G-8 up-date - Page 7

SC/T02 · 01-29-2008, 02:49 PM

I was at it since I live about 30 min away now. Looked sexy from the distance I was at. I did not get to see that one up close though

SilverEcstasy · 01-30-2008, 08:13 PM

Oh don't get me wrong, it's gorgeous from the outside. Inside is nasty.

SC/T02 · 01-30-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverEcstasy

Oh don't get me wrong, it's gorgeous from the outside. Inside is nasty.

it is 10 times better then the Grand Am, or anything else in the Pontiac Line up. Maybe close call to the Loaded GXP Torrent.

Tonyyank · 01-30-2008, 08:39 PM

Saw one today in the D, outside is very nice!! Inside I couldn't see too good. I like the exhaust are alot though!!!

Panacea · 02-08-2008, 07:40 PM

We had an auto show today and sat in the G8... From the outside the car is gorgeous, but as with other peoples comments the interior is cheap. The opposite side of the e-brake, next to the cup holders, pulls up easily and you can see the whole center console move... Very dissapointed. One hell of a car, but the interior reaks of cheap GM quality. Now the Buicks and Cadillacs... WOW!

SilverEcstasy · 02-08-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Panacea

We had an auto show today and sat in the G8... From the outside the car is gorgeous, but as with other peoples comments the interior is cheap. The opposite side of the e-brake, next to the cup holders, pulls up easily and you can see the whole center console move... Very dissapointed. One hell of a car, but the interior reaks of cheap GM quality. Now the Buicks and Cadillacs... WOW!

Finally, another accurate opinion. How did you like those gauges? It seriously felt like a hopped up G6. NOTHING compared to the GTO, at all. I sure hope the Commodore/Vauxhaul versions interior's didn't suck this bad.

Panacea · 02-08-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverEcstasy

Finally, another accurate opinion. How did you like those gauges? It seriously felt like a hopped up G6. NOTHING compared to the GTO, at all. I sure hope the Commodore/Vauxhaul versions interior's didn't suck this bad.

Honestly, I didn't pay too much attention. I have never sat in a GTO so I can't compare, although I am willing to bet hte GTO's interior is far superior!

SilverEcstasy · 02-09-2008, 09:58 PM

Top notch quality in the GTO, nothing compared to the G8.

crazypontiac03 · 02-10-2008, 11:21 AM

Back From the Show: I thought it looked Killer.. I know some have complained about the interior. I've never Been in a GTO so i can't compare... However The interior for me was just as basic and cheap looking as all the other Car's out there. I think the Malibu has best interior at the show (As far as Car's under 30k Go).

Other then a few new Models this year from different Companies, i though the show Sucked this year.. Anyone Else?

fo44rd · 02-10-2008, 01:46 PM

Just saw it in person the other day at the chicago auto show. The interior looks as if the GM beancounters went crazy on a GTO interior. The GTO interior looks like it came from AUDI. This...well it looks like a domestic I will give it that. The items that most stuck out to me was the cheapo center counsel and e-brake, the seats, and the IP cluster all looked like GTO grade stuff that was low bidded this time around.

The exterior is a huge improvement over the GTO, but I would only want it if it was a 2 door.

FYI: A co-worker of mine just bought a 2004 GTO SILVER/BLACK A4 with 16,000 miles on it for $16,900 OUT THE DOOR (tax,title,plates,a**scratching fee, etc.) at a dealership. I might finally start looking at the used GTO market.

cardude007617 · 04-30-2008, 11:12 PM

we finally got some in at work the other night, and i got to drive 2 V6 models. i was very impressed with it overall.

williamGT · 04-30-2008, 11:13 PM

Nice, do they have true dual exhaust?

cardude007617 · 04-30-2008, 11:25 PM

i didnt look that hard, i tend to doubt it on the V6 models. any pontiac enthusiasts should seriously check these out.... it lives up to the buzz.

PhantomLover007 · 05-01-2008, 03:24 AM

Sh!ts are NICE. At least the intake is alot shorter than the G6 GT and doesn't have a severe case of buck teeth..

What the silver and black piece on the side? Any chrome rim options?

It'll be the next used car I buy a ways down the road..

cardude007617 · 05-01-2008, 02:23 PM

god that 6.2 LS3 GXP version out next year is going to be such a beast......

Exodus · 05-01-2008, 02:57 PM

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god that 6.2 LS3 GXP version out next year is going to be such a beast......

The way gas prices are going, I doubt it will sell well as well as the late entry Camaro. GM should just wait till 2020 to put out the Camaro......

Mike Jung · 05-01-2008, 03:14 PM

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god that 6.2 LS3 GXP version out next year is going to be such a beast......

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The way gas prices are going, I doubt it will sell well as well as the late entry Camaro. GM should just wait till 2020 to put out the Camaro......

Discount it...so I can buy one

cardude007617 · 05-01-2008, 03:18 PM

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The way gas prices are going, I doubt it will sell well as well as the late entry Camaro. GM should just wait till 2020 to put out the Camaro......

if it gets poor mileage i agree, it will sit on dealership lots like the new STIs are.... but lets say it gets "decent" mileage for a (can we call that model a performance sedan?) it could do fairly well

ryanbgb22 · 05-01-2008, 03:55 PM

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

Irate · 05-01-2008, 08:45 PM

^ and then some

01-29-2008, 02:49 PM	#121
SC/T02 Old School Pontiac AKA: Adam Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Eighty Four, PA Age: 37 Posts: 1,049 Vehicle: '99 30th TA/08-09 G8	I was at it since I live about 30 min away now. Looked sexy from the distance I was at. I did not get to see that one up close though __________________ You know better then to Hassel the Hoff! www.TheAutoNation.org

01-30-2008, 08:13 PM	#122
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02-08-2008, 07:40 PM	#125
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	We had an auto show today and sat in the G8... From the outside the car is gorgeous, but as with other peoples comments the interior is cheap. The opposite side of the e-brake, next to the cup holders, pulls up easily and you can see the whole center console move... Very dissapointed. One hell of a car, but the interior reaks of cheap GM quality. Now the Buicks and Cadillacs... WOW! __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

02-09-2008, 09:58 PM	#128
SilverEcstasy boosted..finally! AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 2,633 Vehicle: 08.5 MS3 GT	Top notch quality in the GTO, nothing compared to the G8. __________________ Mike 2008.5 CWP Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring - mine 2008.5 CWP Mazda CX-7 Sport FWD - hers

02-10-2008, 11:21 AM	#129
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	Back From the Show: I thought it looked Killer.. I know some have complained about the interior. I've never Been in a GTO so i can't compare... However The interior for me was just as basic and cheap looking as all the other Car's out there. I think the Malibu has best interior at the show (As far as Car's under 30k Go). Other then a few new Models this year from different Companies, i though the show Sucked this year.. Anyone Else? __________________ 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

01-30-2008, 08:39 PM	#124
Tonyyank Administrator AKA: Anthony Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Parma, MI Age: 40 Posts: 3,470 Vehicle: 09 Silverado 4x4	Saw one today in the D, outside is very nice!! Inside I couldn't see too good. I like the exhaust are alot though!!!

02-10-2008, 01:46 PM	#130
fo44rd GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: berwyn, il Posts: 673 Vehicle: 2002 silver gt	Just saw it in person the other day at the chicago auto show. The interior looks as if the GM beancounters went crazy on a GTO interior. The GTO interior looks like it came from AUDI. This...well it looks like a domestic I will give it that. The items that most stuck out to me was the cheapo center counsel and e-brake, the seats, and the IP cluster all looked like GTO grade stuff that was low bidded this time around. The exterior is a huge improvement over the GTO, but I would only want it if it was a 2 door. FYI: A co-worker of mine just bought a 2004 GTO SILVER/BLACK A4 with 16,000 miles on it for $16,900 OUT THE DOOR (tax,title,plates,a*scratching fee, etc.) at a dealership. I might finally start looking at the used GTO market. __________________ 2002 EARLY PRODUCTION........LAST OF THE GOOD ONES....WHEN THEMIRRORS WERE STILL PAINTED AND THE GRAND AM GT LOGOS WERE ON THE DOORS Last edited by fo44rd; 02-10-2008 at 01:48 PM.*

04-30-2008, 11:12 PM	#131
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04-30-2008, 11:13 PM	#132
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04-30-2008, 11:25 PM	#133
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 didnt look that hard, i tend to doubt it on the V6 models. any pontiac enthusiasts should seriously check these out.... it lives up to the buzz. __________________ 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, 02:23 PM	#135
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	god that 6.2 LS3 GXP version out next year is going to be such a beast...... __________________ 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.

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