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Originally Posted by RedBarchetta
What I don't get is how Buick, according to reports, was more profitable and hence saved over Pontiac? Maybe they should take their Buick management and tell them they now run Pontiac. This certainly spells death for any Firebird/Trans-Am to co-exist with the new Camaro, too. GM has to build the new Camaro...they have no choice and need a car to compete head-to-head with Ford's Mustang and Chrysler's Challenger (which is overpriced anyways). But it might end up being a short run if it doesn't take hold and is priced right. I already promised my 17 year old one IF he gets a college scholarship next year.
-Dean
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It's not a matter of division management.It's the 14th floor of corporate,where there has been a "Chevy bias"dating back to the late 50's.
Whenever a division came up with a potential"'Vette killer",Chevy whined to the 14th floor and they(management)promptly killed the potentially offending program.Delorean had what was essentially a"Pontiac Cobra" on the drawing board in '63.It had a Fiberglass body with an OHC I-6 in it.It was called the "Banshee".It would have just wrecked the Corvette(and this would have been right after the GTO demolished the 'Vette) and given the Cobra fits.But it was cancelled.Numerous examples can be cited.
THe blame for"Todays GM" sits firmly on the 14th floor.
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