10th Aug 2012, 13:58
The resale is great when buying, but poor when selling. If you plan on driving the car until it dies, then it's a great deal. Also the parts will always be around, so that's not an issue... just don't buy them from the dealer and you're safe. They tried to charge me $450 for a light bulb... wow... Aftermarket here I come!!
13th Jan 2026, 00:53
GM's biggest mistake with Saab was stripping it of its essence and unique style, turning Saabs into Opels, Vauxhalls, Buicks, and even putting Fiat diesel engines in them. It was a complete misstep for a brand whose appearance was the defining characteristic of its style.
You could say bad things about Ford when it bought Volvo, but at least this brand didn't completely lose its style (and I'd add that it gained a lot in design compared to previous models) and even continued manufacturing its own engines. In this respect, Ford did a much better job than GM, and even though they sold it some time ago, Volvo still exists.
10th Jul 2011, 12:59
You're right in suggesting that I worry about Saab going bankrupt. When I bought the new 9-5, I had no idea that Saab had stopped production on April 6th. This news did not reach the mainstream US news services. I only found out two weeks after I purchased the car. It's looking darker and darker for Saab right now, and I feel I'll have an albatross sitting in my garage very soon.