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carsismeZ06 · 02-26-2009, 07:46 PM

I heard that they're getting rid of Pontiac. Does this mean I can still buy one in the future?

*CamaroSpike23* · 02-26-2009, 08:02 PM

There is no official word that they are getting rid of Pontiac. things are tough, but have faith and patience.

GrnMchin · 02-26-2009, 08:08 PM

Not sure Pontiac is dead, but I'm sure it will look a lot different if it makes it. The last I heard was going to be a niche brand, but who knows what that will look like.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-26-2009, 08:30 PM

Yes, you can still buy one, and regardless of what happens to Pontiac in the future, your warranty and service will remain intact.

Inspector 17 · 02-26-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

I heard that they're getting rid of Pontiac. Does this mean I can still buy one in the future?

I am not going to confirm or deny this rumor, but I just wonder why you asked the question this way. If they do get rid of it, how exactly would you buy one in the future? Certainly, if it remains as a niche brand you should be able to buy one, but there may be less models to buy.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-27-2009, 09:44 AM

Not getting rid of it. They're shrinking it down to 2-3 cars, and selling them through the Buick/GMC dealer network as a niche brand. So far is seems like G8 and Solstice have made the cut...not sure if there's a third........

GatorBlue371 · 02-27-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Not getting rid of it. They're shrinking it down to 2-3 cars, and selling them through the Buick/GMC dealer network as a niche brand. So far is seems like G8 and Solstice have made the cut...not sure if there's a third........

I thought for sure the solstice was a no go.

Isnt GM loosing money every time they sell one?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-27-2009, 11:44 AM

Apparently not. I remember that rumor...it seems to have been false, or if not then extremely overexaggerated. The Kappa twins may not be the most cost-effective cars GM builds...but they're not losing money on every one they sell.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-27-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Not getting rid of it. They're shrinking it down to 2-3 cars, and selling them through the Buick/GMC dealer network as a niche brand. So far is seems like G8 and Solstice have made the cut...not sure if there's a third........

Solstice is only lasting as long as the life of the current Kappa platform...and that won't be for much longer.

And yes, GM does lose money for every Kappa sold. It's a very good platform, just expensive as hell.

*The_Blur* · 03-01-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Solstice is only lasting as long as the life of the current Kappa platform...and that won't be for much longer.

And yes, GM does lose money for every Kappa sold. It's a very good platform, just expensive as hell.

Actually, they can fit on the Alpha platform with some modification, making them survivable.

stovt001 · 03-01-2009, 04:28 PM

I've also heard they might just be sold as a model here or there at Chevy dealers, leaving Buick and GMC to themselves. It makes sense to use that "niche" brand thing to bring hot vehicles from other parts of the world here with less risk and at lower volumes. The beautiful thing is since Pontiac no longer needs to support a full brand we won't have to see embarrassments like the G3, G5, Torrent, and Aztek again.

Unless the G8 sales numbers pick up with the rest of the market, I wouldn't expect a replacement after this product life cycle. However, since they want to market the Cruze as a practical, fuel efficient small car and therefore we might not get an SS version, perhaps they could bring the hot versions of the Astra here, especially if Ford brings its Focus RS. Cool possibilities.

djinva · 03-01-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Not getting rid of it. They're shrinking it down to 2-3 cars, and selling them through the Buick/GMC dealer network as a niche brand. So far is seems like G8 and Solstice have made the cut...not sure if there's a third........

Beleive it or not I heard the G5 is a keeper, at according to my buddy who works at a Pontiac dealership.

stovt001 · 03-01-2009, 05:13 PM

I want to repeat our mantra: "your dealer is an idiot"... but that idea is just stupid enough to be likely to happen.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-01-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

Actually, they can fit on the Alpha platform with some modification, making them survivable.

Unfortunately, Alpha's been put on hold...who knows what will happen.

02-26-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
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Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Not getting rid of it. They're shrinking it down to 2-3 cars, and selling them through the Buick/GMC dealer network as a niche brand. So far is seems like G8 and Solstice have made the cut...not sure if there's a third........ __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-27-2009, 11:44 AM	#8
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Apparently not. I remember that rumor...it seems to have been false, or if not then extremely overexaggerated. The Kappa twins may not be the most cost-effective cars GM builds...but they're not losing money on every one they sell. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-01-2009, 04:28 PM	#11
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I've also heard they might just be sold as a model here or there at Chevy dealers, leaving Buick and GMC to themselves. It makes sense to use that "niche" brand thing to bring hot vehicles from other parts of the world here with less risk and at lower volumes. The beautiful thing is since Pontiac no longer needs to support a full brand we won't have to see embarrassments like the G3, G5, Torrent, and Aztek again. Unless the G8 sales numbers pick up with the rest of the market, I wouldn't expect a replacement after this product life cycle. However, since they want to market the Cruze as a practical, fuel efficient small car and therefore we might not get an SS version, perhaps they could bring the hot versions of the Astra here, especially if Ford brings its Focus RS. Cool possibilities. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

03-01-2009, 05:13 PM	#13
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I want to repeat our mantra: "your dealer is an idiot"... but that idea is just stupid enough to be likely to happen. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

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