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Bob Lutz says Pontiac G8 won't be a Caprice after all

omarrana submitted on 7/16/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:10:07 PM

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During a live chat earlier this week, Maximum Bob Lutz said that the Pontiac G8 will be saved as a Chevrolet Caprice when GM kills the Pontiac brand at the end of this year.



“The G8 has finally been discovered by a broader percentage of the buying public. The owners are ecstatic about them, many calling it the best sedan they’ve ever driven,” said Lutz. “We consider it too good to waste. So we’re studying the feasibility of bringing it in as a Caprice for both law enforcement and the public.”

Writing over at GM’s Fast Lane Blog today, Bob Lutz said that the “G8 will not be a Caprice after...

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Bob Lutz says Pontiac G8 won't be a Caprice after all

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Invisible

If Bob Lutz says something, you can bank on it!

rolls eyes.

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Posted on 7/17/2009 11:23:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

1UAW

I think it is just a stunt to get attention to the car, or maybe make the public snap up the last G8's. Why buy the G8' now when the new caprice is comming?

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Posted on 7/17/2009 12:46:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Shredmo

Well, I just picked up a new 2009 G8 GT premium for $26,300 after incentives(MSRP $32760). I doubt you will get the Chevy version similarly equipped this cheap. I am concerned for it's resale value though.

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Posted on 7/17/2009 4:32:14 PM | | Votes: 1   

1UAW

I wouldnt worry about resale value on this one you just bought an instant classic, and the car has only been produced for about 3 years so there are not that many.

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Posted on 7/17/2009 6:48:27 PM | | Votes: 1   

Inline6

This hasImpala SS or Nova SS written all on it

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Posted on 7/17/2009 12:52:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

TheDepressingTruth

Damm it Bob...

I don't care if it's a Chevy...or a Buick

If you drop this RWD platform..Then I will have to take back everything I've ever said about you WALKING ON WATER

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Posted on 7/17/2009 1:20:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Agent00R

A tragedy.

Wompwomp

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Posted on 7/17/2009 1:33:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

FerrarisR4me

Clearly another decision that will be great for GM's image. This is the best 4 door car they've had in years and they kill it. Saturn is prolly the only brand other than Cadillac that is working well for them. And that might be chopped. Does anyone wonder why these companies are bankrupt?

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Posted on 7/17/2009 5:08:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Joe_Limon

lolol, saturn's don't sell well and neither did this car.

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Posted on 7/17/2009 8:34:30 PM | | Votes: 0   

2ndbimmer

I really like the G8. I would buy it if I was only going american.
Nova would be a good idea.

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Posted on 7/18/2009 10:21:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

SP2Hybrid

During a live chat earlier this week, Maximum Bob Lutz said that the Pontiac G8 will be saved as a Chevrolet Caprice ...

then

Writing over at GM’s Fast Lane Blog today, Bob Lutz said that the “G8 will not be a Caprice after all...

Sounds to me like the White House may have had other plans ...

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Posted on 7/19/2009 12:08:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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