Does anyone own a Pontiac Aztec?

[GeronimusClone]

I think some of them look cool, like the newer black ones. Some are just butt ugly. Who owns one and how do you like it?

 

[CyinCo]

I think the Aztec defines function over form. That is one ugly vehicle but I've heard they are quite flexible and functional.

 

[Wesley]

Thought that GM was going to shutter their plants in their big plan to layoff 30% of their workers...Aztecs may be history just lkike their previous brethrans.

Yeah, Aztecs are cool. Real cheap in the spring.

 

[Jer]

The Aztec was only produced from 2002 to 2005 and was one of the worst selling mass-produced vehicles of all time. It typically gets nods in Forbe's Worst 10 cars report every year and is considered to be one of the biggest financial flops in the modern vehicle era.

That said, they were probably just a tad before their time as they were one of the first "cross-over" vehicles that are now hugely popular.

 

[jumbopackage]

The big problem with the Aztec is that it's built on a minivan platform. It was too expensive to modify the platform to make the Aztec look "right", so it came out looking all crappy.

It's actually not a horrible vehicle, other than it's one of the ugliest creations ever to come out of Detroit.

10 Cars That Damaged GM's Reputation (With Video) - Popular Mechanics

 

[GeronimusClone]

The big problem with the Aztec is that it's built on a minivan platform. It was too expensive to modify the platform to make the Aztec look "right", so it came out looking all crappy.

It's actually not a horrible vehicle, other than it's one of the ugliest creations ever to come out of Detroit.

10 Cars That Damaged GM's Reputation (With Video) - Popular Mechanics

I think it appeals to me because standing next to it, I look good by comparison.

 

[Jer]

Pontiac Aztek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

GM forecast sales of up to 75,000 Azteks per year, and needed to produce 30,000 annually to break even. Just 27,322 were sold in 2001 with more than 50% being sold to captive rental company fleets or used by General Motors executives.

 

[Blandboy]

Friend of mine calls it the AzWipe...pretty much sums up my feelings, too.

 

[Jer]

Production

Year Aztek
2001 27,322
2002 27,728
2003 26,928
2004 22,696
2005 10,648

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

The Aztec fascinated me. I always wondered what executive looked at that butt ugly design and greenlighted it for production.

What fascinated me even more was when I saw someone driving it. I always figured that they must have gotten a great deal on it. Something like, Pontiac included a wet bar and a hooker in the back.

 

[TxCycloneFan]

There is a radio talk show host in Austin that refers to his as "My Black Aztec".

 

[NobodyBeatsCy]

Unless you won one in an immunity challenge on "Survivor", chances are you won't be able to find one!

 

[ketchupnmustard]

The Aztec fascinated me. I always wondered what executive looked at that butt ugly design and greenlighted it for production.

What fascinated me even more was when I saw someone driving it. I always figured that they must have gotten a great deal on it. Something like, Pontiac included a wet bar and a hooker in the back.

I agree. Every time I seen an Aztec it reminds me of the Simpsons episode where Homer designs that car and ruins his brother's business.

 

[jay moe]

The Aztec fascinated me. I always wondered what executive looked at that butt ugly design and greenlighted it for production.

What fascinated me even more was when I saw someone driving it. I always figured that they must have gotten a great deal on it. Something like, Pontiac included a wet bar and a hooker in the back.

:biglaugh::biglaugh:

 

[SeattleClone]

I have no need for a miniature garbage truck.

 

[CyCloned]

I have the Buick Rendevous (SP), which is the sister to the Aztec, just as functional, no where near as ugly. Not a great car, but it is no ford windstar either.

 

[Stewo]

Sure is a sweet whip!!

 

[weR138]

I agree. Every time I seen an Aztec it reminds me of the Simpsons episode where Homer designs that car and ruins his brother's business.

HOLY ****, I was just about to post this!!! What was that thing called. It IS the Aztek

 

[balken]

Asking someone if they own an Aztec is like asking them if they have an STD. Probably not too many honest answers.

BTW, Jeremy is displaying an inordinate amount of knowledge about the Aztec.

 

[HOTDON]

I have the Buick Rendevous (SP), which is the sister to the Aztec, just as functional, no where near as ugly. Not a great car, but it is no ford windstar either.

It's every bit as ugly, and it's gussied up for retirees.

Pretty sure almost everyone who has admitted owning either version has added the qualifier, "...but I got a GREAT deal on it."

You put the sales of the Buick version in and they at least made some money on the deal. Still pretty embarrassing to the Pontiac brand, even years after it's demise.