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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Pontiac needs a car like this.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...5/TOC01ARCHIVE
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

A car like that would build some excitment for the "performance" division..
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

I think Pontiac should take a Mazda approach to the entry luxury market.

Defined character in every car and a strong performance value on every option sheet.
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

G5 GXP coupe with the turbo ecotec?
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

I would love to have that mazda wagon for a DD, love to.

EDIT: did I read that right? dump the clutch in second since the first gear is so short?
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

Honestly I think it would fit Chevrolet's image better than Pontiac's.
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

And another thing....

Didn't the original Banshee concept recent sell at BJ? And wasn't that car loosely based off the Corvette and didn't it sport a straight-six?

Old Sep 12, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

Agreed 100%. Nice little car.
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

Yes, but what would you call it?
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

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Yes, but what would you call it?
firebird?
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

Originally Posted by 97z28/m6
firebird?
Youd call that Firebird? It could be a great car and be shot down just because it didnt fit the name. Firebird was never a 4dr hatch FWD.
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

Originally Posted by 97z28/m6
firebird?
BAN! (even though i know you are kidding)
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

Drop the turbo Ecotech in a Vibe and you've got it, don't ya?
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

Originally Posted by jg95z28
Honestly I think it would fit Chevrolet's image better than Pontiac's.
and there is a concept out there for it too..

http://64.65.63.61/forums/showthread.php?t=471095



funny how many say GM should build a car like this..then the min they do alot of people bash Chevy for building a "ricer"
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Re: Pontiac needs a car like this.

If Saturn decides to bring along the VXR version the Astra as a Redline model , Saturn is the one that will have the turbocharged hot hatch


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