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Sedans Pontiac G8 2008 Pontiac G8
1265 messages, Last post on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jun 30, 2008 9:08 am) The G8 is 197" long and, I believe, 4100+ pounds (for the GT.) That's a good bit bigger and heavier than those cars.
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Jun 30, 2008 11:08 am) |
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Jun 30, 2008 11:08 am) Absolutely! The Altima 2.5S has a 4 cylinder 170HP engine, and most come with a CVT, which gives the impression of higher power. The same engine with a regular auto in a 4000+ lb auto would probably drive like a dog. |
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| Does anyone know if Pontiac is leasing the G8 or are they going to only allow financing? If they'd offer the leasing, I would totally do it! It is truly an amazing car. I am still going to try to test drive it soon! I would get the white, with black leather with red inserts. I would probably go all out and get the V8 engine. | |
| After test driving the car, I was very impressed with its acceleration, handling, and price. I had recently test drove a BMW 335 with a sticker of $44,000 and can easily see why the G8 can be seen as a less expensive alternative to that car. You lose a little bit on the interior of the G8, but it is $10,000.00 less. Unfortunately once I had the opportunity to sit down and talk lease numbers (39 mos. and 15K miles/yr), I realized that nobody in the world is going to lease this car and I am not going to the be first. With my GM supplier number it was about $2,600 down (taxes, tags, etc.- no cap costs) and $570/month. That's right...$570/MONTH!!! Depreciation and interest rate available on the G8 keep the lease payments pretty close to the 335. If the lease payments are the same, BMW wins this contest without a problem. | |
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Replying to: jdtgold (Jul 06, 2008 9:57 am) The other problem is the power and size is a lot more than that of a 335, you'd have to compare it to a 560ish. -mike |
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Replying to: jdtgold (Jul 06, 2008 9:57 am) Better wait for cylinder deactivation going forward for the G8 V-8 to be viable, IMHO. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: circlew (Jul 07, 2008 3:34 am) |
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Replying to: circlew (Jul 07, 2008 3:34 am) The G8 GT’s 6.0L V8 does have cylinder deactivation – GM previously called this DoD, now AFM. - Ray Likely to buy a 2009 . . . |
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Can someone tell me what fuel is recommended for the G8? I have read that you can use regular and have also read it requires premium. This would be for the V-8 engine. Thanks. |
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