2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Power Bumped to 415hp/415ftlbs

[CATHOLICJACK]

Originally Posted by Black AH CDX

You really have no idea what you are talking about.

The car shown in his pic IS a current model Zeta based Holden. In this case a Statesman or Caprice (LWB ZETA).

SAT NAV IS available for the Commodore.

Here's a link for you to Holden's website showing you the option for the Commodore.

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/...4006&bitmask=1


Now get back in your box you dumbass American

"dumbass"??? Is that like saying a donkey that cannot speak? LOL

[gto4ibf]

nice power. You got to love a little more than expected.

[b4z]

"Turn by Turn" works just fine in my '07 SRX.
And I didn't have to pay $1600 + for it.
Why would I need a nav screen in my dash?

[PA Dweller]

Originally Posted by BBDOS CV8

Nearly all the people on this board who complain about Satnav availability would never ever consider a RWD muscle sedan in the first place.

You know what they say about people who assume right?

[nota]

Originally Posted by MisterMe

With the price of fuel through the roof and the USA-AUS dollar exchange rate through the floor, the prospects of a next-generation G8 are dim.

You do realise the AUD has recently fallen a massive 18% (within a 6 week period) against the greenback?

[Generation IV]

Originally Posted by nota

You do realise the AUD has recently fallen a massive 18% (within a 6 week period) against the greenback?

Doesn't matter. Nothing looks likely with the rate being so unstable recently

[mikmak]

That's right baby

[demonv8]

Originally Posted by PA Dweller

You think you and your ilk can stop jamming the On Star/Tack on navigation crap down our throats? You can say it a million more times, but a car made in this era, at this price, and in this class should offer the option. Plus as you see a demand for it exist.

I'm sure these same people complaining about nav would still find something else to stop them from buying the G8. Perhaps not enough doors

[Joe in T.O.]

Gotta love extra power!

[AndrewGS]

Originally Posted by MisterMe

The car featured on your post is not a current model Commodore. No number of excuses will change the fact that built-in navigation has been precluded from the Zeta-based Holden Commodore/Pontiac G8 by Holden engineering decisions. Its exclusion from a 2008 model 30,000 USD car is inexcusable.

How can one person be in possession of that much stupid?

All of this talk about nav? I'm an in-dash nav proponent, but for the $2,000+ price of most systems I can buy a sweet-ass Garmin unit and $1,200 worth of whatever or get an aftermarket unit with all the integration stuff and still save $500. On a car less than $40,000, when nav becomes a $500-$800 option, then I'll buy it.

As for the car itself... NICE!

[zeta5]

I can almost guarantee that G8 or any other car of that class wouldn't sell. If Pontiac or any other car manufacturer really want to sell cars they better come up with inexpensive gas efficient models not niche models. Claiming most fuel efficient in its class is not enough. Consumers want the most fuel efficient cars, period. Under current economic conditions auto makers can no longer just throw in all kinds of unnecessary options and expect consumers to pay for them.

[AndrewGS]

Originally Posted by zeta5

I can almost guarantee that G8 or any other car of that class wouldn't sell. If Pontiac or any other car manufacturer really want to sell cars they better come up with inexpensive gas efficient models not niche models. Claiming most fuel efficient in its class is not enough. Consumers want the most fuel efficient cars, period. Under current economic conditions auto makers can no longer just throw in all kinds of unnecessary options and expect consumers to pay for them.

Not everyone wants a small gas-sipper. You can't drop everything and head for the hills every time it rains. The G8 has a place in the market, they just need to advertise it effectively.

[chinamonty]

Originally Posted by zeta5

I can almost guarantee that G8 or any other car of that class wouldn't sell. If Pontiac or any other car manufacturer really want to sell cars they better come up with inexpensive gas efficient models not niche models. Claiming most fuel efficient in its class is not enough. Consumers want the most fuel efficient cars, period. Under current economic conditions auto makers can no longer just throw in all kinds of unnecessary options and expect consumers to pay for them.

I totally agree. They can take out the carpets, aircon, the radio and any satnav and I will put in what I want even if it costs more to do it. It gives me the choice of saving on fuel or even upgrading the quality from what they think we want vs what the accountants will let them povide. There will always be a market for niche models -in fact what i would like is probably viewed as a niche model anyway. I always laugh when I get in to an off road vehicle and find it has carpets.

[asylum]

Originally Posted by zeta5

Consumers want the most fuel efficient cars, period.

i don't

its on the list, but not the only deciding factor when i purchase a car

[PA Dweller]

Originally Posted by demonv8

I'm sure these same people complaining about nav would still find something else to stop them from buying the G8. Perhaps not enough doors

I guess you didn't read my post about assuming huh? I bet if the car wasn't equipped with a stick shift that would be a good enough reason not to want it right? But of course no one on this forum would base a purchase of a car on such a stupid option, right?