Comments on: GM Updates Viability Plan: Pontiac Will be Phased out by End of 2010, Volt Still on Track, Debt Exchange Offer Made http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:48:14 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: ct http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-153477 ct Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:56:12 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-153477 i agree GM has really messed up over the years, they went from good to seriously bad,and steady making bad choices, and pontiac was the only company that i actually liked and GM found away to mess that up to and now eliminate iT,GM you really should stop making cars becouse you guys plans are messed its bad that ford is doing better then you guys are.GM is another reason to make america look bad i agree GM has really messed up over the years,
they went from good to seriously bad,and steady making bad choices, and pontiac was the only company that i actually liked and GM found away to mess that up to and now eliminate iT,GM you really should stop making cars becouse you guys plans are messed its bad that ford is doing better then you guys are.GM is another reason to make america look bad

]]> By: wwskinn3 http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-111153 wwskinn3 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:30:51 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-111153 GM should hold on to either the 2 seater SKY or the Pontiac little 2 seater (I forget what it is called). Either of them would make a great Plug In Electric with lots of mileage. Someone is already do the Sky and getting almost 150 miles per charge. This would make a great little nich car and I think would sell better than the Volt (if you don't have kids). The Volt is nice but a 2 seater sports convertible is more desirable. With the kind of mileage you can get you don't need the range extender. This would give GM 2 options to sell. GM should hold on to either the 2 seater SKY or the Pontiac little 2 seater (I forget what it is called). Either of them would make a great Plug In Electric with lots of mileage. Someone is already do the Sky and getting almost 150 miles per charge. This would make a great little nich car and I think would sell better than the Volt (if you don’t have kids). The Volt is nice but a 2 seater sports convertible is more desirable. With the kind of mileage you can get you don’t need the range extender. This would give GM 2 options to sell.

]]> By: Nathan http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-110549 Nathan Fri, 01 May 2009 06:09:15 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-110549 Another example of General Motors terrible decision making. Keeping Chevy and GMC they are exactly the SAME!!! Maybe they have to keep GMC because that division makes industrial equipment. But seriously, I mean if you are old enough to consider even buying a Buick or have the 45,000 dollars to do so...make people BUY THE GD CADILLAC. Pontiac was the only thing they had that worked for dual gender demographic, middle aged to youth, and the possibilities were infinite for that brand. That could have been their risk taking venture, classy or stylish and customizable like Scion is for Toyota...too bad. Dumbass GM Another example of General Motors terrible decision making. Keeping Chevy and GMC they are exactly the SAME!!! Maybe they have to keep GMC because that division makes industrial equipment. But seriously, I mean if you are old enough to consider even buying a Buick or have the 45,000 dollars to do so…make people BUY THE GD CADILLAC. Pontiac was the only thing they had that worked for dual gender demographic, middle aged to youth, and the possibilities were infinite for that brand. That could have been their risk taking venture, classy or stylish and customizable like Scion is for Toyota…too bad. Dumbass GM

]]> By: Jay http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-110016 Jay Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:42:45 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-110016 Is thier any chance that GM will sell Pontiac. I think Pontiac has so much potential that GM doesn't see. If Only I had the money to buy the brand and a couple of their plants they are shutting down. I think Pontiac on its own would do well and could have its name restored to what it once was. Jay, Alabama Is thier any chance that GM will sell Pontiac. I think Pontiac has so much potential that GM doesn’t see. If Only I had the money to buy the brand and a couple of their plants they are shutting down. I think Pontiac on its own would do well and could have its name restored to what it once was.

Jay,
Alabama

]]> By: noel park http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-109924 noel park Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:35:42 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-109924 The local NPR affiliate reported this morning that 73 Pontiacs were sold in LA county in the 1st quarter of 2009. As a contrast, they reported that 3700 Hondas were sold. The local NPR affiliate reported this morning that 73 Pontiacs were sold in LA county in the 1st quarter of 2009. As a contrast, they reported that 3700 Hondas were sold.

]]> By: Keith http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-109919 Keith Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:22:15 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-109919 The Volt program is still a go , that is NOT saying that a car called the Volt is going to be produced by November , it is just saying that the technology continues to be developed and maybe just maybe it might be something else that is released first to the public. Think about it for awhile , if you were going to be approaching your money lenders and shareholders after you restructured your company , do you think that they will want to hear you tell them that you want to make a product that is guaranteed to make them continue to loose money . I think not . Now if you were to tell them that with a few little changes like front fenders , lights , bumper , rear end , and hood that you can sell that same product and make a profit right from the beginning I think the share holders would be happy to see the second product be manufactured and called the Converj . Make an announcement saying that the Volt as a Chevrolet is too expensive right now , but we are working on ways to bring down the costs without sacrificing the quality and performance for the working man . This technology is as important to automotive transportation as the Industrial Revolution was to the world away back when it happened . Maybe the Cruze will come out as the Volt in shorter driving ranges on batteries like 10 to 40 miles as intended but ten miles would be the basic model with 20 - 30 - 40 miles being extra options maybe with a 60 -100 mile pure electric as the top option without any gen-set just more batteries and capacitors up front . This is the way that vehicles will go anyway so maybe we should have a little faith in the people who are running the R&D departments and the Marketing Departments . We will get our Volts sooner or later , just don't be too surprised if the first ones produced are called Cadillac Converj . There are many more people who have a high income and enjoy status and class who can afford a $60,000 Cadillac Converj than there are working class who can afford a $35,000 Chevrolet Volt . Not very many people with the means to buy a Cadillac would want to have a Chevy parked in their driveway even if it was the kids car , Chev just does not fit with Cadillac , Lincoln , BMW , Mercedes , Audi etc . GM doesn't tell us everything , some people just believe and think that they do . The Volt program is still a go , that is NOT saying that a car called the Volt is going to be produced by November , it is just saying that the technology continues to be developed and maybe just maybe it might be something else that is released first to the public.

Think about it for awhile , if you were going to be approaching your money lenders and shareholders after you restructured your company , do you think that they will want to hear you tell them that you want to make a product that is guaranteed to make them continue to loose money . I think not .

Now if you were to tell them that with a few little changes like front fenders , lights , bumper , rear end , and hood that you can sell that same product and make a profit right from the beginning I think the share holders would be happy to see the second product be manufactured and called the Converj .

Make an announcement saying that the Volt as a Chevrolet is too expensive right now , but we are working on ways to bring down the costs without sacrificing the quality and performance for the working man .

This technology is as important to automotive transportation as the Industrial Revolution was to the world away back when it happened .

Maybe the Cruze will come out as the Volt in shorter driving ranges on batteries like 10 to 40 miles as intended but ten miles would be the basic model with 20 – 30 – 40 miles being extra options maybe with a 60 -100 mile pure electric as the top option without any gen-set just more batteries and capacitors up front .
This is the way that vehicles will go anyway so maybe we should have a little faith in the people who are running the R&D departments and the Marketing Departments .

We will get our Volts sooner or later , just don’t be too surprised if the first ones produced are called Cadillac Converj .
There are many more people who have a high income and enjoy status and class who can afford a $60,000 Cadillac Converj than there are working class who can afford a $35,000 Chevrolet Volt .

Not very many people with the means to buy a Cadillac would want to have a Chevy parked in their driveway even if it was the kids car , Chev just does not fit with Cadillac , Lincoln , BMW , Mercedes , Audi etc .

GM doesn’t tell us everything , some people just believe and think that they do .

]]> By: felix quinn http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-109896 felix quinn Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:34:23 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-109896 Just bought the new ford fusion hybrid as I need a new car -not vaporcar. Who knows when the volt will get to the NW. GM is stealing my unsecured bonds by over half what they are giving to the unions. To bankruptcy they will go as that will force equal consideration to all legal debt. The unsecured bondholders will not agree to this restructuring farce and will seek their day in court. Good luck getting a volt by 2011. Just bought the new ford fusion hybrid as I need a new car -not vaporcar. Who knows when the volt will get to the NW. GM is stealing my unsecured bonds by over half what they are giving to the unions. To bankruptcy they will go as that will force equal consideration to all legal debt. The unsecured bondholders will not agree to this restructuring farce and will seek their day in court. Good luck getting a volt by 2011.

]]> By: Bryan http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-109893 Bryan Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:32:40 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-109893 There really shouldn't be any Volts in showrooms with nearly 50k people on the waiting list. Unless those Volts aren't for sale, but GM would run the risk of making enemies of their staunch supporters. There really shouldn’t be any Volts in showrooms with nearly 50k people on the waiting list. Unless those Volts aren’t for sale, but GM would run the risk of making enemies of their staunch supporters.

]]> By: fas http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-109878 fas Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:08:40 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-109878 Why does GM make so many brands if they can't handle them? Why does GM make so many brands if they can’t handle them?

]]> By: N Riley http://gm-volt.com/2009/04/27/gm-updates-viability-plan-pontiac-will-be-phased-out-by-end-of-2010-volt-in-showrooms-in-2011/#comment-109828 N Riley Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:04:10 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1638#comment-109828 If it is true the UAW is going to get 39% of the new GM, that will be the last nail in the coffin. I will become a Ford customer for future vehicles. I don't like the idea of the government or the UAW owning any part of an American business. Period. If it is true the UAW is going to get 39% of the new GM, that will be the last nail in the coffin. I will become a Ford customer for future vehicles. I don’t like the idea of the government or the UAW owning any part of an American business. Period.

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