Changes at Saab could affect sales of new and pre-owned cars

Koenigsegg will be taking control of Saab soon and the effects of the Swedish manufacturer’s deal with General Motors could have an impact on sales of both new and used 9-5s in New York.

About one out of three Saab dealers in the U.S. will close as a result of the upcoming GM-Koenigsegg deal, reports USA Today. As a result, Saab lovers will have fewer locations to visit, whether they are looking for a new or pre-owned vehicle.

GM says it has sent 81 dealerships a letter that will inform them that their location will close when the Koenigsegg deal is complete. “We selected a network that gives us the best opportunity to achieve that,” said Saab chief operating officer Mike Colleran, according to the news source.

Koenigsegg plans on releasing a new version of the 9-5, says the publication. Fans of this model’s current generation might become tempted to buy a 9-5 before Koenigsegg makes it changes, as the redesign could be dramatic.

The 9-5 debuted in 1999, according to Edmunds.com. The sedan comes equipped with a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 260 horsepower. This model will soon be replaced, and the news could make used Saabs in New York more popular.