Looks like the guy either "gave up" on the car or was forced to
give it up, due to economic circumstances.
I just don't bother about the resale value anymore. For one thing,
a car is a depreciating asset, and no decent return could ever be
made by selling the car later. With the car prices dropping so
much, it is not surprising that the 2nd hand cars are going for
cheap.
I plan to keep my Saab for longer than usual (> 3 years) as for
the first time, I am truly enjoying the drive. 
