Comments on: SAAB could have up to five buyers

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:21:16 +0000

Come on guys n gals there’s nothing wrong with Chinese money. I would have concerns if they were going to be built in China and shipped elsewhere, but i’d wait til the product turns up before a final judgement could be made.
As for the Saabs themselves – go look at the UK webisites and Au$39K buys a delivery mileage 93 Aero 210hp turbo, can’t beat it for the money.

By: Myke

Myke — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:32:57 +0000

I’ve read rumours that interested companies include TATA, BMW, Renault and Hyundai. I don’t know how true that is though…

By: John of Perth

John of Perth — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:53:07 +0000

Bruster wrote …”I think its sad that all these companies with such great heritage and history behind them are going in the hands of people or countries with inexperience such China with MG and India with Landrover and Jaguar”.

I think you will find in the case of Tata and Landrover/Jaguar, their engineering heritage is longer and as diversified as Saab is/was.

The issue is sound business management with sound engineering input coupled with passion.

This is not just the domain of a few Europeans.

By: Horse

Horse — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:41:28 +0000

I just can’t imagine why anyone in australia would buy a saab.
What is the attraction, the high price ? The quirky looks or the perception that you have no idea.

By: pious

pious — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:19:31 +0000

Benjie, c’mon, dont be silly. There is no way that you could find 5 people willing to buy the car!

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:50:35 +0000

After this stupid claim by Saab, Geely issued a public statement that it is not interested in Saab at all. Saab is in insolvency. The insolvency administrator has less than 3 months now to find new finance or wind up the company and auction all assets. Saab sold 38 cars in Australia last month. Can its dealers pay the monthly rent?

By: Frontman

Frontman — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:18:40 +0000

Just goes to prove GM doesn’t learn from history….
Saab is realistically worth nothing at present, and the report says GM hasn’t started the Auction on it yet?
Dot Com all over again anybody??

By: Benjie

Benjie — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:56:42 +0000

Five buyers for the company, or their cars?

By: bruster

bruster — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:50:48 +0000

I think its sad that all these companies with such great heritage and history behind them are going in the hands of people or countries with inexperience such China with MG and India with Landrover and Jaguar.

I truly hope that SAAB stays in Sweden and remains an individual rather than become just another brand the chinese or Indians have bought.

But at the same time the company in trouble can only blame itself for not protecting themselves or its investors. A recession comes every 10 – 15 years and car makers and other companies should be prepared for such pitfalls.

You look at VW and Hyundai they are growing still in this market because they have invested in new technology and brand and were able to secure loyal customers…

cheers
Bru

By: Car Tuning

Car Tuning — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:45:28 +0000

oh well Saab deserves to be bought by a well known automaker who will take care of this brand and try to make it even better. i don’t know what intentions those Chinese companies have with Saab but if i had owned a Saab and the company built my car was going to be taken by some unknown automakers from China i’d try to sell that car as soon as possible. What about Mahindra? If we’re talking about exotic buyers, maybe the indian automaker is also interested in buying Saab.