My (wife's) new G6

Slack · 07-18-2008, 02:05 PM

Due to an unfortunate accident involving my sister-in-law driving my wife's '04 Sentra, we found ourselves in the market for a new car last week. We looked at an Astra, HHR, Mazda5, Sonata, Malibu, Milan, and G6. We were nearly sold on the Milan, but I got my wife to go look at the G6 since we had already planned to do so. The Milan was better equipped with Sync, cruise, Remote Keyless Entry, and an iPod input for about the same price, but it couldn't touch OnStar and GM's 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

Our car is Blue Gold Crystal Metallic. It doesn't have cruise or remote keyless entry, but the dealer will be adding those Monday. Oddly enough, they only had 4 on the lot, 2 coupes and 2 convertibles. We were about to leave when the salesman, (Coach, they called him) went to look on the back of the lot. There was one sedan back there. We test drove it and he found one we wanted on a dealer lot not far away.

We really like it, even my wife who is a domestic hater. I hope to have some pics of it soon.

BTW, is it out of the ordinary for a dealer to install RKE and cruise control?

BusyBody · 07-18-2008, 03:04 PM

Congratulations, can't wait to see some pics!

tirediron · 07-18-2008, 03:10 PM

Congrats. Its a great car for the $, and deserves some props. Its come along since inception in '05. I actually sold one today to my customers (and this is their 2nd G6) that they actually completely preferred over the new Malibu.

RKE and Cruise is no big deal to install, there is a 1SV package which sounds like you bought that doesnt include it, but good thinking getting installed through your dealer, as that will keep the warranty in tact.

And just so you know, we've been sold out of 08 4 cylinder G6's for 2 weeks!

drees1 · 07-18-2008, 03:10 PM

No it's a 1SV package. You can get cruise for about $275 and keyless of about $125 ish at our dealership.

Slack · 07-18-2008, 08:04 PM

Okay. Is the cruise that the dealer installs the same as factory cruise or is it a different system that mounts onto the steering wheel?

Hitman1970 · 07-18-2008, 08:20 PM

Congrats on your purchase. My friend has a 2006 Pontiac G6 black w/ black interior and loves it.

mikmak · 07-20-2008, 07:12 AM

Congrats Slack. It's always nice to get new wheels, even if it is by association

Pinnacle · 07-20-2008, 11:19 AM

Why were you almost sold on the Milan? that I4 gets 20/28 the G6 I4 29/43 worth it right there!

I dont find that car all that attractive.

Slack · 07-20-2008, 01:13 PM

The Milan gets 20/28, our G6 I4 gets 22/30. For about the same price as we paid for the G6, we could have gotten the Milan with SYNC, which I think is pretty cool. My wife and I both agree that the Milan is an attractive car as well.

kilcher · 07-21-2008, 12:39 AM

Congrats, hopefully you're wife will enjoy it. I have an '07 and haven't had any problems with it, it's a solid car and a good deal for the money.

07-18-2008, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slack 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Little Rock, AR, USA Drives: 1996 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5 V6; 2008 G6 SV1 Posts: 1,252	My (wife's) new G6 Due to an unfortunate accident involving my sister-in-law driving my wife's '04 Sentra, we found ourselves in the market for a new car last week. We looked at an Astra, HHR, Mazda5, Sonata, Malibu, Milan, and G6. We were nearly sold on the Milan, but I got my wife to go look at the G6 since we had already planned to do so. The Milan was better equipped with Sync, cruise, Remote Keyless Entry, and an iPod input for about the same price, but it couldn't touch OnStar and GM's 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Our car is Blue Gold Crystal Metallic. It doesn't have cruise or remote keyless entry, but the dealer will be adding those Monday. Oddly enough, they only had 4 on the lot, 2 coupes and 2 convertibles. We were about to leave when the salesman, (Coach, they called him) went to look on the back of the lot. There was one sedan back there. We test drove it and he found one we wanted on a dealer lot not far away. We really like it, even my wife who is a domestic hater. I hope to have some pics of it soon. BTW, is it out of the ordinary for a dealer to install RKE and cruise control? __________________ Consequence is our need. In times like this feeling free is our modern disease.~Underoath

07-18-2008, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
BusyBody 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,674	Re: My (wife's) new G6 Congratulations, can't wait to see some pics! __________________ 2008 Black Impala LTZ, titanium leather, sunroof, and Bose stereo.

07-18-2008, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
tirediron 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Flint, MI Drives: 07 HHR 07 G6 Posts: 210	Re: My (wife's) new G6 Congrats. Its a great car for the $, and deserves some props. Its come along since inception in '05. I actually sold one today to my customers (and this is their 2nd G6) that they actually completely preferred over the new Malibu. RKE and Cruise is no big deal to install, there is a 1SV package which sounds like you bought that doesnt include it, but good thinking getting installed through your dealer, as that will keep the warranty in tact. And just so you know, we've been sold out of 08 4 cylinder G6's for 2 weeks!

07-18-2008, 03:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
drees1 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Janesville Posts: 138	Re: My (wife's) new G6 No it's a 1SV package. You can get cruise for about $275 and keyless of about $125 ish at our dealership.

07-18-2008, 08:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Slack 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Little Rock, AR, USA Drives: 1996 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5 V6; 2008 G6 SV1 Posts: 1,252	Re: My (wife's) new G6 Okay. Is the cruise that the dealer installs the same as factory cruise or is it a different system that mounts onto the steering wheel? __________________ Consequence is our need. In times like this feeling free is our modern disease.~Underoath

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07-18-2008, 08:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hitman1970 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS; Black with Grey Interior Posts: 1,806	Re: My (wife's) new G6 Congrats on your purchase. My friend has a 2006 Pontiac G6 black w/ black interior and loves it. __________________ 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)

07-20-2008, 07:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 6,919	Re: My (wife's) new G6 Congrats Slack. It's always nice to get new wheels, even if it is by association __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

07-20-2008, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pinnacle 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 93	Re: My (wife's) new G6 Why were you almost sold on the Milan? that I4 gets 20/28 the G6 I4 29/43 worth it right there! I dont find that car all that attractive.

07-20-2008, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Slack 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Little Rock, AR, USA Drives: 1996 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5 V6; 2008 G6 SV1 Posts: 1,252	Re: My (wife's) new G6 The Milan gets 20/28, our G6 I4 gets 22/30. For about the same price as we paid for the G6, we could have gotten the Milan with SYNC, which I think is pretty cool. My wife and I both agree that the Milan is an attractive car as well. __________________ Consequence is our need. In times like this feeling free is our modern disease.~Underoath

07-21-2008, 12:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
kilcher 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 96	Re: My (wife's) new G6 Congrats, hopefully you're wife will enjoy it. I have an '07 and haven't had any problems with it, it's a solid car and a good deal for the money.

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