Some of them I agree here, some don't.1. Yes, this one I mentioned it in my review as well. The cupholders are in an awkward position.
2. I don't find any problems with this one. I've been literally driving my cars for hours and it's not hurting my back or anything.
3. In case you haven't noticed, the 3900 isn't really a successor to the 3800 series. Cars that got the 3900 were positioned as if they were to get the old 3400 from the Grand Am. Have you seen a Buick car with a 3900, minus the Terraza?
4. I have drive by wire on my car, again I don't have any problems with it. Newer technologies take a bit time to adapt to it, just like when ABS first came out. Even when Mercedes demonstrated their new brake system the test driver crashed the car.
5. This was corrected in 2007. The only model to get the electric steering is the 4-cylinder.
6. & 7. This is personal opinion. I'm pretty sure a lot of people think differently. As well, Lutz didn't do the Malibu.
8. The idea of the GTO coming here was more of a toy idea than an actual replacement. That's why it only came here for a short period of time. The real one comes in 2008 or 9.
9. & 10. Can you elaborate on "let go"? I'm pretty sure it's not just Lutz who approves just everything. Yes, he has the power to, but GM's not a one man company.
11. The Sunfire was dated. Especially with the Cobalt around, it is just worthless to have it hanging around. The original idea was to not rebadge the Cobalt as a Pontiac, but they had to do it anyways because the dealers were complaining. Don't forget the Torana is pretty much confirmed now for Pontiac. As for the Bonneville, don't forget: it's P-B-G now. Pontiac is NOT a full lineup.
12. What's wrong with the Aura and the Lucerne? They're selling and gaining friction. Yes, from certain angles the Aura looks like a refreshed Sebring, but who cares? It's a good car and styling, as I was saying, is personal opinion.
13. Not sure about this one, but the LaCrosse/Allure wasn't Lutz's as well, IIRC. The LaCrosse is getting refreshed soon, so it doesn't matter.
14. What the hell is "boringest"? Is it even a word? Again, the taillamps on the Lucerne is a styling issue. Personal opinion.
15. Look at the SRX, and upcoming CTS spyshots.
16. Styling opinion, I don't really like the spoiler on my car either. But not because it's ugly, I just think the G6 doesn't really need one. If you hate it you can always go with an aftermarket one. It's choice.
17. Again, styling is personal. The Corolla looks even more like an appliance, and yet it sells. GM is an automobile manufacture, not an interior design firm. Yes, they need to make it attractive, but a solid car is more important. And the Cobalt is one.
18. Again: P-B-G.
Yes, some are my personal opinions, but yours were as well. Alot of your focus was on what was happened already, but nothing much on what is going to happen. There's no use crying over spilt milk, and the future is what's more important. We can only learn lessons from them, and I'm pretty sure GM has already.
Give Lutz and company some space and time to work with. A car from concept to actual product takes time.