ToniCipriani

It seems that GM tends to be more conservative about ratings. A lot of stated ratings are lower than real world.

Things I would like to see after driving it last time: Taillights, redesign to add a separate turn signal. It's OK to keep this design if the Cobalt's getting different ones, or vice versa. Handbrake. Move the button back to the normal forward position. Get rid of the wheel covers on the base. For the panoramic sunroof, consider using a slide switch instead of the fixed positions knob. No wood trims, please, especially tacky plastic faux wood.

Ditto. When the Cobalt first came out, I had the idea to keep the Cavalier around for fleets to keep the Cobalt from being the rental fleet favourite and drive down resale values. But then a deeper thought it'll just do more damage to GM's image in general, and doesn't help the Cobalt's resale value too much.

Now that you mention it, call it the "Bangled Malibu".

Now I know where that interior came from... Add the Optra/Aveo steering wheel.

I don't know. What do they have to remind you of GM's financial situation inside the review of a car?? What does it have to do with the car itself anyways? I'm confused.

The old fleets are going. Not sure for the States, but I've seen tons of '06 rentals already. Spotted an '06 Malibu LT, and '06 G6 GT, both rentals.

That's not a Chery, BTW. It's Zhonghua, by Brilliance Auto. The design is licensed by BMW, since Brilliance is allied with BMW to make Bimmers in China.

Ditto. Can't imagine they're taking the design of the outgoing 1.7EL, and morphing it.

I just remember this thing has a Body by Fisher.... . . . . . Price! (Or Little Tikes if you wish)

Oh yeah, and I thought Zeta was supposed to be a strange mixture of the Commodore platform, Sigma, and some other parts to build an affordable RWD platform. So where does the "Zeta Lite" come from??

Or maybe Chevelle is sedan only? The coupe is called Camaro? I wonder how long this "period" is. It's been quite a while since the last Camaro rolled off the line.

You forgot to take into consideration inflation. $14k in 1996 isn't $14k now.

The second question is true. Two dealers told me the same thing about my G6.

From the GM Media site, that the G6 V6 is actually only 83lbs heavier than the Malibu LT. In theory, assuming the 2.4L is around the same as the 2.2L in weight, that would be around 120lbs difference, engine alone. Therefore, the power-to-weight ratios (lower is better): G6 4-cyl (est.) - 3380 - 120 / 167 = 19.5 lbs/hp Malibu LS 2.2L - 3174 /144 = 22.0 lbs/hp 1995 Grand Am SE (3100 V6, couldn't find Quad4) - 2840 / 155 = 18.3 lbs/hp So the GA SE IS slightly quicker, but you can't compare this ratio alone. Materials and safety standards are completely different between the years. Other things such as safety standards, the GA is no match to the G6. Also, it's unfair to compare a GA GT directly with the base G6. Selling price of a GA GT when brand new is nowhere as low as a G6 base. And again, read my original post. I said it was a stopgap vehicle until a new coupe arrives, or maybe let it stay if it sells. The G6 is the smallest coupe Pontiac has right now, the availablility is just to boost sales, and to add affordability. People wanting more power can always pay more.

Ditto to pre-1989 A-body Century.

Another Fiero just now... What's up with those Fieros???

That's just plain stupid. Violation of freedom as well. The rich bastard who owns a Diablo has the right to spend his money to pay for expensive gas, speeding tickets, and high insurance premiums. It's his right. I've always dreamt of the 401 to remove speed limits like the Autobahn. It'll be the dreamland for Camaros, Corvettes, GTOs, etc...

Or how about this... It may sound stupid, but offer a "sound deadening material delete" option. For those who don't mind trading more engine noise for weight, thus lighter and faster. I remember when Porsche designed the 997, they took a complain about the 996 that there's not enough engine noise in the cabin. Since Pontiac should be about performance, maybe follow the suit?

But I guess I couldn't push my luck too far... Can't really beat the floor mats that I wanted from them. The saleslady asked one of her friend working at GM to send me a bonus off my invoice. I'll try the cargo net next, then last resort, posters :P

Thanks!!

Just got on to MyGMCanada, but no manuals. Anyone?

How about this now?? http://www.automotive.com/2005/12/pontiac/...l?crash_id=3422 http://www.automotive.com/2005/12/honda/ac...l?crash_id=3325 Pontiac 5/5, Honda 4/4!

GM - Pontiac G6 :wub: Ford - Ford Fusion / Mercury Milan DCX - Chrysler 300 Euro - Opel Vectra / Saab 9-3 / Alfa Romeo 156 Asian - Mazda 6 Sport As you can see I'm just into midside sporty-ish sedans... (Well except for the 300)

I was astonished when I heard this, but my friend told me that my G6 is actually lighter than his Mazda 3. And it has a 2.3L @ 170HP. *EDIT* Oh wait... never mind, I think my friend made a mistake. It's like 2800lbs, where the G6 is 3380lbs.