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I agree with the above post with the exception of #8. The new vehicle interiors are a huge step up from the outgoing 2005 Venture, shown in the photo above.

GM's biggest problem, IMHO, is that they spend a smaller percentage of money towards R&D of new vehicles, and throw gobs of money at incentives and other marketing.

In effect, GM becomes a "marketing company", not a company with excellence in automobiles as its main focus.

But be prepared to add the Pontiac Solstice to the list of "world class" cars - I think it will be a source of pride, even if it isn't the traditional cheap RWD V8 that GM enthusiasts clamor for.