[quote name='LosAngeles' date='Sep 19 2005, 08:47 PM']When you become a grown man, you'll see what I'm talking about. It doesn't have to be a full-fledged big car, just given a couple of more inches to actually become something meaty. It's more important that the roofline is broken out and different shaped front seatbacks are used moreso than actually making a longer car. No Pontiac has to be a family car, but it should be able to seat four six-footers comfortably.[/quote]
Grown man? And what the hell do you mean by that? :huh:
Otherwise, I think I still disagree. I don't want a "meaty" car. That sounds like something to describe the Charger. Not very flattering. So, if meaty means that or like a Camry or Accord, I don't want it and the G6 does not need to be that. The G6 is the perfect size as it is.
Yeah, it lacks rear headroom... But if you want to complain, do it about the Grand Prix. It has alot less than the G6.
[quote]I think it's time to leave the fours to compacts.[/quote]
What compact? I don't see a true Pontiac compact.
[quote]As addressed earlier, the roofline is part of the room problem.[/quote]
It's not a problem. It looks great.
[quote]The intermediate segment is as good a place as any for a wagon.
I mean a 5-door. And I also think this current coupoe could have been a 3-door with that shape.[/quote]
First, can you just refer to it as midsize? Thanks...
Second, thats not what I meant. Take a look at sales... Why else do you think Honda and Toyota don't sell them? Midsize coupes sell better than them...
[quote]BTW, if the G6 is so perfect, is that the car you want right now?[/quote]
Why yes it is, actually... I'd love to replace my GA with one. But it isn't perfect. I have a few problems with some styling details, a minor problem with the coupe, and a huge problem with the interior.
[quote]Doesn't seem to cost that much at Subaru.[/quote]
Hmmm... How much does a base Legacy cost compared to a G6, etc. Same with a base Impreza compared to a base Cobalt, etc.
[quote]If you mean "own styling," as in a touch of something else added here and there like the M3 or the GTOs of yesterday, that's my idea. A completely different stand-alone car doesn't say GTO, it says exotic, and that kind of car may as well get a different name. It also says higher insurance rates.[/quote]
No... That's not what I meant. This isn't the '60s anymore. The GTO should not be a V8 powered G6 with a few add-ons here and there. People will complain. People do now about how it looks like a GA or GP and its not even close to being based on them. Will people magically not-complain more with your idea? I doubt it. Completely different styling is needed.
[quote]They could call it Beaumont or Acadian for all I give a crap, as long as they get it right.[/quote]
If you don't care... You might as well not care about the rest either. :rolleyes: