@gcmeninsr: GREAT post. Thank you for insisting that Pontiac return.
@Brian_E: What puts you in the position to presume to tell consumers (specifically, Pontiac loyalists) what their “obligations” are? Let me repeat: Pontiac loyalists have NO obligation to do ANYTHING you mentioned. It’s certain that GM ALREADY knows that a very large number of consumers want Pontiac back. Therefore, that “communication” has already been “put forth.” I’m not particular as to HOW Pontiac should return, so I have no reason to communicate any further with GM. GM ALREADY knows what I want it to know: “Revive the brand, and revive it in any fashion that you want.” By the way, what gives you the impression that I’m “shouting” in my posts? I’m speaking normally.
Also: If GM took Chevys off the production line and CHANGED THE GRILLES AND TAIL LIGHTS, and applied Pontiac nameplates and arrowheads throughout (but NOT with “double-sided adhesive”), YES: That WOULD satisfy me. That shows how easy I am to please.
You said, It is NOT GM’s business to tell me what I want. Yet you make it YOUR business to tell me what my “obligations” as a consumer are. Isn’t THAT ironic. Give me a break. I think it’s time for YOU to start taking your OWN advice. Speak for YOURSELF. Don’t presume to tell other consumers what their “obligations” are.
@alex: Chevy was ALWAYS the most “blue collar” brand in GM’s hierarchy. There’s no way that Pontiac was more blue-collar than Chevy. And speaking only for myself (though many other Pontiac loyalists may agree), GM’s thinking will never be “just fine” until it revives Pontiac.
