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1265 messages, Last post on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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Replying to: quietpro (Jul 09, 2009 11:18 am) |
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There are a couple of people here who wished the G8 had a Chevy front end. I looks like they (and we) are getting their wish. G8 is saved: http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022141_lutz-saves-pontiac-g8-chrys- - ler-gives-lutzs-dodge-viper-a-reprieve http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/11/lutz-pontiac-g8-to-continue-as-chevy-caprice-- in-u-s-z28-likel |
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Replying to: cracovian (Jul 13, 2009 7:04 am) 
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Replying to: quietpro (Jul 13, 2009 11:50 am) Bear in mind that the Middle East Caprice is NOT our G8. In the ME, the car that our G8 is based on is their Lumina. The ME Caprice is based on the stretched Commodore, not the one that underpins our G8. http://www.gmarabia.com/content_data/LAAM/ME/en/GBPME/001/G1/1L/1LSSE_overview.h- tml?cntryCd=KW I only point this out because I see them being confused a lot on other forums and blogs. |
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Replying to: cracovian (Jul 13, 2009 7:04 am) Guess this will serve as my 'bridge' car till the Caprice SS, (maybe Impala SS???) or 2011 Genesis arrive.
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Replying to: etcarroll (Jul 14, 2009 11:33 am) Korean (and the upcoming Chinese wave) is where I draw the line. I don't mind "foreign" but buying Hyundai or Kia (technically one company) is just wrong. Seeing how GM is setting up its shop in Korea (while VW, BMW, and Toyota expand its factory network in the US) is also sad.
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Replying to: cracovian (Jul 16, 2009 7:15 am) Things may change in time to save American auto manufacturing but only time will tell. |
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Trying to decide between a fully loaded GT (sports, premium and sunroof) and a GT with no options. I could care less about leather seats, power seats, sport pedals, etc) but do care about a leather steering wheel and if the 18" wheels look too small on the car. I would like a sunroof but it's not a deal-breaker. The price difference between the two cars, after taxes and discounts, is about $2500. I noticed on the option packages that the Sport package lists a "leather wrapped sport steering wheel." Does it look or feel different than the standard GT steering wheel? Also, do the 18s look appreciably smaller than the 19s? I believe they're the same design. The only remaining GTs in Atlanta have both option packages so I haven't seen one without them to compare. A dealer out of town has these two cars in stock so I'm doing this semi-blind. Thanks |
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Replying to: jlaszlo (Jul 17, 2009 12:54 pm) I don't know that the 18s look much smaller but the design is noticeably different. I don't exactly LOVE the 19" wheels but the 18" wheels are not for me (not sure why...maybe they look "dated" to me?). The 19s are smooth surfaced where the 18s have an indented surface on each spoke. You should be able to see both on the Pontiac web site and decide. Overall, the added extras make the car look a bit classier, in my opinion. Either way, though, I think you'll really be happy with it. I love mine. 
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Replying to: quietpro (Jul 13, 2009 11:50 am) |
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