension of this deal by all of you guys leaves me staggered. Try reading the article again. Maybe try reading up on the three players involved in this deal too. I wouldn't normally say this but you guys could probably learn something from wikipedia.

October 3, 2009 4:25 am

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pmontero

spot on sideskraper. Every once in a while designs, toolings and assembly lines are purchased by upcoming companies who otherwise wouldn?t be able to develop a vehicle of such standards, even if it?s an outgoing model. Also they are then able to sell their cars at a relatively lower price which is particularly important for many markets in up-coming countries. On the other hand the original owner gets some always welcome cash infusion, so it?s a win-win situation.

October 4, 2009 1:26 pm

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9TNine

Ah, the Vikings have been pillaged...! Justice at last! :)

October 3, 2009 8:34 am

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michelin901

i see no harm in this as long as the saab badge is still on it. they probably only intend to sell it in china. same goes for other brands when you wonder abt how the older models are much better than the current ones. even manufacturers are directly doing this. for eg. if you go to india, youll find the older skoda octavia alongside the newer version renamed 'laura' being sold at the same time.

October 3, 2009 9:47 am

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joelynn

its standard practice in developing countries to buy the rights to older models- look at the Hindustan Ambassador thats been going for 50 years.

October 5, 2009 8:38 am

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