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Originally Posted by DGthe3
But they weren't any sportier than their Chevy cousins. A Malibu with the 3.6 is just as fast as a G6 GXP, or a Saturn Aura with the same engine. And they were all about the same price too.
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When I used "sporty" I was more referring to the look as opposed to the performance. The two Grand Ams I had were sporty-looking and came at a much lower price tag than even the cheapest base Malibu (which I doubt your avg kid in their 20s would even classify as a "sporty" looking car).
I'm talking about the segment of the population that is coming out of college, entering the workforce, no longer wants to drive a beater but can't afford a $25K+ car. Pontiac filled this niche extremely well...sporty-looking cars and an affordable price. Now what are their options...a loaded up Cobalt?