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Originally Posted by Lichtronamo
...GM has trashed Pontiac over the last 20-30 years and there is no going back - at least no way GM can really afford.
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If this thread was boiled down to its fundimental core, the above quote is all that would be left.
They've had YEARS to address all the big and little problems and inconsistencies, but chose to do nearly nothing meaningful.
GM has treated the Pontiac (and Buick) Division like third world hospitals treat poor patients, and thinking the Pontiac Division is anything but very sick is falling for the mirage. Looking at the Pontiac Division is like seeing a 1968 GTO in someone's yard at the side of a country road. You're surprised to see it, but the closer you get the worse it looks--not only does every panel have dents and or rust, some of the glass is cracked, the trim that isn't missing is dinged up and corroded, but the car has incorrect wheels, incorrect engine, thrashed interior with cheasy seat covers, tacked on scoops and spoiler, & the car has been painted with a roller, several times. By the time you give it a good once over you then realize that not only was this once fine car neglected and abused, but the 'improvements' done to it ensure that only a professional can bring this car back. GM is the poor goon who keeps trying to win the local car show by just giving it another coat of latex house paint and some strategic applications of duct tape. Too bad they didn't do it when they had the money, but maybe if they just get the shade of that Weatherbeater right this time...