Pontiac really going?

[DTRMiguel]

I was told by a few people that GM is closing down Pontiac today? Is this true? Time to buy a G8 GXP in the next few months they will be 50% off by then! Anyone else heard this?

[MinnesotaMuscle]

Yep all over the news...

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/GM-to-cut-21000-US-factory-apf-15039195.html

[TiTo35]

Yeap...Pontiac is closing up...21K laid off...

[MinnesotaMuscle]

Guess I'll never sell my 1979 Pontiac Trans Am now!

[Glockafella]

Sucks man, my first car was a Pontiac Grand Prix, they have made reliable stuff for a long time. They finally started getting serious about performance witht the GTO and now the G6 and G8 and even the Solstice. And BAM! GAWN!

[ctrlraven]

Hmmm I think it might be time to look into the G8 GXP 6spd that I've been wanting to get since I first read about it.

[Blackmobile]

Sure looks like Pontiac is slipping into a black hole. Oh the shame, and the pain. :bigcry: but they already did away with the Trans Am :mad:, so let um burn.

Ed

[TiTo35]

We parked in front of some G8 guys at the UMCP Carshow...cool guys...with cool cars.
I think all us Marauder guys said...IF we had the money a G8 would be the next car to get.

[DOOM]

I would get a G8.

[ImpalaSlayer]

screw that i wouldnt b uy one, what about parts?????

[CKMustangCobra]

The best looking GMs are gone.... smooth move, morons.

[ctrlraven]

We parked in front of some G8 guys at the UMCP Carshow...cool guys...with cool cars.
I think all us Marauder guys said...IF we had the money a G8 would be the next car to get.


I would get a G8.
Yep me too, I would daily drive the hell out of that bish lol.


screw that i wouldnt b uy one, what about parts????? It's a GM vehicle a lot of parts are already used on other vehicles plus it's only Pontiac that will go down, not Holden which will still be around. Be kind of like Fast and Furious with overnighting parts from "Down Under" lol.

[DTRMiguel]

screw that i wouldnt b uy one, what about parts?????

And they have to produce parts for atleast 10 years ;)

[Blackmobile]

And they have to produce parts for atleast 10 years ;)

The same way they have to produce parts for the Marauder line ???????????

[gohogs]

What do you want to bet that the G8GT/GXP will end up being next year's Buick GNX with the way GM rebrands everything? It could work!

[DTRMiguel]

The same way they have to produce parts for the Marauder line ???????????

Yes is there a part we cannot get?

[jonroe]

So, let me get this straight...................... .

Pontiac goes down and BUICK and GMC are still here?!? WTF.

Buick should go before Pontiac and GMC should go in favor of Chevrolet.

SMOOTH MOVE!!:lol:

[Blackmobile]

Yes is there a part we cannot get?

Look for an OEM headlight, Authentic Marauder rims, Marauder radiator cover with Marauder belt routing, and which Master Cylinder is the OEM version, 03 or 04......

[Dr Caleb]

I would get a G8.

You mean, the Holden Commodore? :)

Most of their stuff was just re badged from other divisions. Nothing of value is lost here.

[sconut1]

I'm a little sorry to see another great American brand gone forever. Unfortuately, GM didn't really do much to stop their bleeding when they had the chance to, and here they are. What really astonishes me is that they still haven't cut the GMC division. I've never understood why GM continues to keep this division. Both Ford and Dodge learned years ago there's no need to two truck divisions. I can only imagine how much it costs to attempt to brand the same truck two different ways. I think even the most ardent GM supporter would agree that the only difference between these trucks is the sticker on the grill, the horn and the tailgate!

[justbob]

Did I mention I smmmmoked a gxp:banana:

But yes they do (did) have a nice look with serious potential. I'm sure it will stick around and be rebadged.

[Glockafella]

Wanna bet the G8 turns into the new Impala SS?

[Crown Vicman]

NO!!!!!!!!!!!! not pontiac why dont they need to get rid of chevy

[jgc61sr2002]

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[justbob]

Wanna bet the G8 turns into the new Impala SS?
I could easily see that happening.

[Glockafella]

I could easily see that happening.


Agreed :beer:

[Glockafella]

Then Chevy would make another run into the Police Car Lineups with something that could match the Hemi Chargers power and outdo the CrownVic Interceptor easily.



Call it a dream of mine lol

[guspech750]

i think they are ugly. id buy a used 06 gto instead

[Marauderjack]

Yes is there a part we cannot get?

Floor mats are gone for good......seat skins are 8-10 weeks.....maybe??:confused: I'll find out in June!!!:shake:

[jonroe]

What really astonishes me is that they still haven't cut the GMC division. I've never understood why GM continues to keep this division.

Exactly! This would be a slam dunk and no one would notice. Is there some other reason why this division exists? From a man-on-the-street consumer POV it makes no sense. If you want the fancier variants of the Chevy SUV, then get the Caddy.

[ctrlraven]

GMC is their commercial brand especially with heavy duty trucks.