I know it was a captive import/badge engineered, but my 04 Pontiac GTO is still, most likely, my favorite car (that I’ve owned). It was my first “domestic” (i.e., “made” by Americans) and after 3 Nissan/Datsuns, it really showed me the potential of a good V8, some half decent build quality, a strong chassis, and a decently appointed interior.
I had to sell it due to life getting in the way, but without that experience I don’t think I’d have my Mustang or even consider cars like Corvettes and Camaros and, for that reason, Pontiac left an indelible mark on me.
