Charger Owners' Takes on the G8

SSRacer · 02-04-2008, 01:02 PM

A co-worker who has an SRT8 Charger sent me this link because he thought I might be interested:

http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/...ad.php?t=65537

Reading some of the comments from the Charger owners on there ranged from almost pissing me off to making me laugh.

A few of my favorites are:

"the front end looks to Pontiac-ish"...Should it be more Mitsubishi-ish?

"To me it looks like a 4 door GTO with a Pontiac grill"...really genius, maybe that's because they were based on the same car, just a redesign apart, and what kind of grill did the GTO have?

"To me it looks like a hopped up grand am???"...I don't think so Tim

"The G8 has something of a squared-off nose, more like the aztek"...last time I checked the front end of a charger was flat as a brick.

Anyway, I know there are mixed feelings about the G8 on here, just thought I'd share with the class.

bigbenSC · 02-04-2008, 01:09 PM

G8> Charger... That is all.

SSRacer · 02-04-2008, 01:13 PM

With all the SRT8 owners on their high horses, someone finally mentioned the GXP that will have about 450 HP if/when it comes out. I was very tempted to join that forum just for that thread but didn't feel like getting flamed by all the Charger fanboys.

Bryan · 02-04-2008, 01:17 PM

ahah hopped up Grand Am, nice. Yeah some of those guys seem full of themselves in their untouchable, fastest car evar SRT8s.

baker07 · 02-04-2008, 02:25 PM

yeah i friend owns a srt 8 and i work are the pontiac dealership n after driving the 2 different cars on many ocasions i think the gto is way faster stock wise... but the G8 oh man i cant wait till they come in so i can pre-dilivary inspect them A.K.A. ROAD TEST!!!!!

Ant · 02-04-2008, 06:39 PM

well, it is proven that the srt8 (300 and charger) guys can beat us stock for stock...however, their cars arent the end-all that some (and many on their forums) say.

that being said, this g8 is going to be ~30k base. You can't touch an srt8 anything for less than mid 40s.

and, lest we forget....none of the guys over there can find their clutch pedals...

onesexyga · 02-04-2008, 07:21 PM

I don't care how fast they are, Chargers as ass ugly. They slapped a ram grill thats too big for the ram itself onto a fish with all the styling of a 70's sedan. Newsflash: 4 door muscle cars- ugly and pointless. The retro craze is overdone. I'd sooner go for a tasteful modern cars with muscle power like the g8.

Hodge · 02-04-2008, 08:26 PM

i love them both.. so it wouldn't matter to me

GregFarz78 · 02-05-2008, 04:54 AM

Dodge owners are always ***** hurt, pissed off they bought a POS dodge that costs almost 10k more than the G8

chrisjkru · 02-05-2008, 08:56 AM

Yes and srt-8 is fast,but fugly. I would never own a chrysler product! I mean come on a four door charger, those owners who rip on the gto forget what a musclecar is, cramming a big engine into a fairly light car. The gto is great and the g8 is going to be an awesome car.Instead of grabbing life by the horns I would like to grab these guys by the throat.

DrFabulous · 02-05-2008, 05:27 PM

It is pretty funny to listen to how much the Charger guys boast that their cars are faster than what magazines list them at.... don't they realize it's entirely possible that the G8 will do the same?

I think Pontiac has nailed this car. I really do. While style opinions might vary from person to person, it's obvious the car has a very modern and well placed look. The inside looks pretty nice, I'd say average for a $30,000 car. The fact that they put in a beefy V8 that puts out good numbers will really help, as both casual drivers will enjoy the power as well as performance oriented folks (considering the endless mods that are/will be available). The six speed is nice (4-speed GTO, anyone?), but hopefully they include a manual at some point.

I really don't see how a $42,000 Charger can compete with a $30,000 G8, even if the Charger has a slight edge in the performance.

SikMindz · 02-05-2008, 05:31 PM

What are the official prices on the G8? Too many damn trims (V6, V8, GXP, etx.) Gah...wish they woulda kept it simple like the GTO.

DrFabulous · 02-05-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SikMindz

What are the official prices on the G8? Too many damn trims (V6, V8, GXP, etx.) Gah...wish they woulda kept it simple like the GTO.

Agreed. Although, as a family sedan, it should have levels. Have the Base, the GT, and the GXP line in most of their cars.

stewartfn18 · 02-05-2008, 06:18 PM

i dont know if its been said but is there any word on how much power the GXP will have? has it even been announced for production? anyone have links for the prototype?

DrFabulous · 02-05-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewartfn18

i dont know if its been said but is there any word on how much power the GXP will have? has it even been announced for production?

Mid 400's I've heard, though if it is produced, it might drop a bit.

But that's just off the top of my head, I could be totally wrong.

SSRacer · 02-05-2008, 06:34 PM

Hope they still put out the gxp, what with the new cafe standards and all

DrFabulous · 02-05-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSRacer

Hope they still put out the gxp, what with the new cafe standards and all

Me too. It will drop the price on used GT's by a little bit

stewartfn18 · 02-05-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

Me too. It will drop the price on used GT's by a little bit

i think id still go for the gxp if it came out though.

DrFabulous · 02-05-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewartfn18

i think id still go for the gxp if it came out though.

Maybe. I would probably have it as my only car, and 450 ponies + RWD + Minnesota = teh lose.

stewartfn18 · 02-05-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

Maybe. I would probably have it as my only car, and 450 ponies + RWD + Minnesota = teh lose.

yea its only a little better down here in illinois. what a whaky winter though. we got thunderstorms yesterday.

02-04-2008, 01:02 PM	#1
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	Charger Owners' Takes on the G8 A co-worker who has an SRT8 Charger sent me this link because he thought I might be interested: http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/...ad.php?t=65537 Reading some of the comments from the Charger owners on there ranged from almost pissing me off to making me laugh. A few of my favorites are: "the front end looks to Pontiac-ish"...Should it be more Mitsubishi-ish? "To me it looks like a 4 door GTO with a Pontiac grill"...really genius, maybe that's because they were based on the same car, just a redesign apart, and what kind of grill did the GTO have? "To me it looks like a hopped up grand am???"...I don't think so Tim "The G8 has something of a squared-off nose, more like the aztek"...last time I checked the front end of a charger was flat as a brick. Anyway, I know there are mixed feelings about the G8 on here, just thought I'd share with the class. __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

02-04-2008, 01:13 PM	#3
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	With all the SRT8 owners on their high horses, someone finally mentioned the GXP that will have about 450 HP if/when it comes out. I was very tempted to join that forum just for that thread but didn't feel like getting flamed by all the Charger fanboys. __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

02-04-2008, 01:17 PM	#4
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	ahah hopped up Grand Am, nice. Yeah some of those guys seem full of themselves in their untouchable, fastest car evar SRT8s. __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

02-04-2008, 02:25 PM	#5
baker07 GAGT - Newbie AKA: bryan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: deptford new jersey Posts: 24 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	yeah i friend owns a srt 8 and i work are the pontiac dealership n after driving the 2 different cars on many ocasions i think the gto is way faster stock wise... but the G8 oh man i cant wait till they come in so i can pre-dilivary inspect them A.K.A. ROAD TEST!!!!! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2981342

02-04-2008, 06:39 PM	#6
Ant LS2 - Member AKA: Anthony Join Date: May 2003 Location: DC metro area Age: 34 Posts: 2,251 Vehicle: S5/GTO	well, it is proven that the srt8 (300 and charger) guys can beat us stock for stock...however, their cars arent the end-all that some (and many on their forums) say. that being said, this g8 is going to be ~30k base. You can't touch an srt8 anything for less than mid 40s. and, lest we forget....none of the guys over there can find their clutch pedals... __________________ USAF -06 IBM GTO/M6 - 477 WHP Best e/t before H/C - 12.71 @ 111.77 -18 Audi S5 Prestige Navarra Blue/A8 - DTUK Tuned 12.14 @ 111.19

02-04-2008, 01:09 PM	#2
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	G8> Charger... That is all.

02-04-2008, 07:21 PM	#7
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	I don't care how fast they are, Chargers as ass ugly. They slapped a ram grill thats too big for the ram itself onto a fish with all the styling of a 70's sedan. Newsflash: 4 door muscle cars- ugly and pointless. The retro craze is overdone. I'd sooner go for a tasteful modern cars with muscle power like the g8.

02-04-2008, 08:26 PM	#8
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	i love them both.. so it wouldn't matter to me __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

02-05-2008, 04:54 AM	#9
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	Dodge owners are always *** hurt, pissed off they bought a POS dodge that costs almost 10k more than the G8 __________________ My Pics**

02-05-2008, 08:56 AM	#10
chrisjkru GAGT - Member AKA: chris Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Willoughby oh Posts: 102 Vehicle: 2004 grand am gt	charger sucks Yes and srt-8 is fast,but fugly. I would never own a chrysler product! I mean come on a four door charger, those owners who rip on the gto forget what a musclecar is, cramming a big engine into a fairly light car. The gto is great and the g8 is going to be an awesome car.Instead of grabbing life by the horns I would like to grab these guys by the throat.

02-05-2008, 05:27 PM	#11
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	It is pretty funny to listen to how much the Charger guys boast that their cars are faster than what magazines list them at.... don't they realize it's entirely possible that the G8 will do the same? I think Pontiac has nailed this car. I really do. While style opinions might vary from person to person, it's obvious the car has a very modern and well placed look. The inside looks pretty nice, I'd say average for a $30,000 car. The fact that they put in a beefy V8 that puts out good numbers will really help, as both casual drivers will enjoy the power as well as performance oriented folks (considering the endless mods that are/will be available). The six speed is nice (4-speed GTO, anyone?), but hopefully they include a manual at some point. I really don't see how a $42,000 Charger can compete with a $30,000 G8, even if the Charger has a slight edge in the performance. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

02-05-2008, 06:18 PM	#14
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	i dont know if its been said but is there any word on how much power the GXP will have? has it even been announced for production? anyone have links for the prototype? __________________ MODS: Not Enough

02-05-2008, 06:34 PM	#16
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	Hope they still put out the gxp, what with the new cafe standards and all __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

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