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Oversight 03-22-2009 03:12 PM

Pontiac G8 GT 6sp
 
So I was on a car site and this crazy price came up for a Pontiac G8. I am curious if anyone has heard any real-world purchase prices for this car. The base V8 (365ish HP) version retails for about $35G's as far as I know, but seeing as new cars are basically free from domestic and Korean car makers right now, I wonder how much lower they would go... Also I am curious if it can be had with a manual transmission. I have found conflicting reports.

Would be an awesome car if you ask me, basically a Holden SS underneath.

dustinb 03-22-2009 04:08 PM

I can't answer any of your questions, but I've seen a couple on the dyno and they all made good power. They look quite good as well, and interior is really nice. I thought it was a pretty sweet car. Then at college I was talking with a student about cars, and this girl who knew a ton about cars said she had driven one for a week, and thought it was one of the most awful cars she had ever driven. Said its handling was horrible, really uncommunicative, and just totally bland... I was surprised. So my suggestion is to go take one for a test drive right now before you invest too much time into it. I'm sure the Wheaton has a couple on the lot right now.

Black SC2 03-22-2009 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dustinb (Post 6342294)
Then at college I was talking with a student about cars, and this girl who knew a ton about cars said she had driven one for a week,

I'd take a girl's advice on cars as much as I'd take a girl's advice on athletic supporters.

:inout:

92turbogtz 03-22-2009 09:51 PM

the G8 GT is only available with a 6 speed auto and the GXP is available with a six speed manual. a guy here in Vic dynoed his stock G8 at 294whp. with simple mods like a cai and an ecm tune bumped that up to 334whp. you can get headers, cams, full exhaust systems and suspension systems to make a killer ride.

Deisle 03-23-2009 07:56 PM

wasnt it only 314 after the mods ?
still a sweet looking ride for the price . sitting on peat rd in langford debaged looking killer from every angle .. maybe the hood scoups a little much

92turbogtz 03-23-2009 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Deisle (Post 6344364)
wasnt it only 314 after the mods ?

not according to the dyno slip he posted on another site. apparently $$$$$$$$ did the tuning and dyno runs.

92turbogtz 03-23-2009 08:16 PM

ok, that was interesting? the company name I posted is a bad word? :confused:

Fleemer 03-24-2009 09:20 AM

its a sin apparently

Deisle 03-25-2009 07:35 PM

bcj i know ;)

$$$$$$$$ is a bad word ?

how about i fuckedyourmom ? lol

Deisle 03-25-2009 07:35 PM

hahahhaa thats funny $$$$$$$$


who has hate on them ?

Victoria SiR 03-27-2009 08:05 AM

I can explain exactly why, but I think it is in everybody's interest we don't.

Move along now.

Adsdeman 03-27-2009 08:39 AM

Im not surprised the car doesnt handle well its american and they dont do handling.

Fastam 03-27-2009 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Adsdeman (Post 6350818)
Im not surprised the car doesnt handle well its american and they dont do handling.


Thats not what every single review of it has said.

03aspec 03-27-2009 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fastam (Post 6350900)
Thats not what every single review of it has said.

i agree. the g8 is an awesome car all around, very good when it comes to the bang for buck factor.

Oversight 03-27-2009 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adsdeman (Post 6350818)
Im not surprised the car doesnt handle well its american and they dont do handling.


Someone muzzle this kid. Do some research dude.

Fastam 03-27-2009 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Oversight (Post 6351018)
Someone muzzle this kid. Do some research dude.

Yeah, considering it not technically an American car either.

Type R 03-27-2009 01:54 PM

G8 Is Aussie (Holden), with GM powertrain. MSRP on the GT with leather, roof, and a few other goodies is just north of 42k. There is a $7500 rebate right now, and i'm sure the right dealer will flex a bit more (i would).

The G8 is surprisingly quiet when it runs (which tells me exhaust restriction & free horsepower). Its also ridiculously quick for a sedan, and all reviewers praise it, especially against the likes of the Dodge Charger etc. Look for Top Gears review where Jeremy Clarkson drives the Holden version, even he praises it.

Fastam 03-27-2009 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Type R (Post 6351273)
G8 Is Aussie (Holden), with GM powertrain. MSRP on the GT with leather, roof, and a few other goodies is just north of 42k. There is a $7500 rebate right now, and i'm sure the right dealer will flex a bit more (i would).

The G8 is surprisingly quiet when it runs (which tells me exhaust restriction & free horsepower). Its also ridiculously quick for a sedan, and all reviewers praise it, especially against the likes of the Dodge Charger etc. Look for Top Gears review where Jeremy Clarkson drives the Holden version, even he praises it.


I've seen some decent dyno gains from just a reflash , as the are tuned on 87 octane stock.

I've seen as high a 330whp on intake and tune.


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