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Please don't listen to Drew, Mr. Fly, re: whitewalls. The tires on it are near new, they lend it an air of authority and I'm willing to bet they are contributing to its nice driving feel, as you reported. Custom-S, I can so see over the steering wheel. :AH-HA_wink: That was me coaxing a cold 455 to stay running. Mr. Fly gave me the honor of putting her from the top floor down to the lower level. It was like Old Home Week, with memories of my '73 Catalina.

Malibu Barbie

Oooo, I like it too. Maybe you can adapt that kit to your SKY? :AH-HA_wink:

I've seen those ads. The theme doesn't seem to be a good Honda Fit, though. It is a shame VW squandered their opportunity when they decided not to build a new Bus.

Let's leave one word out of GMTG74's last 2 sentences above and see what happens: "Camino's ______ is simply amazing and I cannot get it out of my head. It is one of the best things to see in the area."

Drive the Pontiac, then decide if it's what you want.

Whoa... I wonder how many Chevy dealers had pissed off customers after they undercoated shut the nozzles? Back in those days, it was part of the dealing process to throw out that old standby "throw in undercoating, and you've got a deal" demand at the 11th hour.

This is a great thread, with the CTS testimonials and all. I have a strong feeling you'll be very pleased with your new Cadillac.

A very nice photo essay, Brian. Enjoy that Buick. You know I think those substantial tires (which I think look good on there) really enhance the car's roadability. There's something to be said about a strong foundation.

Nice as-is, but would have been cooler if they'd gone ahead and certified the twin-turbo 4.2L inline six for it.

I see Saturn SKY in the lower fascia.

Damn GMTG, I wish I could have stayed to get a ride in the SKY. Those are some nice pics of my truck, and thanks for the compliments, sirs.

Yeah, and the Goat still has waaay too much rubber on the rear tires. :AH-HA_wink:

Cadillac

Going in and out of the a/c all day makes me tired when I get home.

Nice! Glad you made it home, Mr. Fly! Thanks for the pics, GMTG74.

privileges

What I'm saying, hyper, is that styling cues like I outlined above are inherently attractive, sensuous and exciting. People who have been Pontiac fans will feel at home for the first time in years, and new, young buyers will look twice, and, dare I say, be drawn to Pontiac showrooms. The trick is to make people notice your wares... with arresting styling, something the Solstice has done successfully. The problem is, people with more practical needs are then left to look for an actual purchase elsewhere, because nothing else in the current lineup, or the coming G8, has that Solstice magic. It's like the car stands alone in its romantic, inviting style in a Pontiac showroom. And that's a damned shame.

Shoot, Camino, you may as well buy a G6 GTP coupe, the Opel's an Epsilon, right?

Flushing, NY

I am not asking for: ground effects gaudy spoilers cladding 700 dash vents (but they should be round) screaming chicken hood decals What I do want: coke bottle sides smooth contours (G8 is like a Lego car) tasteful hood scoops (on GXP, functional) quad exhaust tips a "prow" front end teardrop taillamps like Solstice/G6 coupe fender scallop like Solstice a new, but recognizable Pontiac face with full-width split grille To me, these are styling traits that are attractive enough to win new customers and please loyalists... at the same time. The G8 has ZERO Pontiac DNA, a bad thing for a so-called flagship. To me, a flagship should influence the styling direction for the brand from the top down. Instead, I look to the Solstice as the purest, genuine Pontiac in years. The G8 is outside the design language... it doesn't fit.

Wiccan

Living debt-free is an admirable goal, but Good Lord Jim-Bob, can't you just keep it in your Dickies twill trousers for five minutes?