Dutch automaker makes offer on Saab

[The Straight Story]

Dutch automaker makes offer on Saab


NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Dutch automaker Spyker said Sunday it has made an updated offer on Saab to General Motors, which owns the Swedish car brand.

Spyker Chief Executive Victor Muller said in a statement the new offer to GM officials is intended to bypass issues of concern that doomed his company's previous offer to purchase Saab, CNNMoney.com reported.

"Despite our collective 11th-hour set-back, we are returning to the table with a renewed offer, that addresses every known issue brought to light during the initial negotiations and that has the full backing of the Saab management," Muller said.

GM spokesman Chris Pruess said f Saab is not sold and closes, it would cost impact the lives of nearly 3,400 employees worldwide.

Muller said his company, which produces exotic cars, is dedicated to saving the Saab brand as well as the jobs of those workers, CNNMoney.com reported.

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2009/12/20/Dutch-automaker-makes-offer-on-Saab/UPI-36041261342734/

[jmowreader]

1. Hopefully they'll bring back the 900 in its original form

Or very close to it...get rid of one of Saab's most famous attributes ("They weren't supposed to start ALL the time!") and they'll be great.

[flvegan]

2. Now with 500 horsepower and scissor doors!

[jmowreader]

3. No, no. A thousand HP and lambo doors stock

And no transverse engine. I can't think of another car where the clutch is so easy to change.