G-8 up-date - Page 8

cardude007617 · 05-01-2008, 09:22 PM

i wonder what the STI community thinks of the new STIs. what gets me most is like when you see an older style STI, you know what it is, like it has the street presence so to speak. the new one doesnt have that at all.... its weak; even though it is a very fast car.

notsoaveragej0e · 05-01-2008, 09:28 PM

LSX motors can get some very reasonable mpg, it all just comes down to the driver. I can get 20mpg in my GTO in the city, if I keep it in a high gear and shift at 2grand. On the highway, I get 25 mpg.

cardude007617 · 05-01-2008, 09:30 PM

plus id assume the LS3 would have cylinder deactivation like the 6.0L does in this car

notsoaveragej0e · 05-01-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

plus id assume the LS3 would have cylinder deactivation like the 6.0L does in this car

I would guess in every car BUT the Vette, DOD would be available. Maybe the Camaro... but... again, since its a sports car, I doubt it.

cardude007617 · 05-01-2008, 10:31 PM

i dont know if this has been posted up yet, but its a very interesting video about the G8 GT verses charger R/T

PhantomLover007 · 05-02-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

the new sti's are sitting because they look like *******

WORD!!!

lironet · 06-15-2008, 02:44 PM

G8 Update for Canadians

GM Canada has finally revealed the pricing for the G8.

G8 V6 - Starting at $31,995 (6.4% APR on a lease & finance)
G8 GT - Starting at $36,995 (6.4% APR on a lease & finance)

http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles...tiac/g8/models

Mike Jung · 06-15-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lironet

G8 Update for Canadians

GM Canada has finally revealed the pricing for the G8 for Canadian customers.

G8 V6 - Starting at $31,995 (6.4% APR on a lease & finance)
G8 GT - Starting at $36,995 (6.4% APR on a lease & finance)

http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles...tiac/g8/models

That FOCKING SUCKS !!!

http://www.pontiac.com/g8/index.jsp?...yle=&year=2008

G8 V6 MSRP starts at $27,595 US
That means it is about 15.9% more in Canada

G8 GT MSRP starts at $29,995 US
That means it is about 23.3% more in Canada.

I hope, by the time the Pontiac G8 GXP comes out: They re-consider their pricing

lironet · 06-15-2008, 03:08 PM

Don't bet on it. GM pricing for Canadian customers is out of control. In fact, that APR is

crazy.

stillriza · 06-15-2008, 05:19 PM

wow..the g8gt...proformance of the str8 in a much cheaper bundle. very impressive.

lironet · 06-16-2008, 08:08 PM

2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up

GMInsidenews has learned that the price of the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT will be rising slightly. GM will be raising the base GT sticker price $1,365.00 to $31,365.00.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...goes-up-65629/

Bryan · 06-16-2008, 08:34 PM

That's kinda ghey. Now the ad slogans can't say 'the most powerful car under 30 grand.'

lironet · 06-24-2008, 11:00 AM

No 6 Speed Manual for 2009 G8 GT

http://www.g8nation.com/2008/06/g8na...or-2009-g8-gt/

AMRAAM4 · 06-24-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lironet

No 6 Speed Manual for 2009 G8 GT

http://www.g8nation.com/2008/06/g8na...or-2009-g8-gt/

wow, a lot of people are going to be p1ssed, and ths could negatively effect sales. I've read a lot of people who want to buy one of these but are waiting for the M6 (moreso than the GXP).

cardude007617 · 06-24-2008, 11:46 AM

idk, the manual mode on the car really isnt that bad....... sure its not a straight up manual trans but its not as bad as some out there

Mike Jung · 06-24-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lironet

No 6 Speed Manual for 2009 G8 GT

http://www.g8nation.com/2008/06/g8na...or-2009-g8-gt/

Umm, that was to be expected/planned for the 1st year's run.

Manual stick tranny was to be released during the 2nd year run.

If you ever followed the new releases a long while back.

But we know how those plans always goes, thorough

cardude007617 · 06-24-2008, 12:26 PM

so does anyone on here think the G8 in general will sell or sit on the lots...?
at my dealer we had 2 base models and the GT, we sold the GT first and the red base model i posted up pictures of a while back.

notsoaveragej0e · 06-24-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

so does anyone on here think the G8 in general will sell or sit on the lots...?
at my dealer we had 2 base models and the GT, we sold the GT first and the red base model i posted up pictures of a while back.

They'll sell every GT, and eventually the base models.

AMRAAM4 · 06-24-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Jung

Umm, that was to be expected/planned for the 1st year's run.

Manual stick tranny was to be released during the 2nd year run.

If you ever followed the new releases a long while back.

But we know how those plans always goes, thorough

yes, and 2009 was teh second year run that was expected to have the M6. Now they say it won't. people are going to be p1ssed.

As for sales. This car was #2 on the top 10 best selling cars last month. The G6 and Grand Prix were on the top 10 of worst selling

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...-and-lo-4.html

notsoaveragej0e · 06-24-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

yes, and 2009 was teh second year run that was expected to have the M6. Now they say it won't. people are going to be p1ssed.

As for sales. This car was #2 on the top 20 best selling cars last month. The G6 and Grand Prix were on the top 20 of worst selling

(stats are evaluated in accordance with avg. # of days on lot)

Grand Prix's that are coming off lease are being GIVEN away... a friend said he saw one with ~36k miles go through auction right around 8grand

If anyone is in the market for a reliable used car, I'd point them in that direction.

05-01-2008, 09:22 PM	#141
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	i wonder what the STI community thinks of the new STIs. what gets me most is like when you see an older style STI, you know what it is, like it has the street presence so to speak. the new one doesnt have that at all.... its weak; even though it is a very fast car. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

05-01-2008, 09:28 PM	#142
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	LSX motors can get some very reasonable mpg, it all just comes down to the driver. I can get 20mpg in my GTO in the city, if I keep it in a high gear and shift at 2grand. On the highway, I get 25 mpg. __________________

05-01-2008, 09:30 PM	#143
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	plus id assume the LS3 would have cylinder deactivation like the 6.0L does in this car __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

05-01-2008, 10:31 PM	#145
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	i dont know if this has been posted up yet, but its a very interesting video about the G8 GT verses charger R/T __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

06-15-2008, 02:44 PM	#147
lironet GAGT - Member AKA: Don't Know Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 435 Vehicle: 08 Stang GT & 04 GA SE	G8 Update for Canadians GM Canada has finally revealed the pricing for the G8. G8 V6 - Starting at $31,995 (6.4% APR on a lease & finance) G8 GT - Starting at $36,995 (6.4% APR on a lease & finance) http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles...tiac/g8/models __________________ 2008 Mustang GT Mods: Pypes X-Pipe, Pypes Muffler-Delete Axle-Back, BBK CAI 2004 Grand Am SE Winter Beater Last edited by lironet; 06-15-2008 at 02:58 PM.

06-15-2008, 03:08 PM	#149
lironet GAGT - Member AKA: Don't Know Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 435 Vehicle: 08 Stang GT & 04 GA SE	Don't bet on it. GM pricing for Canadian customers is out of control. In fact, that APR is crazy.

06-15-2008, 05:19 PM	#150
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06-16-2008, 08:08 PM	#151
lironet GAGT - Member AKA: Don't Know Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 435 Vehicle: 08 Stang GT & 04 GA SE	2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up GMInsidenews has learned that the price of the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT will be rising slightly. GM will be raising the base GT sticker price $1,365.00 to $31,365.00. http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...goes-up-65629/

06-16-2008, 08:34 PM	#152
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	That's kinda ghey. Now the ad slogans can't say 'the most powerful car under 30 grand.' __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

06-24-2008, 11:00 AM	#153
lironet GAGT - Member AKA: Don't Know Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 435 Vehicle: 08 Stang GT & 04 GA SE	No 6 Speed Manual for 2009 G8 GT http://www.g8nation.com/2008/06/g8na...or-2009-g8-gt/

06-24-2008, 11:46 AM	#155
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	idk, the manual mode on the car really isnt that bad....... sure its not a straight up manual trans but its not as bad as some out there __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

06-24-2008, 12:26 PM	#157
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	so does anyone on here think the G8 in general will sell or sit on the lots...? at my dealer we had 2 base models and the GT, we sold the GT first and the red base model i posted up pictures of a while back. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.