1 less competitor in the Market - OPEL gooooooooone

[brad]

The Saab person's position may no longer exist, since Saab's Australian involvement finally went into receivership not so long ago.

Yes, but I believe GM still have a responsibility to provide spare parts for "X" number of years & Holden took over the reigns?

So there's an old age pensioner that looks after SAAB spares when he isn't weeding the garden at Holden HQ (Maybe I read it all wrong when SAAB AU was going belly-up)

[hoi polloi]

Yes, but I believe GM still have a responsibility to provide spare parts for "X" number of years...

I think it's 10 minimum...

- Anthony

[Umai Naa!!]

Tell that to Holden.

VZ wagon upper shock mounts have been obsolete for about 4 years now. When did the last of them roll off the production line? '06?

[hoi polloi]

Tell that to Holden.

VZ wagon upper shock mounts have been obsolete for about 4 years now.

Maybe so, I still don't think Opel parts will be a problem (given they're not ceasing production, they're just not selling new cars in Australia)...

A work colleague has a Rover 75. That company went bust in 2005?.. In Australia, parts importation/sales went to Caterpillar (yep, the same mob who do the construction equipment)... He's still able to get parts for that (although he hasn't pranged it or anything)...

- Anthony

[Umai Naa!!]

Getting parts is the easy bit, given the online shopping avenues out there.

It's the warranty and technical back-up that will affect those that bought them.

[Guest001]

One guy in our village has a hatch like the POLO He likes it and hasnt had any problems.

Might be a problem when he goes to sell it though

[hoi polloi]

It's the warranty and technical back-up that will affect those that bought them.

Well, given the warranty is only 3yrs anyway - that won't be an issue... As for technical back-up - get yourself a good mechanic (just like you would for any car)... I notice Opel Aust has already posted soothing notes on their website...

I feel Hillbilly has more of a point with the hit in resale value owners will take - given VW's name isn't that crash hot ATM I can kinda relate to that one..

Might be able to get a bargain if you're in the market.

- Anthony.

[sVWatt]

... I notice Opel Aust has already posted soothing notes on their website...

I read this on their Customer Care tab;
Welcome, thank you and well done! Buying an Opel is always a good choice, and here you will find more reasons why. Here you’ll find a wealth of information on how to make the most of your Opel. It covers maintenance, accessories, warranties and much more. Because we do not only build cars, we live for cars. That means we care for your car and never stop thinking about new ways in which we can improve every aspect of your ownership experience.

Talk about resale disaster.

[Tim]

They will probably still have better resale values than VWs at the moment

[Transporter]

They will probably still have better resale values than VWs at the moment

I seriously doubt that.

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