[midnighter]

This thread is like buying a copy of a bad newspaper.

[Rogue Leader]

Originally Posted by SEOhioSS

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From what i understand, GM did not want to lose control of the brand during the bankruptcy, and held onto the rights instead of putting it in the "old GM" that went by the wayside or selling it. However i am not in the know and i am purely speculating from what i have heard.
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I believe they kept that and other trademarks (Oldsmobile) they had because they KNEW other companies (especially the Chinese) would jump on them like rabid animals and possibly release low quality product under that name. People would then associate new crap cars with GM as most people don't know the difference.

Also they likely still sell aftermarket and warranty parts and things like that with those various corporate logos/identities.

[10CamaroIOM]

I think if they could just bring back the brand name and a few models it would be alright, if GM would just cut some models from Cadillac (they have too many) such as Escalade choices, and unpopular models then they could use a few Pontiac models as they were popular with younger buyers that needed a sedan. Honestly, there isn't really a good sedan out there as of right now, the best in my opinion were offered by Pontiac because they had great styling and low cost.

[FenwickHockey65]

Cadillac has too many models? You do realize they're getting by just on CTS, SRX, and Escalade right now? Cadillac needed new product yesterday.

The majority of Pontiacs at the end were just rebadged Chevrolets anyways. And a boatload were unprofitable fleet sales.

[foolishrob]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Yeah, that would be an awesome way to help reverse all the progress GM has made in the last 5 years!

There seem to be so many people that car about the name more than anything, but when it comes down to dollars, it's never worth it for the company. I liked the last Grand Prix body style, GTO was kinda cool, even if it was all FWD, saw a V8 Bonneville today (not sure what the diff was tho, haha) and even that last body style wasn't too bad compared to the horrible previous one, but at the end of the day these were not great cars and a GM G8 would make me just as happy compared to being called a Pontiac, and if there's no room in the lineup, it's ridiculous to make an entirely different brand for them. In business I'd say it's the exact opposite of what you would want to do, you are trying to find a market for a product, rather than find a product for a market.

You mean RWD?

[JamesNoBrakes]

Originally Posted by foolishrob

You mean RWD?

Actually typo, meant the GXP. GTO looked real bland.

[foolishrob]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Actually typo, meant the GXP. GTO looked real bland.

The G8 GXP? That's also RWD. Maybe you meant the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP... lol

[Rockslam]

Originally Posted by foolishrob

The G8 GXP? That's also RWD. Maybe you meant the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP... lol

No he meant the v8 GXP Grand Prix.

[foolishrob]

Originally Posted by Rockslam

No he meant the v8 GXP Grand Prix.

Ok, cool. I guess it pays to be specific. lol