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GM considering G8 for core brand? 06/08/2009 By Drew Johnson, LeftlaneNews The Pontiac brand will cease to exist after next year, but one of the brand’s brightest stars could live on in one of General Motors’s remaining brands. GM CEO Fritz Henderson has stated that no Pontiac model will live on in the ‘new’ General Motors, but one GM exec has hinted there might be a future for the G8 sedan. Tom Stephens, General Motors’ vice chairman of global product development, said the G8’s fate may not be completed sealed. “I know there’s still discussions on it,” he said. Stephens wasn’t overly optimistic the G8 would find a home in the Chevrolet lineup as the next-generation Impala SS – saying “Chevrolet already has several sedans” – but didn’t rule out a version of the G8 for the Buick lineup. Sales of the G8 have actually picked up in recent months – despite a lack of advertising and the winding down of the Pontiac brand – so there is definitely potential for the platform.
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Replying to: whoosierdaddy (Jun 09, 2009 11:26 am) |
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Replying to: murphy4 (Jun 08, 2009 7:14 pm) I think that if the only thing that moves G8's is a low price then you better get one while you can because they're not coming back in any form. GM wants cars that sell at a big profit, that's why they kept Buick vs Pontiac. How do the 2 owners of GM feel? The UAW is no fan of the G8 because it's made in Australia not here, and the Government is no fan for that reason plus the MPG is not that great.
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Replying to: whoosierdaddy (Jun 13, 2009 7:32 am) |
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G8 GT, Roof, White Hot, Prem. Package, XM and Blue Tooth, 18" (no sports package) with leather. $27K out the door. MSRP 34,655. 1500 Rebate 500 Dealer Cash 2500 loyalty 2000 GM card
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Replying to: camydog (Jun 19, 2009 5:50 pm)  If you are going to keep it for many years, then buying new is a good idea. Though, real world prices are not lined up with its MSRP, or even the sale price. I bet the white looks very nice! |
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Replying to: camydog (Jun 19, 2009 5:50 pm)
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Replying to: murphy4 (Jun 21, 2009 3:24 pm) I love it when someone says, Great Price, then comes back and says the car isn't worth that much on the open market. It's worth that much to me, so that's what I paid and bought the EXACT car I wanted. BVDJ84, do you drive a Camry? |
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Replying to: camydog (Jun 24, 2009 3:01 am)
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Replying to: mgdim (Jun 26, 2009 12:50 pm) I'm currently looking at the G8 GT myself and have been offered a pretty good deal, at least by normal standards. It seems there are two schools of thought, those who believe it's a bad idea to by a dying breed and those who feel this is the last chance for something great. I'm leaning more toward the latter. Whether or not this car holds significant value into the future, I'm looking at higher CAFE standards and the auto industry in general as leading to more "sensible" cars...meaning much more tame as far as performance is concerned. I'm struggling over the nit-picky things, e.g., cruise control functionality, lack of Homelink, lack of fold down rear seats, lack of auto-dimming mirror, etc. Of course, I don't like spending such a large amount of money, regardless, on something I don't HAVE to have. I've been offered a Black/Black leather GT with Premium Pack and Sport Pack for $29,505 out the door and I've been told (but not in writing) that I can apply my GM card to that for a final of $26,505. Has anyone received anything close to this? Anyone care to comment on whether or not this is a good deal? Please give me more than a simple yes or no. I'm looking for comparisons...I'm getting this offer in Charleston, SC. Thanks!
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