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Pontiac G8 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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cruise / GMcard by elias
Jun 28, 2009 (5:49 am)
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Vinny as usual you are the man and have the best GM card action! I've got the roundup to $3k offered for many GM-vehicles but will seek that $5K code you mentioned, thanks!
 
quietpro, what are you referring to about the cruise control? the cruise control on my 6-spd GTO is awesome. After 4 years of ownership, I remain hugely impressed with my 05 holden/pontiac - but annoyed that the nearest pedders-authorized-suspension-shop is hundreds of mile from here, now that my radius-rod/bushings/something-near-there is surely trashed.
 in nearby G8 news, a pal of mine just traded is 04 GTO for a white 6-spd G8-GXP, the day after GM announced the demise of Pontiac...
"I like this ship, it's exciting!"
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Re: cruise / GMcard [elias] by vinnyny
Jun 28, 2009 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: elias (Jun 28, 2009 5:49 am)

The GM Card $5k plan only lets you apply "Up to $5,000" which is different than the top off in that you must actually have $5K in you account to use it. I had over $12k piled up, so I got to use $5k. I'm hoping that I get another offer in the mail so that I can go back and buy another car. I bought my daughter a loaded Astra yesterday for less than $10k out the door. If I get to use the offer again, that will probably go to a G8 or Corvette.
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Re: 6-19-09 Purchase [quietpro] by saulster
Jun 28, 2009 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: quietpro (Jun 27, 2009 8:45 am)

QP,
 
Do NOT worry about homelink or auto dimmng mirror. I had the same problem with my 09 Jetta TDI, just not offered with the vehicle and VW parts quite silly expensive ( auto dimming, no homelink, parts alone $330! ).
 
Google "Mito" for the OEM supplier of the day / night and homelink mirrors. I didn't need homelink, got the auto dimming mirror for about $90. I recall the homelink auto dimming was about $260 or thereabouts. They even have OnStar mirrors with auto dimming and homelink for vehicles factory equipped with OnStar to start with ( which I don't believe the G8 has ).
 
A competent stereo installer should be able to handle the auto dimming homelink mirror as well. The only "hard" part is running power to it. If you are doing this, I suggest considering a bluetooth hands free install at the same time. If you go with something like Blue Connect, which builds in to your headliner about the driver ( I like this and have it in both of my cars, the voice recognition and command is worthwhile IMHO ), the installer can run power once and service both devices.
 
Good luck with your G8. If I get one, I am holding out later for a GXP 6 speed manual, if if if.
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Re: cruise / GMcard [elias] by quietpro
Jun 28, 2009 (7:24 am)
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Replying to: elias (Jun 28, 2009 5:49 am)

Nothing "wrong" with the cruise, just the way the controls are configured. I prefer them on the steering wheel and I REALLY love that mine has a cancel that allows me to cancel cruise without tapping the brake or turning off the cruise altogether. I don't believe that's an option on the G8. It's nit-picky, as I stated, but one of those nice little features that endeared me to GM back in '02 when I bought my first one. If I'm wrong, please let me know. I'm almost certain that I'll be buying one and all the little tips to get me better acquainted to the Aussie way will be greatly appreciated.
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cruise/gmcard by elias
Jun 29, 2009 (3:54 am)
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thanks for the gmcard info Vinny, & Go Red Sox!
 
quietpro, I hear you about the steering wheel cruise control - that can be nice too.
fwiw, on my GTO, when cruise is enabled, one tap on end of stalk will make it inactive/remembering-set-speed. two taps turns it off.
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Re: cruise/gmcard [elias] by quietpro
Jun 29, 2009 (7:58 pm)
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Replying to: elias (Jun 29, 2009 3:54 am)

elias,
  Thanks for the tip. I'll try it out and see if the same command works on the G8. That will be good to know.
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Re: cruise/gmcard [quietpro] by quietpro
Jun 30, 2009 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: quietpro (Jun 29, 2009 7:58 pm)

Bingo! That works on the G8 as well. Thanks again for the tip. I'll go through the owners manual (when I finally get it) and see what else is tucked away inside the G8.
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Cruise, Memory vs off by camydog
Jul 01, 2009 (3:14 am)
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I read the cruise control section in the owner's manual and it doesn't get into enough detail regarding the coast feature/memory. It does work the way elias said. Nice feature.
 
Love the car. I'm just over 500 miles, still in break-in period. The torque curve from the 6 ltr. is great. The car is also fun to put through the twisties here in W.V.
 
Anyone notice that the OEM Good Year's are made in China?
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Re: Pontiac G8 Prices Paid and Buying Experience [kyfdx] by shayes99
Jul 01, 2009 (4:47 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 10, 2008 7:23 pm)

Just picked up a black GT with Sport and Premium packages (no sunroof) on Saturday.
 
$34,155 MSRP
$32,500 Negotiated price
-$4500 Incentives ($2500 loyalty, $1500 cash allowance, $500 dealer cash)
-$5000 GM Dollars (You need to have earned them)
 
$23,000 +tax, title, & reg.
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Re: Pontiac G8 Prices Paid and Buying Experience [shayes99] by vinnyny
Jul 01, 2009 (8:10 pm)
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Replying to: shayes99 (Jul 01, 2009 4:47 am)

Sweet deal! I used my $5k GM Card cash to buy a Saturn Astra for my daughter, but if they send me another $5k offer, that's going for a G8...

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