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Old 04-24-2009, 01:13 PM   #1
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Report says that the Pontiac line of cars will be killed off. Wow, what's next?
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:15 PM   #2
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I thought that was pretty expected? I have no problem with it, Ive always thought Pontiacs were some of the worst designed cars the last decade or so (still cant get over those ugly grey chunky plastic knobs everywhere).

Did love the old Firebird and Fiero's though. I didn't mind the direction and at least attempt at effort with the Soltstice...too little too late I guess.
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:19 PM   #3
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I wish the brand survived just for the Firebird/Trans AM based on the new Camaro platform.

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Old 04-24-2009, 01:24 PM   #4
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I wish the brand survived just for the Firebird/Trans AM based on the new Camaro platform.

Sadly all these fan concepts of vehicles were always better than anything the designers and engineers at GM ever came up with. All they could do was put ugly plastic cladding and stick badges onto the ugliest Chevys and call them Pontiacs
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:27 PM   #5
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Sadly all these fan concepts of vehicles were always better than anything the designers and engineers at GM ever came up with. All they could do was put ugly plastic cladding and stick badges onto the ugliest Chevys and call them Pontiacs
That pic is from GM's design studios. Its basically the 2010 Camaro with a fender vent, new front clip, and different taillights. Unfortunately they could only justify building the Camaro and not the Firebird/Trans AM.
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:27 PM   #6
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:28 PM   #7
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I like my Grand Am...

...not that my next car was going to be a Pontiac anyway, so no biggie.
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:29 PM   #8
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Good riddance!
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:33 PM   #9
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Pontiac has not been the same since John DeLorean left.

the DeLorean DMC-12 is the best car, EVER!!! there, i said it.
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:33 PM   #10
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My first new car was a Grand Am, so I am a little sad to see them go.
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:35 PM   #11
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Pontiac has not been the same since John DeLorean left.

the DeLorean DMC-12 is the best car, EVER!!! there, i said it.
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You got it Pontiac!
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I would think Buick and GMC Truck should be on the list of brands to kill as well, plus sell off Saturn. They need to copy their competition and use Chevy for their main vehicles and than Cadilac as their upscale brand.
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still the best car graphics ever.

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http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/24/auto...ion=2009042414

Report says that the Pontiac line of cars will be killed off. Wow, what's next?
GM right? Planned death?
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:43 PM   #18
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I would think Buick and GMC Truck should be on the list of brands to kill as well, plus sell off Saturn. They need to copy their competition and use Chevy for their main vehicles and than Cadilac as their upscale brand.
GMC trucks outsell Chevy. Buick could die or be amalgamated with Caddy but you'll see Chevy trucks disappear before GMC trucks.

If any car company is going to die its Chryslers.
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still the best car graphics ever.

Complete with Confederate Battle Flag front license plate!


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GMC trucks outsell Chevy. Buick could die or be amalgamated with Caddy but you'll see Chevy trucks disappear before GMC trucks.

If any car company is going to die its Chryslers.
But if Buick dies, what will seniors drive?
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