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I guess it's official...sniff

Old 09-23-2005, 09:07 AM
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The Bonneville is no longer on the Pontiac website...

I'll miss the ol' girl.
Old 09-23-2005, 09:34 AM
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We all knew it was coming but this certainly confirms it.

RIP Bonneville
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Production numbers are large. There'* plenty of great ones out there to be picked up.

Plus..extinction only means worth more!
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:( moment of silence for the late great bonneville

**turns computer speakers off and wipes tear from eye**

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I don't think they know what they just did

Actually, they are probably quite aware. I am thinking they are trying to commit corporal suicide.
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And the Grand Prix'* take the crown...
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Originally Posted by Sol
And the Grand Prix'* take the crown...
No... I'd probably give it to the GTO.
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Originally Posted by Sol
And the Grand Prix'* take the crown...
Only cuz they have a bonneville engine in them
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Stopping production on a car they've been making for almost 50 years... :?
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i noticed that yesterday, without seeing this post.

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