SAAB sold to Koenigsegg

[cargirl1990]

I know, I was just using them as a comparison.

oh ok!

[Ferrer]

I have a 1999 9-5 SE, with a 2.3 Lt Turbo engine. It's a very nice car, and a dream to drive

Excellent, the one with the proper Saab engine.

[ScionDriver]

I just realized the next time someone on the forums buys a new Saab the thread title will be "Just bought a Koenigsegg."

[cargirl1990]

I just realized the next time someone on the forums buys a new Saab the thread title will be "Just bought a Koenigsegg."

thats a good point.

[Ferrer]

I just realized the next time someone on the forums buys a new Saab the thread title will be "Just bought a Koenigsegg."

Or when someone buys a Koenigsegg, "Just bought a Saab"...

[cargirl1990]

Or when someone buys a Koenigsegg, "Just bought a Saab"...

oh man... * sighs *

[Ferrer]

More good news.

Koenigsegg: We'll give Saab back its "soul"

[Roentgen]

More good news.

Koenigsegg: We'll give Saab back its "soul"

That is great news! Hopefully this isn't a case of "easier said than done," because as the article states, it is a tall order.

[LeonOfTheDead]

Let's just say Saabs have very distinctive designs, and that liking it or hating it is very subjective.

And not all cars in the world are made for performance. Anyway, I'm sure their Aero models can't be that bad for a sports saloon of it's price range.

Honestly, I maybe biased cos I have one, but I have been in/driven cars of the same year, and same price/class, such as pre-2000 Merc C classes, and BMW 3 series of 2001/2002, and the Saab I have is far superior in terms of quality and comfort. More space, better equipment eg. sound system, and better safety.

Actually, a 9-5 is a 5 Series and E-Klasse contender, for those listed a 9-3 would be better as a comparison.

[Roentgen]

Actually, a 9-5 is a 5 Series and E-Klasse contender, for those listed a 9-3 would be better as a comparison.

Price wise?

[MRR]

I think it's a pretty bold claim to say that a Saab is the equal of a BMW or Benz of that same class frankly - and I personally doubt that the automotive press would share your sentiments.

As a BMW owner I am biased but will make the "bold" claim that their current product line can't even hold a candle to the offerings of BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc (at least in the US...Europe always has more engine and model choices than we do).

At the very least we can hope that we will never see a trailblazer rebadged as a SAAB again.

[Ferrer]

As a BMW owner I am biased but will make the "bold" claim that their current product line can't even hold a candle to the offerings of BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc (at least in the US...Europe always has more engine and model choices than we do).

At the very least we can hope that we will never see a trailblazer rebadged as a SAAB again.

Well they do. Altough that rather depends on what you expect from a car...

[LeonOfTheDead]

Price wise?

basically yes, even if it's a bit pointless, as an Elise isn't a a 3 Series or even 5 Series contender, despite having a price range in the same territory.
I'm pretty sure the Kia Opirus was cheaper than an E-Klasse, but it was definitely design after such a reference.

[Kitdy]

Well they do. Altough that rather depends on what you expect from a car...

If price were no issue, then can you honestly tell me you'd take a 9-3 over a 3? A 9-5 over a 5? I'd be very surprised if you said yes. The autowriters don't seem to share your sentiments over Saab's quality.

[Ferrer]

If price were no issue, then can you honestly tell me you'd take a 9-3 over a 3? A 9-5 over a 5? I'd be very surprised if you said yes. The autowriters don't seem to share your sentiments over Saab's quality.

The Bimmers are probably the best driving (normal) cars of the premium brands currently on sale, so if I wanted the ultimate drive, no I wouldn't.

But, if I could have two cars, one for the weekends and another to cruise the motorways then Saabs start to make sense. Suddenly you don't need the ultimate drive. And then I wouldn't need a BMW.