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#6 of 11 Re: The G6 Convertible drive [bobinnj] by beachlife May 21, 2006 (7:10 am)
Replying to: bobinnj (May 18, 2006 12:50 pm) Found out the dealership where I have a GTP ordered has one on the lot RED RED RED. I found out via the internet doing a dealer inventory check. My Salesman didn't think it was important enough to let me know they had one. Anyway, I went over to take a look. They have had it for about a week. ADM (Additional Dealer Markup) sticker to $35,000+. If you remember, my order has not been priced to me yet. Anyway this one has been there a week and not sold. Yesterday salesman ask if I might want this one and I told him wrong color for me. Then he told me nearly all of their inbounds were sold and this one was to show. Then later said he thought they had a buyer for this one. Then said they did not and I could buy this one. So, a week at $35,000 and not sold. I'll wait a couple of weeks and see what they offer me. ABOUT THE CAR: Looked great, top operation was smooth. Big piece of roof to fold in. Operation was smooth and quiet with no hesitation. I think the Volvo C70 had another joint or something. The Volvo system had a lot of cables and looked a lot more complicated. I liked the BIG back seat area. Plenty of room there. Yea, trunk is challenged, even though it opens both ways. but two seaters are the same way. No adjustable pedals and no wood in this one. Interior was what I expected, a lot of shine, chrome accents. Did not drive. I can tell the salesman wants me to drive actual car so I'll be warm/hot to spend money. Front was roomy too. The steering wheel adjustment while manual is both up and down and telescoping in and out. Anyway, I liked your review. Now if we can just get some drive reports.
#7 of 11 I liked it. by frostyr Nov 07, 2006 (6:24 pm)
Just rented a 4Cyl G6 for a week. Frankly I thought it was simple and quite adequate. I found it comfortable and easy to drive. I'm a large person and found the car comfortable. I'm sure it was a base car but I found the lack of needless frills to be refreshing (I own a 2007 Lexus ES 350, which has a lot of needless gadgets.) I must also say that the mileage was less than outstanding.   There is only one reason I would hesitate to buy one. I don't know how reliable it will be. I've owned several Toyotas that went over 100,000 without a single problem. I wish I knew that the GM would give me the same service.
#8 of 11 Nice tight chassis yet lacking power & powertrain refinement by andrew20 Dec 21, 2006 (7:49 am)
I just got a GT as a replacement car for my V6 Accord that's being repaired - my impression, after 2 days driving it:   Good: I found the chassis to be very rigid and tight, it feels solid. The suspension is just right, not overly firm, not too soft. The interior is a little cramped yet nicely done, although I can't say that it has the same quality as my Accord. Controls and buttons are ergonomically placed and shaped, but they feel plasticky and cheap, certainly not as smooth as Honda's.   Bad: The 3.5 liter engine is no match for the Accord's 3.0 liter V6. It sounds very coarse, and feels crude, unrefined. It does not make as much power either - not on paper, and not in real life. Acceleration is so-so, not what I expected from an engine that big. In fact, my Odyssey feels peppier and more responsive. GM can certainly learn how to make better engines from others.
#9 of 11 G6 engine by whateverdude Aug 22, 2007 (10:32 am)
I'm not surprised you found it coarse and loud, but if you had the '07 3.5 liter engine, it should be comparable in power to the Accord V6. The '07 3.5 has 224hp (20hp less than the Accord V6, but it reaches its peak at 5800rpm vs. 6250rpm for the Accord) and 220 lb/ft torque 4000rpm (vs. 211 lb/ft 5000rpm for the Accord). I believe they test out pretty closely in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile as well.   In any case, the 3.6 liter engine they put in the '07 G6 GTP (252hp/251 lb/ft torque) is much stronger and more representative of GM's latest engine technology.
#10 of 11 Love it! by rjent Aug 22, 2007 (1:52 pm)
We just purchased a new 2007 G6 convertible and love this car. I have had no problems and have put about 1200 miles on so far. We have the 3.9 and we are getting above 27 highway and over 20 in town. The top is incredible. I own two Corvettes (one a convertible) and I can honestly say that this car is just as much fun to drive, though the performance is not a good (naturally) it is still a fun car. I am suprised by all of the negative posts here on the G6 vert! So far so good for us!
#11 of 11 just bought a 08 g6 value edition by steven39 Sep 02, 2007 (5:24 pm)
just picked up my new 08 G6 value edition on saturday.paid 18,000 plus ttt.iam in miami and i just took the G6 on a nice long test drive of about 225 miles to orlando where i will be spending the labor day holiday.the car drove nice and smooth and feels like it's a well built car unlike the 07 vw rabbit that i traded in for the g6 which had electrical problems from day 1....anyway i will give more updates as i put more miles on the car.right now there is only 250 miles so it's still early in the game but so far so good.......steve

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