No 6 Speed Manual for 2009 G8 GT - Page 9

**mikmak** · 03-29-2009, 10:10 PM

With the impending CAFE regulations I can see some argument arising from the unavailability of AFM on manual models. Of course that doesn't effect the V6 model and one may even argue that when the G8s volume is taken into consideration, CAFE barely rates a mention.

I'm wondering if, when stricter CAFE comes into effect, will vehicles like the G8 become more expensive (to dissuade purchase) or alternatively, supply will dwindle making it harder to get? Either way, considering the Feds aren't raising fuel tax, resale of the G8 should improve because anyone looking to hang the tail out will be even more starved of satisfaction than ever before.

Let's face it. Driving a "Gas Guzzler" isn't going to become that more expensive. Lower demand (driven by more efficient vehicles) is probably going to see oil become less expensive to stimulate consumption. Then again, drop in tax revenue may see a rise in taxes anyway.....okay, I'm

vcs2600 · 03-30-2009, 12:43 AM

^^ I doubt the G8 will sell in enough volume to affect CAFE very much.

However, it would be nice to have a more compelling V6 version.

CadiEldo67 · 03-30-2009, 05:30 PM

Consumer Reports said that the 2010 model year features a direct injected 3.6 V6. I'm excited.

GM gear head · 04-03-2009, 10:21 AM

Will there at least be one for the GXP?

mrgto · 04-06-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM gear head

Will there at least be one for the GXP?

A manual? Yes.

GM gear head · 04-13-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrgto

A manual? Yes.

WOO HOO!!

It was probably mentioned earlier, but I didn't feel like reading all of those posts.

03-29-2009, 10:10 PM	#121 (permalink)
mikmak GMI Australia Correspondent Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 11,592	Re: No 6 Speed Manual for 2009 G8 GT With the impending CAFE regulations I can see some argument arising from the unavailability of AFM on manual models. Of course that doesn't effect the V6 model and one may even argue that when the G8s volume is taken into consideration, CAFE barely rates a mention. I'm wondering if, when stricter CAFE comes into effect, will vehicles like the G8 become more expensive (to dissuade purchase) or alternatively, supply will dwindle making it harder to get? Either way, considering the Feds aren't raising fuel tax, resale of the G8 should improve because anyone looking to hang the tail out will be even more starved of satisfaction than ever before. Let's face it. Driving a "Gas Guzzler" isn't going to become that more expensive. Lower demand (driven by more efficient vehicles) is probably going to see oil become less expensive to stimulate consumption. Then again, drop in tax revenue may see a rise in taxes anyway.....okay, I'm __________________ *READ GM International Operations 100 Day Scorecard!!It's official: I'm a twit. Follow me on Twitter!!***

03-30-2009, 12:43 AM	#122 (permalink)
vcs2600 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,284	Re: No 6 Speed Manual for 2009 G8 GT ^^ I doubt the G8 will sell in enough volume to affect CAFE very much. However, it would be nice to have a more compelling V6 version.

04-03-2009, 10:21 AM	#124 (permalink)
GM gear head 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2009 Drives: 2008 HHR SS 2009 Pontiac G5 Posts: 34	Re: No 6 Speed Manual for 2009 G8 GT Will there at least be one for the GXP?

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

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
GM Inside News Forum Advertisement

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