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And it is made worse by the current 9-5 being a brand new model. At least with my OG 9-5 I know that any parts no longer being supplied via Saab channels may become available through BAIC channels. an with it being in producitn for 12 years the aftermarket companies are now making repair/maintenance parts too.
Our "new" car is my wife's 2006 9-3SC. It is low mileage and in great condition. I briefly considered buying a Chevy Volt for her use (8 to 10 miles per day commuting) and I start driving the 9-3, but she loves "her car" too much.
The future uncertainty regarding availability of parts is a concern even to us die hards.
I keep hoping the 9-4X will kick-start sales and brand awareness for Saab in the US. But even here I have my worries. GM can't produce enough compact cross-overs to meet demand. The have recenlty re-badged the former Saturn Vue as another Chevy model to get more product in their show rooms. The former Vue/new Chevy is built in Ramos Arizpe where the 9-4X will be assembled. How cooperative is GM being with Saab for timely release of the 9-4X? My fear is not very cooperative.
posted by 198.208.15...
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Saabs owned:
2008 9-5 Aero Sedan, sold at 227K miles
2006 9-3SC 2.0T - Wife's daily driver
2000 Viggen Convertible - Sold May, 2022
1964 Quantum IV Formula Car - Retirement project
2000 9-5lpt Sedan, sold at 318K miles
Posts in this Thread:
- NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, Dan-O, Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:19:35
- Dutch news: SAAB supplier IAC to lay off 80 employees.., Street, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:02:20
- Spyker calls it 'a blip', JohnA , Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:39:58
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, AeroLady, Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:18:57
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, rob 94 aero, Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:55:08
- sale -leaseback's a garden variety finance transaction, JohnA , Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:37:33
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, Dan-O, Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:33:22
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, Chas, Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:27:10
- SAVE SAAB!!!!!!, RobsSaab, Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:46:34
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, jeff in MD, Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:31:40
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, Steve T., Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:10:52
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, BTG88, Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:00:32
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, pete , Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:05:21
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, coggs, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:51:13
- Re: NYT article on Spyker, Saab, cash flow, dohrmc, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:58:59
- When blood is flowing in the streets,, Tim, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:25:12
- Re: When blood is flowing in the streets,, dohrmc, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:29:34
- E350 with leather and sunroof for under $40k?, Tim, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:08:36
- Re: E350 with leather and sunroof for under $40k?, dohrmc, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:58:41
- Don't buy, lease, BlueWhite, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:05:47
- $45k is NOT the real going price in the market, Tim, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:55:45
- Re: E350 with leather and sunroof for under $40k?, TML , Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:29:22
- Re: When blood is flowing in the streets,, Boomer, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:35:49
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