Now that the Bonneville line is dead ... What's Next? THIS?

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Mar 27, 2006 | 12:26 AM

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Re: possible bonnie?

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Originally Posted by SuperchargedFury

has this drawing been posted? not sure.. if it has let me know... I'll remove it.. IDK if i like this rendering of a possible bonneville?! :?

i'd hit it

Mar 27, 2006 | 12:38 PM

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redimpulse

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Originally Posted by gxp rules

NEVER say never. I have heard in a couple of places a G8 is in the works. Accounts on answers.com, wickpedia, and GM insider say it will sit on the Zeta-platform that carries the Buick Lucerne Body. The "G8" also surfaced a number of years ago as a concept car as AWD. The word is It will be targeted as a replacement for both the GP and Bonny. A Yahoo search for Pontiac G8 will give you some hits and a couple of picks. The AWD concept car had a 5.7L.

True. The G8/Bonneville (they are still considering reviving the name!) will be released evnetually. Right now the timeline is looking somewhat like this: 2008, GP is dead. Plant retooled for 1st half of Zeta production. Chevrolet Camaro and Impala are the first marks to be produced in 2009 as 2010 models. 2009: Final W-body rolls off the line, a Buick LaCrosse. Plant retooled for 2nd half of Zeta production. Included are the Pontiac GTO, G8/Bonneville and Buick replacement (Lucerne?) in 2010 as 2011 models.

Mar 27, 2006 | 05:52 PM

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Ryan

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Seeing as how he needs a car in the somewhat near future, let'* stick to vehicles that are out, or at least confirmed to be coming out at "x" time.

G35 sounds like it'* a good choice. If your heart isn't set on a 2-door, then the Lexus IS300 (used) or the new IS350 are great cars. The 350 is MUCH improved over the IS300, but both are great cars.