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Old 02-24-2009, 07:23 PM   #69 (permalink)
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Re: SLP Releases Info on G8 Firehawk

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Originally Posted by jbernie View Post

I think the bigger problem is that people aren't quite mentally prepared to pay these prices for a Pontiac, they just don't see the brand as being something you pay a lot for.
Bingo, and that's why I think Pontiac is a difficult ship to keep off the rocks at this stage - no matter how good or indifferent their lineup. Many of the people complaining about the original GTO got over their problems when the price dropped below $30K.

I have to say, I am not a fan of the CTS' styling, but I'd get the CTS-V over this if I had to choose - just makes more sense that it would be a coherent, developed product with manufacturer's full support, and probably far superior long-term resale over a 'tuner' car. After all, it isn't going to be a common sight, either so it also retains exclusivity.
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