If Pontiac is now out-of-business, is it unwise to buy a used Pontiac?

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If I had the extra money I would get a Pontiac Solstice in a heart beat. Pontiac is was a brand of GM and General Motors is still around and should be able to supply parts (especially since parts are shared across divisions on occasion) and servicing.

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