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Sedans Pontiac G8 Pontiac G8 to be discontinued in it's first generation
15 messages, Last post on Nov 13, 2008 at 11:49 PM
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Replying to: darkd75 (Oct 22, 2008 6:00 pm) as i stated way back when, it's not the price of gasoline (though of course that's part of the equation) but the logistics of where the car and it's engine are built and then assembled. with the cost of transport also going through the roof, the idea of shipping engines across the pacific and then the finished product coming back across....well you can see this was a no win scenario. i must say, i would seriously consider buying one in a few years, though...and it's possible i would pay through the nose for one; this car could become a really hot item on the second hand market. jackg 06 sts6 |
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Besides the CTS, the G8 IS GM's best sedan. It seems like much of the automotive press is calling it a budget 5-series and it pretty much spanks it's more direct competition(i.e. 300C and Charger). I also heard that the Solstice will go away soon, as well. While I was never a big fan of it, the Solstice was the one of two vehicles in Pontiac's lineup that gave it the ability to boast that it's a performance division. I know all of this isn't happening now but 5 years isn't that far away. If there aren't any replacements for these models where does that leave Pontiac? Rebadged Cobalts (G5) and Aveos (G3) with less body styles and options as well as the Vibe which would probably be better off with a Chevy or Saturn badge. This, by default, would make the G6 the highest performing model. While I think the G6 is a great car, it can't be the flagship of a "performance division." If GM doesn't replace the Solstice or G8 or add any more legitimate performance cars, they might as well put Pontiac out of its misery.
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Replying to: georgecavalier (Oct 29, 2008 2:38 pm) This would be a great time to evaluate their overall line up of all brands they own, and really focus on cars that could get them through to the top. I believe they have too many models, therefore, I think the overall quality suffers when you are just focusing on overall cars on the road. The G8 is an awesome car, if they could figure a way to add an engine, like a high powered 4cyl. It can be done, the VW brand has SUV's that are powered by a 2.0T. This would add a techy type appeal to the car, as you would get great mileage, and get the good looks. Then get rid of the G6, and make the G8 the primary car, since most cars these days are about this size anyway. That would be so cool, a G8 with a nice efficient 4cyl, great mileage. The VW passat, the VW tiguan has this on their cars, and do just fine. I do understand that this is supposed to be a performance car, but with the economy, it was bad timing. The name G8 just seems like a gas hog. Though it really gets decent mileage. |
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I live in two states: Ohio and California. I wanted to wait and get a 6 speed manual G8 GXP, but I didn't want to take a rental car to the Ames Tri-Power Nationals and Dream Cruise. So leased a sport red 2009 G8 GT on July 28th. I've raced it at Norwalk Raceway, Drag way 42, Milan, and Nationals Trails. Now, this weekend I drag raced at Fontana here in Southern Cali. I was going to leave the G8 in Ohio for my car back there, but it was too fun to drive not to have it with me out here. I made a nice road trip out of the trip back, by going west on I-94 to America's Autobahn: Montana, and then way up into Alberta and British Columbia. This is not only a fun drag racing car, it is a terrific road car. Gas mileage isn't all that great at 65-70 (26 mpg), but doesn't deteriorate all that much as speeds get up into the 85-90 range (22-23mpg). The car is impeccably smooth with perfect wheel balance. 120 feels pretty much like 70 except the scenery is moving by faster. The back seat might well be more comfortable than the fronts and there's a big bunch of room back there. This car is almost the same size as a 750i and with about the same back seat room. I driven the base G8 with the V6 and the character of the car is just ruined without the big V8. I can't even imagine what this would be like with a 4 cylinder, but I know it wouldn't be for me. This car is very much the car for the guys that had the Impala SSs from 94-96, and in fact, quite a few G8 owners are formers owners of the Impala. Of the 60 cars that I've had in my lifetime, this one might just be number one for bang for the buck. Where else can you get a big, comfortable, rear wheel drive, modern V8 sedan that will run mid 13s and top end at 170 or so for $31,000? I may just do another one so I can have the GXP with the 6 speed manual. Since I live in two states, I have to have sets of everything so that is my excuse.
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Replying to: darkd75 (Oct 22, 2008 6:00 pm)
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Replying to: 04gtpws6 (Nov 03, 2008 3:50 am) |
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Nov 03, 2008 9:31 am)
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Replying to: georgecavalier (Nov 03, 2008 2:45 pm) 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.
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Replying to: 04gtpws6 (Nov 03, 2008 4:28 pm)  -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host |
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Pontiac dealers throw in the towel: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2008/11/i-really-really.html |
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