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gmh1013 · 7 December 2013, 06:46 AM

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/swed...ars-2D11683843

I always liked the 9-3

bayerische · 7 December 2013, 06:46 AM

They're back yeah... But it's not a SAAB anymore. IMHO. I see no point for the Chinese to continue production in Sweden to make money.

wantonebad · 7 December 2013, 06:52 AM

They had a cult following here in the states, a small number of fanatics worshiped them, but many of them have moved on. I don't see them becoming a major player.

Cc1966 · 7 December 2013, 06:57 AM

Back in the 80's, I owned a 900 and 900S. Later, when GM had them the thrill was definitely gone. Probably their only viable market will be China.

gmh1013 · 7 December 2013, 07:00 AM

Im sure they will never make it back to the US market....but some workers got their jobs back.

BH13GMT · 7 December 2013, 07:18 AM

Lost their way when they became a GM Parts bin car brand.
My personal fave back in the 80's was 900 Turbo Aero.
My friends Dad had one, he had to unlock the handbrake to start the car

Grumpy Badger · 7 December 2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

They're back yeah... But it's not a SAAB anymore.

Agreed.

I still look at the classic ads now and then and fantisise about a 900 high-pressure Turbo.

Maybe one day I'll treat myself...

Grumpy Badger · 7 December 2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BH13GMT

My friends Dad had one, he had to unlock the handbrake to start the car

And start it with the key down by the gearstick!

Cc1966 · 7 December 2013, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

And start it with the key down by the gearstick!

Great memories!!!

Cru Jones · 7 December 2013, 07:41 AM

Being originally from the Northeast, I will always have a soft spot for the 900....especially the 900 turbo convertible.

Grumpy Badger · 7 December 2013, 07:51 AM

Awwwww hell, I've just found a mint one with 55000 miles...

... The Long-Haired General would KILL me!!!

Cc1966 · 7 December 2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Awwwww hell, I've just found a mint one with 55000 miles...

... The Long-Haired General would KILL me!!!

If it helps Mark, the repair parts now would be a heart stopper!

bayerische · 7 December 2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

And start it with the key down by the gearstick!

They where unique all right!

bayerische · 7 December 2013, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Awwwww hell, I've just found a mint one with 55000 miles...

... The Long-Haired General would KILL me!!!

I thought she killed you before?

dysondiver · 7 December 2013, 08:22 AM

dont forget the limited edition iwc that goes with the yellow convertible from the 80s ,,,
titanium , on a yellow band , to match , 500 made i think , from memory

zama · 7 December 2013, 09:05 AM

SAAB made great robust quirky cars then they made the 900 TURBO undoubtedly their greatest achievement then they died, oh and stayed alive for another decade or more making largely average cars on a crappy chassis shared with Vauxhall and Lancia or Alfa from memory. Their final death was overdue, they actually had a really good car coming in their new 9-5 but it was well overdue and like usual over-engineered. Their lowest point is a tough battle between keeping their models running for 15 years or re badging a Subaru Impreza as a SAAB. I say let them die with dignity. This has the smell of MG Rover about it, they might as well move their production line to Asia/South America now. This is poignant for Australia as the Australian arm of General Motors announced the end of their local production in 2017, Ford is doing the same in 2015. Unfortunately if you cant make over 300,000 cars a year, you cant make them in a high cost market, no matter how good the engineering know how is.

dysondiver · 7 December 2013, 09:08 AM

top gear did an interesting review on them and their demise.

77T · 7 December 2013, 09:52 AM

This was sexy Saab that I remember...

SUBversive · 7 December 2013, 11:14 AM

The old mechanic saying was another Saab story....

gmh1013 · 7 December 2013, 11:40 AM

I remember when i was a kid back in mid-60 's a dentist across the street had a 2 stroke SAAB and his wife took us to school a few times in it.....and I remember it was sllloooowwww

East Bay Rider · 7 December 2013, 12:12 PM

Good video.

Beek · 7 December 2013, 05:28 PM

Saab is back with a ten year old car with old engines... Who in their right mind would buy yesterdays technology while their are better alternatives available. I used to like the brand, but when GM took over the fun was over. They died a long time ago.

padi56 · 7 December 2013, 08:55 PM

Great driver cars Saabs owned a few in my lifetime and had one of the first 99 turbos registered in the UK later had two 900 turbo great cars.

HL65 · 7 December 2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

They had a cult following here in the states, a small number of fanatics worshiped them, but many of them have moved on. I don't see them becoming a major player.

X2

Widows Son · 8 December 2013, 12:28 AM

I loved the looks and feel of the 1980's 900 series!!!! They were so ugly, they were beautiful (like the VW bugs). Went to Church with the owner of the dealership in Cleveland. I remember brand new 900's were like $12,000 dollars, thought that was a fortune!!! Now you spend more than that for a econobox that will fall apart in 5 years.

MitchSteel · 8 December 2013, 12:42 AM

Surprise, surprise, the Chinese are investing into a known brand.......which is all that matters to uneducated consumer......is it not?Build a piece of junk product with cheap parts and materials and slap a well respected brand sticker on it.NO THANKS.
5 years ago, Ive made a conscious choice to boycott anything that said made in china or has any cheese ties.I drive American/Canadian vehicles, buy local food, etc.
Not trying to turn this political, but people really have to think whos economy they're supporting.Strength is in numbers.

brandrea · 8 December 2013, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

The old mechanic saying was another Saab story....

anilzat · 8 December 2013, 01:29 AM

I learn something new here all the time. Saab was a car I thought was beyond its years in advancements.

vitalsignsrn · 8 December 2013, 02:41 AM

Wow..those pictures sure bring back memories. :-)

sekesq · 8 December 2013, 03:25 AM

LOVED LOVED LOVED the black 900S I had back in the 90's!!!!

7 December 2013, 06:46 AM	#1
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	Just when you thought Saab died ....they are back! http://www.nbcnews.com/business/swed...ars-2D11683843 I always liked the 9-3

7 December 2013, 06:46 AM	#2
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	They're back yeah... But it's not a SAAB anymore. IMHO. I see no point for the Chinese to continue production in Sweden to make money. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

7 December 2013, 06:52 AM	#3
wantonebad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,850	They had a cult following here in the states, a small number of fanatics worshiped them, but many of them have moved on. I don't see them becoming a major player. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

7 December 2013, 06:57 AM	#4
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Back in the 80's, I owned a 900 and 900S. Later, when GM had them the thrill was definitely gone. Probably their only viable market will be China. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

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Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Awwwww hell, I've just found a mint one with 55000 miles... ... The Long-Haired General would KILL me!!! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

7 December 2013, 07:00 AM	#5
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	Im sure they will never make it back to the US market....but some workers got their jobs back.

7 December 2013, 08:22 AM	#15
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	dont forget the limited edition iwc that goes with the yellow convertible from the 80s ,,, titanium , on a yellow band , to match , 500 made i think , from memory

7 December 2013, 09:05 AM	#16
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	SAAB made great robust quirky cars then they made the 900 TURBO undoubtedly their greatest achievement then they died, oh and stayed alive for another decade or more making largely average cars on a crappy chassis shared with Vauxhall and Lancia or Alfa from memory. Their final death was overdue, they actually had a really good car coming in their new 9-5 but it was well overdue and like usual over-engineered. Their lowest point is a tough battle between keeping their models running for 15 years or re badging a Subaru Impreza as a SAAB. I say let them die with dignity. This has the smell of MG Rover about it, they might as well move their production line to Asia/South America now. This is poignant for Australia as the Australian arm of General Motors announced the end of their local production in 2017, Ford is doing the same in 2015. Unfortunately if you cant make over 300,000 cars a year, you cant make them in a high cost market, no matter how good the engineering know how is. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

7 December 2013, 09:08 AM	#17
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	top gear did an interesting review on them and their demise.

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77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,476	This was sexy Saab that I remember... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 December 2013, 11:14 AM	#19
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	The old mechanic saying was another Saab story....

7 December 2013, 11:40 AM	#20
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	I remember when i was a kid back in mid-60 's a dentist across the street had a 2 stroke SAAB and his wife took us to school a few times in it.....and I remember it was sllloooowwww

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East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,109	Good video. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

7 December 2013, 05:28 PM	#22
Beek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Freerk Location: the Netherlands Watch: 292 Posts: 2,995	Saab is back with a ten year old car with old engines... Who in their right mind would buy yesterdays technology while their are better alternatives available. I used to like the brand, but when GM took over the fun was over. They died a long time ago. __________________ Time, free yet priceless

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,223	Great driver cars Saabs owned a few in my lifetime and had one of the first 99 turbos registered in the UK later had two 900 turbo great cars. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	I loved the looks and feel of the 1980's 900 series!!!! They were so ugly, they were beautiful (like the VW bugs). Went to Church with the owner of the dealership in Cleveland. I remember brand new 900's were like $12,000 dollars, thought that was a fortune!!! Now you spend more than that for a econobox that will fall apart in 5 years.

8 December 2013, 12:42 AM	#26
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Surprise, surprise, the Chinese are investing into a known brand.......which is all that matters to uneducated consumer......is it not?Build a piece of junk product with cheap parts and materials and slap a well respected brand sticker on it.NO THANKS. 5 years ago, Ive made a conscious choice to boycott anything that said made in china or has any cheese ties.I drive American/Canadian vehicles, buy local food, etc. Not trying to turn this political, but people really have to think whos economy they're supporting.Strength is in numbers. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

8 December 2013, 01:29 AM	#28
anilzat Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: John Williams Location: Alaska outback Watch: GMT Posts: 1,051	I learn something new here all the time. Saab was a car I thought was beyond its years in advancements.

8 December 2013, 02:41 AM	#29
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Wow..those pictures sure bring back memories. :-)

8 December 2013, 03:25 AM	#30
sekesq "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Stephanie Location: New Zealand Watch: DJ TOG, OP34 white Posts: 192	LOVED LOVED LOVED the black 900S I had back in the 90's!!!!

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