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#10 of 19 Re: Pontiac G8 to be discontinued in it's first generation [darkd75] by tayl0rd Nov 03, 2008 (9:31 am)
Replying to: darkd75 (Oct 22, 2008 6:00 pm) Still waiting for some proof... Replies to this message: georgecavalier (Nov 03, 2008 2:45 pm) 04gtpws6 (Nov 03, 2008 4:28 pm) paisan (Nov 04, 2008 6:59 pm)
#11 of 19 Re: 2009 G8 GT [04gtpws6] by georgecavalier Nov 03, 2008 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: 04gtpws6 (Nov 03, 2008 3:50 am) You don't think that 26 MPG is great in a near full size car with a 361hp V8? I would be lucky to get that in my 2001 Z24.
#12 of 19 Re: Pontiac G8 to be discontinued in it's first generation [tayl0rd] by georgecavalier Nov 03, 2008 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: tayl0rd (Nov 03, 2008 9:31 am) So far I have only heard this new on Inside Line. Replies to this message: 04gtpws6 (Nov 03, 2008 4:28 pm) paisan (Nov 04, 2008 6:59 pm)
#13 of 19 Re: Pontiac G8 to be discontinued in it's first generation [georgecavalier] by 04gtpws6 Nov 03, 2008 (4:28 pm)
Replying to: georgecavalier (Nov 03, 2008 2:45 pm) My 6 speed LS-1 Vette would do in the low 30s MPG when driven gently at 70-75 mph in 6th so I thought the G8 might do a little bit better. However, it's a heavier car by about 700 lbs and we had about 400-500 lbs of people and luggage.   What did surprise me is that when we got out to North Dakota and Montana and started rolling at 85-90 mph on I-94 with a few bursts up to 140-150 that the gas mileage didn't fall off anyways as much as I thought it would. I think our worst tank was still 22 mpg so in that respect it was pretty good. Replies to this message: paisan (Nov 04, 2008 6:59 pm)
#14 of 19 Re: Pontiac G8 to be discontinued in it's first generation [04gtpws6] by paisan Nov 04, 2008 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: 04gtpws6 (Nov 03, 2008 4:28 pm) Yup I'm waiting for the GXP 6MT. No point in getting such a powerful car w/o a MT or a sequential/DSG (non-torque converter) trans.     -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#15 of 19 One reason G8 and GM may be hurting by svtguy Nov 13, 2008 (11:49 pm)
Pontiac dealers throw in the towel: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2008/11/i-really-really.html
#16 of 19 Parts Availability by britgeezer Nov 16, 2009 (7:26 am)
My son has a 8 month old G8 GXP - does anyone know what GM plans to do about spare parts and warranty? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Nov 16, 2009 8:21 am) britgeezer (Nov 16, 2009 8:31 am)
#17 of 19 Re: Parts Availability [britgeezer] by qbrozen Nov 16, 2009 (8:21 am)
Replying to: britgeezer (Nov 16, 2009 7:26 am) Here is the FAQ on GM's website. Replies to this message: britgeezer (Nov 16, 2009 8:31 am)
#18 of 19 Re: Parts Availability [qbrozen] by britgeezer Nov 16, 2009 (8:31 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 16, 2009 8:21 am) Thanks for the link - however it seems to state the situation to be better than it really is, especially for the high end G8.   From my son:   Parts are shipped to the US on request only, who knows why.   A dealer that a custom tuner recommended, failed to fix the TSB that GM put out claiming they (a GMC/Chevy dealer) "can't order Pontiac parts".   I hit the little blue button in the car to bitch about it - they were no help.   The dealer that the GMC/Chevy dealer recommended was "bashed" by the Forum board that I frequent, as being poor quality in its work.   I quite a worry that support for the G8 is going this way.   What brand or vehicle is next?
#19 of 19 My silver G8 GT by gearhed Nov 23, 2009 (8:31 am)
This is by far, the best handling and fastest car I ever owned ( out of 19 vehicles). The styling is very elegant, not overdone. The fender flares imply performance, and the engine and chassis really deliver.   I paid $25,900 with my GM Card earnings and $3500 rebates and $500 customer cash. My deal of a lifetime.   I feel very fortunate to have bought one these Pontiac GTs before they were all gone.   I also test drove a G8 GXP. It's a rocket, but I balked at the $36,000 price the dealer wanted. I will say that both the GTs and GXP are going to be collectors cars in ten years. Their refined styling, great handling and powerful engines will always be in demand.

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