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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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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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Replying to: pr0gr4m (May 25, 2006 11:59 am) 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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Replying to: pr0gr4m (May 25, 2006 11:59 am) |
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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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Replying to: ajay5 (May 29, 2006 5:21 pm) 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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Replying to: hillsg6 (May 21, 2006 11:11 pm) thanks
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Replying to: g6gtp (Jun 12, 2006 9:26 am) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINTED-2005-2006-Pontiac-G6-Coupe-Custom-Spoiler- -Wing_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33638QQitemZ8072888492QQrdZ1
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Replying to: lacrossecxs (Jun 12, 2006 10:48 am)
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Replying to: g6gtp (Jun 12, 2006 11:25 am)
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