I really don't think Pontiac is going anywhere Custom. You own two Ponchos as do I, do you really want to see it go? Sounds like it. But seriously Pontiac could be a brand that is different from Chevrolet by offering sportier styling, ride and handling and models/trims in general. They do a somewhat good job of that now. Pontiac has a buisness case trust me, and a reason to stay in the line-up and a strong following of loyal owners. *cough* Getting rid of a brand that could be made into a performance/image line-up is stupid something that could be done with different styling and performance options/specs. The G8, and Solstice were a good start. I can make a case for Pontiac much easier than say Saab, Saturn or Hummer. So is Pontiac really going? And if so why not just take Buick with them, oh wait they are the "savior". I do like Pontiac but Chevrolet doesn't have the same image nor ever will that Pontiac has had with sportier and generally speaking better looking cars save for the G6 vs. new Malibu comparo (in sedan trim only). Some folks like myself are willing to pay a small price premium for a sportier vehicle like the case when I sided with a Torrent over and Equinox. I like the sportier handling and steering wheels and front end better, I think it is better looking and drives nicer. Some people see a value in paying a little more and getting something slightly sportier in the ride and handling department like the Equinox's FE1 vs the Torrent FE2. I am not blowing smoke up anyones a$$ I put my money where my mouth is and got the Pontiac over the Chevrolet. And I would do it again the same way, same thing with the Cobalt Sport Coupe vs the G5 GT Coupe. As for the G6 Sedan vs. new Malibu I would go Chevy no questions. But that is the beauty of choice. Ask me if I'd rather have a Solstice Targa or new Camaro RS with a V6 I'd say Camaro. Then ask if I would rather have a G8 GT or an Impala SS I'd go G8. If GM really did there homework and stuck some yes money into Pontiac for a new EP II or EP 1.5 G6 like the Malibu with totally different styling and a coupe/vert option as well with a stick shift they could have a huge winner. Same goes for the new Cruze I hope Pontiac getting a sportier and different looking verison of it as well. As for 2009 Aveo 5 vs. the 2009 Pontiac G3 5 the Pontiac is the winner hands down. As you can see I don't like all of Pontiac's products more than Chevy's just some. Even so it still makes a good buisness case, and the Olds killing was a disaster, plus I don't think GM can afford to buy out and shut down Pontiac. As for Saturn or Saab and Hummer than is a different story. The roots of Pontiac are deep and killing of a brand that needs a less work than say Saab or Hummer currently is stupid. Then again what will happen will happen. Getting ride of Pontiac at this point in my mind is stupid. I can justify Pontiac is so many ways it isn't even funny. As can I make a case for GMC staying too. Not Saab and certainly not Saturn. If any car brand goes it should be Saturn and give Pontiac some Opel/Holden models with a Malibu based sportier G6 and Cruze based G5 with totally different styling Pontiac just came back. That is what I am hoping to see!