Pontiac G8

voltron1011 · 09-20-2007, 04:38 PM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=122652

John · 09-20-2007, 08:00 PM

some full pics of the g8 here:
http://www.g8power.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147

here are some pshops of the gxp/gtp version
http://www.g8power.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119

ctgazer · 09-20-2007, 11:19 PM

its probably a lot like the current grand priz gtp...peppy for straight-line acceleration on a roll, and sloppy loose handling. i guess itll be alright for a winter beater

Year's_End · 09-20-2007, 11:29 PM

I actually heard that (if the Holden is anything to base it off of...which it obviously is) it takes corners like a beast; A heavy beast mind you, but a beast nonetheless.

My one problem with the G8 is the same as that with all Pontiacs...they put that goddamn split in the middle of the front lower intake...WTF!?:mad: It'd look so much better w/o it imo...

IboughtafreakingBMW! · 09-21-2007, 05:47 AM

Looks ok

luckyD · 09-21-2007, 06:08 AM

its all garbagr i seel them ,dont buy it after 30 k milles they start falling a part

mds82 · 09-21-2007, 12:41 PM

O the wheels

ALPINE6SPD · 09-21-2007, 01:24 PM

I dont think its going to be a bad car at all. The v8 version should be faster than it is (advertised as 5.6 to 60). My cousin has a GTO and the quality is very good inside. If it did not have a pontiac emblem you would not think it was a pontiac. The biggest problem with the GTO is that they give you a 245 rear tire stock. My 330 has a 255 standars which is a joke. The wheelwell is so small you can put anything wider than a 255-265 in it. This cause major traction issues espically after you mod them. His car is so hard to keep traction in that is really slows the car down. From a roll without traction issues the car is a MONSTER. I just hope they put nicer wheels on the G8 and actually leave space for a wider tire for those who plan to modify the car. I also hope it has a trunk unlike the GTO, which has no trunk because of the fuel cell, which I am sure it will. Some people here should really go drive a GTO and see how nice it is. They were so cheap at the end that they were the same price as a mustang GT. Believe me when I tell you the GTO is a better car than the Stang and has much more power. I have a ton of respect got the GTO and if people here were open minded and really drove one and looked at what they price to buy one was then anyone would see how nice of a car it really is. The styling is the reason it did not sell well nothing else.

voltron1011 · 09-21-2007, 01:30 PM

Alpine, you're gonna have a hard time convincing these badge-snobs how good this car is going to be.

I've been seriously considering one of these as an E90 replacement, but I think I may wait another year or so to see how they turn out. Also, I want a 6-speed manual and I'm not sure if it's gonna be available right away.

ALPINE6SPD · 09-21-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

Alpine, you're gonna have a hard time convincing these badge-snobs how good this car is going to be.

I've been seriously considering one of these as an E90 replacement, but I think I may wait another year or so to see how they turn out. Also, I want a 6-speed manual and I'm not sure if it's gonna be available right away.

your better off waiting because in a year or 2 they will be giving them away for crazy deals like they do with every car besides a vette. The funny thing is I should be the biggest badge whore considering I sell BMWs but I am not. People forget that the GTO is over 15k less than my 330i. The GTO compares to mustanges and other cars like that not a BMW. Compare it to the cars in the class and you will see how nice of a car it is. Also you get 28mpg or better on the highway. I bet most people assume it get awfull mileage because its an american V8.

voltron1011 · 09-21-2007, 01:47 PM

That's right, I forgot that you are BMW salesman...

At this point I'm looking for a vehicle with a lot more low-end torque than what I'm currently driving. I hate having to downshift all the damn time just get some power . I was seriously thinking of a BMW diesel whenever they finally do arrive, but honestly the G8 seems like such a great package. For around 30k it'll have almost 400hp, rear-wheel drive, an awesome suspension (with no rear live-axle)... All in a terrific package (minus those wheels that are in those pics).

quagmire · 09-21-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by luckyD

its all garbagr i seel them ,dont buy it after 30 k milles they start falling a part

You sell Commodores in the US? Could you hit me up on one?

The GTO wasn't a Pontiac. It is a Holden Monaro. So that is why you couldn't tell it was a Pontiac.

Oh and screw 28 MPG, 'Vette's and F-Bodies have been able to hit 30 MPG with the LS1/LS2. GM may not produce the most fuel efficient 4 banger and V6, but they make the best V8's in respect to fuel economy. Mention a car that gets 16/26 and has 505 HP.

herbz · 09-22-2007, 12:00 AM

it's not a bad car at all, and it's definetely a step in the right direction for pontiac.

those who knock the interior of the G8 haven't seen the pics (it has a nice interior), and forget that BMW's interiors aren't considered the best out of its competitors either.

definetely a car i would consider in the future. not really my style car with a 4000lb weight but all that power + RWD would be very fun.

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09-20-2007, 08:00 PM	#24
John Captain 57 Rep 960 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	some full pics of the g8 here: http://www.g8power.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147 here are some pshops of the gxp/gtp version http://www.g8power.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119 __________________ E90post Project 325i www.creativeautoworks.com James@creativeautoworks.com 858.279.8900
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ctgazer Major General 391 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	its probably a lot like the current grand priz gtp...peppy for straight-line acceleration on a roll, and sloppy loose handling. i guess itll be alright for a winter beater __________________
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1246 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I actually heard that (if the Holden is anything to base it off of...which it obviously is) it takes corners like a beast; A heavy beast mind you, but a beast nonetheless. My one problem with the G8 is the same as that with all Pontiacs...they put that goddamn split in the middle of the front lower intake...WTF!?:mad: It'd look so much better w/o it imo... __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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09-21-2007, 06:08 AM	#28
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09-21-2007, 01:24 PM	#30
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 161 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	I dont think its going to be a bad car at all. The v8 version should be faster than it is (advertised as 5.6 to 60). My cousin has a GTO and the quality is very good inside. If it did not have a pontiac emblem you would not think it was a pontiac. The biggest problem with the GTO is that they give you a 245 rear tire stock. My 330 has a 255 standars which is a joke. The wheelwell is so small you can put anything wider than a 255-265 in it. This cause major traction issues espically after you mod them. His car is so hard to keep traction in that is really slows the car down. From a roll without traction issues the car is a MONSTER. I just hope they put nicer wheels on the G8 and actually leave space for a wider tire for those who plan to modify the car. I also hope it has a trunk unlike the GTO, which has no trunk because of the fuel cell, which I am sure it will. Some people here should really go drive a GTO and see how nice it is. They were so cheap at the end that they were the same price as a mustang GT. Believe me when I tell you the GTO is a better car than the Stang and has much more power. I have a ton of respect got the GTO and if people here were open minded and really drove one and looked at what they price to buy one was then anyone would see how nice of a car it really is. The styling is the reason it did not sell well nothing else. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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voltron1011 Colonel 124 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Alpine, you're gonna have a hard time convincing these badge-snobs how good this car is going to be. I've been seriously considering one of these as an E90 replacement, but I think I may wait another year or so to see how they turn out. Also, I want a 6-speed manual and I'm not sure if it's gonna be available right away.
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voltron1011 Colonel 124 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	That's right, I forgot that you are BMW salesman... At this point I'm looking for a vehicle with a lot more low-end torque than what I'm currently driving. I hate having to downshift all the damn time just get some power . I was seriously thinking of a BMW diesel whenever they finally do arrive, but honestly the G8 seems like such a great package. For around 30k it'll have almost 400hp, rear-wheel drive, an awesome suspension (with no rear live-axle)... All in a terrific package (minus those wheels that are in those pics). Last edited by voltron1011; 09-21-2007 at 06:57 PM..
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herbz hi 98 Rep 837 Posts Drives: '86 325e Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outside boston MA iTrader: (0)	it's not a bad car at all, and it's definetely a step in the right direction for pontiac. those who knock the interior of the G8 haven't seen the pics (it has a nice interior), and forget that BMW's interiors aren't considered the best out of its competitors either. definetely a car i would consider in the future. not really my style car with a 4000lb weight but all that power + RWD would be very fun.
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