2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up

**nsap** · 06-16-2008, 09:57 PM

2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up
http://www.gminsidenews.com
June 16, 2008

GMInsidenews has learned that the price of the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT will be rising slightly. GM will be raising the base GT sticker price $1,365.00 to $31,365.00. Pontiac has been touting the the 2008 G8 GT as the "fastest car under $30 grand" in their commercials. I guess those commercials will not be making their way on the airwaves passed the 2008 model-year run. All 2009 G8's will come standard with XM Radio and eventually Bluetooth connectivity; both options deeply missed on the 2008 model. The G8 V6 base price will remain at $27,995.00. No word on the GXP model's price yet.

camaro_freak · 06-16-2008, 09:59 PM

not too surprising... the cost of everything is going to go up because of gas prices

DuSpinnst · 06-16-2008, 10:01 PM

Cars go up every year, as long as it is less than 2% then they technically have gone down.

nikivee · 06-16-2008, 10:07 PM

Gminsidenews is a day late and a dollar short. This was reported on a G8 board over a week ago. Old news for some of us.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showth...hlight=PRICING

FenwickHockey65 · 06-16-2008, 10:12 PM

LAME.
I can still probably get one for around $29,500...

Hitman1970 · 06-16-2008, 10:28 PM

No surprise with the incredible shrinking value of the American Dollar over the past year.

Paul_2001_GT_Conv · 06-16-2008, 11:06 PM

I'm thinking the original price of "under 30 grand" was just a teaser price anyway. Only designed to pique everyone's interest in the new model. I figured it would need to go up soon.

Attention Pontiac: I'm still waiting for the with 6 speed manual and the 20 inch wheels from the HSV Clubsport. ...and what about a Coupe?

DuSpinnst · 06-16-2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikivee

Gminsidenews is a day late and a dollar short. This was reported on a G8 board over a week ago. Old news for some of us.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showth...hlight=PRICING

You do know G8board is also owned by Autoforums right?

vanshmack · 06-16-2008, 11:37 PM

Just like the Solstice was $19,995...Yeah...

logansowner · 06-16-2008, 11:46 PM

Well if they blame this on the shrinking dollar, I wonder how they will explain it if they put the price up in Canada, which is already much higher than the US price. As of now we are told to expect $36,995 for the GT..probably go up to $40,000 now. Way too much for a Pontiac. They will sell at the start, but then die off. Shame, it's a nice car, but GM isn't in a position to be over pricing anything, nothing GM makes is good enough to cost more than the competition. Not to mention Canadians are getting annoyed because the other companies changed prices to be closer...and GM still has one of the highest price gaps.

Big mistake boys, they will languish on lots here.

DemonKnightDK · 06-16-2008, 11:51 PM

what if the opt the V6 with a turbo?

G8-V6, fastet V6 under 30 grand, and it beats most V8s too.
Your car is your throne. Pontiac is car. Are you royalty?

Hows that for a slogan.

CadiEldo67 · 06-16-2008, 11:51 PM

I don't know why everyone is so worried, its not like GM isn't going to slap a crap-ton of rebates on the hood anyways, when its all said and done, it will probably cost less...And who would seriously buy a Solstice for 19,995, when you could get it loaded for just a few grand more? I'm a fan of the power windows(even if my wrist would be broken) Which leads me to another point..after GM has made so many great cars, how come they mess up simple things like window switch placement in 2006?

YupYupYup · 06-17-2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logansowner

Well if they blame this on the shrinking dollar, I wonder how they will explain it if they put the price up in Canada, which is already much higher than the US price. As of now we are told to expect $36,995 for the GT..probably go up to $40,000 now. Way too much for a Pontiac. They will sell at the start, but then die off. Shame, it's a nice car, but GM isn't in a position to be over pricing anything, nothing GM makes is good enough to cost more than the competition. Not to mention Canadians are getting annoyed because the other companies changed prices to be closer...and GM still has one of the highest price gaps.

Big mistake boys, they will languish on lots here.

He's right. Canadian management always prices things higher. They need to be shot. Then again they know they can get away with it just like the high taxes in this country. Canadians might complain here and there about them, but they never do anything about it. They just let big brother decide everything for them. Canadians must stand up to other Canadians who are screwing them over...

However it might also have something to do with all the darn taxes in this country and inefficiencies...Either way, it is annoying.

MisterMe · 06-17-2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CadiEldo67

I don't know why everyone is so worried, its not like GM isn't going to slap a crap-ton of rebates on the hood anyways, when its all said and done, it will probably cost less...

That's already happening. Gasoline at $4.00+/gallon has motivated Pontiac dealers to give really good deals on G8s.

63GrandSport001 · 06-17-2008, 12:45 AM

I think that GM needs to just start making the G8 in North America

06-16-2008, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 17,721	2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up http://www.gminsidenews.com June 16, 2008 GMInsidenews has learned that the price of the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT will be rising slightly. GM will be raising the base GT sticker price $1,365.00 to $31,365.00. Pontiac has been touting the the 2008 G8 GT as the "fastest car under $30 grand" in their commercials. I guess those commercials will not be making their way on the airwaves passed the 2008 model-year run. All 2009 G8's will come standard with XM Radio and eventually Bluetooth connectivity; both options deeply missed on the 2008 model. The G8 V6 base price will remain at $27,995.00. No word on the GXP model's price yet. __________________ Get the latest news from GMI...Join the "GMInsidenews.com Facebook Page!! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me

06-16-2008, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
camaro_freak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,125	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up not too surprising... the cost of everything is going to go up because of gas prices __________________ Check out my new blog at: http://automotiverenderings.blogspot.com

06-16-2008, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
DuSpinnst Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Unemployment Hell Drives: '08 Corvette '08 Grand Cherokee Posts: 17,587	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up Cars go up every year, as long as it is less than 2% then they technically have gone down.

06-16-2008, 10:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
nikivee 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PA Drives: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix 1967 Pontiac GTO ProStree Posts: 528	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up Gminsidenews is a day late and a dollar short. This was reported on a G8 board over a week ago. Old news for some of us. http://www.g8board.com/forums/showth...hlight=PRICING __________________ www.nikivee.com www.musclecarsgalore.com www.g8pontiac.com

06-16-2008, 10:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,293	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up LAME. I can still probably get one for around $29,500... __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L SIDI High-Feature V6

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
GM Inside News Forum Advertisement

06-16-2008, 11:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul_2001_GT_Conv 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 25	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up I'm thinking the original price of "under 30 grand" was just a teaser price anyway. Only designed to pique everyone's interest in the new model. I figured it would need to go up soon. Attention Pontiac: I'm still waiting for the with 6 speed manual and the 20 inch wheels from the HSV Clubsport. ...and what about a Coupe?

06-16-2008, 11:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
vanshmack 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,527	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up Just like the Solstice was $19,995...Yeah... __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 2009 Saturn VUE XE AWD 2006 Impala SS

06-16-2008, 11:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
logansowner 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Between the puck and the mesh Posts: 2,266	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up Well if they blame this on the shrinking dollar, I wonder how they will explain it if they put the price up in Canada, which is already much higher than the US price. As of now we are told to expect $36,995 for the GT..probably go up to $40,000 now. Way too much for a Pontiac. They will sell at the start, but then die off. Shame, it's a nice car, but GM isn't in a position to be over pricing anything, nothing GM makes is good enough to cost more than the competition. Not to mention Canadians are getting annoyed because the other companies changed prices to be closer...and GM still has one of the highest price gaps. Big mistake boys, they will languish on lots here.

06-17-2008, 12:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
63GrandSport001 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,784	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up I think that GM needs to just start making the G8 in North America

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode