Moanalua: Sorry for my negative natterings, I’m just trying to be realistic based on the information I have. And based on that info laid out in my previous posts, it is highly unlikely that Pontiac will be back. I’m only sharing my personal viewpoint within the forum. That’s what I thought the forum was for. This thread is titled – “Who thinks it’s time to start talking about Pontiac again?” I am talking about Pontiac from my own experience. I want the best for Pontiac. In music, sports and a few other areas, you always hear about those that should have quit years ago. But, by continuing on, they hurt their reputation and ‘legacy’. I want Pontiac remembered for the greatness that it was -not the poor corporate decisions putting a bad mark on it. Case in point: Pontiac Lemans. The 60’s and early 70’s models were extremely competitive and only overshadowed by their GTO sibling. The 89-93 was a POS and had no business with that name.
I love Pontiac for what they were, not what they became. If GM did/would bring back the nameplate, I don’t want to see some half-assed attempt to appease vocal fans screaming for its ressurection. Based on GM’s track record with Pontiac and their devotion to promoting Chevrolet, I don’t see Pontiac returning as a class leader in affordable performance.
To reprint part of PontiacRulz opening post:
“GM needed to get rid of Pontiac so it could get its act together, we all know this. But I think it’s time to start talking about Pontiac again. GM is missing an important segment now, the affordble performance.”
The gap in the affordable performance segment is slowly closing. GM has already taken steps to fill the Pontiac void with Chevy. Asking GM to put an arrowhead on any car projected to get a bowtie (or tri-shield) is like a knight telling the king that there’s room for one more on the throne.
As far as a niche market is concerned, that may be Pontiacs’ only possible hope. Still, I haven’t heard any convincing arguments for any car that includes the intended market, the logistics, manufacturing, projected sales numbers, etc. And if such a case exists, what is the likelihood that Cheverolet won’t demand it? Sure, I’d love to see a good performance Pontiac come off the assembly line again, but based on GM actions thus far, it’s about as probable as Steven Hawking walking again, as unfortunate as that sounds. I’m not willing to get my hopes up.
I do want to say that I respect you for having such hope that I can’t see.
