Pontiac done on mon.?
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Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Does Pontiac even have a car anymore, that isn't heavily based on some other non-Pontiac car?
what's the G6 based on?
Does Pontiac even have a car anymore, that isn't heavily based on some other non-Pontiac car?
what's the G6 based on?
In the 70's Pontiac made great cars..I had a 70 GTO with the 400 engine..It was a great car with no issues what so ever..I took it cross county and had no problems with it..Its sad to see it go..
My neighbor has a 08 G6..She has nothing but problems with it..I don't really know if thats the norm for it or not..
My neighbor has a 08 G6..She has nothing but problems with it..I don't really know if thats the norm for it or not..
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FOR RELEASE: 2009-04-24
Pontiac Statement Re: Media Speculation
"Contrary to media speculation, General Motors has not announced any changes to its long-term viability plan or to the future status of any of its brands. GM is continuing to review its restructuring plan to go further and faster and best ensure its future success. Additional information will be released as any decisions are finalized."
http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServl...=30&docid=53902
The Wall Street Journal thinks differently.
Pontiac Headed for Junkyard
FOR RELEASE: 2009-04-24
Pontiac Statement Re: Media Speculation
"Contrary to media speculation, General Motors has not announced any changes to its long-term viability plan or to the future status of any of its brands. GM is continuing to review its restructuring plan to go further and faster and best ensure its future success. Additional information will be released as any decisions are finalized."
http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServl...=30&docid=53902
The Wall Street Journal thinks differently.
Pontiac Headed for Junkyard
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Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Does Pontiac even have a car anymore, that isn't heavily based on some other non-Pontiac car?
Not sure.... The G8 is basically a Holden......
Does Pontiac even have a car anymore, that isn't heavily based on some other non-Pontiac car?
Not sure.... The G8 is basically a Holden......
Originally Posted By: FXjohn
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Does Pontiac even have a car anymore, that isn't heavily based on some other non-Pontiac car?
what's the G6 based on?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_G6
It's an Epsilon, so it's a rebadged Malibu/Aura.
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Does Pontiac even have a car anymore, that isn't heavily based on some other non-Pontiac car?
what's the G6 based on?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_G6
It's an Epsilon, so it's a rebadged Malibu/Aura.
Why even keep Pontiac or Buick? Both are the same under the skin as a Chevy is. Cut down on the model lines and concentrate your energy to getting back on track. Maybe they could take one or two models from either Buick or Pontiac and transfer to either Chevy or Caddy.
Buick is big in China,so Pontiac gets the axe instead
http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/archives/2006/12/buick_is_popula_1.html
http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/archives/2006/12/buick_is_popula_1.html
FWIW:
http://detnews.com/article/20090425/AUTO01/904250359/General+Motors+to+dump+Pontiac
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"Killing Pontiac is probably the wrong word," Hall said. "Putting it to sleep is probably far more accurate. Don't count Pontiac out forever, but it's definitely going fallow for a while. You'll see something from Pontiac in the future providing you see something from General Motors in the future."
http://detnews.com/article/20090425/AUTO01/904250359/General+Motors+to+dump+Pontiac
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"Killing Pontiac is probably the wrong word," Hall said. "Putting it to sleep is probably far more accurate. Don't count Pontiac out forever, but it's definitely going fallow for a while. You'll see something from Pontiac in the future providing you see something from General Motors in the future."
Maybe like Ford every once in a while shows a new T bird?
I thought originally they were thinking of severally cutting back the Pontiac moniker no matter what and making just a few import derived cars such as the G8 and selling them at Chevy and Buick dealerships. So this isn't really that shocking...
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http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/27/news/companies/gm_announcement/index.htm
So it's a done deal, as expected. o_o It's sad news but also logical.
I was really thinking about trading my Z28 in for a 05-06 GTO -- God I love those cars. I wonder if dealerships will slash prices? Doubtful, right?
So it's a done deal, as expected. o_o It's sad news but also logical.
I was really thinking about trading my Z28 in for a 05-06 GTO -- God I love those cars. I wonder if dealerships will slash prices? Doubtful, right?
The prices may actually go up now if people start to think of them as collector items.
I think the massive sword poised over all this is the bond holders,will they go for it?
Credit default means they will get more money if GM goes BK,so the big question Fritz would not answer(I watched the news conferance)is how many bond holders are covered by DS? Enough to kill the yes vote? Fritz said as much -bond holders vote no ,we go BK .Brinksmanship
Credit default means they will get more money if GM goes BK,so the big question Fritz would not answer(I watched the news conferance)is how many bond holders are covered by DS? Enough to kill the yes vote? Fritz said as much -bond holders vote no ,we go BK .Brinksmanship
Originally Posted By: Schmoe
I guess my dream of getting a 1979 Trans Am is going to cost me an extra 5-10K now. I was hoping they'd kill Buick and keep Pontiac.
Why would it cost you more? How will Pontiac stopping production affect the supply and demand of a 1979 Trans Am or the factors that go into restoring it?
If I were you, I wouldn't sweat it.
Andy
I guess my dream of getting a 1979 Trans Am is going to cost me an extra 5-10K now. I was hoping they'd kill Buick and keep Pontiac.
Why would it cost you more? How will Pontiac stopping production affect the supply and demand of a 1979 Trans Am or the factors that go into restoring it?
If I were you, I wouldn't sweat it.
Andy
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