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Old 06-17-2009, 09:21 PM   #122
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I almost wonder if they wanted to shut down pontiac altogether (thus explaining the G8's cancellation)....but couldn't due to some agreement with Toyota and the Vibe......................

As for the topic at hand...I reluctantly agree with the decision they made. I look at assumed 'facts':

--Chevy can't fit anymore products, nor can Cadillac(they need replacements...), and the G8 doesn't fit well anywhere else (GMC/Buick).
--It was a 'free' car from Holden.

The only logical way to keep it around and still kill off Pontiac would be to rebadge it as the Impala. Unfortunately, the cars aren't even remotely similar, and the G8's sales are a tiny fraction of the Impala's. Nobody denies it's a fantastic car....but what can be done?
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