> -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Ewins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Actually, to be fair the reason that the GTO isn't selling well is that it > isn't flashy enough, hence the redundant bonnet scoop on the latest model. > It seems that US buyers want a car that makes a visual statement (like the > new Mustang) rather than something that goes hard and handles well (for a > sedan). You can get some of that idea from the old GTO crowd, even if it > does sound like they would be happier with vinyl seats, a three speed and > live axle. > (snip)
Speaking of flashy, this is the horror that Pontiac was developing as the new GTO, before the Monaro took over: http://tinyurl.com/dgacd In my mind's eye, I see a red LED scanning to and fro behind the headlamp covers, and an urbane voice murmuring, "and where will we be going now, Michael". And please don't gleefully correct me that I'm referring to a Firebird, I know that. Didn't the last GTOs share bodywork with Firebirds? Fact is that the most famous GTOs had their own look and were not badge engineered Camaros or Firebirds. If you're going to produce a nostalgia model, at least style it after the most memorable versions. regards, Anthony Farr
