Saab shut down continues despite extended talks

2010 Saab 9-5 World Debut at 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show

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anonymous

thanks GM.

December 31, 2009 1:13 pm

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6spdaudi

Thanks GM? If Saab is such a great opportunity, why has no one acquired it yet when everyone knows it is available?

December 31, 2009 1:45 pm

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vanquert

There are a lot of bidders out there allready, the guy from koenigsegg is still trying to buy parts of saab, and then you have spyker and the chinese folks.. I think GM is demanding to much for SAAB.

December 31, 2009 2:18 pm

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radmeister

If i had to guess GM wants the company that buys it to honour their existing contracts for parts, which all come from GM subsidiaries..If i had to buy the brand i would shut the company down for 1 year, scrap all current models and design new ones with parts made in sweden. Screw this GM crap bin.

December 31, 2009 3:17 pm

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anonymous

thanks in sarcasm. obviously GM brought something that they can't fix and left it in the backyard sales. christmas discount, 20% anyone? GM have not treasure the brand that stood for so long. they were hopeful that they can fix it. GM is bargaining for too much. now they are trying to sell an expensive historic rag.

December 31, 2009 3:49 pm

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BabyMilo

I dont understand GM's business plan. What will they gain from closing the company down?? Juast get rid of the company and make a small profit and cut y?ur losses GM

December 31, 2009 2:33 pm

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radmeister

Hey guys is it not a coincidence that SAAB has been losing money since shortly being aquired by GM in 1993...This should be a 2 car brand, with 2 variants. 9-3 hard top and conv, 9-5 sedan and wagon. Only two engine options, diesel or 2.8L V6 Turbo. That's it, not much room in the niche market.

December 31, 2009 3:15 pm

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tootall

Lol you just might have a great little idea there. Those were the bread and buttter models for Sabb at the time, so if they were to stick to that and do a good, no..... GREAT job at perfecting those models, then it just might work. Too bad, it's too late now.

December 31, 2009 4:35 pm

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nederina

I am not going to buy cars from GM

December 31, 2009 4:12 pm

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paulbe

Americans just seem to wreck everything they touch these days.

December 31, 2009 9:09 pm

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estudioG

It's not Americans it's our stupid greedy corporations and money hungry whores of politicians. I'm American and I would never bye any form of American cars... They are pieces of junk and our aircraft will soon hit that road too. What a pitty...

January 1, 2010 2:04 am

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