The Death of Saab

iLLGT3 · December 20, 2011

Saab has declared bankruptcy and may go under.. I never really understood how they've been around for so long anyway.

Ryzza5 · December 20, 2011

What? They were still around? I haven't seen Saabs that weren't at least 5 years old.

Paladin Skylark · December 20, 2011

Personally, I'm a big fan of Saab and their cars (I suppose because of their limited availability in North America) - I do hope someone rescues them. Although that looks doubtful.

randomsox10 · December 20, 2011

they have been in trouble for quite a while. they got lucky when Konnigsegg people bought Saab from GM. i don't think they will be that lucky this time, which is a shame they seemed keen on fixing what GM ruined

Andreas¹ · December 20, 2011

They're dead. :( Even if someone wanted to rescue them GM would quickly shut down those plans. They have told Victor Muller that they will never accept any business plans no matter how he and the potential clients set it up.

I'm surprised they managed to survive for this long, but I guess it was doomed from the start.

superhyper · December 20, 2011

They're quite a familiar sight here so I've learned to love them. Heck - I might even get one for my first car (older one obviously) so I'm quite sad to see them go. :(

killalldude · December 20, 2011

Although not being crazy for Saab, I liked the way their cars looked. It's sad to see them go after they've started producing fresh cars like the new 9-5. They definitely had the potential, but not the cash :(

gingervette · December 21, 2011

I'm actually sad about this. Saabs may have never been the pioneers of automotive technology, but they were, if nothing else, different. They were not afraid to step outside of the box while other manufacturers made the same old thing. it is truly depressing when you look at the designs of their newest 9-4 and 9-5 models. They are excellent vehicles and will more than likely become collectible someday.

Lambo Llama · December 21, 2011

That new concept they put out was pretty awesome. Can't remember the name of it off the top of my head, but certainly a shame to see them go.

superhyper · December 21, 2011

This one? :drool:

The Compensator · December 21, 2011

Bah, it's awful.

TDUFREAK500 · December 22, 2011

Good riddance I say, they were ugly cars.

Lambo Llama · December 22, 2011

http://swipe.swipelife.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/saab_phoenix_concept_main.jpg

This one? :drool:

That one indeed. Is/was nice!

I was never really a huge fan of their previous cars, but it's always a shame to see such a well known brand disappear. New 9-3 had the potential to be pretty awesome too.