NYIAS 08: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP! - Page 3

KIDDIESEL79 · 03-15-2008, 09:37 AM

I think this looks way better than the HSV...More of a sleeper car, but I'd rather wait for the 6-speed to trickle down to the GT or even base models for me to consider one.

coaster.n3rd · 03-15-2008, 09:40 AM

I'll take one in Stealth Grey please.

jbartley · 03-15-2008, 09:40 AM

perfect. nothing over-the-top...exactly the kind of styling this car needs.

4.7 seconds!! awwwweeesommee!

coaster.n3rd · 03-15-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter

This car lives to rape the world and eat your children!

It can have my kids... I don't care. Hell, I'll even throw in my nieces and nephews for good measure.

bmarkdc · 03-15-2008, 09:46 AM

I can't wait till I see it in person. heading to New York on the 24th to go to the show.

GMfan1111 · 03-15-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxwell

If this new Pontiac G8 GXP doesn't succeed then the brand should be closed down.

Awesome car! right in so many ways.

Just needs to be priced right for the brand to be a revelation to sports sedan enthusiasts..

35 would be great.

That and a New slogan to help bring in said sport sedan enthusiasts. Anything as long as its better than the robotic sounding "Pontiac Is Car" campaign

CadiEldo67 · 03-15-2008, 10:00 AM

Its still going to run the Charger SRT-8 into the ground. The only thing that I'm not liking on the car, is the placement of the GXP badge. Its below the passenger side mirror. It should be on the door, like on any Pontiac before it.

usa1 · 03-15-2008, 10:05 AM

I too was hoping for a few more horsepower and a bit more distinctive look. If the price differential is very large, I don't see much of a reason to not just get the GT.

Mark

gotz_otto · 03-15-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by usa1

I too was hoping for a few more horsepower and a bit more distinctive look. If the price differential is very large, I don't see much of a reason to not just get the GT.

Mark

I don't understand why everyone is getting mad about the horse power. They have not released any official numbers yet for people to get mad about. The GT can stomp the R/T line up so I am sure the GXP will stomp the SR/T. Plus I am sure the LS3 is a better performer than the 6.0l in the GT and not just in horse power.

Beau · 03-15-2008, 10:19 AM

Do we know what the other Pontiac offering is going to be at the autoshow?
So far we have a set of wheels and the motor the car should have come with in the first place ( the G8GXP )

And ugly arse version of the G8 with a useless bed.

And lemme guess the hardtop solstice that looks aweful.

WOW...

Ok. Now GM focus on a cars that people might buy.

I'd like a vehicle a little shorter than the G6, RWD, a bit lighter with the 3.6 v6 in it, and a stick. I'd buy it for $25k...

I don't need every amenity, I wan't a fun daily driver with performance potential.

That is all.

member12 · 03-15-2008, 10:22 AM

Those wheels are so hot.

I-Love-Pontiac · 03-15-2008, 10:23 AM

What's the difference between the Vortec 6.2 and the LS3?

gotz_otto · 03-15-2008, 10:23 AM

Why could they have not done a GTP with the LS3 and then a year later do a GXP with the CTS-V's blown 6.2l.

I could picture a slight horse power bump in the LS3 and different body parts like people want and call it Comp G like the Grand Prix, but I am sure that will not happen. Maybe limited numbers in a special model.

Kamshaaft · 03-15-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beau

Do we know what the other Pontiac offering is going to be at the autoshow?
So far we have a set of wheels and the motor the car should have come with in the first place ( the G8GXP )

And ugly arse version of the G8 with a useless bed.

And lemme guess the hardtop solstice that looks aweful.

WOW...

Ok. Now GM focus on a cars that people might buy.

I'd like a vehicle a little shorter than the G6, RWD, a bit lighter with the 3.6 v6 in it, and a stick. I'd buy it for $25k...

I don't need every amenity, I wan't a fun daily driver with performance potential.

That is all.

This crap really doesn't belong here.

Sinner · 03-15-2008, 10:34 AM

I'm betting she'll cost 38-40K just like it's competition the Charger SRT8.

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KIDDIESEL79 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 804	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! I think this looks way better than the HSV...More of a sleeper car, but I'd rather wait for the 6-speed to trickle down to the GT or even base models for me to consider one.

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jbartley 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UF & JAX Posts: 1,846	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! perfect. nothing over-the-top...exactly the kind of styling this car needs. 4.7 seconds!! awwwweeesommee!

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bmarkdc 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2007 Drives: 2005 Envoy Denali 2004 CTS Posts: 82	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! I can't wait till I see it in person. heading to New York on the 24th to go to the show.

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CadiEldo67 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York State Drives: 2002 Pontiac GPGT Posts: 421	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! Its still going to run the Charger SRT-8 into the ground. The only thing that I'm not liking on the car, is the placement of the GXP badge. Its below the passenger side mirror. It should be on the door, like on any Pontiac before it. __________________ .....I’ll tell you what Mr. Lutz told me: He can’t make the cars he wants to make, because of these CAFE standards! (sigh) It’s frustrating as hell.....Well, screw that, and screw them! You want to revive the auto industry? Let people, that ought to make cars people want, build them.

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03-15-2008, 10:05 AM	#38 (permalink)
usa1 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,513	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! I too was hoping for a few more horsepower and a bit more distinctive look. If the price differential is very large, I don't see much of a reason to not just get the GT. Mark

03-15-2008, 10:19 AM	#40 (permalink)
Beau 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Drives: Single turbo MKIV Supra '06 2.0T 6MT Passat Sedan Posts: 373	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! Do we know what the other Pontiac offering is going to be at the autoshow? So far we have a set of wheels and the motor the car should have come with in the first place ( the G8GXP ) And ugly arse version of the G8 with a useless bed. And lemme guess the hardtop solstice that looks aweful. WOW... Ok. Now GM focus on a cars that people might buy. I'd like a vehicle a little shorter than the G6, RWD, a bit lighter with the 3.6 v6 in it, and a stick. I'd buy it for $25k... I don't need every amenity, I wan't a fun daily driver with performance potential. That is all.

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member12 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA and Augusta, GA. Drives: pickup truck Posts: 4,944	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! Those wheels are so hot. __________________

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I-Love-Pontiac 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,737	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! What's the difference between the Vortec 6.2 and the LS3? __________________

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gotz_otto 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Minnesota Drives: 1996 Chevy Blazer AWD LT. The Second Love of my Posts: 347	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! Why could they have not done a GTP with the LS3 and then a year later do a GXP with the CTS-V's blown 6.2l. I could picture a slight horse power bump in the LS3 and different body parts like people want and call it Comp G like the Grand Prix, but I am sure that will not happen. Maybe limited numbers in a special model. __________________ [b][font=Optima][color=gray] Gotz_Otto

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Sinner 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta. Posts: 376	Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP! I'm betting she'll cost 38-40K just like it's competition the Charger SRT8.

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