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Just signed for a G6 GT by ajay5
Apr 21, 2006 (10:08 am)
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Signed the papers this morning(fri)and will pick it up wednesday on my day off. Msrp $26480. Selling price $25296 minus $750 rebate, -$500 auto show bonus cash, -$500 dealer coupon. Additionally there was $500 trade in assistance for 1999 and newer cars. I traded my 03 grand Am and with the extra 500 and savings on the sales tax I probably got what I would have gotten privately w/out the hassles. Dealer was above Kelly BB to begin with. Now I will be a member of the book of the month club again. Dealer only had one GT with the equipment I wanted; onstar, leather etc. so I didn't want to wait for better offers and then have no car available in the area. Will keep you posted.
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Aftermarket Parts by lacrossecxs
May 11, 2006 (7:57 am)
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I just bought an '06 G6 GTP in Red. Got 100 miles on it already and having a lot of fun driving it despite the clunky shifting 6-speed. The car is very solid and has a very confident feeling on the curves.
Has anyone found a manufacturer of aftermarket performance mods for this vehicle yet? I'm interested in a body kit, short-throw shifter, performance exhaust, and cold air intake for starters. If you know of any suppliers, please let me know.
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Re: Aftermarket Parts [lacrossecxs] by fazone
May 17, 2006 (10:24 pm)
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Replying to: lacrossecxs (May 11, 2006 7:57 am)

Razzi has a nice body kit.
http://www.razzi.com/vehicles/pontiac/g6_05CU_24dr_1122.shtml
#50 of 146
Re: Aftermarket Parts [fazone] by lacrossecxs
May 18, 2006 (5:34 am)
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Replying to: fazone (May 17, 2006 10:24 pm)

Thanks, Fazone! I checked it out and it's a real nice kit. May wait until a few others show up on the market just to be sure it's the one I want. I also was able to locate a ram-air hood that makes the car look a lot like a GTO from the front. My wallet is starting to cry already!
I have been looking at user car pics on other sites, and see a lot of people are removing the headlight covers and painting the chrome bezels to match the body color. I was wondering how to do that. What kind of prep has to be done to the chromed plastic to make the paint adhere properly? Any clues out there?
Thanks!
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I'm in Love!! by hillsg6
May 21, 2006 (11:11 pm)
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I bought my new '06 g6 coupe GT in silver, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. An option you don't hear much about but really adds to the look of the car is a dealership-installed spoiler. The dealership I went to had about three g6 coupes in stock with a slightly elevated spoiler (not the factory lip spoiler), and I fell in love with the look that it gives the car. Plus, the chrome tires with the silver exterior make it a beautiful car! Because of a lot of the reviews I had read, I was worried about the rear visibility of the car, but once you get used to looking in certain places its no different than getting used to any other car's "blind spots." Definitely a price worth paying for the HUGE back seat (I had two 6ft. tall guys in there yesterday!) and nice lines of the car. I've already put about 200 miles on it and loved testing out the manual shift mode; it's a lot of fun and it definitely does help with getting slightly better gas mileage (about 22 mpg brand new/all city driving).
 
I also love the looks people give me in the car. I haven't seen any g6's that look at all like mine (with the spoiler) and I've already had several people pull up to me and ask me what exactly I'm driving. I can see the resemblance that people claim to the Solara; however, I think that with the spoiler it looks almost like a cross between an Infinity G35 and a Solara, with a better-looking front and interior. I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for an unusual, practical but sporty car!
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New GTP / Radio sound by pr0gr4m
May 25, 2006 (11:59 am)
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I had a '97 Dodge Avenger that I ran into the ground. It finally gave out on me last week. So had to get a new car. I liked the G6 but did not want a sedan. I didn't even know the g6 coupe existed until last Thursday. A co-worker told me they made a coupe so I went to the local dealership to test one out. The 3 that they had on the lot all had dead batteries. So I hit another dealer and they had a much wider selection (about a dozen or so) and I found one that had everything I wanted and more. I bought it right then and there.
 
The only thing I didn't really want was a sunroof, but the one that had the options I wanted had a sunroof. I love the look and the ride of this car. I got the automatic after reading about the "clunky" 6 speed. I really love the car. The visibility thing is not an issue for me as the Avenger had crappy visibility too. So I'm used to it.
 
I have a couple questions.
My radio sounds yukkie. I got the 6 disc changer Monsoon system with XM but I can not for the life of me get a good sound out of it. For the radio I have to turn the bass way down and then for CD's I have to boost it back up. In general the system sounds very midrangy to me.
 
Are there aftermarket radios that have the full system integration (the info and menu and programming stuff) built in to them so I don't loose those features if I want to upgrade?
 
Do you think that just a simple speaker upgrade would improve the sound?
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Re: New GTP / Radio sound [pr0gr4m] by lacrossecxs
May 26, 2006 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: pr0gr4m (May 25, 2006 11:59 am)

I also have an 06 GTP Coupe, but mine is a 6MT. The shifting is clunky, but after only 500 miles I am used to it and it's not something I even think about anymore. I'm looking forward to finding a replacement shifter once more mods come on the market.
I agree with you about the crappy sound and huge differences based on which component is playing. Since I do not switch between disks and radio all that often, it's an inconvenience more than a problem for me. But I doubt very much that there is an upgraded aftermarket audio system available that will both fit in the dash and integrate with the DIC (Driver Information Center). You should also be aware that most GM remote lock/unlock/remote starter systems key into the radio as well. So you might also lose those OEM functions as well as the DIC if you switch the radio to an aftermarket system. However, you MIGHT be able to find a system from a higher level Pontiac (AKA Bonneville) that would work. You should try speaking with a knowledgeable Tech at the GM ranch. I was thinking of upgrading the speakers and adding a subwoofer myself since I think the speakers are kind of weak. It wont FIX the fact that you have more bass from radio than CD's, but it might make it easier to live with. The subwoofer would help a lot in filling in the bottom when the speakers find the music out of range.
 
Good luck...and post again if you find out more information.
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Re: New GTP / Radio sound [pr0gr4m] by 72chevelle
May 26, 2006 (8:34 pm)
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Replying to: pr0gr4m (May 25, 2006 11:59 am)

Metra makes a DIC that fits the G6 (model Metra 99-3303). You can then add an aftermarket stereo. You can check out various Pontiac boards for folks' experiences.
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G6 Update by ajay5
May 29, 2006 (5:21 pm)
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Have 1700 miles now. Car is a lot of fun to drive and feels very solid. Engine is smooth and quiet with plenty of power. Sound system is great and I really like having Onstar. 4 wheel discs are a big improvement over disc/drums. Everyone gives the exterior styling a thumbs up. The car looks great! Just took a trip and got over 30 mpg highway. Car is a great package.
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Re: G6 Update [ajay5] by exalteddragon1
Jun 07, 2006 (9:29 am)
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Replying to: ajay5 (May 29, 2006 5:21 pm)

is htis right?
Too Many Engines
 
Snapshot
Available Engines:
 169-hp, 2.4-liter I-4
217-hp, 3.5-liter V-6
224-hp, 3.5-liter V-6
227-hp, 3.9-liter V-6
240-hp, 3.9-liter V-6
252-hp, 3.6-liter V-6
  
Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic w/OD
4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD
  
This can't beright. Meybe Gm should drop some enignes/engine plants. Too much here for 1 car. Keep it simple. A 4 cyl and the3.6, if your really in trouble give it the 224hp 3.5 in the middle but thats it.
 
Can't wait to see the 3.6L version.

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