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Old October 27th 04, 07:04 PM
Steve
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James C. Reeves wrote:

> "Peter A. Stavrakoglou" > wrote in message
> et...
> | "Dori A Schmetterling" > wrote in message
> | ...
> | > Correct, the Holden/Vauxhall is the Pontiac GTO, though I don't know how
> | > many changes are made in the tramsition, other than the location of the
> | > steering wheel. Probably only few.
> | >
> | > All General Motors, innit?
> | >
> | > DAS
> |
> | The styling of the GTO doesn't strike anything in me. Haven't seen very
> | many on the road but perhaps the styling will grow on me. As for the 300C I
> | wonder what it was about the ride that the reviewers didn't like. I like
> | the ride of mine and with 9,000 miles on the odometer there are no squeeks
> | or anthing of the sort in the interior. This is one solid well-built car.
> |
> |
>
> The Pontiac GTO, the last I checked, is selling worse than their Pontiac Aztec
> model.


Yep, GM completely blew it on the GTO. Its barely distinguishable from a
Grand Prix. Great mechanically and performance-wise, but the GTO name
needs style to go with it or its nothing.

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