News on the next-generation Pontiac GTO
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(Read towards the bottom of the article).
http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101452
p.s. In a few years, Buick will be competing with Lincoln. Lincoln needs a new sedan with the LS's chassis and a powerful V-8.
http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101452
p.s. In a few years, Buick will be competing with Lincoln. Lincoln needs a new sedan with the LS's chassis and a powerful V-8.
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I guess they didn't see the success the mustang had, but then again they might not wanna copy Ford again...like the Mustang Camaro pony car race, the Ranchero and the El Camino...etc...notice Chevy(along with GM) just followed the trend)
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Originally posted by muscleman@December 21, 2004, 9:33 PM
IMHO they have to do SOME retro or it will stink. I mean look at how cool the new Stang and GT are. Then theres the GR-1, heck evrything is retro rightnow.
IMHO they have to do SOME retro or it will stink. I mean look at how cool the new Stang and GT are. Then theres the GR-1, heck evrything is retro rightnow.
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I wrote Pontiac last night about making a better GTO, something retro, and here is what they said
Thank you for contacting Pontiac and for your interest in the Pontiac GTO! We
acknowledge and appreciate your loyalty to General Motors, and thank you for
your comments regarding the 2005 GTO. Pontiac chose not to produce a
retro-inspired GTO for several reasons. Recent history has shown that some
retro-inspired designs have difficulty maintaining sales after the first year.
Pontiac is moving toward cleaner overall designs. We believe that if the GTO
had stayed in production it would have naturally evolved toward this
contemporary and modern design. For more information on the 2005 GTO, please
continue to visit www.pontiac.com or consult your preferred dealership.
Thank you for contacting Pontiac and for your interest in the Pontiac GTO! We
acknowledge and appreciate your loyalty to General Motors, and thank you for
your comments regarding the 2005 GTO. Pontiac chose not to produce a
retro-inspired GTO for several reasons. Recent history has shown that some
retro-inspired designs have difficulty maintaining sales after the first year.
Pontiac is moving toward cleaner overall designs. We believe that if the GTO
had stayed in production it would have naturally evolved toward this
contemporary and modern design. For more information on the 2005 GTO, please
continue to visit www.pontiac.com or consult your preferred dealership.
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PT Cruiser was seriously hot until the last couple years, and the Beetle has done decently well. Retro is in, but it has to be foward-thinking retro, not retro for retro's sake.
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Well I think a retro GTO would be a hit. Look at the new Stang and Ford GT, people have been frothing at the mouth waiting for them to arrive. Why Pontiac wouldnt want similar success eludes me.
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Originally posted by muscleman@December 22, 2004, 9:57 PM
We believe that if the GTO
had stayed in production it would have naturally evolved toward this
contemporary and modern design.
We believe that if the GTO
had stayed in production it would have naturally evolved toward this
contemporary and modern design.
i dont know whos working for GM, but i dont think the GTO would have evolved into a bland, grand am wanna-be with hood scoops
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Originally posted by schmalex@December 24, 2004, 5:46 AM
Retro is always hot outta the gate... but very seldom do they have staying power
Retro is always hot outta the gate... but very seldom do they have staying power
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Originally posted by matic@December 23, 2004, 2:34 PM
PT Cruiser was seriously hot until the last couple years, and the Beetle has done decently well. Retro is in, but it has to be foward-thinking retro, not retro for retro's sake.
PT Cruiser was seriously hot until the last couple years, and the Beetle has done decently well. Retro is in, but it has to be foward-thinking retro, not retro for retro's sake.
the GTO has the motor, now it needs looks to go along with its power and sound.
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I think the 05 Mustang is awesome but what will the next one look like??
If Pontiac can make a car like the 2006 Solstice, then I doubt the next-generation GTO will look as bland as the current one.
http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Pont...ce-Roadster.htm
If Pontiac can make a car like the 2006 Solstice, then I doubt the next-generation GTO will look as bland as the current one.
http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Pont...ce-Roadster.htm
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Originally posted by TomServo92+December 24, 2004, 11:05 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (TomServo92 @ December 24, 2004, 11:05 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-schmalex@December 24, 2004, 5:46 AM
Retro is always hot outta the gate... but very seldom do they have staying power
Retro is always hot outta the gate... but very seldom do they have staying power
Ya there are always exceptions and i definately believe the new mustang is one of them. My dad is a life long mustang hater and he loves the new one
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The PT cruiser needs a V8 and rwd.
i've sed it before n ill say it agin, GTO would have sold soo much more if it wasnt called the GTO. thats it.
they need alot of work for exterior design, but also, i find the interior kind of nice. and one more thing, why does the GTO have a 6 speen manual as an option for like $600? arent most cars manual standard? that bugged me a bit.