18-12-2009, 16:49
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Bye, bye SAAB
GM is going to wind down Saab after being unable to find a suitable buyer. The Swedish government has decided not to step in and rescue Saab. BBC News Link
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18-12-2009, 17:15
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
Sad 
We live in interesting times......
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18-12-2009, 17:22
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
Yes, I also saw borders the book shop is going under.
What next... Microsoft or google!
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18-12-2009, 17:23
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
don't worry Gordon Brown will probably offer them our money he's giving it to every lost cause on the planet 
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18-12-2009, 17:29
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
Yes - Gordon's proved to be in a class of his own when it comes to giving away our money.....
The Swedes aren't used to this sort of things so it'll be interesting to see what happens to SAAB and what the reaction of the public there is.
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18-12-2009, 17:46
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
Quote:
Originally Posted by papa smurf
don't worry Gordon Brown will probably offer them our money he's giving it to every lost cause on the planet |
You must be rolling in it then  
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18-12-2009, 18:03
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
Quote:
Originally Posted by AHN-David
Yes, I also saw borders the book shop is going under.
What next... Microsoft or google!
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Wife had an email tellig her about the closure,even offering her to buy the fixtures and fittings.....that is so sad.
Sad for SAAB too, was a good marque.
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18-12-2009, 19:54
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
Very sad about this, I have always had a SAAB since passing my test.
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18-12-2009, 20:41
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
Aren't / wern't Saab built like tank, and one of, if not the safest people can buy.
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18-12-2009, 21:40
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
I got rammed @ 40mph by a silly woman a few years ago.
Her car was writen off and I drove away.
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19-12-2009, 08:53
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
It's a shame because Saab started to make some class motors, the Sport Diesel they've just bought out looks nice inside and out.
The day Saab got taken over by GM was the start of the slide down the slippery slope. I hope VOLVO aren't the next ones to fall by the wayside.
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19-12-2009, 09:11
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
This is sad news for Saab lovers.
Duke
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19-12-2009, 20:54
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
I reckon they'll come back in a short while they have great cars its just GM thats screwed them up
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19-12-2009, 23:14
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
The problem is that people just don't 'get' SAAB's
Clarkson has always said that he want's to understand the smug contented look that SAAB drivers have.
I can tell you it is the feeling of being safe in a solid car and not feeling like a bean in a can.
The cars have always been great, but they are seen as too expensive.
My aged 9-5 is brilliant, it does everything I ask of it and never complains ( and I ask a lot )
I have been on day trips to cornwall in it (320 miles each way) and not felt exhasted at the end of the day.
OK the insurance is silly and it can be heavy on fuel, but it is a quality car to transport myself and family around if safety.
I do hope they return and keep making great cars.
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08-01-2010, 09:39
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Re: Bye, bye SAAB
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