Low on Tech: CNet Pontiac G8 GT review

[zabolots]

Originally Posted by Highlander

Sadly, these points are true. If I want a Zeta with the HUD, Camaro it is. (which I had hoped the G8 was going to be the family man's Camaro (complete with HUD and TAP-Shift, but no such luck for me). I'm not saying the G8 isn't a great car, but those couple items are very much appreciated in my GTP Comp G and on those type of items the G8 is a step backwards (where as the drivetrain may be a leap forward, but why can't we have both?

Well said, I couldn't agree more!

[igotzzoom]

This is what frustrates me about GM. They get about 90 percent of things "right", then drop the ball on the details, like Nav, Bluetooth, audio input, etc.

As far as fuel economy, I think everyone was caught off-guard by the spike in fuel prices. The best thing GM could do right now with the G8 and similar cars is offer some efficient engine options like the LNF turbo four and the 2.9L turbodiesel.

[PMC the 1st]

My oh my, all the crybabies on this thread! Find one automaker who turns a product that gets all the details right! Can't be the Civic; I mean, look at the dashboard. The Accord sounds cheap on the freeway (don't argue with me here. Please.). The Camry has several deficits, the GT-R weighs too much and it handles like it, etc.

[Quickening]

All of those points were subjective...

They all offer the technology that is in demand now. And GM continues to blunder things.

[PMC the 1st]

Originally Posted by Quickening

All of those points were subjective...

They all offer the technology that is in demand now. And GM continues to blunder things.

I haven't read a more articulated opinion in a while...

[Htay7500]

no stick, no interest at all.

[GMfan1111]

Originally Posted by igotzzoom

This is what frustrates me about GM. They get about 90 percent of things "right", then drop the ball on the details, like Nav, Bluetooth, audio input, etc.

As far as fuel economy, I think everyone was caught off-guard by the spike in fuel prices. The best thing GM could do right now with the G8 and similar cars is offer some efficient engine options like the LNF turbo four and the 2.9L turbodiesel.

or offer the DI 3.6 liter V6 like the one that is offered in the new Camaro and CTS and call it a day its fuel efficient and you still get over 300 horsepower