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1265 messages, Last post on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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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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Replying to: bvdj84 (Apr 29, 2009 7:39 am) 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 
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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.
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Replying to: rayainsw (Apr 30, 2009 8:59 am) Although, I saw a Subaru Legacy cop car in black. Now that was a neat looking car. It seems to me GM has enough fleet cars. With Businesses slumping, I am sure the orders to get more fleets are low. The have enough G8's as of now, let alone more sitting around in hopes getting used as a business car. I think it would be wise to keep the G8, but re-badge the car a bit. Seek options to get the car in a more economical package that will appeal more to all, while offering performance trim line like most competitors do with their cars. People want fun, but economical too. There has to be a happy medium. You cannot make the cars too elite and too narrow for its buyers. OR have too many cars that are too narrow minded. OR, have too many duplicate cars out, that your spread thin. But, with the Camaro out too, GM cannot keep all the toys! Really, they must pick and choose. Its too late for playing around now. Keep the G8! But, revamp it a bit for more people to buy. Keep the performance line though!! |
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