kcac Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 If you have some time to kill - here's some reading for you Article about the new Monte Carlo - in which the author claims the the w-body is the "...the most money-losing platform in automotive history." http://www.automobear.com/TheCuriouslyCompellingCaseForMonteCarlo.html Another one on misteps that led to Olds demise http://www.automobear.com/WhyOldsmobileDidNotHaveToDie.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Very interesting read. I think this quote sums up the Monte quite nicely: There is a pattern here, dear reader, that holds a clue to Monte Carlo's continued relevance. This has persistently been a car that has been late to the party; a car that does not set trends but, rather, proceeds at its own pace and safely changes after others have blazed and mainstreamed the trail.In a nutshell, that's how the Monte has been all it's life. I can't believe that Chevy made it to #1 in "car" sales last year! I knew the Impala was a top seller, but I didn't think Chevy would crack #1 ever again. IMHO, Lutz is a double-edged sword. He totally neutered Pontiac's character (viz the new G6) but breathed new life into Chevy. Chevy 2005 = Pontiac 1995. I could go on, but you get the gist of what I'm trying to say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOut Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 That site is awesome. Finally someone who doesn't seem to consistantly and knowingly pander to BMW. I just went through and read a whole bunch of articles in addition to the ones posted and I'd highly suggest anyone reading this do the same. They've got some great content there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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