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#1203 of 1265 Re: Socialist government [priggly] by cracovian Apr 29, 2009 (4:25 am)
Replying to: priggly (Apr 28, 2009 5:40 pm) Are you people crazy??? If it hadn't been for the "socialist" government this company would have been dead a long time ago. The only socialist factor you could technically claim is the unions that brought this upon themselves on top of the utter mismanagement that's been going on for years.   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
#1204 of 1265 last boatload of G8s is already en route by elias Apr 29, 2009 (6:17 am)
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... Replies to this message: cracovian (Apr 29, 2009 6:30 am) bvdj84 (Apr 29, 2009 7:39 am) cracovian (Apr 30, 2009 9:42 am)
#1205 of 1265 Re: last boatload of G8s is already en route [elias] by cracovian Apr 29, 2009 (6:30 am)
Replying to: elias (Apr 29, 2009 6:17 am) It'd be nice to try but do you think the rebates will back it up? Despite all the talk GM has had very low incentives across the line in the past year - It doesn't seem like they really care... Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Apr 29, 2009 7:39 am) cracovian (Apr 30, 2009 9:42 am)
#1206 of 1265 Re: last boatload of G8s is already en route [cracovian] by bvdj84 Apr 29, 2009 (7:39 am)
Replying to: cracovian (Apr 29, 2009 6:30 am) Well, don't forget GM has been doing right from day 1, so they have done nothing wrong. Everything is normal and there is that unprecedented customer protection package. We should have total confidence. After all they get better mileage and value than the Accord or Toyota. However, they cannot compete with the Honda lawn mower. Also, GM may not have any money right now, but they are willing to make your car payments for up to 9mths. Heck, they can make all the payments for the workers they will lay off. But, only for 9mths. Hopefully, their factory will re-open.   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! Replies to this message: cracovian (Apr 30, 2009 9:42 am)
#1207 of 1265 Re: CR - biased ? Re: Libs killed Pontiac!!!!!! [rayainsw] by wideglide Apr 29, 2009 (8:27 am)
Replying to: rayainsw (Apr 27, 2009 9:05 am) Clearly, if certain features that are not available on the G8 GT are critical to you [ NAV, AWD, HUD ] the G8 GT is a non-starter.   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.
#1208 of 1265 manual trans not avail - wideglide by rayainsw Apr 29, 2009 (10:19 am)
"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.
#1209 of 1265 G8 -> Impala by etcarroll Apr 30, 2009 (8:46 am)
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. Replies to this message: rayainsw (Apr 30, 2009 8:59 am) bvdj84 (Apr 30, 2009 11:55 am)
#1210 of 1265 Re: G8 -> Impala [etcarroll] by rayainsw Apr 30, 2009 (8:59 am)
Replying to: etcarroll (Apr 30, 2009 8:46 am) This question has been asked many times since the ‘official’ death of Pontiac was announced.   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 . . . Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Apr 30, 2009 11:55 am)
#1211 of 1265 Re: last boatload of G8s is already en route [bvdj84] by cracovian Apr 30, 2009 (9:42 am)
Replying to: bvdj84 (Apr 29, 2009 7:39 am) I'd hate to be one of those workers that's about to be laid off since they need to be employed for at least 90 days after buying the car to qualify for that "unprecedented" customer protection package...   There's no reason to diss Honda by comparing their engines to lawn mowers since it shows how little you know... Check your data and compare the specs to some of GM's latest Korean and Chinese inventions. They only now started catching up in the four and six cylinder department.   I agree that they've done nothing wrong but $2K rebates on Suburbans and $3K on Tahoes, for example, have contributed to the 50% drop in sales for sure. Even Toyota offers more in terms of rebates and that truly is unprecedented.   $3K on G8s is welcomed but those who remember GTO promotions back in the day ($10.5K PLUS zero financing) know we can try to wait them out
#1212 of 1265 Parting gifts? by white6 Apr 30, 2009 (9:55 am)
When GM killed Olds they sent me a $1,000 voucher good toward the purchase of any new GM vehicle as compensation for the reduced resale value of my '99 Intrigue. Wonder if they'll do anything similar for recent Pontiac buyers? I'm betting....   Not. Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Apr 30, 2009 11:58 am)

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