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Pontiac owners are abandoning the brand when it comes time to purchase their next vehicle, according to a report in Automotive News.

Pontiac's moderately priced sedans like the G6, Grand Prix and G8 were affordable transportation for many consumers. With those products gone, all that GMC-Buick dealers (who formerly carried Pontiac products) can offer are more expensive fare like the Buick Lacrosse, which starts at $26,000.

Pontiac customers who do stick with GM tend to gravitate towards Chevrolet, which offers larger, moderately priced sedans that are a familiar transition for Pontiac owners. GM has offered a $1,000 rebate to Pontiac owners as well as four free oil changes as an incentive to stay with the company. GM spokesperson Tom Henderson said that "the loyalty rates of Pontiac owners are in line with our expectations," but declined to give any data.

More: Only 36 Percent Of Pontiac Owners Stay With GM (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/05/only-36-percent-of-pontiac-owners-stay-with-gm.html) on AutoGuide.com

Within the next 5 years GM will see the mistake of axing Pontiac. Mark my words. Buick sales will decline, Camaro sales will decline after this big amount of pent-up demands wanes. And GM's market share will settle into the 15% zone around 2015. Meanwhile we RWD V8 lovers will be forced to move elsewhere. A shame really. :(

I went out and bought a KIA.







Thanks GM!

If you traded in the GTO we will take away your man card. ;)

Nope I still have my "man card". I picked up the KIA so the goat can have a little more garage time. Especially in the winter.:p

Good deal then. Looks like GM lost a sale. Their loss is someone elses gain, it is their own **** fault. Don't hate me though for not asking for pics. ;)