Nsap [FINALLY] Drives: 2009 G8 GT

[CadiEldo67]

Originally Posted by The Commodore

...and next to him there is a C6 corvette.....who does he say "nice car" to? me.

I had a guy in a C5 tell me that my GP was awesome, I suggested that we should trade then, and there was an awkward silence afterwards, go figure.

Originally Posted by The Commodore

my biggest complaint would be the fact that it is quiet

I agree, when I attempted to test-drive one, it was very quite, although I was revving it with the door open and it sounded nice, just too quite for a rebellious Pontiac. Other than that, I'll take mine in Magnetic Grey Metallic. GT please.

[Smaart Aas Saabr]

Just wait a few years for the muffler to rust holes in it, then it will sound throaty

[Smaart Aas Saabr]

Originally Posted by The Commodore

hey get out from under your rock.

GM has made FAR worse(i would say 90% of all the other GM cars) products for a very long time

i really think you just typed that because you were bored

I'd say it is one of the best. It is really good

But for the US market it is not really so well adapted, the car has a serious identity crisis half of it due to being named "G8" I mean come on. I'd have just left the Commodore badge even.

[Smaart Aas Saabr]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

The G6 appeals to women quite well...because, as someone stated, Oprah gave a ton of them away on her show when they first arrived on dealer lots.

Anyways, I stopped by my Pontiac-Buick-Chevrolet dealer today and drooled over a few '09 G8 GTs myself...

I wouldn't say that... there is a much deeper vein. The Grand AM was always a hit seller specifically with women... also Sunfire

[96_impala_ss]

Ay NSAP, i thought you aleady had a G8 GT.

Or do you have the base V6 version?

[nsap]

Originally Posted by 96_impala_ss

Ay NSAP, i thought you aleady had a G8 GT.

Or do you have the base V6 version?

Nah. I still own a 2006 G6 GTP.

I'd like to have a 2009 G8 GT, but I'm holding out to see what GM decides to do with some things before I buy a Pontiac.

[member12]

Originally Posted by smokyn454

I think it is a combination of everything you just asked.............I don't think there is any one reason why sales have been slow.

1. Pontiac badge
2. Recession
3. Lack of good marketing.



Imagine how good Pontiac's image would eventually be if it only sold the G8, the Solstice, and an Alpha-based RWD compact car.

[96_impala_ss]

Originally Posted by nsap

Nah. I still own a 2006 G6 GTP.

I'd like to have a 2009 G8 GT, but I'm holding out to see what GM decides to do with some things before I buy a Pontiac.

Oh. I thought u had a G8 since u have a blue G8 as your avatar.

[[Corporal Dan]]

I skipped on the G8 for one reason alone:

2009 Pontiac G8 V6/3.6L: $33,800
2009 Dodge Charger SE 3.5L: $24,345

Is the G8 V6 really $9000 better?

2009 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L: $33,995

How about now? Is the G8 V6 as good as the Charger R/T?

Hell no.

Ergo, sales stink while LX is doing good for Dodge.

[Canyonaro]

Originally Posted by [Corporal Dan]

I skipped on the G8 for one reason alone:

2009 Pontiac G8 V6/3.6L: $33,800
2009 Dodge Charger SE 3.5L: $24,345

Is the G8 V6 really $9000 better?

2009 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L: $33,995

How about now? Is the G8 V6 as good as the Charger R/T?

Hell no.

Ergo, sales stink while LX is doing good for Dodge.

Wow really?

Around here you can get a G8 GT for $29-31k LOADED!

The V6 versions are $24-25k. So I am unsure where you are shopping. I would rather have the G8 then a Charger....but thats my opinion. Did you even drive a G8 yet?

EDIT: Here is what my local shop has:

Price:
$29,995
New 2009 Pontiac G8 GT
Exterior: Sport Red Metallic
Interior: Onyx
Drive Wheels: RWD
Engine: 6.0L 8 cyl Fuel Injection
Transmission: 6SP Automatic
MSRP: $32,760
Stock Number: 19E003
VIN: 6G2EC57Y59L177491
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Price:
$30,995 New 2009 Pontiac G8 GT
Exterior: Panther Black
Drive Wheels: RWD
Engine: 6.0L 8 cyl Fuel Injection
Transmission: 6SP Automatic
Sunroof
MSRP: $33,660
Stock Number: 19E002
VIN: 6G2EC57Y99L167580
57 Photos

Price: $24,995 New 2008 Pontiac G8
Base RWD 4-Door Sedan V6 3.6
Exterior: Gray
Interior: Onyx
Drive Wheels: RWD
Engine: 3.6L 6 cyl Fuel Injection
Transmission: 5SP Automatic
MSRP: $27,595
Stock Number: 18E004
VIN: 6G2ER57748L143837


http://www.harmonsautocenter.com/Veh...xMileage=68000

The red one I test drove, and I loved every second of it!

[[Corporal Dan]]

Originally Posted by Canyonaro

Wow really?

Around here you can get a G8 GT for $31,500 LOADED!

The V6 versions are $25,xxx. So I am unsure where you are shopping. I would rather have the G8 then a Charger....but thats my opinion. Did you even drive a G8 yet?

Canada!

LX cars are the best deal in town by far.

Dodge is offering rebates to match US pricing. They've been doing it continuously for the last 6 months.

GM canada is offering jack diddly squat.


wooooooooooo!

[Canyonaro]

Originally Posted by [Corporal Dan]

Canada!

LX cars are the best deal in town by far.

Dodge is offering rebates to match US pricing. They've been doing it continuously for the last 6 months.

GM canada is offering jack diddly squat.


wooooooooooo!

Ah I get you, Canada would be quite a difference. But I am failing to see why you are going to the websites for that. Why don't you go down to the dealerships of both and see what they are willing to wheel and deal?

[The Commodore]

Originally Posted by [Corporal Dan]

I skipped on the G8 for one reason alone:

2009 Pontiac G8 V6/3.6L: $33,800
2009 Dodge Charger SE 3.5L: $24,345

Is the G8 V6 really $9000 better?

2009 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L: $33,995

How about now? Is the G8 V6 as good as the Charger R/T?

Hell no.

Ergo, sales stink while LX is doing good for Dodge.

thats funny

yet sucks tremendously for you

i cross shopped the R/T and GT and well....

i can't believe they are charging more than a G8 GT for the V6

you should have driven down to the boarder and tried to see what you could have gotten a G8 GT for

P.S. the G8 V6 handles better than the R/T....it has the same suspension as the GT

[Aprime]

Originally Posted by The Commodore

you should have driven down to the boarder and tried to see what you could have gotten a G8 GT for

NAFTA permits this - the G8 being an import it would be heavily taxed.

[jnak00]

Originally Posted by Buick61

I look forward to driving one myself.

It's a shame how absolutely boring it looks, though. That story didn't end well the last time when they called it a GTO. And aren't we over clear-lense tail lamps by now? It's very 2003.

Have you seen one in person? I have had countless compliments on mine. People have come up to me in the parking lot to ask about it. I get thumbs-up on the highway, nods of approval, etc. It's a very classy looking car.