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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 20, 2008 6:30 am) It's all about the steering response and handling, my captain.  From Inside Line's Comparison Test: 2008 Dodge Charger R/T vs. 2008 Pontiac G8 GT: - First of all, these are not small cars. But the Charger is even bigger than the G8. Slightly. - When the two are parked side by side, the Charger appears even larger than it is relative to the G8. It also drives bigger. - Just because the Charger is rear-wheel drive doesn't mean it's at home in the twisties. Hard cornering in the Charger is all about plenty of steering input and body roll. The steering is relatively slow and absolutely numb, but the front tires scream and squeal enough to let you and the world know they're struggling under the weight of this 4,135-pound sedan. - In contrast, the G8's suspension could be a direct lift from the BMW 5 Series. It isn't, but the G8's MacPherson strut front and four-link rear suspension with progressive-rate coil-over shocks is very similar to the BMW's traditional 5 Series design. As a result, the Pontiac G8 GT rides a lot like, yup, a BMW. - Sure it rides more stiffly than the Dodge, but that hardly means it's uncomfortable. - The steering feels much quicker than the Mopar's and the tires feel sutured to the road. - On a mountain road, the G8 GT will simply run away from the Charger R/T. Like I've said, it's a battle between an Australian 5er and an American 4-door muscle car.
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 20, 2008 8:42 am) I "kinda" agree here but really what is it? It't not a luxury car and not really a family sedan either. Maybe "performance sedan" would be appropriate. Heck maybe we can even stick one of Nissan's "4DSC" stickers on it 
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Replying to: louiswei (Mar 20, 2008 9:07 am)  Still don't think the Pontiac is going to appeal to many prospective 5/7 series buyers - much in the same way the Genesis won't.
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 20, 2008 8:34 am) Why? It would be cheaper to just have one engine among the trim levels. Even if that raised the base price $500 look at how more competitive the car would be.
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 20, 2008 9:22 am) I agree that the Pontiac wouldn't appeal to the prospective 5er buyers just like the Genesis wouldn't. However, there are those people who are lusting after the 5er but couldn't afford one and I think they are the main potential customers for the both 5er-wannabes (Genesis more luxurious and G8 more performance).
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Replying to: tjc78 (Mar 20, 2008 9:26 am)
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Replying to: louiswei (Mar 20, 2008 10:04 am) I could SWEAR that I've said this before!!!
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 20, 2008 10:42 am) I personally don't believe there should be more than one engine choice... however, along your lines of thinking the direct injection version from the CTS would be the logical choice for the top trim Lucerne while the standard version would be a fine replacement to the 3800.
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 20, 2008 10:43 am) Yes you did and nobody disagreed with you. The bottom line is that most likely the big boys like 5er/GS/E would not be effected by the G8 and Genesis. In other words: different crowds.
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Replying to: louiswei (Mar 20, 2008 10:59 am) You are right, different crowds completely...those that want the 5er/GS/E's...and can afford them, will go right on ahead and get them. Those that want a 5er/GS/E and can't afford them...will take a hard look at the likes of the G8 & Genesis |
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