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FenwickHockey65 · 08-05-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockytophummer

I never owned a pontiac but I loved there vehicles especially the firebirds! I know this is stupid question but did GM also do away with the GMC trucks? Cause I really liked the Yukons and Denollis.

No. GMC is still around.

And it's Denali.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-06-2009, 12:55 AM

I never got to experience Pontiac's Glory Days...I'm not old enough. Even in the late '90s, early '00, I would have rather had a Camaro than a Firebird...

So...no, I can't say I will mourn the brand. The only two cars I'd miss are the G8 and Solstice. But I'm sure they'll live on in another brand some day...

Rockytophummer · 08-06-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

No. GMC is still around.

And it's Denali.

Cool thanks for awnsering that. Sorry about the spelling I'm just a old country boy!

a6pk2go · 08-06-2009, 01:08 AM

The 67 GTO was a badass car IMHO and I wish they would have did a retro on it. I also thought they would do a retro of the "Bandit" which would have been pretty sweet also.

HALFFAST · 08-06-2009, 02:04 AM

not really - less than a handful of memorable cars in such of length of time.Time to pack it in.

Vash · 08-06-2009, 02:39 AM

The last pontiac is a Toyota...

/mega giant facepalm

Anyway I loved those cars. My friends red 73 Firebird with 250 sixer and hurst shifter. Black leather interior. :(

MikesZ · 08-06-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I never got to experience Pontiac's Glory Days...I'm not old enough. Even in the late '90s, early '00, I would have rather had a Camaro than a Firebird...

So...no, I can't say I will mourn the brand. The only two cars I'd miss are the G8 and Solstice. But I'm sure they'll live on in another brand some day...

You missed the good stuff my friend. Everything came with a V-8 and gas was 60 cents per gallon. GM was famous for offering multiple motors, suspension packages, etc. You could really customize your ride..."back in the day".

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-06-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

You missed the good stuff my friend. Everything came with a V-8 and gas was 60 cents per gallon. GM was famous for offering multiple motors, suspension packages, etc. You could really customize your ride..."back in the day".

I know it. I've often wondered if I'd rather live back then or today....still haven't decided.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-06-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I know it. I've often wondered if I'd rather live back then or today....still haven't decided.

Back then. When people were still loyal to their country's companies and committed to supporting their economy.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-06-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Back then. When people were still loyal to their country's companies and committed to supporting their economy.

Yeah...but I like the cars, and technology too much today...if only we can have a bit of both. Then Pontiac may not be dead...:(

Red Hot SS · 08-06-2009, 10:26 AM

I will mourn the Trans-Am.

Nothing more.

cliffy · 08-06-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Back then. When people were still loyal to their country's companies and committed to supporting their economy.

Very true. It is still great to land at Detroit Airport and see 8 out of 10 cars milling about be American. In AZ, its about 8 out of 10 are imports

MrIcky · 08-06-2009, 11:18 AM

3 years ago I wouldn't have given Pontiac a second thought. They finally get their $h1t together and start making some truly focused great cars THEN they close. I guess every baseball player dreams of getting a home run on their last at-bat before retiring.

djsnoflake · 08-06-2009, 12:07 PM

I miss the Pontiac of about 1960-1974. And I missed that pontiac even when they were still in business. Which is probably why they went out of business.

You can't have the slogan 'Driving Excitment' and do everything in your power to ignore and/or destroy any sense of excitement for 30 years and expect to stay in business.

The G8 and Solstice were awesome, but a case of much too little, WAY too late. Hopefully their genes will get passed on to something in the General's army, though.

08-06-2009, 12:55 AM	#16
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I never got to experience Pontiac's Glory Days...I'm not old enough. Even in the late '90s, early '00, I would have rather had a Camaro than a Firebird... So...no, I can't say I will mourn the brand. The only two cars I'd miss are the G8 and Solstice. But I'm sure they'll live on in another brand some day... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-06-2009, 02:04 AM	#19
HALFFAST Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 248	not really - less than a handful of memorable cars in such of length of time.Time to pack it in. __________________ it's my shell I'm the turtle

08-06-2009, 10:26 AM	#25
Red Hot SS Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Prince George, VA/Lexington, KY Posts: 586 View My Garage	I will mourn the Trans-Am. Nothing more. __________________ Virginians Join Group: Virginia is for (Camaro) Lovers! VIN: 2G1FT1EW8A9118043 Finally Home! (6/16)

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a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	The 67 GTO was a badass car IMHO and I wish they would have did a retro on it. I also thought they would do a retro of the "Bandit" which would have been pretty sweet also.

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08-06-2009, 11:18 AM	#27
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	3 years ago I wouldn't have given Pontiac a second thought. They finally get their $h1t together and start making some truly focused great cars THEN they close. I guess every baseball player dreams of getting a home run on their last at-bat before retiring.