# SAAB Liquidation!

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [January 4, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507 "2012-01-04T06:29:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/1 "2012-01-04T06:29:54Z")

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They’re selling these things CHEAP. Sold as-is but you can get an aftermarket warranty. Story here: [http://www.autonews.com/article/20120103/BLOG06/120109987/1280](http://www.autonews.com/article/20120103/BLOG06/120109987/1280)

Check it out:

![http://pictures.dealer.com/m/m2motorssaab/1615/a5301e8c4046387201e80f3a6c0f45aa.png](http://pictures.dealer.com/m/m2motorssaab/1615/a5301e8c4046387201e80f3a6c0f45aa.png)  
 ![http://pictures.dealer.com/m/m2motorssaab/1881/a418685c4046387201e80f3a5a6de124.png](http://pictures.dealer.com/m/m2motorssaab/1881/a418685c4046387201e80f3a5a6de124.png)

[http://www.saabnortholmsted.com/inventory-liquidation-event.htm](http://www.saabnortholmsted.com/inventory-liquidation-event.htm)

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**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/2 "2012-01-04T06:56:34Z")

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 ![http://pictures.dealer.com/m/m2motorssaab/1117/a41a095a4046387201e80f3aeab273bc.png](http://pictures.dealer.com/m/m2motorssaab/1117/a41a095a4046387201e80f3aeab273bc.png)

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**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/3 "2012-01-04T07:06:54Z")

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I always liked SAABs, my buddy’s mom had a 9-3 Turbo and it was an awesome little car. SAAB’s problem was that they didn’t market the brand right so no one knew about or understood them. GM’s fault probably.

Man I’m still bummed that the brand is dead.

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/4 "2012-01-04T07:12:31Z")

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The latest 95 Aero looks pretty good, and for 20k off the price, it’s worth considering.

![http://1-photos4.zibe.com/new-2011-saab-9~5-aerosedan-9440-6926779-1-400.jpg](http://1-photos4.zibe.com/new-2011-saab-9~5-aerosedan-9440-6926779-1-400.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/5 "2012-01-04T07:22:19Z")

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If I didn’t just buy a car, I’d probably jump on a 9-3x. Those are some solid deals.

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**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/6 "2012-01-04T07:28:14Z")

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Ok, so seriously what is the deal with Saab? Are they going out of business or did someone in China buy them and is production continuing…I can’t figure it out…

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**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/7 "2012-01-04T07:35:56Z")

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Man, good deals…

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/8 "2012-01-04T07:54:34Z")

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> [@91MR2](#):
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> Ok, so seriously what is the deal with Saab? Are they going out of business or did someone in China buy them and is production continuing…I can’t figure it out…

> Sort of. Saabs United reports that the automaker has announced some of its employees will return to complete the vehicles still standing unfinished on the production line. All told, only around 100 units are likely to be produced and then sold off before the brand goes dark for good.

> The Swedish automaker finally filed for bankruptcy in December after a tumultuous year that featured production stoppages, court protection and a variety of foreign suitors with wide-ranging plans to save the brand. In the end, however, the Saab flag fell.

> Here in the U.S., the company is currently investigating ways to continue to honor warranties in the wake of its implosion.

> **[Saab to start producing cars again - Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/saab-to-start-producing-cars-again/)**
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> Sort of. Saabs United reports that the automaker has announced some of its employees will return to complete the vehicles still standing unfinished on the production line. All told, only around 100 units are likely to be produced and then sold off...

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**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/9 "2012-01-04T07:55:22Z")

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great prices… not in the market though.

SAAB went under. from what i recall china didnt complete the deal and even if they did they didnt carry on NA distribution.

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**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/10 "2012-01-04T07:57:34Z")

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That really sucks, I’ve always liked Saab…

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/11 "2012-01-04T08:08:49Z")

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> [@91MR2](#):
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> That really sucks, I’ve always liked Saab…

Don’t worry, Chrysler will keep their style alive.

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**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/12 "2012-01-04T08:59:49Z")

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hmmmm… I called about one of the 9-5 turbo premium models… we will see.

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**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/13 "2012-01-04T10:55:42Z")

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> [@Onyx Z32](#):
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> Don’t worry, Chrysler will keep their style alive.

This actually looks really good. Is this like a sport version of the 200?

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/14 "2012-01-04T12:54:18Z")

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No idea, but it looks a lot like a SAAB.

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**Author:** ![Driftacular](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/driftacular/32/5724_2.png) [@Driftacular](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Driftacular)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/15 "2012-01-04T13:00:47Z")

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the 9-5 is sick looking!

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**Author:** ![Turbodub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbodub/32/6155_2.png) [@Turbodub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Turbodub)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/16 "2012-01-04T13:54:21Z")

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I was sad to see it happen to Saab. I bought my '91 900s a couple months ago and fell in love. Sweet deals though

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/17 "2012-01-04T16:29:26Z")

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holy crap, saab’s MSRP at 50k+?

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**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/18 "2012-01-04T17:10:01Z")

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man I feel bad for the poor sap who paid sticker for his 50k Saab last year.

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**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/19 "2012-01-04T17:20:24Z")

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> [@sedlmeier101](#):
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> man I feel bad for the poor sap who paid sticker for his 50k Saab last year.

Yeah, all 2 of those guys.

I’m disappointed, the 9-5 platinum super turbo premium 4 is ~200hp, 18mpg city? And totally looks Chinese already.

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**Author:** ![klug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/klug/32/5222_2.png) [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2012, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/saab-liquidation/219507/20 "2012-01-04T17:23:54Z")

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> [@Jack](#):
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> Yeah, all 2 of those guys.

:LOL

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