R.i.p. - Page 2

z06boy · 11-01-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Monaros and commadores looked better as monaros and commadores

Right but since GM was selling them and I assume sales were decent because I sure see a few of them around...GM isn't going to sell them under another label ?

Dave · 11-01-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

Right but since GM was selling them and I assume sales were decent because I sure see a few of them around...GM isn't going to sell them under another label ?

Id say that depends entirely on how much influence bob lutz still wields

Avatard · 11-01-2010, 11:32 AM

Bob said the G8 is too good a car to let go.

I'd look for it rebadged as a Chevy soon.

101lifts2 · 11-01-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

...I did wonder why GM did that thru the years...make two almost identical powertrain vehicles with different bodies and interiors and sell them as two completely different makes.

Ummm....it's done with every other carmaker.

Avatard · 11-01-2010, 12:00 PM

Ford: Taurus/Sable; Mustang/Cougar; Torino/Fairlane
Chrysler: Dart/Valiant; Dodge Coronet/Plymouth Fury

Yes, I'm old. Forgive the examples, all you young'uns.

Dave · 11-01-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Ummm....it's done with every other carmaker.

Chrysler was the master at it under iaccoca.

z06boy · 11-01-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

Ford: Taurus/Sable; Mustang/Cougar; Torino/Fairlane
Chrysler: Dart/Valiant; Dodge Coronet/Plymouth Fury

Yes, I'm old. Forgive the examples, all you young'uns.

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Ummm....it's done with every other carmaker.

Yep I'm aware of all of the above cars but no one seems to have done it as much as GM it seems. Chevy and GMC trucks even.

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Originally Posted by Avatard

Bob said the G8 is too good a car to let go.

I'd look for it rebadged as a Chevy soon.

Yep probably so and what I was thinking since it does seem to be such a cool 4 door. Just didn't know if anyone had heard any specifics since everybody is an expert.

smileyman · 11-01-2010, 12:33 PM

GM's Epsilon platform and it's improved Epsilon II have been used for models under Chevy, Buick, Opel, Saab, Fiat, Cadillac and Pontiac brands. And the Epsilon had over 20 different drivetrains. Car and Driver, December 10 issue

Particle Man · 11-01-2010, 08:29 PM

My last Pontiac was an early 90's Grand Prix.

Manual tranny with the 3.1L

I LOVED that car. They stopped making 'em manual and I stopped buying them.

No regrets seeing it go if that's the sort of decisions they were making. Eff that noise.

Gas Man · 11-01-2010, 09:59 PM

Chevy was good normal car with modest design
Buick is upscale, plush comfort
Cadillac is high end ultra comfort and luxery
Pontiac a sportier more agressive version of the chevy
Saturn their plastic chevy version with bland design

Each division had their niche.

I'm sorry to see the agressive side (Pontiac) go and the plastic paneled saturns are a great idea they should you more. No rust!

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Chevy was good normal car with modest design Buick is upscale, plush comfort Cadillac is high end ultra comfort and luxery Pontiac a sportier more agressive version of the chevy Saturn their plastic chevy version with bland design Each division had their niche. I'm sorry to see the agressive side (Pontiac) go and the plastic paneled saturns are a great idea they should you more. No rust! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-01-2010, 08:29 PM	#19
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	My last Pontiac was an early 90's Grand Prix. Manual tranny with the 3.1L I LOVED that car. They stopped making 'em manual and I stopped buying them. No regrets seeing it go if that's the sort of decisions they were making. Eff that noise.