Attn: Fbodfather- Will GM save the Pontiac G8 for the U.S. market via rebadge? - Page 4

FenwickHockey65 · 04-28-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave McFly

That's what they did when Oldsmobile was killed off, they took the (excellent in my opinion) Bravada, put on a new front clip, different emblems and wheels and sold it as the BuickRainer (they even kept the sheet metal from the A pillars back) and didn't even change the tail lights

Bravada

Rainer

I really hope they do something like the G8, it is far too nice of a car to kill off along with Pontiac. Offer it with the 3.6 DI 304 HP 6 and I would buy one

.

Only difference...

There was also a Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Saab 9-7x, Isuzu Ascender...

Dave McFly · 04-28-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Only difference...

There was also a Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Saab 9-7x, Isuzu Ascender...

i know they make other SUV off of the same platform. but i was just saying how easy it was to offer a car/suv that was resold as a different one.

FenwickHockey65 · 04-28-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave McFly

i know they make other SUV off of the same platform. but i was just saying how easy it was to offer a car/suv that was resold as a different one.

Agreed...I just hope GM's learned its lesson...and there won't be a Buick G8...Cadillac G8...

AZCamaroFan · 04-28-2009, 11:55 PM

Seems like they were considering rwd for the next Impala before the oil thing last year, but then dropped it. I don't know why that matters anyway. To me a Zeta Impala makes sense. They could build it in the same plant as the Camaro. The Malibu and the current fwd Impala are not that different in size. I also think a Buick version of the Solstice makes sense.

manimsoblack · 04-29-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Believe me, buddy, we've discussed this thoroughly over at GMI...even got our own photoshop which IMO is better than the Middle Eastern Lumina...

Photoshops done by camaro_freak on GMI.

that's hot.

i would love to see the G8 re badged as a Chevy or Buick, or both it could be to buick what the LS was to lincoln. New regal maybe?

stovt001 · 04-29-2009, 01:57 AM

Perhaps the G8 didn't sell well because GM was trying to feed 8 mouths with a marketing budget that wouldn't even support one brand? Maybe because it was sold under a less popular brand with fewer dealers and lower traffic? Maybe because it didn't have a familiar name, just some silly letter-number thing? Methinks selling it as a Chevy Impala or Chevelle would solve all those issues. Given the success of the Charger, the market seems to be pretty darn receptive to the idea of a 4 door V8 family sedan.

If the G8 was rebadged as a Chevy, I'd spend many sleepless nights debating between it and the Camaro. Trading the Camaro's looks for nearly as good looks, more room, and a bit more respectability (propriety?) would be a very close call. Too bad, GM.

With GM giving up on the G8 because of poor marketing and budgeting and rumors of the next Cadillac slotting below the CTS transitioning from Alpha to Epsilon II, I have fewer and fewer reasons to be a Government Motors customer every day. As it stands now, the Camaro, Corvette, Malibu, CTS, and maybe the Cruze if it comes in SS trim are the only GM vehicles I'd consider owning. And given that the real CEO of GM is President Obama, I forsee a very dark future for the Camaro, Corvette, and CTS, and no possibility of a Cruze SS. What a shame that the once greatest car company on earth fell into years of poor management, began a recovery with exceptionally fine products, only to fall victim to an economy destroyed by idiot bankers and taken over by a government that though buzzing New York with the President's plane and bailing out said idiot bankers was a good idea. What a shame.

Justin · 04-29-2009, 02:48 AM

That's... really depressing. :-(

AngryAmish · 04-29-2009, 02:52 AM

But nothing is really flying off the shelves at this point for anyone.

I'd really hate to see a good car wasted. I also hate the smug look on my friends face because he got "in before the lock" so to speak.

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

A couple of things:

>The G8 is an INCREDIBLE car - but my friends, they are not 'flying off the shelf' so to speak - - in fact, there are many of them in PEP vehicle service here in Detroit because of slow sales......

>Would I like to see a Chevy version of the G8? BOY HOWDY!!!!

*TAG UR IT* · 04-29-2009, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

A couple of things:

>The G8 is an INCREDIBLE car - but my friends, they are not 'flying off the shelf' so to speak - - in fact, there are many of them in PEP vehicle service here in Detroit because of slow sales......

>It isn't quite that easy to take the Middle East Lumina and bring it over here -- that car has hundreds of engineering changes and parts and components changes that would need to be made in order to make it compliant with U.S. Safety/Crashworthiness/Fuel System/Emissions Systems standards -- and I don't see us spending any money right now on something like this -- there is just too many other things that need to be done right now.

Would I like to see a Chevy version of the G8? BOY HOWDY!!!!

I've always wanted the Camaro, but I've said it a million times....

If the Camaro wasn't here, I'd already have a G8 GT sitting in my garage...RIGHT NOW.

I LOVE'EM!

franknbeans · 04-29-2009, 10:47 AM

Man, I hope they keep this ...

If it wasn't for the Camaro i would have one of these for sure.

AZCamaroFan · 04-29-2009, 12:52 PM

Has anyone ever seen a commercial for the G8? I don't think i have.

BigRigMike · 04-29-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by azfan

Has anyone ever seen a commercial for the G8? I don't think i have.

I have seen a couple TV ads for the G8. The G8 GXP was on the back of a couple car magazines. Pontiac also has a huge advertisement in Times square that has been there for a couple of years.

888GT#31 · 04-29-2009, 01:49 PM

Here are some of the commercials:

I think there is another showing a Liquid Red speeding past cones.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-29-2009, 02:08 PM

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2575A6001F0097

Thanks to Super83Z for the link. Just in case someone misses his thread.

04-29-2009, 01:57 AM	#48
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Perhaps the G8 didn't sell well because GM was trying to feed 8 mouths with a marketing budget that wouldn't even support one brand? Maybe because it was sold under a less popular brand with fewer dealers and lower traffic? Maybe because it didn't have a familiar name, just some silly letter-number thing? Methinks selling it as a Chevy Impala or Chevelle would solve all those issues. Given the success of the Charger, the market seems to be pretty darn receptive to the idea of a 4 door V8 family sedan. If the G8 was rebadged as a Chevy, I'd spend many sleepless nights debating between it and the Camaro. Trading the Camaro's looks for nearly as good looks, more room, and a bit more respectability (propriety?) would be a very close call. Too bad, GM. With GM giving up on the G8 because of poor marketing and budgeting and rumors of the next Cadillac slotting below the CTS transitioning from Alpha to Epsilon II, I have fewer and fewer reasons to be a Government Motors customer every day. As it stands now, the Camaro, Corvette, Malibu, CTS, and maybe the Cruze if it comes in SS trim are the only GM vehicles I'd consider owning. And given that the real CEO of GM is President Obama, I forsee a very dark future for the Camaro, Corvette, and CTS, and no possibility of a Cruze SS. What a shame that the once greatest car company on earth fell into years of poor management, began a recovery with exceptionally fine products, only to fall victim to an economy destroyed by idiot bankers and taken over by a government that though buzzing New York with the President's plane and bailing out said idiot bankers was a good idea. What a shame. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

04-29-2009, 02:48 AM	#49
Justin Camaro5's Cell Phone Geek Drives: '02 V6 Camaro. 5 speed manual. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 406	That's... really depressing. :-( __________________ 2SS RJT with black rally stripes, RS package, sunroof, painted engine block cover. It's either that or a damned similar 'vert in a few years.

04-29-2009, 10:47 AM	#52
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	Man, I hope they keep this ... If it wasn't for the Camaro i would have one of these for sure. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

04-29-2009, 01:49 PM	#55
888GT#31 Drives: 2008 G8 GT Liquid Red :) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 66	Here are some of the commercials: I think there is another showing a Liquid Red speeding past cones. __________________ Last edited by 888GT#31; 04-29-2009 at 02:05 PM.

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AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,468	Seems like they were considering rwd for the next Impala before the oil thing last year, but then dropped it. I don't know why that matters anyway. To me a Zeta Impala makes sense. They could build it in the same plant as the Camaro. The Malibu and the current fwd Impala are not that different in size. I also think a Buick version of the Solstice makes sense.

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