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Pontiac G8

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#1 ·
Can't believe this car hasn't made it into here yet.

Cost less then the Dodge Charger R/T, and yet is faster then it!

The exterior looks way better then the Charger, and has a much nicer interior. The only downside to the G8, is that it is a Pontiac lol!
 
#3 ·
Very impressive car on paper. It looks to be a great performance bargain. But yes, it is a Pontiac.

You know, in certain applications (like these), a stick isn't always quicker than auto. But, many still prefer the manual control.
 
#4 ·
[quote author=koreySE link=topic=105003.msg2137379#msg2137379 date=1205159614]
Very impressive car on paper. It looks to be a great performance bargain. But yes, it is a Pontiac.

You know, in certain applications (like these), a stick isn't always quicker than auto. But, many still prefer the manual control.
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And I am one of those many. As far as I'm concerned, only grannys on their fannies shouldn't be driving the manny tranny.



And for the record, I only spent about 25 seconds authoring that assonance.
 
#6 ·
I see these G8's every night at work and they are a decent looking car, but they are NOT as fast as there hyped up to be. The G8 is just an updated GTO... which sold horribly. I am with UE, new Mustang's for sure! I am really, really tempted to get a Roush GT Mustang!
 
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#12 ·
[quote author=11011101 link=topic=105003.msg2154860#msg2154860 date=1205680953]
LOL I think that's so sweet looking in a hilarious way. It's like you'd buy one because it's cool, but it's really just a joke car. Like putting racing stripes on a conversion van. :lol:
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With the V8 version that thing will probably be a beast as I'm guessing it would maybe weigh at least 1,000 lbs lighter than the sedan version. :shock:
 
#13 ·
They have been driving those el caminos around work for the last two years. They are really small. So far I have only seen them with the steering wheels and controls on the passenger side.
 
#15 ·
Never cared much for pontiacs with the exception of the trans am (especially the older ones) this car is sweet. I'd love to trade up to one of these especially with the V8. RWD kinda sucks though for winters here. MPG wise its about like I get now. Hell of a car I'll definetly test one out if I can
 
#16 ·
G8.........great car!
 
#21 ·
yea, they just started getting into the dealer's inventory. but that's out of my price range. theres a couple on e-bay listed right now. i have no prob with base GT, with the basic bolt ons and some good tuning you should be over 400hp any way. but like most you all ways want more. :) one thing i do want to ad, all my local dealers with cars in-respect to 08's are still asking to much. i mean you go and ask congress for bail out money and then offer no to little discounts. some of these dealers are exactly why the manufactures are getting into trouble, i just hope there with us long enough to cover warranty work and for the next car/truck sale.
 
#24 ·
[quote author=kevjur link=topic=105003.msg3082803#msg3082803 date=1240630096]
[quote author=kevjur link=topic=105003.msg2888597#msg2888597 date=1232853140]
The G8 GXP would be a blast...415 H.P.(LS3) and a 6 Spd. manual. Throw a supercharger on there, and it's a poorman's CTS-V. May have to own one of these... one day :wink:
[/quote]Hmmm...Guess a guy should probably hurry ! :lol:http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/24/autos/pontiac_obit/index.htm
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Im thinking about picking up a solstice coupe. It may not be until next year but they gotta go on Firesale sooner or later!
 
#26 ·
don't know about the solstice but my dad has had is G8 GT for all most a year now with no problems at all. but from where i live there still not dealing, and when the fire sale starts the pickings will be so little you will have to take it or leave it with options. and some dealers are all ready trying to buy up other dealers stock so they can sit on them and try to drive prices up. also consider this. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourCar/detroit-s-woes-to-inflate-car-insurance-rates.aspx

just posted this also, take a read... just my 2cents
 
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