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1265 messages, Last post on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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Replying to: mrpushrod (May 01, 2009 6:57 am) it was in the G8 Problems Forum |
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Replying to: zq8 (May 01, 2009 5:58 am) G8 GT - handles almost as well as the 2005 BMW 330i I traded in for it, awesome V8 sound (using Magnaflow cat-back, Rotofab cold air intake), large online communities of G8 fans and aftermarket mods, wheel-spinning acceleration that keeps me grinning (6 speed auto) fewer luxury touches - annoying seat recline knob, no seat memory summary: the fun never stops 300C - handles like older Mercedes E-class, feels like a large 2 ton vehicle V8 sounds ok, but performance exhaust seems out of place for a cruiser 120 inch wheelbase makes for a relaxing smooth ride on interstates acceleration good but not great (5 speed auto) seat memory, retro instrument cluster, lighter color interiors available summary: great cruiser |
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Replying to: marine1988 (May 01, 2009 1:34 pm) I have heard complaints about Honda's deactivation which some claim is much more pronounced. The G8 actually delivers a smooth quiet ride. Some say the engine exhaust note is too reserved.
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Replying to: mrpushrod (May 02, 2009 7:55 pm)
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Replying to: zq8 (May 03, 2009 6:05 am) There is only one slight other issue that is inherent with many other vehicles today. The six speed auto emits a faint whine  ~ 68MPH. I heard there are weights that can be applied to the transmission mounts that make this go away. Again, the G8 is very quiet which allows this faint noise to come through. I researched this to make sure it was normal, whines were way more prevalent in vehicles like the Altima and other Japanese makes. The g8 is a replacement for my wifes town car which is serene. I have owned over 30 new vehicles in my day and the G8 is a winner. I can't believe anyone who owned both a G8 or Accord would choose to drive the Accord. The G8 is balanced and has an awesome steering which everyone can appreciate. |
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Replying to: zq8 (May 03, 2009 6:05 am) And bought the last one I drove. I now have just passed 6,700 miles on my 2009 G8 GT – purchased in November of last year. Here is the ‘bottom line’ for me: If my G8 GT was totaled today, I would buy another. Equipped exactly the same way. [ Many reasons posted above. None have changed, in my view. ] - Ray Silver, Sport, Premium, Sunroof, Red & Black . . . |
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Yay - what a rebate... that should really move the inventory now... Am I missing something? Wasn't 2009 already much cheaper like in January or something? At least Ford doesn't have to worry about any price competition or dumping coming from GM or the other guys. The rebates are worse this month. Those Mexican/Canadian-built Italian cars (even though we subsidize them) are also more expensive this month unless you already drive one which will get you one cheaper by ~$500.
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Replying to: cracovian (May 07, 2009 9:48 am) Assembly of the vehicle only accounts for 8%. Nissan, the French auto maker proves this daily as they only employ 12k people in the US and 250k world wide. My F150 is one of the last vehicles to be made by over paid over insured Americans There are a lot of different departments that make up the total pie of a business, don't kid yourself. If the big 3 go under the joke will be on us. The only company currently hiring in the US is the US mint. They can't keep up This is unless you think Government and service jobs are real jobs
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Replying to: mrpushrod (May 11, 2009 11:45 am) So you seem to diss the gov't but who's keeping this shrinking workforce (and Italian "investors") afloat? They would have seized to exist a long time ago. I'm semi-ok extending loans to them but another $5 billion grant to Chrysler this month (?!) The mint and the Chinese peasants buying up US foreclosed properties will be busy indeed... P.S. You forgot healthcare and education, and... oh yes, banks 
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http://www.themotorreport.com.au/29073/pontiac-g8-could-live-on-as-chevy-badged-- police-car/
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