Pontiac is aiming at Honda
08-28-2009, 07:00 PM
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Pontiac is aiming at Honda
I just saw an ad by Pontiac in our local newspaper. It is aiming squarely at Honda. The ad is for pontiac.ebay.com, and it lists:
2009 G8 GT:
Faster 0-60 and better highway fuel
economy than BMW 550
2009 G5 XFE:
=== EPA EST. 37 MPG HWY ===
Better than Honda Civic
2009 G3:
=== EPA EST. 34 MPG HWY ===
Better than Honda Fit
2009 G6 SEDAN:
=== EPA EST. 33 MPG HWY ===
Better available highway fuel economy
than Honda Accord
2009 VIBE:
===EPA EST. 32 MPG HWY ===
Better than Ford Escape Hybrid
2009 SOLSTICE GXP:
=== EPA EST. 28 MPG HWY ===
More Powerful and better highway fuel
economy than Honda S2000
Except for the G8 and the VIBE, all the rest are direct comparisons with Honda models. I have no idea what "available highway fuel economy" means for the G6. How much longer is Pontiac supposed to stay in business?
2009 G8 GT:
Faster 0-60 and better highway fuel
economy than BMW 550
2009 G5 XFE:
=== EPA EST. 37 MPG HWY ===
Better than Honda Civic
2009 G3:
=== EPA EST. 34 MPG HWY ===
Better than Honda Fit
2009 G6 SEDAN:
=== EPA EST. 33 MPG HWY ===
Better available highway fuel economy
than Honda Accord
2009 VIBE:
===EPA EST. 32 MPG HWY ===
Better than Ford Escape Hybrid
2009 SOLSTICE GXP:
=== EPA EST. 28 MPG HWY ===
More Powerful and better highway fuel
economy than Honda S2000
Except for the G8 and the VIBE, all the rest are direct comparisons with Honda models. I have no idea what "available highway fuel economy" means for the G6. How much longer is Pontiac supposed to stay in business?
08-29-2009, 03:39 AM
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remember those kids in college who studied for the test and did real well on it but could apply any of it two weeks later.......
08-29-2009, 07:50 AM
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Better fuel mileage does not make a better vehicle...it just saves you gas $ for the upcoming future repairs and or to offset the higher depreciation over the competition targeted.
08-29-2009, 10:51 AM
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I'd like to find a good deal on a Vibe. It's a Toyota with (IMO) better looking body work.
08-29-2009, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill,Aug 29 2009, 02:51 PM
I'd like to find a good deal on a Vibe. It's a Toyota with (IMO) better looking body work.
The Vibe is an excellent vehicle. Good utilization of space, good ride, and dependable engine.
08-30-2009, 11:20 AM
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They can "aim" all they want. Let's see who is still standing in a few years! 
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08-31-2009, 05:40 AM
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The G3/G5/G6 are garbage anyone that buys one of those over a honda is cheap and/or stupid
The G8 GT is the best car in their lineup
The solstice looks like a matchbox car inside and the top is heavy and awkward to manually put up and down plus they dont hold their value
The G8 GT is the best car in their lineup
The solstice looks like a matchbox car inside and the top is heavy and awkward to manually put up and down plus they dont hold their value