Quick review of the G6 GTP coupe (no test drive)

I have had my G6 GTP almost 2 weeks with about 360 miles on it now. I only have a small complaint. The 1-2 shift is a bit difficult at times. I can engage all other gears ,including 6th, without a problem. Unlike the scathing reviews above, my 3.9L feels strong and is plenty torquey. The car feels fast and has a nice powerband. The ride is very compliant with no rattles. The Monsoon sound system is excellent. So far, I'm very pleased with my car, despite all the negativity in this thread. I am enjoying my G6 GTP coupe and its amenities.

[bigbenSC]

Originally Posted by 99GApunk

not in this case i guess.

well we can ask a bunch of members here in a while to see how theirs are doing

My car is flawless quality wise. By this time other cars my family has owned recently(TL Type S, GA GT, Chrysler T&C, 300M, Pacifica) had all been to the dealer at least once. The GA had been multiple times. This car is rock solid, the general word is that most owners do not have that many problems at all, but the ones who do seem to have terrible cars that have many problems. The most common complaints from G6 forums are with wind noise and creaking from the pano roof, dash creaking, cd changers that freeze up, EPS that sometimes locks up (the one safety problem), GTP 6 speeds that are hard to put into 2nd and 3rd, and rough idles. So yeah, ther are some problems but they seem to affect a small number of people. My experiance has been that the car is great reliable transportation with very little excitement in the drivers seat.

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by MetaGTP1

I have had my G6 GTP almost 2 weeks with about 360 miles on it now. I only have a small complaint. The 1-2 shift is a bit difficult at times. I can engage all other gears ,including 6th, without a problem. Unlike the scathing reviews above, my 3.9L feels strong and is plenty torquey. The car feels fast and has a nice powerband. The ride is very compliant with no rattles. The Monsoon sound system is excellent. So far, I'm very pleased with my car, despite all the negativity in this thread. I am enjoying my G6 GTP coupe and its amenities.

Same here [3700 miles now] And I get a lot of compliments from hardcore race car guys when they ride in my car.

you can see posts like that on any car forum you go to

[Vintalage]

You're back again Nikki?

Anyhow, if you say so. Nice excuse I must say.

I've said my share in this thread. I'm done talking about the G6.

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by Vintalage

You're back again Nikki?

wtf is that supposed to mean? If I'm not mistaken, I'm the one who owns a G6 here....oh wait, YOU are back again?!? Finding whatever negative information you can to make yourself feel better?

I think by now we all know you hate the G6 and just about all American cars.

[Vintalage]

Originally Posted by Nikki

wtf is that supposed to mean? If I'm not mistaken, I'm the one who owns a G6 here....oh wait, YOU are back again?!? Finding whatever negative information you can to make yourself feel better?

I think by now we all know you hate the G6 and just about all American cars.

Bias they claim. As I suggest before, DO SOME RESEARCH.

Originally Posted by Vintalage

I've said my share in this thread. I'm done talking about the G6.

Praise God!

[2003SCT]

Anyone see that the 06 Civic already has a recall


Well as long as Nikkis tranny doesnt go out like it did on her Accord,,,,her G6 GTP will prob. be more reliable!


CHRIS

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by 2003SCT

Well as long as Nikkis tranny doesnt go out like it did on her Accord,,,,her G6 GTP will prob. be more reliable!


CHRIS

Yep, we'll see if Pontiac's tranny can go longer than 30K miles

[hotgt]

well, I've only had my G6 for a couple days...I've put about 360 miles on it already! I love it! No problems, and I have a base model....I may not have all the goodies that are on the GTP, but when I'm driving the car, I could care less.

No creaks, rattles, strang noises, CEL's or anything...I'll admit, I didn't like this car when it came out, but I quickly changed my mind when I took one for a test drive. I'm happy with my purchase, dispite whatever issues a few people may have

[GregFarz78]

Originally Posted by hotgt

well, I've only had my G6 for a couple days...I've put about 360 miles on it already! I love it! No problems, and I have a base model....I may not have all the goodies that are on the GTP, but when I'm driving the car, I could care less.

No creaks, rattles, strang noises, CEL's or anything...I'll admit, I didn't like this car when it came out, but I quickly changed my mind when I took one for a test drive. I'm happy with my purchase, dispite whatever issues a few people may have

I would hope it has none of those problems within the first 400 miles...I'm interested in seeing what the long term drive results are say after 25k miles. My GA started to rattle/creak around 10-15k.

Originally Posted by 2003SCT

Anyone see that the 06 Civic already has a recall

your point? The G6 already has a recall too...name one car in their first year of production that doesnt have a recall. The civic has a recall for a sticking gas pedal and the g6 has a recall for a safety restraints

[2003SCT]

Either way..just pointing out that alot of people seem to be under the impression that Hondas and Toyotas cant/dont have issues. When a GM car has an issue they will go, "Bad, bad" and when a Toyota does they turn their head and pretend like they didnt hear it...or just disregard it. Thats my only point....plain and simple. The only reason that I pointed out the RX-8 earleir in this thread is because I have had to give my neighbor a ride to work twice for his RX-8 having issues.
People are so far gone that they will see a Mazda badge on a Mazda 6 and think wow what a great Japanese car..then they will see a new Ford Fusion which IS a Mazda 6 and say....dont know about that car....I have heard they have issues and are a crappy Ford. But when they become informed as to what it is..their opinions change. Anyone know that the underpinnings of a Toyota Tundra come off the line next to the Full Size GMC Vans? They do. But people will think while driving their Tundra that their frame was made in a white glove factory by genius engineers while care and precision are top priority. The GMC frame people would think is made by people guessing and running around like idiots welding whatever they can find. Amazingly, alot of people are under this impression. It comes out in alot of what people say.

CHRIS



CHRIS

[GrahamKracka]

mazda 6 and ford fusion - different cars...they only share engine components smart ass...which happens to be pretty reliable

[2003SCT]

What about THE ENTIRE PLATFORM?


CHRIS

[GrahamKracka]

its a stretched version of the mazda platform...i stand corrected

other than that and the drivetrain its a different car from what i understand..interior looks nothing like a mazda

o well..iv heard nothing bad about the fusion...but im not sure if they offer a 5 speed with it like the 6

[Mike3800]

Originally Posted by GrahamKracka

its a stretched version of the mazda platform...i stand corrected

other than that and the drivetrain its a different car from what i understand..interior looks nothing like a mazda

o well..iv heard nothing bad about the fusion...but im not sure if they offer a 5 speed with it like the 6

Both are weak.

Mazdaspeed 6 isn't weak.



Man... what did I start. I haven't even DRIVEN the car yet.

[GrahamKracka]

umm...mazdaspeed6 = 0-60 in over 6 secs...pretty weak for all the hype if you as me

nice looking car tho

[Mike3800]

Originally Posted by GrahamKracka

umm...mazdaspeed6 = 0-60 in over 6 secs...pretty weak for all the hype if you as me

nice looking car tho

Not surprised, then again, it is a car mag stat.

The V6 Mazda 6 is really really weak for a V6 mid size sedan. I KNOW my old 01 GAGT was ALOT faster.

[GrahamKracka]

??? I drove the v6 with the 5 speed....it was a a helluva lot faster than the GA...even the auto was quit an inprovment...

[Mike3800]

Originally Posted by GrahamKracka

??? I drove the v6 with the 5 speed....it was a a helluva lot faster than the GA...even the auto was quit an inprovment...

It may have felt faster. I KNOW it wasn't.