NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck - Page 9

tollytime · 03-16-2008, 10:09 AM

I really love it!! It is cool!! But, somehow it doesn't come off as a Pontiac. It looks like it should be a Chevrolet. I know i'm not the first guy to say this. Chevrolet has missed an oppurtunity for an El Camino SS. The product placement on this truck is horrible. Pontiac is not supposed to have suv's or even minivan's anymore. Pontiac is to be a "car only" brand. They could have it made it a GMC, but that would confuse buyers even more.

vt6banger · 03-16-2008, 10:49 AM

if not ute how about the south African term "bakkie"? or to continue alpha numerics
"G8 SUV", cause it definately is a sports utility vehicle

GM-Joe · 03-16-2008, 11:08 AM

I definately like it!

Relik86 · 03-16-2008, 11:28 AM

If it bears the name of El Camino, or Ute, I'll be pissed. "El Camino" should be left where it is, much like "GTO", especially since this is a PONTIAC! And Ute isn't exactly a strongly established word on this half of the world. G8 ST is perfect to me.

Firebird00 · 03-16-2008, 11:37 AM

I've never liked El Caminos. I've always thought they were ugly and this vehicle is no different. I'll stick to the 4 door G8 as far as preference goes.

chevyboy88 · 03-16-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tollytime

I really love it!! It is cool!! But, somehow it doesn't come off as a Pontiac. It looks like it should be a Chevrolet. I know i'm not the first guy to say this. Chevrolet has missed an oppurtunity for an El Camino SS. The product placement on this truck is horrible. Pontiac is not supposed to have suv's or even minivan's anymore. Pontiac is to be a "car only" brand. They could have it made it a GMC, but that would confuse buyers even more.

First of all this isn't a truck, suv, or a minivan, I think the only thing we can call it is an Ute. secondly I thought pontiac was a performance brand not a "car only" brand and I think that this definantly fits the performance bill, as well as being a practical. If you buy a coupe how many times do people actually ride in the back seat? Plus when you need to haul around something that most people in the u.s would use a truck for you've got a truck bed right there to throw a bunch of crap in.

Pinnacle · 03-16-2008, 12:00 PM

Does anyone here think this thing is gonna sell?

tholland · 03-16-2008, 12:05 PM

I kinda like Pontiac G8 Phoenix... not that I get a vote though.

I don't think they should use El Camino, just for the simple reason that it limits the options GM would have if this car really takes off.

eaton53 · 03-16-2008, 12:40 PM

I just voted and called it Ute.

There's a guy at work who has a very clean El Camino. When he drives it to work and I walk by where it's parked with someone I point at it and say "Ute".

Now there's a bunch of people where I work who know what a Ute is.

JJSoCrazy · 03-16-2008, 01:05 PM

Yea we get this crap but we can't have a Trans Am which will set GM to the roof with Muscle Car sales, unbelievable I hope it flops!

megeebee · 03-16-2008, 01:11 PM

I don't get it.

Does GM think someone might actually buy one of these?

PAULSTS1 · 03-16-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corvettekidc6

I hope to god that they don't get this thing called the el camino, it would even be hard for chevy to touch this nameplate again, it is off limits to anybody but chevy.

I Strongly Agree!

kmacleod · 03-16-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ByTheLake

If it can tow my boats (only 2500 pounds), that's my next 'truck'.

Gorgeous.

I agree. If It can tow a Boat, a T@B, or a T@DA, Then this has my attention.

As much as I like the GMT-900's, I would not personally own one.

This Pontiac Ute I could own.

This is being marketed for the "I would not get caught in a BOF truck if my life depended on it" crowd. The Ute has plenty of style and hopefully towing ability + that local trip to the Home Depot.

Ken

TAMark · 03-16-2008, 02:20 PM

Reading this thread, the one thing we can all agree on is this vehicle is polarizing. You either love it or really don't like it. I think this has a good chance of being a hit with the young tuner crowd. Kids that otherwise wouldn't be in a GM vehicle. Especially if they use some of the loud Holden colors. It would make more sense as a GMC but its clear that GM was looking to invest minimally to bring it here. How about we all relax and see what happens and not hate on this to the point that potential customers pass on it.

roadking45 · 03-16-2008, 02:30 PM

for all you guys who like the new camero well us pontiac guys need somthing i just wish it was in house and not another over taxed and over priced failure coming from down under,i just wish they would of built this in america to help are struggling auto workers here in the usa.come on gm you guys need to get it right i miss the days of the affordable muscal cars but with a house payment and gas doesnt leave alot for toys.

03-16-2008, 10:09 AM	#121 (permalink)
tollytime 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 834	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck I really love it!! It is cool!! But, somehow it doesn't come off as a Pontiac. It looks like it should be a Chevrolet. I know i'm not the first guy to say this. Chevrolet has missed an oppurtunity for an El Camino SS. The product placement on this truck is horrible. Pontiac is not supposed to have suv's or even minivan's anymore. Pontiac is to be a "car only" brand. They could have it made it a GMC, but that would confuse buyers even more.

03-16-2008, 10:49 AM	#122 (permalink)
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GM-Joe 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo Posts: 1,431	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck I definately like it! __________________ Current: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo(148,500 Sobbing Saab on blocks) 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 10 (retired 11/12/2007; 219,986 mi.) Dead: 1983 Datsun 280 ZX by Nissan (146,857 mi.) 1986 Lincoln Mercury Lynx (64K mi.) 1979 Chrysler Cordoba w/ Corinthian Leather seats (130K mi.) 1976 Dodge Charger (130K mi.)

03-16-2008, 11:28 AM	#124 (permalink)
Relik86 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Drives: 2002 Chevy Malibu Posts: 174	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck If it bears the name of El Camino, or Ute, I'll be pissed. "El Camino" should be left where it is, much like "GTO", especially since this is a PONTIAC! And Ute isn't exactly a strongly established word on this half of the world. G8 ST is perfect to me. __________________ 2005 Pontiac Sunfire GT, Steel Blue Metallic - rolled on a snowbank at 66,000km 2002 Chevy Malibu, Silver - Monroe SensaTrac struts & shocks, Eibach ProKit springs - 146,000km

03-16-2008, 11:37 AM	#125 (permalink)
Firebird00 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX Drives: Red 2001 Corvette Posts: 2,194	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck I've never liked El Caminos. I've always thought they were ugly and this vehicle is no different. I'll stick to the 4 door G8 as far as preference goes. __________________

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03-16-2008, 12:00 PM	#127 (permalink)
Pinnacle 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 169	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck Does anyone here think this thing is gonna sell?

03-16-2008, 12:05 PM	#128 (permalink)
tholland 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Drives: 2002 GTP Posts: 891	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck I kinda like Pontiac G8 Phoenix... not that I get a vote though. I don't think they should use El Camino, just for the simple reason that it limits the options GM would have if this car really takes off. __________________ 2007 Avalanche, Black LTZ 4x4 2002 Grand Prix Black GTP, Intercooled

03-16-2008, 12:40 PM	#129 (permalink)
eaton53 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,553	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck I just voted and called it Ute. There's a guy at work who has a very clean El Camino. When he drives it to work and I walk by where it's parked with someone I point at it and say "Ute". Now there's a bunch of people where I work who know what a Ute is. __________________ TiresomeOverratedYawnmobilesOrTediousAppliances Progress happens when all the factors that make for it are ready, and then it is inevitable. - Henry Ford on the Volt.

03-16-2008, 01:05 PM	#130 (permalink)
JJSoCrazy 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yonkers, NY Drives: 2007 Cadillac STS-4 Posts: 454	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck Yea we get this crap but we can't have a Trans Am which will set GM to the roof with Muscle Car sales, unbelievable I hope it flops! __________________ Long Live The Bird, Let It Return, Don't Forget It!

03-16-2008, 01:11 PM	#131 (permalink)
megeebee 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2005 STS 3.6 Posts: 3,488	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck I don't get it. Does GM think someone might actually buy one of these? __________________ Live in the Seattle area? Love your car? Call these guys: -www.nwautosalon.com

03-16-2008, 02:20 PM	#134 (permalink)
TAMark 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Drives: 1994 Sonoma 4x4 2002 Envoy 2007 Solstice Posts: 59	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck Reading this thread, the one thing we can all agree on is this vehicle is polarizing. You either love it or really don't like it. I think this has a good chance of being a hit with the young tuner crowd. Kids that otherwise wouldn't be in a GM vehicle. Especially if they use some of the loud Holden colors. It would make more sense as a GMC but its clear that GM was looking to invest minimally to bring it here. How about we all relax and see what happens and not hate on this to the point that potential customers pass on it.

03-16-2008, 02:30 PM	#135 (permalink)
roadking45 Walking Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Re: NYIAS 08: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck for all you guys who like the new camero well us pontiac guys need somthing i just wish it was in house and not another over taxed and over priced failure coming from down under,i just wish they would of built this in america to help are struggling auto workers here in the usa.come on gm you guys need to get it right i miss the days of the affordable muscal cars but with a house payment and gas doesnt leave alot for toys.

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