Pontiac G8 is another flop for GM

PrenupTB · 08-08-2008, 05:52 PM

At a very large dealership in Orange County, CA Pontiac G8 V6s are selling for $22,740. The ones with the V8s are going for $23,900. Absolutely no way GM is making a dime off these cars.

ptviperz · 08-08-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PrenupTB

At a very large dealership in Orange County, CA Pontiac G8 V6s are selling for $22,740. The ones with the V8s are going for $23,900. Absolutely no way GM is making a dime off these cars.

At 24K, that car is a steal.

Sal Collaziano · 08-08-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PrenupTB

At a very large dealership in Orange County, CA Pontiac G8 V6s are selling for $22,740. The ones with the V8s are going for $23,900. Absolutely no way GM is making a dime off these cars.

I haven't even sat in the car yet - but I do like the way is looks - and it's got plenty of power (in the V8). If I weren't so into luxury cars, I'd be seriously giving it thought.

I think the problem is - Pontiac is very low on people's "want" lists....

mbukukanyau · 08-08-2008, 06:06 PM

Great!!! I should get one of these soon.

Z284ever · 08-08-2008, 06:11 PM

It's a nice car, but you can feel every last pound of it when you turn the wheel. Even on the GT with the 19"wheel performance package.

Sales have been decreasing every month since it's intro. Like I said, nice car, but it's timing to market could not have been worse. I doubt it will outsell the GTO now.

GM had better pull all the stops and get cracking on Alpha, STAT!!

**mgescuro** · 08-08-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal Collaziano

I haven't even sat in the car yet - but I do like the way is looks - and it's got plenty of power (in the V8). If I weren't so into luxury cars, I'd be seriously giving it thought.

I think the problem is - Pontiac is very low on people's "want" lists....

Really? I've seen about 5 G8's on the road already.

johnstarnes · 08-08-2008, 06:15 PM

I have felt it looks outdated and bland from the beginning.

E. Haskell · 08-08-2008, 06:16 PM

If gas keeps going down, I imagine that will help a little.

smokyn454 · 08-08-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PrenupTB

At a very large dealership in Orange County, CA Pontiac G8 V6s are selling for $22,740. The ones with the V8s are going for $23,900. Absolutely no way GM is making a dime off these cars.

Yeah, I am going to have to call bravo sierra on you, there is no way they are selling them for that price.

We can't hardly get any in stock up here and when we do they are all going for 2000-3000 over MSRP.

Show us some proof

Hitman1970 · 08-08-2008, 06:40 PM

Several G8 GTs on the road here in Huntsville. They look great. If that is the only Zeta sedan we get, then I will consider purchasing one pretty seriously next time around.

PrenupTB · 08-08-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by smokyn454

Yeah, I am going to have to call bravo sierra on you, there is no way they are selling them for that price.

We can't hardly get any in stock up here and when we do they are all going for 2000-3000 over MSRP.

Show us some proof

Haha, you really want to get embarrassed smart guy?

The V8 was advertised last week so I don't have a pic. Here's the V6.

vette61 · 08-08-2008, 07:47 PM

I Think The G8 Will Sell,i Saw One Today Here In Ny,queens. It Is A Nice Car And I Would Have Bought One If The Dealer In Ct Would Have Treated Me Like A Customer Instead Of Some One To Throw Into One Of Their Pedestrian Vehicles Because They Wanted To Move Their 07's. Conversly,i Went To A Bmw Dealer On A Whim And Walked Out The Same Day With A 325xi. I Was Treated With Respect And An Understanding For The Kind Of Cars That I Like. Pontiac's Next Mistake Is To Put A Pontiac Badge On What Obviously Should Be A Chevy El Camino. When Is Gm Gonna Realize That Pontiac Does Not Have The Potential To Be A Performance Division Like Chevy Does.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-08-2008, 07:52 PM

Screw the G8, I want that Sierra Crew Cab. $19k? That's a steal right there!
And I've seen two G8s so far, both GT models. Both of my Pontiac dealers have a few in stock, all GTs.
Plus, when will people learn that the G8 was never meant to be a volume seller?

johnstarnes · 08-08-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Screw the G8, I want that Sierra Crew Cab. $19k? That's a steal right there!
And I've seen two G8s so far, both GT models. Both of my Pontiac dealers have a few in stock, all GTs.
Plus, when will people learn that the G8 was never meant to be a volume seller?

For decades the Grand Prix WAS a volume seller. Why take an icon and turn it into an anonymous, poor selling niche car?

jkennedy293 · 08-08-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PrenupTB

Haha, you really want to get embarrassed smart guy?

The V8 was advertised last week so I don't have a pic. Here's the V6.

If you bothered to read the fine print, GM is only giving $1500 cash back plus $1000 loyalty. The rest is dealer discount. And don't forget that lovely tagline "Only 1 at this price" I guarantee they have already "sold" that car by the time you get to the lot.

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Z284ever 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicagoland Drives: 2006 CTS, Y43/3.6/M6 Posts: 159	Re: Pontiac G8 is another flop for GM It's a nice car, but you can feel every last pound of it when you turn the wheel. Even on the GT with the 19"wheel performance package. Sales have been decreasing every month since it's intro. Like I said, nice car, but it's timing to market could not have been worse. I doubt it will outsell the GTO now. GM had better pull all the stops and get cracking on Alpha, STAT!!

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Hitman1970 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS; Black with Grey Interior Posts: 1,978	Re: Pontiac G8 is another flop for GM Several G8 GTs on the road here in Huntsville. They look great. If that is the only Zeta sedan we get, then I will consider purchasing one pretty seriously next time around. __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS (Black w/ Grey Leather Interior) Wife's Ride: 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL (Charcoal Grey/Silver w/Grey Leather Interior)

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vette61 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15	Re: Pontiac G8 is another flop for GM I Think The G8 Will Sell,i Saw One Today Here In Ny,queens. It Is A Nice Car And I Would Have Bought One If The Dealer In Ct Would Have Treated Me Like A Customer Instead Of Some One To Throw Into One Of Their Pedestrian Vehicles Because They Wanted To Move Their 07's. Conversly,i Went To A Bmw Dealer On A Whim And Walked Out The Same Day With A 325xi. I Was Treated With Respect And An Understanding For The Kind Of Cars That I Like. Pontiac's Next Mistake Is To Put A Pontiac Badge On What Obviously Should Be A Chevy El Camino. When Is Gm Gonna Realize That Pontiac Does Not Have The Potential To Be A Performance Division Like Chevy Does.

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FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: Pontiac G8 is another flop for GM Screw the G8, I want that Sierra Crew Cab. $19k? That's a steal right there! And I've seen two G8s so far, both GT models. Both of my Pontiac dealers have a few in stock, all GTs. Plus, when will people learn that the G8 was never meant to be a volume seller? __________________ 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 DI VVT V6

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