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03-22-2009, 03:12 PM
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#1 | | I know more than a tricorder
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| 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.
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03-22-2009, 04:08 PM
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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.
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03-22-2009, 05:40 PM
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#3 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Originally Posted by dustinb  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.  | |
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03-22-2009, 09:51 PM
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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.
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03-23-2009, 07:56 PM
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#5 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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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
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03-23-2009, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Deisle wasnt it only 314 after the mods ? | not according to the dyno slip he posted on another site. apparently $$$$$$$$ did the tuning and dyno runs.
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03-23-2009, 08:16 PM
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ok, that was interesting? the company name I posted is a bad word? 
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03-24-2009, 09:20 AM
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its a sin apparently
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03-25-2009, 07:35 PM
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#9 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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bcj i know 
$$$$$$$$ is a bad word ?
how about i fuckedyourmom ? lol
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03-25-2009, 07:35 PM
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#10 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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hahahhaa thats funny $$$$$$$$
who has hate on them ?
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03-27-2009, 08:05 AM
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#11 | | Head Mod yo
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I can explain exactly why, but I think it is in everybody's interest we don't.
Move along now.
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03-27-2009, 08:39 AM
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Im not surprised the car doesnt handle well its american and they dont do handling.
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03-27-2009, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Adsdeman 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.
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03-27-2009, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastam 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.
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03-27-2009, 11:05 AM
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#15 | | I know more than a tricorder
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Originally Posted by Adsdeman Im not surprised the car doesnt handle well its american and they dont do handling. |
Someone muzzle this kid. Do some research dude.
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03-27-2009, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Oversight Someone muzzle this kid. Do some research dude. | Yeah, considering it not technically an American car either.
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03-27-2009, 01:54 PM
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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.
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03-27-2009, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Type R 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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