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goblue · 07-15-2005, 05:17 PM

6 speed auto (or even 5) GM's HF engines, and a touch more class in the interior - and this would have been a real threat. OHV engines and 4 speeds will never reach class leading status in this market. Unfair - maybe, but gas mileage on GTP is awful due to 4 speed, and would be better on GT - see gearing, and the 3500 is harsh at high rpms.

Now, value must be factored in, which the car mags are downright terrible at. Thats 50% GM's fault for overpricing the car. It should have been completely loaded with the 3900 for 28, and loaded with the 3500 for 26. A GT with some features and no roof at 20 is great - but looks awful when it incentives that get you there.

07-15-2005, 05:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
goblue 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,530	Re: Pontiac G6...Good, but not best in class 6 speed auto (or even 5) GM's HF engines, and a touch more class in the interior - and this would have been a real threat. OHV engines and 4 speeds will never reach class leading status in this market. Unfair - maybe, but gas mileage on GTP is awful due to 4 speed, and would be better on GT - see gearing, and the 3500 is harsh at high rpms. Now, value must be factored in, which the car mags are downright terrible at. Thats 50% GM's fault for overpricing the car. It should have been completely loaded with the 3900 for 28, and loaded with the 3500 for 26. A GT with some features and no roof at 20 is great - but looks awful when it incentives that get you there.