New Pics of Saabaru 9-2X
12-23-2003, 11:22 AM
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GM owns subie??????
Um johnnysixer i was just on GM's website, Subaru is not listed under the names that they own. Subaru is owned by Fuji Industries i think that's the name in Japan not GM, i might be wrong but go check their website, Subaru is not on there. The only reason Saab is getting like the WRX platform is probably because GM probably made a deal with Subie, to get the platform, same thing like the Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix, Honda Passport and the Isuzu (or however you spell it) Rodeo.
12-23-2003, 01:08 PM
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Re: GM owns subie??????
Originally posted by esracer
Um johnnysixer i was just on GM's website, Subaru is not listed under the names that they own. Subaru is owned by Fuji Industries i think that's the name in Japan not GM, i might be wrong but go check their website, Subaru is not on there. The only reason Saab is getting like the WRX platform is probably because GM probably made a deal with Subie, to get the platform, same thing like the Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix, Honda Passport and the Isuzu (or however you spell it) Rodeo.
Um johnnysixer i was just on GM's website, Subaru is not listed under the names that they own. Subaru is owned by Fuji Industries i think that's the name in Japan not GM, i might be wrong but go check their website, Subaru is not on there. The only reason Saab is getting like the WRX platform is probably because GM probably made a deal with Subie, to get the platform, same thing like the Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix, Honda Passport and the Isuzu (or however you spell it) Rodeo.
12-24-2003, 03:33 AM
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Learning about how GM somewhat owns Subaru really depresses me. Anyway, that wagon looks just like the wrx wagon, just with a different front end, and slightly changed rear. The doors look exactly like the wrx! "rip off" as somebody stated, is definitely right.
12-24-2003, 11:18 AM
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I just don't get all the outrage here. Who frigging cares if Saab rebadges a Sube? I mean, why should that rankle anyone? If anything its good for Subaru. They sell their platform to buyers that may not have considered a Sube product, and then they get to make money off of spares, service items, etc.
Also, for those of you who don't get why Saab is using an already developed platform, its because they are bleeding red ink and have nowhere near the financial capacity to develop an entirely new platform.
Click here, then read the 11th article down
Also, for those of you who don't get why Saab is using an already developed platform, its because they are bleeding red ink and have nowhere near the financial capacity to develop an entirely new platform.
Click here, then read the 11th article down
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12-24-2003, 11:35 AM
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At least they could have put the key in the center console like every other Saab, that would have been kinda sweet! As it is this is nothing more than an expensive rebadge kit!!
My 2 Cents!
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My 2 Cents!
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and Merry Xmas all!!!
12-28-2003, 11:40 PM
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Why would anyone pay $30,000 for WRX...???
I understand the "ignorant/rich" Saab buyer argument.... But, it still doesn't make any sense...
What is Saab thinking? What is GM thinking???
Anyone knows good Saab forums? We should enlighten the poor souls that they might be paying way more than they should in getting this car...
I understand the "ignorant/rich" Saab buyer argument.... But, it still doesn't make any sense...
What is Saab thinking? What is GM thinking???
Anyone knows good Saab forums? We should enlighten the poor souls that they might be paying way more than they should in getting this car...