2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up

**nsap** · 06-16-2008, 08:57 PM

2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up
http://www.gminsidenews.com
June 16, 2008

GMInsidenews has learned that the price of the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT will be rising slightly. GM will be raising the base GT sticker price $1,365.00 to $31,365.00. Pontiac has been touting the the 2008 G8 GT as the "fastest car under $30 grand" in their commercials. I guess those commercials will not be making their way on the airwaves passed the 2008 model-year run. All 2009 G8's will come standard with XM Radio and eventually Bluetooth connectivity; both options deeply missed on the 2008 model. The G8 V6 base price will remain at $27,995.00. No word on the GXP model's price yet.

camaro_freak · 06-16-2008, 08:59 PM

not too surprising... the cost of everything is going to go up because of gas prices

DuSpinnst · 06-16-2008, 09:01 PM

Cars go up every year, as long as it is less than 2% then they technically have gone down.

nikivee · 06-16-2008, 09:07 PM

Gminsidenews is a day late and a dollar short. This was reported on a G8 board over a week ago. Old news for some of us.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showth...hlight=PRICING

FenwickHockey65 · 06-16-2008, 09:12 PM

LAME.
I can still probably get one for around $29,500...

Hitman1970 · 06-16-2008, 09:28 PM

No surprise with the incredible shrinking value of the American Dollar over the past year.

Paul_2001_GT_Conv · 06-16-2008, 10:06 PM

I'm thinking the original price of "under 30 grand" was just a teaser price anyway. Only designed to pique everyone's interest in the new model. I figured it would need to go up soon.

Attention Pontiac: I'm still waiting for the with 6 speed manual and the 20 inch wheels from the HSV Clubsport. ...and what about a Coupe?

DuSpinnst · 06-16-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikivee

Gminsidenews is a day late and a dollar short. This was reported on a G8 board over a week ago. Old news for some of us.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showth...hlight=PRICING

You do know G8board is also owned by Autoforums right?

vanshmack · 06-16-2008, 10:37 PM

Just like the Solstice was $19,995...Yeah...

logansowner · 06-16-2008, 10:46 PM

Well if they blame this on the shrinking dollar, I wonder how they will explain it if they put the price up in Canada, which is already much higher than the US price. As of now we are told to expect $36,995 for the GT..probably go up to $40,000 now. Way too much for a Pontiac. They will sell at the start, but then die off. Shame, it's a nice car, but GM isn't in a position to be over pricing anything, nothing GM makes is good enough to cost more than the competition. Not to mention Canadians are getting annoyed because the other companies changed prices to be closer...and GM still has one of the highest price gaps.

Big mistake boys, they will languish on lots here.

DemonKnightDK · 06-16-2008, 10:51 PM

what if the opt the V6 with a turbo?

G8-V6, fastet V6 under 30 grand, and it beats most V8s too.
Your car is your throne. Pontiac is car. Are you royalty?

Hows that for a slogan.

CadiEldo67 · 06-16-2008, 10:51 PM

I don't know why everyone is so worried, its not like GM isn't going to slap a crap-ton of rebates on the hood anyways, when its all said and done, it will probably cost less...And who would seriously buy a Solstice for 19,995, when you could get it loaded for just a few grand more? I'm a fan of the power windows(even if my wrist would be broken) Which leads me to another point..after GM has made so many great cars, how come they mess up simple things like window switch placement in 2006?

YupYupYup · 06-16-2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logansowner

Well if they blame this on the shrinking dollar, I wonder how they will explain it if they put the price up in Canada, which is already much higher than the US price. As of now we are told to expect $36,995 for the GT..probably go up to $40,000 now. Way too much for a Pontiac. They will sell at the start, but then die off. Shame, it's a nice car, but GM isn't in a position to be over pricing anything, nothing GM makes is good enough to cost more than the competition. Not to mention Canadians are getting annoyed because the other companies changed prices to be closer...and GM still has one of the highest price gaps.

Big mistake boys, they will languish on lots here.

He's right. Canadian management always prices things higher. They need to be shot. Then again they know they can get away with it just like the high taxes in this country. Canadians might complain here and there about them, but they never do anything about it. They just let big brother decide everything for them. Canadians must stand up to other Canadians who are screwing them over...

However it might also have something to do with all the darn taxes in this country and inefficiencies...Either way, it is annoying.

MisterMe · 06-16-2008, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CadiEldo67

I don't know why everyone is so worried, its not like GM isn't going to slap a crap-ton of rebates on the hood anyways, when its all said and done, it will probably cost less...

That's already happening. Gasoline at $4.00+/gallon has motivated Pontiac dealers to give really good deals on G8s.

63GrandSport001 · 06-16-2008, 11:45 PM

I think that GM needs to just start making the G8 in North America

06-16-2008, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 14,256	2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up http://www.gminsidenews.com June 16, 2008 GMInsidenews has learned that the price of the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT will be rising slightly. GM will be raising the base GT sticker price $1,365.00 to $31,365.00. Pontiac has been touting the the 2008 G8 GT as the "fastest car under $30 grand" in their commercials. I guess those commercials will not be making their way on the airwaves passed the 2008 model-year run. All 2009 G8's will come standard with XM Radio and eventually Bluetooth connectivity; both options deeply missed on the 2008 model. The G8 V6 base price will remain at $27,995.00. No word on the GXP model's price yet. __________________ Gen V V8 info? E-Mail Me

06-16-2008, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
camaro_freak 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,468	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up not too surprising... the cost of everything is going to go up because of gas prices __________________ John Crichton: It's beer o'clock. Where's my riot?

06-16-2008, 09:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
DuSpinnst Starship Enterpise Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,204	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up Cars go up every year, as long as it is less than 2% then they technically have gone down. __________________ The moderation here gets an F for FAILURE.

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nikivee 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PA Drives: 2004 GTO 1967 GTO 1972 Lemans Sport Posts: 484	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up Gminsidenews is a day late and a dollar short. This was reported on a G8 board over a week ago. Old news for some of us. http://www.g8board.com/forums/showth...hlight=PRICING __________________ www.nikivee.com www.g8power.net www.musclecarsgalore.com www.detroitheavymetal.com www.musclecarware.com

06-16-2008, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 4,804	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up LAME. I can still probably get one for around $29,500... __________________ 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 LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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06-16-2008, 09:28 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: 1,780	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up No surprise with the incredible shrinking value of the American Dollar over the past year. __________________ 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)

06-16-2008, 10:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul_2001_GT_Conv 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 25	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up I'm thinking the original price of "under 30 grand" was just a teaser price anyway. Only designed to pique everyone's interest in the new model. I figured it would need to go up soon. Attention Pontiac: I'm still waiting for the with 6 speed manual and the 20 inch wheels from the HSV Clubsport. ...and what about a Coupe?

06-16-2008, 10:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
vanshmack 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: People's Republic of California Drives: 2007 Tahoe LT, 1987 Buick Grand National Posts: 1,338	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up Just like the Solstice was $19,995...Yeah... __________________ *"Beware of the leopard."* --Douglas Adams 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 1987 Buick Grand National: Alky drinker! 1977 Camaro LT: Vortec 4800 with 4L80-E

06-16-2008, 10:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
logansowner 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Between the puck and the mesh Posts: 1,662	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up Well if they blame this on the shrinking dollar, I wonder how they will explain it if they put the price up in Canada, which is already much higher than the US price. As of now we are told to expect $36,995 for the GT..probably go up to $40,000 now. Way too much for a Pontiac. They will sell at the start, but then die off. Shame, it's a nice car, but GM isn't in a position to be over pricing anything, nothing GM makes is good enough to cost more than the competition. Not to mention Canadians are getting annoyed because the other companies changed prices to be closer...and GM still has one of the highest price gaps. Big mistake boys, they will languish on lots here.

06-16-2008, 10:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
CadiEldo67 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York State Drives: 2002 Pontiac GPGT Posts: 413	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up I don't know why everyone is so worried, its not like GM isn't going to slap a crap-ton of rebates on the hood anyways, when its all said and done, it will probably cost less...And who would seriously buy a Solstice for 19,995, when you could get it loaded for just a few grand more? I'm a fan of the power windows(even if my wrist would be broken) Which leads me to another point..after GM has made so many great cars, how come they mess up simple things like window switch placement in 2006? __________________ .....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.

06-16-2008, 11:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
63GrandSport001 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,516	Re: 2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up I think that GM needs to just start making the G8 in North America

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