Pontiac, 84, Dies of Indifference

[ohiobuckeyes]

The New York Times had a great article in the paper and online about the end of the road for Pontiac.

I started in a Pontiac dealership at 16 years old. So it's a sad day for me and the loyal Pontiac drivers.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/30/business/30pontiac.html?src=twrhp

Also we are losing some GM brands (Saturn and Hummer) today along with a great dealership family members.

[SHACOS]

It's really hard to think that the name "Pontiac" had no future value to GM. It's unfortunate to see the name go so quietly. Saturn and Hummer? Well, good riddance. :)

[XDCX]

I was surprised to read that GM was down to 125 Pontiacs in inventory at the end of August and only 8 were sold in September.

That said, I agree it's sad that Pontiac had to die - I'm betting it's one of those things GM had to do to make the Task Force happy. (Just like they slaughtered 2,000+ dealers in the name of shared sacrifice. :mad:)

I'm convinced Pontiac could have had a future as a niche brand within GM. There was an editorial in Automotive News speaking about what a great vehicle the Pontiac G8 sedan was and the vision Bob Lutz had for the brand. It's too bad we'll never get to see what Lutz had planned. :(

[Lakeshow]

It would have been nice to add a G8 to the GTO's in the stable, just couldn't stomach giving the General another dime. I would have liked to see what Lutz had planned too-I remember that article, and love driving the G8.

[SHACOS]

I agree. The G8 looked like a great vehicle. Never have driven one, but sure would have liked to.