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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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Replying to: white6 (Apr 30, 2009 9:55 am) 
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Ok, I am new so bear with me. I am currently deployed to Iraq right now, I have a GM card so i believe i get discounted from that, I am active in the Military, so I believe there is a discount for that, the rebate, do you get that for any G8 that is out there? I come home in July. The only car that seems to catch my eye is the G8 GT. I am 26 and I love my V8 Cylinders. So will it be wise to spend 30,000 dollars on the G8 GT? I mean, I saw the G8 problems, and that shaking problem is getting me a little, worried. do alot of you have that problem? I mean I have a 2001 Grand Prix GT trade in value of 4,250, and I am planning on putting a 8 thousand down payment on it. I will still have about 10 grand in the bank from the deployment...I just don't know what to do, haha. please help? |
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Replying to: marine1988 (Apr 30, 2009 7:43 pm)
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Replying to: marine1988 (Apr 30, 2009 7:43 pm) Keep your money. |
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Replying to: pafromfl (May 01, 2009 5:32 am)
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Replying to: marine1988 (Apr 30, 2009 7:43 pm) I currently own a 09 G8 GT & owned an 08 G8 too. I looked back a few posts and I can not easily find what you mean by: saw the G8 problems, and that shaking problem is getting me a little, worried. do alot of you have that problem? Maybe I can help if you explain
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