Apparently GM didn't observe the failure of the Subaru Baja.

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Mar 25, 2008 | 08:52 PM

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GM sell as a Chevy, not Pontiac, (*edit)*put the new Camaro front clip* and call it an El Camino..problem solved.

Isn't that what they called the El Camaro or the Trans Camino:

Sorry, moving too fast for that front angle...

Mar 25, 2008 | 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Killface

Im a little confused as to why they decided why they chose Pontiac as the brand to sell this vehicle as, when Chevy sold it for decades as the El Camino. And they currently sell it in other countries as the Chevy Lumina Ute.

Its only a small number of parts (relatively speaking) away from the G8 Sport Truck, or whatever its called.

I think it's because Pontiac is a failing brand and they need to put as much life and business into as possible. Same as Saturn with their new "new saturn" gimmick.

Mar 25, 2008 | 09:16 PM

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Exactly, they've got chains of dealerships they have to try and keep afloat.

Mar 25, 2008 | 09:36 PM

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The GTO was nice, if not a bit overpriced. Can't complain about an LS2 engine, 0-60 in 4.6 sec and a 12.9 1/4 mi. Of course, it's last year was 2006, and the current line-up is less than inspiring. If I needed the functionality of the Vibe (the only half-decent car in the line-up) I'd buy a Matrix. The G5 just looks like a Neon, and 28k and up for a G8? That's edging BMW, Lexus and Infinity territory for a Pontiac.

Mar 26, 2008 | 12:41 AM

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28k for a G8 i'd rather pay 35k for the new IS. Even thos you can put an LS7 in a G8.

Mar 26, 2008 | 03:21 AM

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Whwn I had my Box at the drags, I saw a bonestock IS pull a 13.88 and he let off at the end because he didn't want to break 14 and have to find a helmet.