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1265 messages, Last post on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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The loss of the brilliant G8 is the result when the people let a far left socialist government control the car industry. In the near future the only choices left to drive will be Ladas and Yugos.
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Replying to: priggly (Apr 28, 2009 5:40 pm) |
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Replying to: priggly (Apr 28, 2009 5:40 pm) G8, just like any other "domestic" car has been selling at a loss. The only positive economic gain here would be if the whole company shut down. However, we can always print more cash and spread the burden around. That's what socialist governments do. Too bad we don't have pseudo full employment, free healthcare and education that should come with that too 
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The demise of pontiac has increased the chances I may try to snag a M6 G8 GXP for $34k or a G8 GT for $24k. Out of the 1200 G8s on the boat currently, I wonder how many are M6... 
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Replying to: elias (Apr 29, 2009 6:17 am)
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Replying to: cracovian (Apr 29, 2009 6:30 am) Do not buy new, buy used. I am not sure any rebates will be able to bring the cost down to its true value. I want to dump my 08 G6 lease. Right now! This is crap!
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Replying to: rayainsw (Apr 27, 2009 9:05 am) You forgot one: MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I could care less about a nav system, or a HUD, but for me, a proper sports sedan does not have a slushbox. Hopefully Ford will see the light, and offer a MTX on the upcoming Taurus SHO (twin turbo V-6 with 365 HP). It is really sad, though, that GM won't sell the G8 (or the Solstice) as a Chevy. It is these kind of management blunders that put them in the state they are in. 
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"You forgot one: MANUAL TRANSMISSION." Agreed. I know that some do prefer that. [ Forgot primarily because I could not care less. ] And I am still surprised, given the initial announcement [ Feb 7, 2007 ] included specific reference to a manual trans. for the G8 GT: Powertrain ... The G8 GT is powered by a uniquely configured 6.0L small-block V-8, rated at 362 horsepower (270 kW) and 391 lb.-ft. of torque (530 Nm). A six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode is standard ... An optional six-speed manual transmission will be available soon after launch. |
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Well, first the Malibu off my short list, now the G8. Does anyone think GM might re-package it as an Impala, I'd love to see that.
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Replying to: etcarroll (Apr 30, 2009 8:46 am) The following is from what I’d consider the best source I have seen comment on that possibility. Bottom line = not likely. [ Scott Settlemire \ Fbodfather is the man at GM \ Chevy in charge of bringing back the Camaro – and thus I’d suggest he is much more of an authority than anyone else I have seen comment. ] BTW: His Company Car, until he received his Camaro recently, was a G8 GT. [ Edit: ] The question, for those who don't want to 'jump' to & read that thread: "Scott- MANY people are hoping GM will save the Pontiac G8 GT/GXP and rebadge it as a Chevrolet for the U.S. market. Considering the G8 is ALREADY being built as a Lumina SS for other markets, it would be a senseless tragedy to kill off this GREAT GM sedan for the U.S. market. MANY people LOVE the G8 and I was under the impression there was a possibility for G8 law enforcement and government fleet sales. Please post in this thread to keep us updated on this situation and let us know what the community can do to save the Zeta sedan for the U.S. market." The answer: “It isn't quite that easy to take the Middle East Lumina and bring it over here -- that car has hundreds of engineering changes and parts and components changes that would need to be made in order to make it compliant with U.S. Safety/Crashworthiness/Fuel System/Emissions Systems standards -- and I don't see us spending any money right now on something like this -- there is just too many other things that need to be done right now.” - Scott http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=437517#post437517 His post is approx. one third down the page. - Ray Hanging onto my G8 GT – for now . . .
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