About to purchase a 2006 Pontiac G5/Pursuit coupe....feelings?

shogun99 · 03-15-2009, 04:33 PM

So ive finally had enough of the grand am and ive decided to purchase a new car. Since im planning on getting engaged this year, the savings are going up and up so i can't afford to purchase anything really nice right now.
But i landed on a 2006 Pontiac Pursuit coupe in Fusion orange and after doing some research and looking at the aftermarket (and figuring our what the 2.2L L61 engine is capable of) I've decided that this car is a good deal.
It has 78,000KM and is priced at $8,800 (i was iffy on the price so the dealer threw in new 16inch rims and tires)
What have you guys heard about this car? The research ive found is limited but everything seems to be pointing in the right direction.
Does anyone else have a Pontiac G5?

all comments are welcome!

RPO3 · 03-15-2009, 04:35 PM

I personally have no issue with the G6 so I say "Do Work"

shogun99 · 03-15-2009, 04:35 PM

shogun99 · 03-15-2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPO3

I personally have no issue with the G6 so I say "Do Work"

what?

RPO3 · 03-15-2009, 04:38 PM

Rob and Big always say "Do Work"
Pretty much I was saying that i liked and G6's and to go for it haha

shogun99 · 03-15-2009, 04:50 PM

I didnt think i would like it but after driving it, loving the interior and seeing that is has a giant aftermarket, i think its a pretty good deal for the price!
I really love the interior! and the colour!

Nick-G · 03-15-2009, 04:54 PM

Not bad but I never quite understood how buying a new car and modding it will save more money than keeping the GA.

PhantomLover007 · 03-15-2009, 04:55 PM

Looks pretty nice. I've never really seen what the G5's looked inside.

shogun99 · 03-15-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick-G

Not bad but I never quite understood how buying a new car and modding it will save more money than keeping the GA.

cause the GA is on it's LAST legs...I honestly give it a month or 2 till it dies! And im not going to start modding it right away. It takes time...Only thing i'll probably do this year (if i get it) would be lowering and MAYBE rims. Probably more likely a drop and tint.

crazypontiac03 · 03-15-2009, 06:39 PM

Haven't heard much about it. Not a huge fan. Your insurance could possible go up alittle. Cobalt/G5 have a not so great crash rating.

You could also look at a Used Galant. I'm in the same boat as you with a wedding and all. I picked up my Girl's 05 Galant with 49K on it for about 10k Before TTL.

DrFabulous · 03-15-2009, 06:54 PM

G5 + RK kit = secks

PhantomLover007 · 03-15-2009, 07:10 PM

shogun99 · 03-15-2009, 07:14 PM

That RK sport kit is expensive but amazing. I looked into it over at the g5club.net website.
amazing!!!

stillriza · 03-15-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crazypontiac03

Haven't heard much about it. Not a huge fan. Your insurance could possible go up alittle. Cobalt/G5 have a not so great crash rating.

You could also look at a Used Galant. I'm in the same boat as you with a wedding and all. I picked up my Girl's 05 Galant with 49K on it for about 10k Before TTL.

you'd never find an 05 with that low clicks up here for that kinda $$.

shogun99 · 03-15-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stillriza

you'd never find an 05 with that low clicks up here for that kinda $$.

i was just about to say that....that would be an amazing deal!

GrandAmMe · 03-15-2009, 08:52 PM

Personally i say go for it! Any luck with the GA sale on Kijiji?

Malaclypse · 03-15-2009, 09:18 PM

I've owned two Cobalts which are the same as the G5. The first one had no real issues at all in the 48k I drove it. Only a steering shaft knock and a phantom ABS light that'd go away if you cycled the key. No issues otherwise.

The second cobalt is a 2.4 SS Coupe. Its been equally as reliable and I expect it to last well past 150k miles.

Edit: Try and find one with a 5 speed. The automatic cars really suck at accelerating. The manual is geared more aggressively, gets better mileage (I measured 37mpg highway a few times) and has alot less to break. Not to mention its $6-700 cheaper.

If you really want to take care of your needs. Try and pick up one with the Pioneer 7 speaker audio. Its really really good for stock and easily modded if you don't like it.

shogun99 · 03-16-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandAmMe

Personally i say go for it! Any luck with the GA sale on Kijiji?

im gunna just give it to my sister. Dealer was gunna screw me hard with a $800 trade in....id rather keep it for that price.

Ajaxus · 03-16-2009, 09:20 PM

ENGAGED??!?!!!?!?!?

Who's going to rag on us for posting pictures of girls below a 9.8 on a 10pt scale?

It won't be DD because he's gonna be a dad and has to be an adult.

It won't be DrFab because he caught teh ghey.

It won't be NSA because he likes pre-pubescent girls.

It won't be ME because I'm soon to be an immigrant.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPO3

I personally have no issue with the G6 so I say "Do Work"

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPO3

Rob and Big always say "Do Work"
Pretty much I was saying that i liked and G6's and to go for it haha

Two posts, he even posts pictures and you still think it's a G6 and don't realize it's a G5...

stillriza · 03-16-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

ENGAGED??!?!!!?!?!?

Who's going to rag on us for posting pictures of girls below a 9.8 on a 10pt scale?

It won't be DD because he's gonna be a dad and has to be an adult.

It won't be DrFab because he caught teh ghey.

It won't be NSA because he likes pre-pubescent girls.

It won't be ME because I'm soon to be an immigrant.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

wtf?? are you drunk again?

03-15-2009, 04:33 PM	#1
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	About to purchase a 2006 Pontiac G5/Pursuit coupe....feelings? So ive finally had enough of the grand am and ive decided to purchase a new car. Since im planning on getting engaged this year, the savings are going up and up so i can't afford to purchase anything really nice right now. But i landed on a 2006 Pontiac Pursuit coupe in Fusion orange and after doing some research and looking at the aftermarket (and figuring our what the 2.2L L61 engine is capable of) I've decided that this car is a good deal. It has 78,000KM and is priced at $8,800 (i was iffy on the price so the dealer threw in new 16inch rims and tires) What have you guys heard about this car? The research ive found is limited but everything seems to be pointing in the right direction. Does anyone else have a Pontiac G5? all comments are welcome! __________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

03-15-2009, 04:35 PM	#3
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	__________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

03-15-2009, 04:50 PM	#6
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	I didnt think i would like it but after driving it, loving the interior and seeing that is has a giant aftermarket, i think its a pretty good deal for the price! I really love the interior! and the colour! __________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

03-15-2009, 04:54 PM	#7
Nick-G Boost Addict AKA: Nick Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St Cloud, Minnesota Age: 31 Posts: 1,290 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT V6	Not bad but I never quite understood how buying a new car and modding it will save more money than keeping the GA. __________________ BUILT Turbo 3400/4t65e-HD powered Grand AM in the making. ---------------------------------- www.motorsportsevolved.com Get updates on Facebook ----------------------------------

03-15-2009, 06:39 PM	#10
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	Haven't heard much about it. Not a huge fan. Your insurance could possible go up alittle. Cobalt/G5 have a not so great crash rating. You could also look at a Used Galant. I'm in the same boat as you with a wedding and all. I picked up my Girl's 05 Galant with 49K on it for about 10k Before TTL. __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair Last edited by crazypontiac03; 03-15-2009 at 06:41 PM.

03-15-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
RPO3 BayBeee AKA: Ron Join Date: May 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL. Age: 34 Posts: 901 Vehicle: 2004 Grand AM GT Sedan	I personally have no issue with the G6 so I say "Do Work"

03-15-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
RPO3 BayBeee AKA: Ron Join Date: May 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL. Age: 34 Posts: 901 Vehicle: 2004 Grand AM GT Sedan	Rob and Big always say "Do Work" Pretty much I was saying that i liked and G6's and to go for it haha

03-15-2009, 06:54 PM	#11
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	G5 + RK kit = secks __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

03-15-2009, 07:14 PM	#13
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	That RK sport kit is expensive but amazing. I looked into it over at the g5club.net website. amazing!!! __________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

03-15-2009, 08:52 PM	#16
GrandAmMe It's Personal... AKA: Adam Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ajax, ON Age: 26 Posts: 1,005 Vehicle: 2006 Saab 93 Aero	Personally i say go for it! Any luck with the GA sale on Kijiji? __________________ '06 Saab 93 Aero 2.8T 'Combi 6MT

03-15-2009, 09:18 PM	#17
Malaclypse Wrenched Loose AKA: Scott Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,209 Vehicle: 2013 Malibu 2LT	I've owned two Cobalts which are the same as the G5. The first one had no real issues at all in the 48k I drove it. Only a steering shaft knock and a phantom ABS light that'd go away if you cycled the key. No issues otherwise. The second cobalt is a 2.4 SS Coupe. Its been equally as reliable and I expect it to last well past 150k miles. Edit: Try and find one with a 5 speed. The automatic cars really suck at accelerating. The manual is geared more aggressively, gets better mileage (I measured 37mpg highway a few times) and has alot less to break. Not to mention its $6-700 cheaper. If you really want to take care of your needs. Try and pick up one with the Pioneer 7 speaker audio. Its really really good for stock and easily modded if you don't like it. Last edited by Malaclypse; 03-15-2009 at 09:20 PM.