Toyota to aquire Subaru?

[Flicktitty]

It could happen or atleast thats what these guys (http://www.motorauthority.com/news/industry/new-laws-pave-the-way-for-toyota-to-acquire-subaru/) say could happen! :wooo

[jbiscuit]

I doubt it. Do you have any idea how big Subaru actually is? Subaru is just one of FHI's (Fuji Heavy Industries) brands. The Subaru name contains also industrial products, aerospace parts etc etc etc......I doubt Toyota will purchase the company. Maybe I'm wrong but I just don't see that happening. FHI is a very powerful company in Japan and I don't think they'd let a profitable sector of their business (Subaru autos) go. Why would they?

[Flicktitty]

i dounno, i don't see it happening either i was just passing along what i heard.

[Al]

IMO- Subaru's will get VVTi on all of their cars and get an aditional 4 mpg.

[BAD LS1]

I thought subaru had closer ties to GM? being they make that WRX wagon saab for GM and all...

[Flight_740]

I thought subaru had closer ties to GM? being they make that WRX wagon saab for GM and all...



Yes but toyota works with GM as well.

[jbiscuit]

I thought subaru had closer ties to GM? being they make that WRX wagon saab for GM and all...

I had read that Saab (ultimately GM) wanted to develop a platform to use but ended up teaming with Subaru for the 9-2X project as R&D would have cost a sh1t load more than GM wanted to spend to develop something somewhat similar. That 9-2X project isn't going as well as GM had hoped as Subaru still gets a chunk of the profits of each unit sold as its using 100% Subaru chassis and drivetrain. GM would have had to sell a ton of them to really make the venture worthwhile but the pricepoint of the 9-2X doesn't make it a "bargain" unless you really want to say you own a Saab over a Subaru. You can buy a WRX wagon with the same options (including the leather now) for almost $4000 less.

[Flight_740]

Those 9-2X's are sweet looking though.

[jbiscuit]

yes they are and they accept all the subaru performance parts including reflash tuning softwares, brake parts, suspension pieces, turbos etc etc.....a sleeper 9-2x could be a sweet daily driver :)

[jbiscuit]

...oh and the saab 9-2x is commonly known as the "Saabaru" on the subaru forums


J

[jbiscuit]

http://www.rollyourfender.com/projects_files/92x/images/DSC07704.jpg

http://www.rollyourfender.com/projects_files/92x/images/DSC07509.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g85/keaniegenie/DSCN0316.jpg

[Flight_740]

Now thats sexy!!!!

Not to say the WRX's are not but the Saab is more my flavor.

[jbiscuit]

yea I agree...the Saab's look good modded. That black one I posted is hot

[Flicktitty]

hey Jay, whats the prices on them wagons you posted?

[jbiscuit]

I think the turbo models are right around $30-ish....the subaru WRX wagons are like $27ish

[Flight_740]

I think the turbo models are right around $30-ish....the subaru WRX wagons are like $27ish

Well, atleast you would be able to have a saab and know it's a reliable car. a buddy of mine had an 03 subaru legacy. 5,000 RPM clutch dumps and it took it everytime.

[BAD LS1]

Not to get off topic here, but ireally do like the way those SAABARU's look!

I think Saab really made something of a sexy SUV out the pretty blah trailblazer too with the 9-7x IMHO

http://www.carquotes.com/Photo.ashx?NewCarModelId=764