Pontiac G8 Sport Truck (2010) - Page 3

GregFarz78 · 03-17-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nascarnate326

This thing will sell well enough. Its exactly what Pontiac needs, niche product.

you mean like the aztek? that sold well

come to think of it can anyone name me a niche car that actually did/does sell well?

Ajaxus · 03-17-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

you mean like the aztek? that sold well

hey! there's a new one in front of my apt..and they double park it to protect the awesome paint/plastic bumpers too!

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come to think of it can anyone name me a niche car that actually did/does sell well?

Off hand...none I can think of.

Mike3800 · 03-17-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

you mean like the aztek? that sold well

come to think of it can anyone name me a niche car that actually did/does sell well?

1989(?)-1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse/Talon/Laser turbo

GregFarz78 · 03-17-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike3800

1989(?)-1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse/Talon/Laser turbo

was that considered a niche car at the time? I honestly can't think of any off the top of my head that sold well. Curious to see how many of these pontiac projects to sell per year.

Mike Jung · 03-17-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

...come to think of it can anyone name me a niche car that actually did/does sell well?

Ferreira Enzo ?

The 1st year that the Subaru WRX STi was sold in North America.

Ajaxus · 03-17-2008, 11:17 AM

wait, would the fiero fit in at all? I'm not sure,

AMRAAM4 · 03-17-2008, 11:17 AM

Ferrari's, lambos, porsche, etc. are not niche cars. They are exotic cars. They are only niche cars to people who have no possibility of ever affording one.

nascarnate326 · 03-17-2008, 11:26 AM

Id say the 1964 Ford Mustang was a niche car, and it did pretty well.
What about the original VW beetle?
Bugatti Veyron sells well.

AMRAAM4 · 03-17-2008, 11:34 AM

Jesus....talk about people reaching into the depths of their wallet condom pocket to grasp things to try and prove Farz wrong.

Ajaxus · 03-17-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

Jesus....talk about people reaching into the depths of their wallet condom pocket to grasp things to try and prove Farz wrong.

Uh, nobody is trying to prove him wrong. He asked a valid question as to whether anyone can think of a niche car that sold well, and we're answering it or attempting to answer it.

Falke401 · 03-17-2008, 11:42 AM

How about the mini cooper? im pretty sure they are selling good even after what 3-4 years in the US market?

GregFarz78 · 03-17-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

Jesus....talk about people reaching into the depths of their wallet condom pocket to grasp things to try and prove Farz wrong.

I know right

ferrari, porsche, lambo are exotics...the mini cooper isnt a niche that would mean the miata is a niche

Not here to keep fighting this, how bout placing some bets if this thing will bomb or not

SikMindz · 03-17-2008, 02:15 PM

I'd consider the HHR, PT Cruiser, and Thunderbird "niche" products.

All are doing well enough to have stayed in production so far right?

IMO I think this will sell. Not in large amounts but I think if GM keeps it pretty small scale they'll reach their goal. For the Ute though, I think the V6 is key. Styling is not as bland as the GTO was in it was first released but with soaring gas prices I think people will go for a car/truck hybrid.

Unrelated but Scion is doing great with the market they're geared toward and their line-up almost entirely consists of non-typical cars. Except for the tC the xA and xB are pretty unique entries in the market yet are selling decently. It's apples to oranges but there is hope for niche vehicles that are priced right.

Mike3800 · 03-17-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

was that considered a niche car at the time?

Yes, only thing even close was the short lived 89-92 Ford Probe GT/MX6 GT turbo.... otherwise, what other 2 door hatchback FWD/AWD turbo 4cyl cars can you think of?

Mike3800 · 03-17-2008, 03:29 PM

I want to dedicate this pic to AMRAAM4:

Cormaster · 03-17-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike3800

I want to dedicate this pic to AMRAAM4:

that looks familiar...oh wait....

Thats my car! except in yellow instead of black. Is the Cavalier LS Sport considered a niche vehicle? They are kinda rare but I think thats mostly because they didn't sell all that well due to the base cavie starting at $11,000. I bought mine used in december of 2006, $9,500 16,000 miles. Honestly I love it. Thus far its been the most reliable, best car I've ever had! Great fuel economy, great pickup and go, great handling, and probably the best looking set of chrometech rims GM ever made

PhantomLover007 · 03-17-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

you mean like the aztek? that sold well

Uhh. I just threw up inmy mouth. Aztecs were fugly to say the least.

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Originally Posted by SikMindz

I'd consider the HHR, PT Cruiser, and Thunderbird "niche" products.

I think the HHR and the T-Bird are more niche than the Cruiser. The cruiser has sold a bit more than both of those and thought of as more mainstream. HHR's and T-Birds are more towards "semi-exotics" like the Prowler IMO.

SikMindz · 03-17-2008, 04:11 PM

Vibe/Matrix? Car/Van hybrids like the aforementioned as well as the CX7, Rav4, CRV, etc. are big sellers.

Even though it seems like a dumb idea I still see a light at the end of the tunnel for a G8 ST. It's key that pricing is on point and numbers are kept minimal.

Ajaxus · 03-17-2008, 05:44 PM

See the crossover/hybrid vehicles would be complicated. At the moment you could consider them a niche product, but in the long run they're supposed to take over and replace a lot of the markets..atleast that's the goal it seems.

So you could say that any crossover vehicle that survives "x" number of years counts.

Mike3800 · 03-17-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cormaster

that looks familiar...oh wait....

Thats my car! except in yellow instead of black. Is the Cavalier LS Sport considered a niche vehicle? They are kinda rare but I think thats mostly because they didn't sell all that well due to the base cavie starting at $11,000. I bought mine used in december of 2006, $9,500 16,000 miles. Honestly I love it. Thus far its been the most reliable, best car I've ever had! Great fuel economy, great pickup and go, great handling, and probably the best looking set of chrometech rims GM ever made

Not a nitche vehicle, I am just making myself laugh by "dedicating" a picture to Bob.

I have 2 Ecotec cavi's. Great car.

My cars are much much better than people give it credit without having any experience owning one. I bought one and liked it so much I bought another.

Best thing GM ever did for the J was put the suspension, engine and transmission from the LS Sport/2002 Z24 on all J-bodies from 2003-2005.

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Falke401 GAGT - Member AKA: Dustin Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 97 Vehicle: 05 R6	How about the mini cooper? im pretty sure they are selling good even after what 3-4 years in the US market?

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