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#587 of 1266 GMBuypower search Re: July ?? [white6] by rayainsw Mar 06, 2008 (10:34 am)
Replying to: white6 (Mar 06, 2008 10:12 am) “How do you get GMBuypower to search for G8 in your area? All I can get is the link back to Pontiac website inventory search, and it doesn't list G8.”   I manipulated another search link \ url that I’d saved, changing zip codes, etc. Not exactly something I’d recommend. The links are 14 to 20 lines in MSWord. But it works. And the data is there – not really ‘hidden’. There is also still some old \ inaccurate G8 information on their site And that may be part of the reason they have not yet Set up everything to allow a search . . . - Ray Not quite a software wizard . . .
#588 of 1266 Re: July ?? [white6] by jpstax1 Mar 06, 2008 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: white6 (Mar 06, 2008 10:12 am) I went to the GM site. On the "Shop GM Vehicles" page I went to the "Dealer Locator" near the bottom of the page, clicked on "Select a Brand", and clicked on Pontiac. I then entered my zip code, and clicked on Go. I then clicked on the first dealership and, sure enough, there were no G8s in their inventory. I couldn't even get a price quote on one yet. I checked a few others dealerships and got the same results. GM has to update its software to allow people to access the GMBuypower feature for the new G8.   Here's the link: http://www.gm.com/shop/
#589 of 1266 CSV R8 by holdenguy Mar 07, 2008 (4:55 am)
Here you go Ray,                           HSV has just sent a boatload of R8s to Dubai. Left hand drive and with Chev bowties all over them. They are selling like crazy there as Holden has a long history of exporting cars to the Middle East. Now, if one should happen to get on the wrong boat....... Contact HSV and see if you could get one sent to you. Here is a link to a review of the car for you to look at. Also Wheels magazine did an article in the Feb edition on this car.   http://www.auto-power-girl.com/cars-2008/chevrolet-specifications/chevrolet_csv_- cr8-2253
#590 of 1266 My current ride by holdenguy Mar 07, 2008 (5:41 am)
Ray,        Here is a link to my current ride. Meant to do this ages ago, this is the same color (blue) as mine but I have leather and a sunroof as well. Also, have fitted Pacemaker Tri-Y headers, magnaflow cats and a 2 1/2" loud sports system. Also cold air with a BigMouth pod umm sorta got under the hood as well Getting an mafless tune and gearbox edit done soon. Expecting around 300kw (403 hp) at the flywheel.   http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/xrt-holden-vz-ss-sedan.htm
#591 of 1266 Saw G8 today by white6 Mar 07, 2008 (1:31 pm)
Attended the local auto show here in Oklahoma City today and, much to my surprise, there was a black G8 GT (with sport and premium)! Since it was early (and the weather here is not the greatest right now) there was almost no poeple at the show. Me and two other guys took advantage and climbed all over that puppy. Very nice looking (and substantial) car from the outside. Somewhat disappointed about some interior bits. Primarily the lower door panels. They appear to be made of the same quality plastic as my 2001 Firebird; that's to say, not good. This cars' lower door panel was already scratched and scuffed and really looked bad. When the door closed, it did not sound solid at all. The window was down, and it kinda rattled a bit when closed. I realize, of course, that to charge $30K for a car like this there must be some compromises somewhere. I will definitely pursue a test drive (when they actually start letting people test drive them). One of the guys hanging around the G8 works for the local National Car Rental agency, and he said they have 5 G8's coming for local market TO RENT! 2 GT and 3 V6. Pretty amazed at that.
#592 of 1266 Interesting story about the G8 GXP by jpstax1 Mar 15, 2008 (9:31 am)
I saw this today while browsing GM's Inside News site:   http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1346243&posted=1#post1346243-   The story says the GXP's engine is going to be a detuned LS3. I wonder if the motor will be renamed, the way the LS2 in the G8 GT was changed to L76? Replies to this message: tom17 (Mar 15, 2008 6:55 pm) actualsize (Mar 16, 2008 9:02 pm)
#593 of 1266 Anyone seen one yet ??? by tom17 Mar 15, 2008 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: jpstax1 (Mar 15, 2008 9:31 am) Has anyone seen one at their local dealership yet? Aren't they supposed to be hitting the dealerships now?   Thanks. Replies to this message: actualsize (Mar 16, 2008 9:02 pm)
#594 of 1266 Re: Anyone seen one yet ??? [tom17] by actualsize Mar 16, 2008 (9:02 pm)
Replying to: tom17 (Mar 15, 2008 6:55 pm) Yes. I've seen one. Someone I know very well has bought one. It's sitting in his driveway right now. It's a black G8 GT with the "first 888" logo on the inside. We're in Orange County, California.
#595 of 1266 G8 by walterquint Mar 17, 2008 (9:39 am)
I don't understand the enthusiasm for the G8. GM needed a high-quality RWD car with excellent quality. The G8 nailed it. However, the car came in 250 lbs too heavy. The base 6cyl lacks a stick. The performance version boasts a massive, thirsty 8cyl that is absolutely inappropriate.   Why would GM think the 8cyl would sell when Chrysler is discounting its 8cyl sedans?   The G8 could have been a Bimmer-beater for $10k less. Instead, it's a bloated car that will go the way of the last Goat, and the Dodge Magnum.   I am a GM loyalist, by the way. I drive, and will always drive, a GM product. Replies to this message: rayainsw (Mar 17, 2008 12:01 pm)
#596 of 1266 G8 seems appropriate to me by elias Mar 17, 2008 (11:05 am)
hi walterquint. I'm a GTO owner and the G8 looks appropriate to me - especially since it will have satellite radio for 2009. If you think the current GT is inappropriate, wait until you hear about the 2009 G8 GXP (with stick-shift!). Yow! Replies to this message: jpstax1 (Mar 25, 2008 9:55 am) rayainsw (Mar 25, 2008 10:05 am) jpstax1 (Mar 25, 2008 12:53 pm)

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