Did anyone get this? (letter/email from Pontiac)

[GRRRR8]

This just came in an E-Mail:


Dear Charles,

I wanted you to hear directly from General Motors about an important
announcement we made recently to phase out the Pontiac brand by year end 2010. As a Pontiac owner, you are part of a rich heritage and tradition that had its inception back in 1926. Pontiac has some of the best-looking, best-driving and best-engineered cars in the U.S., and this was a particularly difficult business decision for us to make.

As a valued Pontiac and General Motors customer, I want to assure you that we are very sensitive to your concerns and needs. Pontiac will continue in operation through the end of 2010 and, following that date, you will continue to be able to receive service on your Pontiac vehicle at any Buick-Pontiac-GMC Dealer. Your Pontiac vehicle warranty coverage is unchanged. Please refer to your vehicle warranty booklet for specific details on your vehicle's coverage.

As GM reinvents itself for you and our future customers, we want to thank you for your business. We will work hard to keep you in our family, providing some of the finest quality vehicles in the world.

If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to call our Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-762-2737.

Sincerely,


Susan E. Docherty
North American Vice President
Buick-Pontiac-GMC

[Wag 42]

Yes sir, just received one also...

[norm8332]

It looks like a form letter, I didn't get one, but I don't think they got my email..

[The Commodore]

I just checked and I did not get it.

[Panzer Leader]

:repair: No did not recieve but then again it is coming through the U.S. Postal Service. From the letter does the term "GM Dealership" imply Chevy as well? Also "through 2010" does that imply a 2010 model? Which might imply a DIV6?:woohoo: Thanks for the post!

[norm8332]

:repair: No did not recieve but then again it is coming through the U.S. Postal Service. From the letter does the term "GM Dealership" imply Chevy as well? Also "through 2010" does that imply a 2010 model? Which might imply a DIV6?:woohoo: Thanks for the post!

I just read an article (cant find it now) where a Holden rep said they are done shipping G8s to the US for dealers.

EDIT: Here it is http://www.carpoint.com.au/news/2009/large-passenger/holden/commodore/holden-responds-to-pontiac-announcement-14951

[GTPprix]

I'm going to see Susan at the end of May... Shes really nice so I wont go off on her but she IS going to get an earful LOL and yes.. I got the same one as well...

[GRRRR8]

I'm going to see Susan at the end of May... Shes really nice so I wont go off on her but she IS going to get an earful LOL and yes.. I got the same one as well...

Tell her I will take a W427 HSV for my pain and suffering. :)

[G8+6=fun]

I got one too.

[JimmyJazz]

Got one.

[Executor999]

Received by email today.

[jbradsh1]

Dear Jeffrey,

I wanted you to hear directly from General Motors about an important
announcement we made recently to phase out the Pontiac brand by year end 2010. As a Pontiac owner, you are part of a rich heritage and tradition that had its inception back in 1926. Pontiac has some of the best-looking, best-driving and best-engineered cars in the U.S., and this was a particularly difficult business decision for us to make.

As a valued Pontiac and General Motors customer, I want to assure you that we are very sensitive to your concerns and needs. Pontiac will continue in operation through the end of 2010 and, following that date, you will continue to be able to receive service on your Pontiac vehicle at any Buick-Pontiac-GMC Dealer. Your Pontiac vehicle warranty coverage is unchanged. Please refer to your vehicle warranty booklet for specific details on your vehicle's coverage.

As GM reinvents itself for you and our future customers, we want to thank you for your business. We will work hard to keep you in our family, providing some of the finest quality vehicles in the world.

If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to call our Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-762-2737.

Sincerely,


Susan E. Docherty
North American Vice President
Buick-Pontiac-GMC


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[PerfectD3]

:lock:

[DewieJr]

:lalala:

[GeorgeInNePa]

merged

[SLA]

Got the same email. :( Bastards lol

[N2G8GXP]

Yep got the letter. There have been several interesting posts about the possiblity of Chevrolet Commodore. The one in Left Lane news made my law enforcement relative happy. He made a comment if he has to pull one of these cars over and they run he will call for back-up immediately as currently no way they can catch it. He loves to drive the car.

[SRG963]

Yup

2:51 AM (3 hours ago)

[GM_Fan]

No, I didn't receive an E-mail.

[UGotSmkd]

Nope, not yet.

[99-LS1-SS]

I got the letter yesterday.

[Chewy]

I won't get one but I hope this makes the residual less on my car... lol

Chris

[Devilish34]

I got it taday.... Monday Pontiac axed last night my team choked......I'm headed to the bar

[Panzer Leader]

Yes I got it. Did not know I was on a first name basis with "Susan" Cris, give her an earfull for me and everyone else. BTW, ask her will she change the oil in my car, rotate the tires, and clean the windshield? Another classic case study for the Harvard School of Business. And please tell her, don't run any ads that say, "Buy American" I cannot stand them as it implies that I have an obligation to buy inferior products simply because they are American. The more I think about this whole situation the sicker I become about it.

[wreckwriter]

I cannot stand them as it implies that I have an obligation to buy inferior products simply because they are American.

My guess is that quite a few people believe that, at least to some degree, we all have this obligation.

[Slizzo]

I did indeed receive the same e-mail yesterday.

While I appreciate what they're trying to do, they should try to atleast keep this damned car in the US in some form or another, it's simply too good of a vehicle to not let it reach our shores.

[BlueJacket]

Got it today.

[MoonPie]

Those responsible for deciding the fate of the G8 and pontiac can shampoo my crotch...
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[chipman283]

I got mine today. Maybe our G8's will hold resale value like the mid 90's Impala SS.

[JoeSyko]

I got the same email.



Those responsible for deciding the fate of the G8 and pontiac can shampoo my crotch...

:blink:

[JMS]

I also received the email today

[GrandPrix98GT]

I got the email yesterday..

[h34d]

:lame::lame::lame:
Showed up in my inbox today. I was hoping it was some conspiracy against me and all of you were part of it, this just makes it true. Oh well... :confused2::confused2:

[GeorgeInNePa]

My guess is that quite a few people believe that, at least to some degree, we all have this obligation.

We might as well buy their stuff, we own it.

GM--Government Motors

[GeorgeInNePa]

Those responsible for deciding the fate of the G8 and pontiac can shampoo my crotch...
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Let them shave my junk!

;)

[billyb21]

never got mine and i bought the g8 and gto at the same dealer

[z51l9889]

Got mine on Tuesday.

[It's A G8!]

Got the same letter here.

[EcoBrick Bob]

GRRRR8'rs

This is the most important part of the e-mail!

My Question for all of you is "To Whom was this Plan Not Acceptable?????

Rob Moser


Pontiac Statement and Q&A
April 27, 2008, 7 am
Pontiac brand to be phased out as part of GM’s more aggressive restructuring efforts

BACKGROUND
Since its inception in 1926, Pontiac has been known for delivering vehicles with both performance and value. Over the past several years, the brand has been closely associated first with GMC and then with Buick.
Statement attributable to Susan Docherty, GM North American Vice President, Buick-Pontiac-GMC:

“Anyone who has been associated with the Pontiac brand knows that this was a difficult decision. Pontiac has had a rich and storied history, but unfortunately, despite the efforts of all concerned, the brand has been unprofitable over the past several years. employees, suppliers,We had hoped in our February 17 Viability Plan to convert Pontiac to a niche brand within the Buick-Pontiac-GMC channel.
However, the Viability Plan as submitted was not acceptable. GM was further challenged to take more significant restructuring actions which would allow the company to be viable even in these
unprecedented market conditions and in any future cyclical market downturns. These restructuring actions require further sacrifice by all stakeholders: GM investors and dealers.
As part of these renewed restructuring efforts, we spent considerable time formulating Pontiac portfolio scenarios that would allow the brand to be sustainable and profitable long term. Unfortunately after careful evaluation, none of these scenarios proved viable. Therefore, GM is announcing the phase out of the Pontiac brand by year end 2010. This action
will allow General Motors to devote its limited capital and other resources to GM’s four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC.”

Q&A
Q: What happens to my Pontiac vehicle warranty?
A: Pontiac vehicle warranty coverage is unchanged.
Q: Where can Pontiac customers get their vehicles serviced, especially if they have been visiting a Pontiac-only dealership?
A: Customer service is paramount. Customers can have their vehicles serviced at any Buick-Pontiac-GMC dealership.
Q. Will parts continue to be available for my Pontiac product?
A. Yes. Pontiac parts will continue to be available for the foreseeable future.
Q. Should I be worried about obtaining service for my Pontiac if my Pontiac dealer is closing?
A. No. Eighty-five percent of the Buick-Pontiac-GMC sales are currently sold through Buick-Pontiac-GMC aligned dealers. There are about 1,600 Buick-Pontiac-GMC aligned dealerships throughout the United States. Our customer assistance center (US: 1-800-762-2737; Canada 1-800-263-3777; Mexico 01 800 466 08 08) will provide Pontiac customers with the location of the closest Buick-Pontiac-GMC dealer in the event the selling dealer closes.

[Slizzo]

GRRRR8'rs

This is the most important part of the e-mail!

My Question for all of you is "To Whom was this Plan Not Acceptable?????

Rob Moser

Quite clearly, the Obama administration probably didn't think it was enough, and felt that Pontiac simply needed to go... Not sure why they would think this way, but why wouldn't they want to move at least the 3 vehicles they were planning to stick with over to the divisions that were staying alive?

[bobyoung]

I haven't received mine yet.

[ronbuick]

Got one also, FWIW, bummer

[Panzer Leader]

What is "foreseeable future"?

[bobyoung]

I finally got mine, I'd like to call Susan E. Docherty and give her a piece of my mind, except that I'm sure the decision was not hers.

[MANOFSTEEL69]

Got mine yesterday :(

[gearhead455]

I got it yesterday.:nud:

[steve b.]

me also

[johnbell2]

Got mine in the mail this morning. Expected it, not gonna spend time worrying about it. If warranties etc. start falling apart them my baby becomes a project car and goes full aftermarket. I'm not going to care about stock anything at that point.

['02 ws6]

Got mine in the mail today....
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[Rich@pm-fl.com]

Got mine in the mail yesterday.

[beach]

Letter came in the mail yesterday.

[the driver]

I got mine yesterday via snail mail. It was very touching. I think I may frame it.

[G8GT721]

just got mine today

[ThugHunter]

Sorry Ray, I didn't see this post and I failed to search. I haven't been around this site recently with the start of the baseball season, I'm busy.

I got mine yesterday. But then again I already knew Pontiac's demise as my wife works for GM.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s4/ThugHunter247/Pontiacnews.jpg

[-Ray-]

No biggie.
Good luck this season.
How 'bout them Dodgers? :)

[Got 8?]

Well I guess I'll post too...

I got mine in yesterday...

[Panzer Leader]

Yea got both. Thanks

[GT-610]

me too chucky