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Dec 3, 2008 | 08:14 AM

#31

Z28x

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Originally Posted by formula79

Funny how they went through and shrunk Buick to three models to reduce redundency, and now it is supposed to be the volume leader of the BPG pipeline? So are they just gonna rebadge all the Saturns as Buicks? Who under 50 buys a Buick anyway?

Lets assume Buick gets the next Astra sedan and the Regal, add the Lacrosse. Those 3 vehicles will replace:
Saab 9-3
Saab 9-5
Pontiac G6 sedan
Pontiac G5
Pontiac Vibe?
Saturn Aura
Saturn Astra

So Buick expands by 2 models and GM cuts 7 models. Buick Delta II (next Astra?) would also give GM a more expensive and profitable small car.

Dec 3, 2008 | 08:30 AM

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Adam4356

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It is a plan i guess. I really thought keeping Saturn and killing pontiac made more sense for the company.

Pontiac as a specialty niche brand makes no sense. The only thing that make well is Holdens, lol. Import a few Holdens as Holdens. I'll buy, already did.