03-17-2009, 10:35 AM | #1 |
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Why wasn't the G8 GXP called the GTO?
I was just wondering why they never capatilised on the GTO name for the high line G8. I think that it would have been well received.
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03-17-2009, 10:36 AM | #2 |
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The GTO was a one off badge... the soul purpose of the 3-year run car was to bring back the muscle car feel...
the G8 falls in line with Pontiacs badging sequence (G3,G5,G6,G8)
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03-17-2009, 10:39 AM | #3 |
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Because everybody hated GM for using the name GTO on the 04-06 cars.
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03-17-2009, 10:56 AM | #4 |
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03-17-2009, 10:58 AM | #5 |
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I think GM learned if you're going to use a throwback name like GTO, it better look a bit like a GTO.
Plus they'd like to have some uniform naming scheme in their lineup.
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03-17-2009, 11:08 AM | #6 |
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Yeah GM already screwed up the GTO name once before. They need some time for people to forget that mistake before bringing it back.
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03-17-2009, 11:17 AM | #7 |
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Yea I would have thought pple would have loved the GTO. But I see your guys point, I think it was prob. the looks. I for one wasn't impressed with the looks the first time I saw it cause I was expecting something more retro I think.
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some people liked it. it was kind of an "in-between" type thing, bringing back muscle cars, with a modern twist.... only they twisted it too far.
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03-17-2009, 11:23 AM | #9 |
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I loved the sort of sleeper look they had. Particularly the '05-'06 years with the dual exhaust and hood scoops really did it for me. I thought about picking up a used one and a new CBR instead of the Camaro... but I decided to stick with the new car.
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03-17-2009, 11:24 AM | #10 |
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like others have said, using a classic name like that can have serious negative consequences when used on an 'undeserving' vehicle. i believe the 04-06 GTOs would've done much better & still been around today had they not called it a GTO. that thing looked like a big cavalier & i (along with many others) was upset by that. that said, calling a family sedan a GTO would have enthusiasts in an uproar!
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03-17-2009, 11:34 AM | #11 |
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Just like the Four Door Charger did when it came out. However, the general public got over it!
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I would say a 4-door GTO would not fly, but I also said that about the Charger and it's done good. But with the GTO failing this last time, GM couldn't take the chance again on calling the G8 a GTO. I think the G8 name fits.
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03-17-2009, 02:42 PM | #13 |
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because GTOs have 2 doors, not 4... and even GM isn't stupid enough to make the same mistake Chrysler did with the Charger nameplate.
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03-17-2009, 02:44 PM | #14 |
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Because it's a G8 with an LS3 thrown in. Hence G8 with the GXP trim line.
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