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Snake Vargas · 10-09-2005, 11:41 AM

I'm not sure this is that good for Saab in any case. They're really stuck in a hard place - yes, they are now free from badge engineering thanks to GM forcing it on them, but unfortunately for Saab GM is hurting badly and they're not likely to get money for much needed product development. I wouldn't be surprised if that company goes down sooner or later.

On the other hand, good news for Subaru. I think they've always been rather resistant to GM trying to flog off their stuff as Saabs, or whatever else - the 9-2X, and rumours of the 9-6X. Good on them for having some sort of integrity. I hope Toyota helps them there, and they can do well.

This is good news, as far as I'm concerned.

10-09-2005, 11:41 AM	#4
Snake Vargas Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: GM sells Subaru stakes to Toyota I'm not sure this is that good for Saab in any case. They're really stuck in a hard place - yes, they are now free from badge engineering thanks to GM forcing it on them, but unfortunately for Saab GM is hurting badly and they're not likely to get money for much needed product development. I wouldn't be surprised if that company goes down sooner or later. On the other hand, good news for Subaru. I think they've always been rather resistant to GM trying to flog off their stuff as Saabs, or whatever else - the 9-2X, and rumours of the 9-6X. Good on them for having some sort of integrity. I hope Toyota helps them there, and they can do well. This is good news, as far as I'm concerned.