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02-07-2007, 10:46 AM
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FINALLY i figured out what that was i saw last year at the GM proving grounds! **** looks good. i'm just getting sick of the "G" name .... needs to be better than G8
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Hi.
 
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if i was to buy a 4 door car i would avoid pontiac like the plague...
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02-07-2007, 02:20 PM
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AKA: Josh
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Evansville, IN
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02-07-2007, 03:54 PM
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SC and Loving It!
 
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Lexington, KY
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The G8's V8 bests the 5.7L Hemi. I bet there will be a G8 GXP that will probably challenge the SRT-8s with an LS7 derivative a few years after launch. Unfortunately by the time it arives the Chrysler cars will be in their second generations and will have updated powertrains. Regarding the lowered show car ride height, I actually think it looks a little too high, they should leave it as is. The new Pontiac emblem is alright too. |
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02-07-2007, 07:54 PM
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AKA: Jason/Sparky
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Like it,
He's right not everyone wants Manual Tran's.
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02-07-2007, 08:28 PM
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GAGT - Member
AKA: Josh
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Evansville, IN
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At least you will have the option for it though.
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02-07-2007, 08:43 PM
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bob's back!
AKA: blake
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: florence, sc
Age: 36
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,....sucks it won't end up looking like that.
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02-07-2007, 08:59 PM
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Hi.
AKA: xxx
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Staten Island, NY
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i said i'd take the acura for looks/comfort over the g8, and the srt version of the charger... the mazdaspeed 6 is nice too...
i like my 5spd but, it's not for a big luxuriousesque ride which is what this is trying to aspire to be... the only people who root & toot about manual transmissions being the end-all-be-all of car options are the people without it... how many 5spd grand ams are there that post on here? uhhhhhhhhhhhhh lets see, spyhunter.... the other red one with the *** body kit and the v6 guy who might as well be vaporware because he never posts.... pontiac has to do something new/different to be appealing... the solstice was interesting, the gto is fun, the abscense of the firebird is mehhh... i'd rather drive a charger daytona model then a g8  theres a dealer on the island selling a bright green throw back colored one, looks mint... i'll take purple :X
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02-07-2007, 09:06 PM
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AKA: Brad
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada
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The Charger is bland to me. This however is much more interesting imo. I think I would still take the original aussie one though.
  Definately on my list of cars to look at for a next car. I don't really see how it is supposed to be a big luxury car though... I agree with Greg on the AWD. A good driver with RWD is just as capable. Motor is probably underrated too knowing the LS series.
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02-07-2007, 09:26 PM
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MiDnIgHt
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^^ Looks More like a MazdaSpeed 6.
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02-07-2007, 09:42 PM
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misunderstood
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If they make this just like the Holden version, the top model should run to 60mph in about 5.4 - 5.8 seconds.
Thats not fast huh? I think thats pretty damn fast for a 4k lb 4-door sedan. You'd have to get yourself a Charger SRT-8 for about $44k to go faster, and even then its only gonna be by about .2 seconds. Geemy Kryst.
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02-07-2007, 10:24 PM
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AKA: Zach
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rockton, IL
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i like it.. probably on my list of cars to take a look a in the future.. and i really hope that they do come out with a GXP version of this.. i like the looks, power and options.. i think that this will work for GM as long as the keep the price tag competitive
o and does anyone else get a BMW feel from the front end? the fender flare really sareams BMW to me, shrug Last edited by zhd1000; 02-07-2007 at 10:27 PM. |
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02-08-2007, 04:59 AM
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mr_eh have you sat in a G8 yet? How can you comment on comfort? I've driven the TL and the GTO, the TL has more bells and whistles but the GTO felt more comfortable. I swore off pontiac too after my GA but they've really improved recently.
I personally like the manual trans IMO dodge dropped the ball not having a manual trans option I actually considered a charger till I found out they had no 5/6spd option. Its just plain more fun to drive I get bored of automatics too fast. Every car should have the option. Quote:
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02-08-2007, 08:57 AM
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Added it to my list of cars to consider later this year/early next year (if the GA can make it that long) for a 4 door replacement. Adam isn't as much into it as I am but we'll see.
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02-08-2007, 09:07 AM
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bob's back!
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02-08-2007, 09:10 AM
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By the time the G8 comes out it'll probably still be behind the other car companies.
Toyota, honda, Nissan will be way ahead of Pontiac. If they were to release this summer I'd say it definitly will pose a competitive stance towards other car makers. But, GM always seems to not suprise us with old recycled designs/engineering. Boasting about all this crap that will probably be obsolete by then. Hopefully the craze for retro look will still be around 09 for the Camaro, but thats a different topic. But there are cars out there already who have been using these engine nos. and specs. Well GM welcome to last year.
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02-08-2007, 09:31 AM
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GAGT - Junkie
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How do you figure its way behind toyota/honda/nissan? Honda has nothing to compete...yea v6 FWD sedan no thanks. Lexus has the IS but its more expensive and a lot less power. Infiniti has the G35 but again more expensive and less power. I'm pulling for pontiac on this one maybe this will change their image and awful resale value.
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02-08-2007, 09:32 AM
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car payment again :(
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looks really great. not really into the "modernized" badge though.
Can't wait to see how fast this thing can go compared to the Charger R/T. Then i cant wait to see the GXP (if they do one) go up against the SRT8.
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02-08-2007, 10:00 AM
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Down Rodeo
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I would pay $36,000 for a Lexus/Infinity, not a Pontiac. By the time it does come out, Infinity/Lexus will PROBABLY come out w/ something to up the competitors.
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