But, over priced, yes.

We now have an '07 MB 550 sedan, an '08 BMW 535xi wagon, and an '06 Saab 9-5 wagon, going off lease next month. The BMW is the replacement. ( Dealer offered an extra $1K discount to take early delivery on an ordered car).

We've had the MB for over 2 years since it was an early '06 summer delivered car.

The German cars are built as if they were going to war, the Saab is built like it is going on a long, tough hike. Both good, but different.

Most likely, we'd be replacing the 9-5 with another 9-5, had it not been for GM's "wisdom". Car has been trouble free, and fun to drive. But, GM has chosen the historicaly easy route of pouring its available resources into the likes of Escalades, Youkons, Hummers etc., rather than keeping its automobiles competitive. (To paraphrase Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now - "Oh, the arrogance, the arrogance, the arrogance...")

Agreed, there would be no Saab today without GM (or another major step parent), but when you lock a promising step child in the closet while you go partying, you may rue that day for a long, long, long time.

I sincerely hope GM makes it...





posted by 24.25.22...

• OK, here's my informal poll question---, Bill H., Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:56:39
  • ok, in case anyone from GM reads this, John in Bismarck, Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:09:46
  • Am I the only one..., Caarma , Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:27:57
  • GM is probably not going to dump Saab but..., turrbo , Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:13:21
    • Re: GM is probably not going to dump Saab but..., Erik919kt, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:15:23
    • Re: If GM turn around effort fail...., Red93SEInBrklyn, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:30:46
  • Can't think of a single GM vehicle that appeals, ursaw, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:49:40
  • Most recent news is no dumping of Saab..., Scott Paterson , Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:16:11
  • Many other GM products to consider- Saturn, Cadillac, Caarma , Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:13:33
  • Nope, I would run very quickly to Audi., B Millar , Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:34:12
  • Consider another GM brand ?, JMJ in NC, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:45:27
  • So many issues, so little time..., Noel, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:40:37
    • Ridiculously overpriced, no...., mikef, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:04:57 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Having bought 2, Mattias.se, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:35:26
  • Re: OK, here's my informal poll question---, Seanster, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:30:26
    • Re: Saab is a brand misunderstood...., Red93SEInBrklyn, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:54:26
  • I wouldn't PUNISH GM for dropping SAAB, Aero'ed, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:52:48
  • Re: OK, here's my informal poll question---, DE , Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:51:38
  • I would look at GM, but more at others., Mike in Anchorage, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:09:45
  • Re: OK, here's my informal poll question---, steve, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:12:46
    • SAAB is an afterthought, PT, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:11:17
    • What's good for GM is good for America, PT, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:50:49
      • Re: What's good for GM is good for America, steve, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:24:47

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