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Replying to: mrpushrod (Aug 15, 2008 5:02 pm) -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host |
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Replying to: guy1974 (Aug 15, 2008 9:15 am)
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I am wondering if anyone can feel the cylinder deactivation on the G8? Dealer told me, that they cannot feel it, obviously, I am in their lot, so they won't tell me honestly. Let me know, many are freaking out on the 08 Accord VCM V6, saying they can feel it, but not realizing once its broken in more, its could in fact improve with more miles. Is the G8 flawless when it comes to this feature? |
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Yes, you can feel it. I own a G8 GT and drove two other G8s. It gives you a slight vibration when it is in 4 cyl mode.It does this when you are cruising along with a light foot on the gas pedal. The more you keep it in this mode the higher the MPG. You can disable it by shifting into sport mode. I achieved 26MPG on a trip by keeping light foot on the accelerator. The G8 does very well on highway gas mileage. All around we get around 20MPG. What's funny is we traded a Lincoln Town Car for the G8 that had dual exhaust and a low rear end ratio (Cartier addition and limo's have this setup) and it achieved an excellent 22MPG all around yet highway mileage was ~ 23.5 MPG (less than the G8. The G8 engine is very quiet and smooth other than when it is in this mode. There is no jerk or when you go in and out of this mode and power delivery is always consistent and there when you need it. And as expected with an engine this size, torque is unbeatable. Anyone driving a vehicle with a 4 Cyl or V6 will appreciate the torque.
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These Holden cars are *fantastic*, as are the Chevy V8 engines. Testdrive and see for yourself. |
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Replying to: mrpushrod (Aug 16, 2008 9:58 am) But, I lease my cars, and the G8 is not very attracted on a lease! I like it, because it looks like a nice rounded sedan, fun, practical, economic for its fun too. |
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Replying to: pao (Aug 15, 2008 6:34 pm) I stopped by a dealer, something like 52% of the car is australian sourced. The rest is US (30% somewhat) and Mexico. -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
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I have read the vehicle will be made in Canada next year. I would definitely feel better if it were made here. That said, I would like to see GM and Ford live. I think it is no-brainer our companies need to be able to compete in a global economy. This means we can't have the UAW striking or any other union demanding outrages packages and wages. An item is worth so much.If a competitor is producing a better product or an equal product at a better price, why would you fight for better wages? This is unheard of in a small business or even most. non-Union or small companies. Lastly anyone that has worked in factories or high tech, etc knows that people on the line can have a direct impact in quality of the product being produced. Now back to the G8. My vehicle is broken in. All three vehicles I drove exhibit the subtle feel when you are on the highway and slightly tap the gas so you are neither accelerating or slowing down i.e. 4 cylinder mode. If you push ever so slightly more on the gas the slight vibration stops. Why would you expect a 8 Cylinder engine running on 4 cylinders to be smooth like an eight???. I just dove a Pontiac 4 cylinder Vibe this weekend and it feels like a 4 cylinder all the time. That is why I have always owned eight cylinders. There are eight (four on a four cylinder) cylinders firing per 1 rev of the crank shaft. Therefore, all things equal, the eight cylinder is twice as smooth.
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Replying to: paisan (Aug 18, 2008 5:23 pm) Regards, OW |
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Replying to: mrpushrod (Aug 18, 2008 9:50 pm) I test drove the base G8 and it was OK but didn't boil my blood. Looking forward to the GT next! Regards, OW |
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