Topic: CTC Review: 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible

[sirAQUAMAN64]

I've always loved the G6 sedan's looks, and after seeing so many coupes and now folding hardtops (I'm in Durham also) I have to say they look great as well. I'm not a fan of the interior, but the exterior I find very striking and stylish.

Chris/Stickshift, I wouldn't expect another GM vehicle for awhile    But, I agree with your assessment. Stick an Eos beside the G6 Convertible and the only place where the G6 may excell is in power ratings and exterior sleekness. Otherwise, the Eos has it on the G6 by a mile... errr, kilometer.

Also, to my knowledge I think GM (and the domestics in general) counts 'sold out' as when dealer orders have equalled or exceeded production capacity for the year. They're not necessarily sold to customers at that point, they could be piling up on lots. Kind of misleading, but I don't think Pontiac will have difficulty moving the G6's because it looks so appealing, is retailed by so many dealers, and is relatively inexpensive and comparable to other 'personal coupes', nevermind convertibles.

[Snowman]

I have seen a few G6 Hardtop Convertibles driving around Sudbury but when visiting the local lots for a closer look found out they are all gone and/or spoken for. This is one great looking car from GM and I expect to see more on the road.

Some times people buy/lease cars for 3-4 years and punt them back to the dealer or trade for a new one. Not all of us drive the same car for 400 years and could care less if it falls apart after 120k km. I don’t see any 2-year-old GM’s cars driving around with dead or flickering headlights.

[Ex-airbalancer]

The MX5 coupe is a 2 seater roadster / sportscar, and the author rightly does not include it as a competito.r

"Pontiac G6 convertible, which holds the dubious honour of being the least-expensive four-seat hardtop convertible on the market"

A peson shopping for either car would likely not be looking at the other very seriously.

Good point, but the Miata hardtop does bear mentioning all the same. I suspect that at least some convertible shoppers aren't concerned with the number of seats, as many probably already have another, more practical car.

A person would look at both cars.
The wife likes the Z4, Miata she finds to be too small. Sky/ Solstice was not out yet. Mustang did not do it for us. She liked the Tbird.
Decided on 232CIC , it was less costly then a Z and you take the grandkids out for a drive.
Also I do not not know if she would have like the new 328CIC hardtop ( or any hard top) coming because of lack of trunk space.
In the 323 I can fit at least 4- 24 of beer in it .Top Up or Down

[chrischasescars]

Some times people buy/lease cars for 3-4 years and punt them back to the dealer or trade for a new one. Not all of us drive the same car for 400 years and could care less if it falls apart after 120k km. I don’t see any 2-year-old GM’s cars driving around with dead or flickering headlights.

Very true; the Eos simply made a better first impression than the G6 did. It remains to be seen if the Eos would fare any better in the long term, but truth be told, with the complexity of the roof mechanisms on these cars, I wouldn't want to own any of them (G6, Eos, Miata HT or C70) out of warranty.

[Arthur Dent]

Ignore the complainers Chris - I thought it was a fair and balanced review (always enjoy yours btw). Its nice to see an article that actually points out the flaws, makes a judgement instead of mags like C&D, MT, etc that won't really judge a car until its out of production. For the G6 its a medicore car with rather nice styling - I'll bet they sell a bunch. I wouldn't own either though - a nice fabric top is cheap, quick and gets job the done. Besides I perfer my drop tops to be inpractical, and have the power go to the proper set of wheels.

[Bullet Blue]

Actually most of the advertising on this site is from GM and Ford... isn't that ironic?

Yeah and Pontiac even advertises for the G6 convert on this site too.

[Mahone Boy]

I think this review was fair and accurate. My parents just bought a new Eos with Sport Pkg and looked at the G6 during their purchasing process. The VW is the winner hands down.......quality, space, cowl shake, tech, looks, interior etc etc

.....not to mention the obvious much much more advanced 5 piece glass top that includes a sunroof!!!!!

I also encourage everyone to go drive and compare for themselves. You will either note the massive difference or remain in denial:)

[carjoe]

I rather enjoyed the article. I certainly didn't get the sense he was biased. Just telling it like it is. I was at t Pontiac dealer recently, sat in the G6 convertible and thought it was just okay. The car I sat in had an all black interior. Very, very dark and sombre. Not inviting at all. I also remembered why I got rid of my coupe, holy long doors batman! I love the exterior shape, 4 door and 2 door. The lines remind oif the G35 coupe.

Too lazy to look it up but someone mentioned 2 year old GM's with flickering headlights? My 05 Montana has them. Yay.

[avtoller]

There are those on these boards who believe that if one says anything negative about a "domestic" (Big Three) vehicle, it is automatic PROOF of a pro-foreign bias. 

[nocar]

I am glad for any criticisms which are grounded in fact, too many car reviews are just PR. That kind of info is available on the mfg. websites, reviews are information for people who maybe can't make it out to test drive themselves.

[Snowman]

Some times people buy/lease cars for 3-4 years and punt them back to the dealer or trade for a new one. Not all of us drive the same car for 400 years and could care less if it falls apart after 120k km. I don’t see any 2-year-old GM’s cars driving around with dead or flickering headlights.

Very true; the Eos simply made a better first impression than the G6 did. It remains to be seen if the Eos would fare any better in the long term, but truth be told, with the complexity of the roof mechanisms on these cars, I wouldn't want to own any of them (G6, Eos, Miata HT or C70) out of warranty.

Reading the review for the second time I found it to be fair but found the several references to Eos to be overdone. I would have preferred more information on the car being review not on the car you really want. Perhaps it is time or CTC to start market segment comparisons with more than one opinion expressed.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

Too lazy to look it up but someone mentioned 2 year old GM's with flickering headlights? My 05 Montana has them. Yay.

Snowman was referring to the many Golfs/Jettas with blown-out headlights and tail lights. I think some GMs have the issue of hypnotizing pulsing lighting packages which look more like an alternator issue or something.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/driving/story.html?id=f641786b-b13e-46ae-85a4-7cbaede424d6

[MKII]

Both GM and Ford are getting the usual feedback from auto reviewers in regards to interior quality or lack of.
From SirA posted article "As well, the interior is ordinary with a plasticky dashboard."
From Chris's write up " While the G6 convertible is indeed the least-expensive four-seat folding hardtop around, it’s also the cheapest (in the less complimentary sense), "

GM and Ford are improving the interiors to the point of being OK, which IMO is not good enough when compared to the competition.The Big 3 have to want to be better then the competition.