Comments on: Press Release: Court rejects voluntary reorganization application. Saab Automobile to appeal decision

By: Curt Sehon

Curt Sehon — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:38:00 +0000

This is just too depressing. I’ve loved two car brands in my life – Saab and Pontiac and now one is dead and one is dying. I know there is a little hope for Saab but I’m feeling that today’s court decision has spelled the end for this plucky little car company.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:01:00 +0000

SAAB started as a brand to keep jobs after the the 2nd World war , it appers the courts belive that thoughs jobs no longer matter . I stand with Victor Muller , there are jobs that matter both in Sweden and the rest of the world where SAAB is sold it’s not just 3,700 there it’s jobs at the suppliers, dealers , independents etc. world wide . However I don’t understand why such a fine car can be just lost to the history books and I’m angry . I hope for Victor and the rest of us that belive , I’ll keep hope , anger won’t get us anywhere. Thanks to all , Dave

By: Börjesson

Börjesson — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:57:00 +0000

This interview with Muller that DI.se just published is a worthwhile read. It cheered me up a little bit.

By: JH

JH — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:46:00 +0000

I just remembered a quote from you Swade: “The fat lady hasn’t sung yet!”. It is so true, it ain’t over till it’s over!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:12:00 +0000

Took delivery of my SAAB 9-5 on Monday – my first new SAAB since my 99 25 years ago. The advance in SAAB engineering since then has been amazing. I LOVE my new car. It`s briliant. Please keep the marque alive. P-L-E-A-S-E.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:51:00 +0000

Surely, times are very difficult for SAAB. But this could be a new beginning. Don’t get surprised to see SAAB as a Russian-owned brand. (Keyword: Antonov). There are also rumours that VW is in close pursuit and “looking at the price” which is definitely not increasing nowadays.
The Viking has a unique place in automobile history and deserves a survival with a new owner. It was apparent that Spyker could not save SAAB. If Spyker would be strong enough, we would anyway see this historic Dutch brand at a very different point in the world market today.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:18:00 +0000

I think it is important to remember that we are very caught up in all of this because of our passion for the brand, but for the average customer looking at a 9-5 on the street, they have no real idea that all of this is happening. With clever marketing and promotion, the SAAB Brand certainly still has cachet.

Just last week I was in the new 9-5 and a gentleman stopped me to ask about the car and how much nicer it was than his 5-Series, which he admitted was comparatively quite boring. The SAAB brand is still around and with the new models (which are gorgeous cars that really stand out on the street), there is still value from the portfolio. I get questions and complements every time I am in the 9-5.

I’m glad to be affiliated with a brand that gets people excited (for better or worse), it’s much better than driving a Toyota thats just gets a ‘Meh’ reaction from most people. SAAB brings out passion, and that passion will be around well into the future, from enthusiasts and other drivers who are just now starting to see 9-5s ans 9-4s on the road and are getting attracted to them.

I hope everything works out so that SAAB can profit from this tipping point in the long term. As the cars are starting to be seen, they will be leased / purchased. No doubt about it. Driving a new SAAB is like driving architecture, and I am proud to have one.

Best to everyone in Trollhattan,

Asher

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Mr. Muller and team: We’re still believing, so please keep fighting!! We still have plans B.5 and C up our sleeve! Hang in there Saab employees!!

By: Hans Engnell

Hans Engnell — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:56:00 +0000

A tough decision but legally a correct one. Saab has no plan how to become profitable again, it has 40 million in its account but billions in debt. There is no way out of this, I’m afraid. And I was looking forward to buying the new 9-5 SportCombi…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:52:00 +0000

Do Something and SAVE SAAB! This iconic brand with unique products cannot just die! I really cannot understand what is going on up there in Sweden! But I know only one thing: Driving a SAAB is always a unique experience. That is why everyone up there should NEVER GIVE UP!