SAAB is dead; who's next?

[Jim_75Sahara]

Seems a shame - they were different and built some innovative, interesting cars. I thought the Swedish govt. was going to scoop them up, but no, not happening. I think Chrysler will disappear next since FIAT is acting phoney --- all talk and no action. (& no money)

[jgerock]

Jim -

The whole "Born from Jets" advertising didn't help them out. They should have tried to do some old school commercials like BMW with rally cars and clubs.

[Armond]

perhaps this is a good time to pick up an 9-5 Aero turbo. Arent the parts mostly GM?

[robspeed]

Seems a shame - they were different and built some innovative, interesting cars. I thought the Swedish govt. was going to scoop them up, but no, not happening. I think Chrysler will disappear next since FIAT is acting phoney --- all talk and no action. (& no money)

saab was dead (to me) the moment GM bought them. same with volvo and ford. '80s 900x series is one of jenna's favorite cars. gotta get one someday! (same goes for 80s volvo wagon..)

[Jim_75Sahara]

I agree with you Jim re. the advertising -- it was silly. And, yes, I agree w/Rob re. the GM kiss of death. My dad once had an 81 SAAB 900S turbo -- great car. I thought it was ahead of its time. An early 70's SAAB 99 certainly made a statement in a world of barge-like US-built cars! I still need to drive a Sonnet to see what they're like....

[PAULTJENE]

Volvo - dead

Jaguar - dead

Land Rover - dead

[RIMSPOKE]

THEY WERE A REMARKABLE COMPANY WITH A DIFFERENT WAY OF DOING ALMOST EVERYTHING ~ AND IT WORKED !

ONE BIG MISTAKE WAS THE TRIUMPH TR7 ENGINE .

THEIR TWO STROKES WERE AMAZING MACHINES .

[Harv]

I've always wanted a 99 Turbo. In that dark red color and Inca wheels.

John