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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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It's got a stick.

Old Feb 6, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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I wonder what kind of an impact stacked headlights would make? They'd probably have to change everything from the cowl forward for that I'd bet.
That would be cool and unique, and hearkened back to the mid-60's cars when they were still cool, but you're probably right, it'd take all new sheetmetal forward of the a-pillar/door I would guess.

I just don't like that it ended up looking so much like the outgoing Grand Prix from the front or rear...and that car isn't exactly the epitome of attractive design.

The Solstice is the only unique car I've seen in recent memory from Pontiac, apparently it will remain as such...
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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That front end looks horrific! Azztek ugly. Damnit, can't they ever get it right?
I see what you mean about the aztec, but its not that bad, the aztec was a catalogue of disasters start to finish.

I really think the whole, "Im sorta feminine sorta aggressive, cat eyed kidney grilled" look is just DEAD. It should be gone and forgotten.

Since the 80's we have seen every possible iteration of it and most of it was bad, its been nipped and tucked more than Micheal Jackson and Joan Rivers combined and it should be thrown out for some thing wholly different.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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I think it looks great.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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I see what you mean about the aztec, but its not that bad, the aztec was a catalogue of disasters start to finish.

I really think the whole, "Im sorta feminine sorta aggressive, cat eyed kidney grilled" look is just DEAD. It should be gone and forgotten.

Since the 80's we have seen every possible iteration of it and most of it was bad, its been nipped and tucked more than Micheal Jackson and Joan Rivers combined and it should be thrown out for some thing wholly different.
you must hate BMWs
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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The high res pics make me like Commodore front clip over the G8, it seems too busy. I do like the rear lip spoiler however.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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Heres a chop without the hood scoops, looks a little cleaner. I like them though:





The non GT will likely be scoop-less eh?
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Looks really good but now that I've seen the full pics I'm not sure I like it better than the Commodore...

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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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I hope they put a different grille on it when they assemble it in Oshawa in a few years, but it looks good, and will probably be a killer seller since it has a V6...I didn't see that coming at all.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 2MCHPSI
That front end looks horrific! Azztek ugly. Damnit, can't they ever get it right?


i don't understand some people... this thing front end looks absolutely nothing like the Aztek...

while i'm not blown away.. it is an attractive car for sure

Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by colin911
Heres a chop without the hood scoops, looks a little cleaner. I like them though:



The non GT will likely be scoop-less eh?
What about without the divider in the bottom opening?

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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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The non GT will likely be scoop-less eh?
You Canadians crack me up!
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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I think its gorgeous

Everyone has their opinion , but I cant believe some would put that in the uglyness catagory of the asstek
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
You Canadians crack me up!
you must be easily amused, huh?



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