Comments on: Trademarks: Pontiac Firebird, Fiero set to return? http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: nestle_s http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-363786 nestle_s Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:49:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-363786 if they do build the new firebird they need to make the cars distinctive. go pontiac! bring back the bird! if they do build the new firebird they need to make the cars distinctive. go pontiac! bring back the bird!

]]> By: d2 http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-346975 d2 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:41:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-346975 to all those who say boo to fiero, ride in one with a suped up v8 at 202mph. then say boo. to all those who say boo to fiero, ride in one with a suped up v8 at 202mph. then say boo.

]]> By: Luissalas541 http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-278595 Luissalas541 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:43:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-278595 changing the name of the firebird will kill the CAR!!!!!! changing the name of the firebird will kill the CAR!!!!!!

]]> By: Luissalas541 http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-278593 Luissalas541 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:42:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-278593 any one that think the firebird should not come back is cazy. The firebird has more style, and i think if it come out it will be sold quick. any one that think the firebird should not come back is cazy. The firebird has more style, and i think if it come out it will be sold quick.

]]> By: CaptainObvious http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-268565 CaptainObvious Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:40:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-268565 Its 2006..Leave the problems these cars had in the past. Bring on the TransAm / Firebird Its 2006..Leave the problems these cars had in the past. Bring on the TransAm / Firebird

]]> By: BrokenCadillac... http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-267077 BrokenCadillac... Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:01:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-267077 Just in time for Smokey and the Bandit Part 16... Just in time for Smokey and the Bandit Part 16…

]]> By: Jon Luc http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266898 Jon Luc Sat, 09 Sep 2006 18:30:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266898 Come on Ford, where the Pinto? Come on Ford, where the Pinto?

]]> By: Jim www.idriveamerican.com http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266890 Jim www.idriveamerican.com Sat, 09 Sep 2006 18:01:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266890 GO PONTIAC!!! Whatever it's called, do it! GO PONTIAC!!! Whatever it’s called, do it!

]]> By: mrfroggy http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266884 mrfroggy Sat, 09 Sep 2006 16:51:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266884 I own a 1984 fiero witht the sporty 4.10 overall rearend with all its recalls and fixes already taken care of. The only people that should be complaining about a fiero are people stuck in the past that don't even own a fiero in the first place. Anyone that owns one does so for a reason and that because the cars are a blast to drive even with a tired 90 horse power Iron duke lacking serious power it definately menuvers with the best of expensive sports cars. Honestly I believe that the real reason GM got rid of the car is because it was becoming more than the car was ever intended to be by growing from a daily commuter car to something exotic and approaching sportscar status altimatlely competing with the vette and no car is allowed to approach such a feat. One good example is the 87 grand national that was as fast if not faster than the vette that year and was definately its last year as such. Personally I would have rather seen the vette idea trashed and the pontiac Fiero as the flag ship for performance for GM. It look a lot better anyways. In 88 the Fiero was stomping the ferrari 308 in 0-60 time and creating a similar driving experience for a fraction of the Italion manufacturers costs. With the revised suspension and all the bugs worked out int the 88 car if you put a V8 in it that year we would have definately seen a difference in the outcome of the fiero the chassi and the car itself was more than capable of handling the power and when I say handling I mean lotus inspired baby!!!!!! The fiero was under utilized and politically abused in my opinion. Although what would have been altimately the best move possible would have been for the grandnational setup to be installed in the Fiero for 87 and 88 and we would have seent he fiero live on because that much power in a car that size with the mid engine setup would have been an Idea just to good to come true...... I own a 1984 fiero witht the sporty 4.10 overall rearend with all its recalls and fixes already taken care of. The only people that should be complaining about a fiero are people stuck in the past that don’t even own a fiero in the first place. Anyone that owns one does so for a reason and that because the cars are a blast to drive even with a tired 90 horse power Iron duke lacking serious power it definately menuvers with the best of expensive sports cars. Honestly I believe that the real reason GM got rid of the car is because it was becoming more than the car was ever intended to be by growing from a daily commuter car to something exotic and approaching sportscar status altimatlely competing with the vette and no car is allowed to approach such a feat. One good example is the 87 grand national that was as fast if not faster than the vette that year and was definately its last year as such. Personally I would have rather seen the vette idea trashed and the pontiac Fiero as the flag ship for performance for GM. It look a lot better anyways. In 88 the Fiero was stomping the ferrari 308 in 0-60 time and creating a similar driving experience for a fraction of the Italion manufacturers costs. With the revised suspension and all the bugs worked out int the 88 car if you put a V8 in it that year we would have definately seen a difference in the outcome of the fiero the chassi and the car itself was more than capable of handling the power and when I say handling I mean lotus inspired baby!!!!!! The fiero was under utilized and politically abused in my opinion. Although what would have been altimately the best move possible would have been for the grandnational setup to be installed in the Fiero for 87 and 88 and we would have seent he fiero live on because that much power in a car that size with the mid engine setup would have been an Idea just to good to come true……

]]> By: murphy1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266764 murphy1 Fri, 08 Sep 2006 22:39:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266764 Thank you Brisk, can't agree more. Most American cars in the 80's had quality issues, period. As for reviving the name, I think it is a great idea. Fiero was killed off by GM (Chevy) high ups that feared the almighty Vette was in danger of the new Fiero that was very close to production. At the time of its demise, it was still selling over 100,000 units a year. Major political blunder, but that was then and this is now. The coupe idea along with a couple rear drives such as Firebird and GTO may work if it is done right. The designs better be a knockout, or the whole company will go the way of the pitifully designed current(and not tweaked) GTO. I'm sorry, but how hard would it have been to use decals, skirting, and some front and rear tweaking? My sons "Need for Speed" has a current GTO with easy upgrades that look downright nasty. Was Pontiac asleep the last 3 years, or did they just not care, looking to the next generation?? Who knows, but hopefully the next genration will be more inspiring. Thank you Brisk, can’t agree more. Most American cars in the 80′s had quality issues, period. As for reviving the name, I think it is a great idea. Fiero was killed off by GM (Chevy) high ups that feared the almighty Vette was in danger of the new Fiero that was very close to production. At the time of its demise, it was still selling over 100,000 units a year. Major political blunder, but that was then and this is now. The coupe idea along with a couple rear drives such as Firebird and GTO may work if it is done right. The designs better be a knockout, or the whole company will go the way of the pitifully designed current(and not tweaked) GTO. I’m sorry, but how hard would it have been to use decals, skirting, and some front and rear tweaking? My sons “Need for Speed” has a current GTO with easy upgrades that look downright nasty. Was Pontiac asleep the last 3 years, or did they just not care, looking to the next generation?? Who knows, but hopefully the next genration will be more inspiring.

]]> By: Brisk550 http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266726 Brisk550 Fri, 08 Sep 2006 19:47:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266726 What are you bashing? The Fiero was just fine! It shared the same exact drivetrain as many other GM vehicles of it's time, and they all shared the same issues that the Fiero had. Just as many Citations, Cavaliers, Sunbirds, Celebrities, Pont 6000s, etc... had the same EXACT problems. Fiero (the new kid on the block) just got all the flack from it. Have you ever driven one? If not, then don't complain, and don't be so quick to bash it. A well maintained vehicle will not catch fire or have any major issues. My GT was the best $1,250 I ever spent on a used car. Low, sleek, fast, clean, handled well, and had no major issues other than the usual wear items, and the standard GM sensor problems which were cheaply remedied. The body paneling was an innovative idea carried on by Saturn and other car manufacturers, The sunroof was HUGE even in comparison to most cars today. The mid-engine design was unique and gave it a better balance than most other cars, and the 88's suspension handled like it was on rails. Port the exhaust, and get yourself some extra horses, keep the car maintained (belts, hoses, fluids on a regular interval, as well as regular cleanings and inspections like ALL manufacturers recommend, but almost nobody performs), and enjoy the heck out of it. Cheers to the Fiero. A great little car that got the bad rap for a few general flaws that were common to many other models, as well as people's general lack of maintenance. What are you bashing? The Fiero was just fine! It shared the same exact drivetrain as many other GM vehicles of it’s time, and they all shared the same issues that the Fiero had. Just as many Citations, Cavaliers, Sunbirds, Celebrities, Pont 6000s, etc… had the same EXACT problems. Fiero (the new kid on the block) just got all the flack from it. Have you ever driven one? If not, then don’t complain, and don’t be so quick to bash it. A well maintained vehicle will not catch fire or have any major issues. My GT was the best $1,250 I ever spent on a used car. Low, sleek, fast, clean, handled well, and had no major issues other than the usual wear items, and the standard GM sensor problems which were cheaply remedied. The body paneling was an innovative idea carried on by Saturn and other car manufacturers, The sunroof was HUGE even in comparison to most cars today. The mid-engine design was unique and gave it a better balance than most other cars, and the 88′s suspension handled like it was on rails. Port the exhaust, and get yourself some extra horses, keep the car maintained (belts, hoses, fluids on a regular interval, as well as regular cleanings and inspections like ALL manufacturers recommend, but almost nobody performs), and enjoy the heck out of it. Cheers to the Fiero. A great little car that got the bad rap for a few general flaws that were common to many other models, as well as people’s general lack of maintenance.

]]> By: Fatstrat http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266715 Fatstrat Fri, 08 Sep 2006 19:03:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266715 By the way, the Fiero was not a bad idea. It was a bit ahead of its time in a few ways, including synthetic body panels etc... If I remember right, later models had good power for a compact car. I would like to see one with an up to date suspension and nice four cylinder turbo. It had many attributes that lots here are claiming are missing from current US products today. You can't have it both ways folks. By the way, the Fiero was not a bad idea. It was a bit ahead of its time in a few ways, including synthetic body panels etc… If I remember right, later models had
good power for a compact car. I would like to see one with an up to date suspension and nice four cylinder turbo.
It had many attributes that lots here are claiming are missing from current US products today.
You can’t have it both ways folks.

]]> By: Fatstrat http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266714 Fatstrat Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:55:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266714 A simple demographic study probably shows a financial case for the car. if there are enough former customers that are qualified buyers then it might be worth the chance. Corporations rarely work on an emotional basis, ie reviving the screaming chicken as a nostalgic effort is not how they would think. While it might not be the cup of tea for many of us on this board, there probably plenty of potential customers out there. A simple demographic study probably shows a financial case for the car. if there are enough former customers that are qualified buyers then it might be worth the chance. Corporations rarely work on an emotional basis, ie reviving the screaming chicken as a nostalgic effort is not how they would think. While it might not be the cup of tea for many of us on this board, there probably plenty of potential customers out there.

]]> By: LSCMKVII http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266663 LSCMKVII Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:07:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266663 Sorry for the confusion Richard......what I meant was if Chrysler wanted to do something really stupid, they could've plastered 'Aspen' or 'Volaire' on one of their new intermediates or compacts (leading some people to recall the MANY problems experienced w/those two models back in the late 70's) Sorry for the confusion Richard……what I meant was if Chrysler wanted to do something really stupid, they could’ve plastered ‘Aspen’ or ‘Volaire’ on one of their new intermediates or compacts (leading some people to recall the MANY problems experienced w/those two models back in the late 70′s)

]]> By: Richard http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266644 Richard Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:02:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266644 LSCMKVII, DCX has revived the Aspen nameplate as the Chrysler version of the Dodge Durango. LSCMKVII, DCX has revived the Aspen nameplate as the Chrysler version of the Dodge Durango.

]]> By: RustedEmpire http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266620 RustedEmpire Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:37:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266620 it's a rebadged camaro concept ::downgrade:: it’s a rebadged camaro concept

::downgrade::

]]> By: Aston_ http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266599 Aston_ Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:10:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266599 Its a seriously stupid looking sized up Alfa Romeo if u ask me produced by Americans Its a seriously stupid looking sized up Alfa Romeo if u ask me produced by Americans

]]> By: peter g http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266582 peter g Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:37:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266582 I agree with LSCMKVII...This is a big mistake on four wheels. I agree with LSCMKVII…This is a big mistake on four wheels.

]]> By: LSCMKVII http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266577 LSCMKVII Fri, 08 Sep 2006 06:24:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266577 Sell that car in the pic to Burt Reynolds........then he and Sally Field can go dig Jerry Reed out of his grave and we can relive the 'Smokey and the Bandit' all over again........ If you really want GM, Chrysler & Ford to go under......then yeah, GM should bring back Fiero, followed by Chrysler w/the 'Aspen/Volaire' twins and Ford w/the Pinto---The BBQ that seats four! Sell that car in the pic to Burt Reynolds……..then he and Sally Field can go dig Jerry Reed out of his grave and we can relive the ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ all over again……..

If you really want GM, Chrysler & Ford to go under……then yeah, GM should bring back Fiero, followed by Chrysler w/the ‘Aspen/Volaire’ twins and Ford w/the Pinto—The BBQ that seats four!

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266565 global_lightning Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:52:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266565 Nothing says AMERICAN like a Flaming Chicken and a big hood-scoop. This is what Dodge has figured out: cloning Japanese cars and euro-wanabes don't sell. Embrace your heritage, revel in it, live it. As for the Fiero][, why revisit that black mark? That would make as much sense as Cadillac reviving the Cimarron name. As a rule, GM should avoid anything that reminds buyers of the dark domestic car days of the '80s Nothing says AMERICAN like a Flaming Chicken and a big hood-scoop. This is what Dodge has figured out: cloning Japanese cars and euro-wanabes don’t sell. Embrace your heritage, revel in it, live it.

As for the Fiero][, why revisit that black mark? That would make as much sense as Cadillac reviving the Cimarron name. As a rule, GM should avoid anything that reminds buyers of the dark domestic car days of the ’80s

]]> By: chevy490 http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266561 chevy490 Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:39:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266561 i8 am huge gm fan but i have to say plz font gm ur cars with diffrent names that look the same are getting kind of old!! i8 am huge gm fan but i have to say plz font gm ur cars with diffrent names that look the same are getting kind of old!!

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266556 Renton Fri, 08 Sep 2006 02:49:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266556 Wait until the last year to buy a Fiero, they will be semi-decent then. GM developes its product through the consumer. Just watch the Solstice get to "just about acceptable" in four years. Mazda did it on the first year's production. Those things are still on the road. Wait until the last year to buy a Fiero, they will be semi-decent then.

GM developes its product through the consumer. Just watch the Solstice get to “just about acceptable” in four years.

Mazda did it on the first year’s production. Those things are still on the road.

]]> By: Peter http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266550 Peter Fri, 08 Sep 2006 02:17:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266550 I dunno, i think a Fiero needs to be mid-engined. I dunno, i think a Fiero needs to be mid-engined.

]]> By: jamey http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266548 jamey Fri, 08 Sep 2006 02:12:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266548 yes (v)ike there are still Fieros, and why exactly was it horrible. i think it would be a great move. a solstice coupe (if priced right) could possibly be the entrylevel car pontiac needs to go all rwd just as the original fiero could have been yes (v)ike there are still Fieros, and why exactly was it horrible. i think it would be a great move.
a solstice coupe (if priced right) could possibly be the entrylevel car pontiac needs to go all rwd
just as the original fiero could have been

]]> By: Joey D http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266546 Joey D Fri, 08 Sep 2006 02:10:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266546 Yay Firebird, boo Fiero. Yay Firebird, boo Fiero.

]]> By: Jameson http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266541 Jameson Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:44:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266541 Unfortunately, I think Veda is right. It probably won't last. GM will be unlikely to sell more than 50,000 given the price they will likely ask for these cars and the high price of gas which makes people think twice about buying the firechicken. Unfortunately, I think Veda is right. It probably won’t last. GM will be unlikely to sell more than 50,000 given the price they will likely ask for these cars and the high price of gas which makes people think twice about buying the firechicken.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266538 Veda Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:36:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266538 If they ever release it, it won't last. If they ever release it, it won’t last.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266532 1c3d0g Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:28:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266532 Firebird 0wns! Hell yeah GM, just do it! :cool: Firebird 0wns! Hell yeah GM, just do it! :cool:

]]> By: Hal http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266529 Hal Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:27:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266529 I'll take a Camaro "Chrom und Flammen" special edition with a hood ornament like the spike from a stahlhelm. I’ll take a Camaro “Chrom und Flammen” special edition with a hood ornament like the spike from a stahlhelm.

]]> By: Dr*Manhattan http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266527 Dr*Manhattan Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:13:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266527 and maybe a special commerative Knight-Rider edition, lol. and maybe a special commerative Knight-Rider edition, lol.

]]> By: Jameson http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266525 Jameson Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:08:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266525 Too much too late. How about a Jim Rockford edition? lol Too much too late. How about a Jim Rockford edition? lol

]]> By: Jim in LA http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266518 Jim in LA Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:44:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266518 pontiac may be gone in 3-4 years - as a brand - but i can see one or two vehicle nameplates remaining, being sold through other GM dealerships. i don't see much potential for buick surviving in any form, though. with or without tiger woods and his $40MM payday. pontiac may be gone in 3-4 years – as a brand – but i can see one or two vehicle nameplates remaining, being sold through other GM dealerships.

i don’t see much potential for buick surviving in any form, though. with or without tiger woods and his $40MM payday.

]]> By: Piablo http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266510 Piablo Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:30:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266510 Firebird. Any other name and this car will fail. Firebird. Any other name and this car will fail.

]]> By: Dr*Manhattan http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266507 Dr*Manhattan Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:18:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266507 Too bad GM ***STOLE*** GTO from Ferrari back in the '60's. Too bad GM ***STOLE*** GTO from Ferrari back in the ’60′s.

]]> By: elviososa http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266499 elviososa Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:47:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266499 A Camaro clone?? Gezz....when would GM learn its lesson. A Camaro clone?? Gezz….when would GM learn its lesson.

]]> By: MyGodBeatsYourGod http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266498 MyGodBeatsYourGod Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:46:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266498 C' mon, Chrom und Flammen, the Firebird with the Screamin' Chicken had those 4 square (rectangle) headlamps and the hood 'scoop' should be asymetrical...if ya have to go retro, do it right!! C’ mon, Chrom und Flammen, the Firebird with the Screamin’ Chicken had those 4 square (rectangle) headlamps and the hood ‘scoop’ should be asymetrical…if ya have to go retro, do it right!!

]]> By: carlisimo http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266490 carlisimo Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:28:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266490 I'm all for the Firebird. But... I think ONLY Pontiac should have a pony car, and that it should be the brand's volume seller. Pontiac won't survive if Chevy has the Camaro. I’m all for the Firebird.

But… I think ONLY Pontiac should have a pony car, and that it should be the brand’s volume seller. Pontiac won’t survive if Chevy has the Camaro.

]]> By: Bonquisha Jackson http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266485 Bonquisha Jackson Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:21:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266485 Don't do it GM there is a market for a personal sized coupe but Ithink Mustang CHallenger and Camaro got the retro muscle car thing soen up. Something like the 63 Riviera or 69 Grand Prix or Original MOnte Carlo. Didn't the Oldsmobile Cutlass SUpreme Brougham Coupe used to be the best selling car in America? A beautiful hardtop 5 passenger coupe is what is needed maybe a whole range of Catalinas Coupe Sedan and Nomad style wagon Don’t do it GM there is a market for a personal sized coupe but Ithink Mustang CHallenger and Camaro got the retro muscle car thing soen up.
Something like the 63 Riviera or 69 Grand Prix or Original MOnte Carlo.
Didn’t the Oldsmobile Cutlass SUpreme Brougham Coupe used to be the best selling car in America?

A beautiful hardtop 5 passenger coupe is what is needed maybe a whole range of Catalinas Coupe Sedan and Nomad style wagon

]]> By: JoeyChetwood http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266484 JoeyChetwood Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:18:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266484 By the time this car beit Chevy or Pontiac hits the showfloor it will be too late for GM. Ford will have a new Mustang and Dodge will have about 8 new cars. Sad. By the time this car beit Chevy or Pontiac hits the showfloor it will be too late for GM. Ford will have a new Mustang and Dodge will have about 8 new cars. Sad.

]]> By: (V)ike http://www.leftlanenews.com/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return.html#comment-266483 (V)ike Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:15:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/07/trademarks-pontiac-firebird-fiero-set-to-return/#comment-266483 Why would they bring back Fiero?! That car was horrible. Are there even anymore on the road now a days? Why would they bring back Fiero?! That car was horrible. Are there even anymore on the road now a days?

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