What has GM done to SAAB?

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Sat 4 Mar 2006 16:26
What has GM done to SAAB? - JH
I was chucking some old papers out and my eye was caught by "2.6 V6 turbo" and "250BHP" along with "£17,995". It was an advert for the SAAB 9-3 estate. Now, if it had a Vauxhall badge on the front that sounds about right, at least for list price. But my perception of SAAB is of a premium brand. You could argue that I'm being offered a premium product at a bargain price or you could say that GM are destroying the brand value. Any thoughts, especially from current or ex SAAB owners?

JH
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Sat 4 Mar 2006 16:41
What has GM done to SAAB? - Avant
If that had been true I'd have had it on my short-list. But according to What Car £17,995 is the price of the entry-level 1.8i.

I didn't know Saab did a 2.6 V6 turbo, and it's not listed on What Car....
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Sat 4 Mar 2006 16:50
What has GM done to SAAB? - blue_haddock
The nearest model is the 2.8T Aero which i do believe is a V6. P11d on this vehicle is aprox £28k though.

I'd love to know where you can pick them up for £10k under list.
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Sat 4 Mar 2006 16:50
What has GM done to SAAB? - JH
Avant,
ah, sneaky advertsing. I only glanced at it but it did give the impression of 250bhp for £17,995. I've chucked it so I can't check, certainly the web site says as you suggest and I stand corrected.
JH
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Sat 4 Mar 2006 17:27
What has GM done to SAAB? - pmh
I remember seeing the same advert. My initial reaction was the same, but I read the small print to see that the headline price referred to an entry level model.


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