GM Inside News Forum - Pontiac & Saturn Discussion

Pontiac Pursuit 05 and my Ipod??

BJCC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:16 GMT

Hi, I recently purchased an 05 pontiac pursuit se and would like to get better sound quality from my ipod. I currently use the FM transmitters because there is no mini-input jack on the stereo face or tape deck but I wonder if there is a way to attach it through hard wire? Would this be an expensive job if i took it into a Future shop or Best buy? Do they need to replace the factory stereo to do so?

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Kappa build records being preserved?

WWI Flying Ace — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:38:39 GMT

I've seen the following approximate numbers for Model Year 06-09 posted regarding the full Kappa production run from the Boxwood plant in Deleware before it was closed down earlier this year:

65,000 Solstices
35,000 Skys
7,500 Opels for export

Does anyone know if there are breakdowns by model year, type, color, options, etc? (ie. N/A vs GXP for Solstices, standard vs. Redline for Skys, colors, etc.)?

With Pontiac going away, it seems that no one is sure if this information is being preserved, which would be a real loss to future collectors, enthusiasts, historians, etc. Does anyone know if this is being archived by GM anywhere? Does anyone have contacts on the inside who might know?

For instance, I know how many second generation AMX Javeliens with the 401 engine were built by model year from 1971-74 because forward thinking people preserved the AMC build records after AMC was no more. It would be sad to think that a future owner of a Solstice or Sky might not be able to tell that same information about their car, considering we are now in the information age. Anyone know?

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The Cult of Saturnology

91 s-10baja — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:57:59 GMT

Being that I owned three saturns in the past I found this humorous.
Mad TV: The Cult of Saturnology

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Who makes the radio in the 2009 Aura XR?

Zephyr — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:29:32 GMT

I'm surprised at how good the radio is in the XR, after having had many Delco
radios in the past. I can't find anywhere where it says who makes this radio, obviously it isn't Delco. Does anyone know?

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Pontiac

jry — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:39:06 GMT

Have you guys noticed that Pontiac is still being included in some of the GM corporate advertising?
If you see the current Mr. Goodwrench TV spot, the Pontiac logo is there.
Some of the internet ads that they send me, like the current one touting all GM models, still has Pontiac included as well.
What gives? Would you continue to advertise a brand that is all but gone?

Want a Pontiac? Supplies are depleting: 16 G8 GXPs remain nationally

Buick61 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:03:10 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pontiac

New Pontiacs run Low, Nat'lly: 16 G8 GXP, 570 G8 GT, 1500 G5, 400 Torrent, 139 Base Solstice Cpe, 160 Solstice Cpe GXP, 350 Vibe, 530 G6 GXP

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Saturn Parts Supply??

BOWTIE9025 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:04:30 GMT

Hey! What's going to go on with the Saturn parts supply chain? Once Saturn shuts down, are they going to move it into the GM parts supply chain? Can anyone tell?

BMR Launches New Product - G8 Rear Cradle Bushing Kit (BK003)

BMR Fabrication — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:30:57 GMT

BMR Fabrication
Rear Cradle Bushing Kit for Pontiac G8

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1/SV 1/SA 2009 G6?? What is it?

mikmak — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:32:02 GMT

Question from a new member for all you Pontiac officianados ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgiarocker

Trying to find the description/definition of "1/SV" and "1/SA *Ltd/Avail*" for the 2009 G6 so I can find out which mine is because my dealer didn't know and there's no indication on any of the documentation.

Grand Prix GXP 5.3

Neanderthal — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:26:12 GMT

Looking around the net at places such as Autotrader, I'm seeing what look like pretty reasonable prices for the 5.3 Grand Prix.
This is the ohv mill as used in the trucks, yes? So this shouldn't have the discouraging news I kept hearing when I asked about the Bonnieville 4.6 V8, I hope.

Any problems noted with these cars that anyone's heard of?
They're starting to look like a good bargain, I'm seeing fairly low miles examples for 12 grand on up.

http://cm.syndication.kbb.com/kb/ki....rix&3;PO;E4&&&

Also it seems a few went to fleet...oh well.

Thanks for any comments or history of folks who've owned them, from friends, or general reputation of this car reliability-wise.

Yes, I am aware this is FWD. Not interested in rehashing that debate yet again.

--From th cave :cool: