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Pontiac G8 vs BMW 3-Series vs Lexus IS 350

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What is this discussion about? Pontiac G8, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS 350, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#53 of 102 Re: Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans With and Without Luxury Badges [r by kc567567

Apr 25, 2007 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: rockylee (Feb 13, 2007 1:17 pm)
"Pontiac G8 vs BMW 3-Series vs Lexus IS 350"
 
I’m sorry but the imaginary G8, will at best, take 3 or 4 years, and need near perfect reliability and road manners to even sniff the BMW for the king of the hill ,,,, not even a debate worthy of the BMW.
 
I chose the 350 over the 3 series simply because the Lexus had more character, was faster and I had greater confidence in the local Lexus dealer. The BMW is the leader in this segment though, and its interior is far superior ( and a lot fewer rattles).
 
Maybe the Infinity G35, or even the Lincoln Zephyr, may have a chance to join the elite but forget the G8.
 
KC

#54 of 102 Re: Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans With and Without Luxury Badges [r [kc567567] by rockylee

Apr 25, 2007 (7:58 pm)

Replying to: kc567567 (Apr 25, 2007 5:15 pm)
If I was going to buy a G8, I'd sure enjoy seeing you in my rear view
 
Rocky

#55 of 102 Re: Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans With and Without Luxury Badges [r by circlew

Apr 26, 2007 (3:54 am)

Replying to: rockylee (Apr 25, 2007 7:58 pm)
If I were to buy a GM, it would be the Z-06 and then I would never see you in my rear view!
 
The G8 is an example of the future of GM. International roots will continue to ensure that GM comes back to life, IMO.
 
Regards,
OW

#56 of 102 Re: Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans With and Without Luxury Badges [r [circlew] by rockylee

Apr 26, 2007 (4:14 am)

Replying to: circlew (Apr 26, 2007 3:54 am)
If I were to buy a GM, it would be the Z-06 and then I would never see you in my rear view!
 
huh ? why cuz it would only be a flash as you went by me ?
 
The G8 is an example of the future of GM. International roots will continue to ensure that GM comes back to life, IMO.
 
Well the rumor is if this car is pretty popular they are going to build this and other Zeta's here in the U.S. as it would be cheaper than importing them. I'd rather buy em made here at home but them being made in australia, isn't all that bad. At least they aren't made by slave labor in China.
 
OW, I can't warm up to the G8's grill. I don't like it. It's not horrible but it's enough to where I wouldn't buy one. The holden's look a lot better. If they brought over the Holden HSV with 500+ hp. I'd probably own one especially in red with magneride MRC.
 
Rocky

#57 of 102 Re: Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans With and Without Luxury Badges [rockylee] by holdenguy

Apr 27, 2007 (6:03 am)

Replying to: rockylee (Apr 26, 2007 4:14 am)
Ahh, yes, your dream car Rocky.
Just get a front end sent over mate

#58 of 102 Re: Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans With and Without Luxury Badges [holdenguy] by rockylee

Apr 27, 2007 (6:43 pm)

Replying to: holdenguy (Apr 27, 2007 6:03 am)
I don't like em' enough to spend that kind of extra money on one mate. That would be $2-3K easy just for the part and shipping.
 
Rocky

#59 of 102 Re: Pontiac competing with Lexus and BMW ???? [rockylee] by fenwah

May 18, 2007 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: rockylee (Mar 16, 2007 6:49 pm)
I don't want the government to control healthcare. Look at what they've done to social security, the national deficit, getting veterans hospital care in a timely manner. The list goes on and on. The government does not need to control healthcare. Once you do that, the quality of physicians in this country goes downhill...and fast.

#60 of 102 Re: Pontiac competing with Lexus and BMW ???? [fenwah] by rockylee

May 28, 2007 (12:51 am)

Replying to: fenwah (May 18, 2007 12:15 pm)
Well it's getting to the point only the rich will have healthcare because the government isn't doing enough to control costs.
 
As far as the G8, going up against BMW's 3/5 seriesand the Lexus IS, it does a great job. The G8, might lack in a few area's but once you factor in price it makes a very competitive alternative.
 
-Rocky

#61 of 102 Re: Pontiac competing with Lexus and BMW ???? [fenwah] by circlew

May 28, 2007 (11:10 am)

Replying to: fenwah (May 18, 2007 12:15 pm)
IMHO, the quality of physicians available to the general public in the US follows the quality of the auto manufacturers. Was great but no more.
 
Regards,
OW
 
P.S. The G8 still looks boring to me.
 
Regards,
OW

#62 of 102 Re: Pontiac competing with Lexus and BMW ???? [circlew] by habitat1

May 29, 2007 (9:05 am)

Replying to: circlew (May 28, 2007 11:10 am)
"IMHO, the quality of physicians available to the general public in the US follows the quality of the auto manufacturers. Was great but no more."
 
You are kidding, right? I'll go to Germany or Japan for my cars, but point to anyplace in the world you would rather send your spouse or kids for a medical diagnosis or procedure than Johns Hopkins, Mayo or Cleveland Clinics, or University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, just to name a few.
 
And Rocky, throw the ambulance chasing trial lawyers into a deep tar pit and you will make a lot of headway on controlling costs. The vascular surgeon that saved my mother's life pays $175,000 per year in malpractice insurance premiums - and he's never had a single case brought against him.
 
Healthcare in this country is far from perfect, for sure. But in a country that can't produce a car attractive enough for my tastes and preferences in the past 30 years, I'm pretty thankful for those physicians who slug through 10+ years of post graduate school and internships and take real pride in their profession. Try finding that intestinal fortitude on the floor of a GM factory.

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