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G6 GTP: "Not a Corvette or Porsche, but pretty darned close"
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
This love affair with the Japanese cars is starting to make me sick. I have been in some of these cars and they really are not very comfortable or quiet. It seems GM keeps getting slammed on the little details like cup holder design or plastic grains. As John Stossel says...."gimme a break." I think the G6 looks far better than the Toyohonda blandmobiles. But then....there is that problem of the flawed plastic grain on the kick panels.
This love affair with the Japanese cars is starting to make me sick. I have been in some of these cars and they really are not very comfortable or quiet. It seems GM keeps getting slammed on the little details like cup holder design or plastic grains. As John Stossel says...."gimme a break." I think the G6 looks far better than the Toyohonda blandmobiles. But then....there is that problem of the flawed plastic grain on the kick panels.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
QUOTE]The GTP moniker attached to the back of the coupe's clean-cut body, then, might be a bit of a red herring. Previous GTPs were notable for their lack of subtlety - outrageous styling addenda like side strakes and roof rails abetted by raucous engine noises, stiff rides, and huge tires. The G6 version is a more refined, well-rounded, car than that, but it may be lacking the expressiveness that Pontiac buyers are looking for.[/QUOTE]
He is right about the look, this car needs to be a little more agressive to attract buyers. But that raucous engine noise, that would be either the sound of twin dual cams at 6k rpms or a supercharger, depending on the year, both beautiful sounds.
QUOTE]The GTP moniker attached to the back of the coupe's clean-cut body, then, might be a bit of a red herring. Previous GTPs were notable for their lack of subtlety - outrageous styling addenda like side strakes and roof rails abetted by raucous engine noises, stiff rides, and huge tires. The G6 version is a more refined, well-rounded, car than that, but it may be lacking the expressiveness that Pontiac buyers are looking for.[/QUOTE]
He is right about the look, this car needs to be a little more agressive to attract buyers. But that raucous engine noise, that would be either the sound of twin dual cams at 6k rpms or a supercharger, depending on the year, both beautiful sounds.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
Overall a solid review. I agree that some are just finding things to nitpick about.
Overall a solid review. I agree that some are just finding things to nitpick about.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
Ok, this gets me.....they mention the fact that pontiac gets 240 out of a 3.9 liter yet honda does it with a 3.0. Wonder if he even bothered to look at the torque? That little second number makes a big difference too. I bet if the torque had been higher on the honda then that would have been the figure quoted "you know honda make 230 torque out of a 3.0 liter and it takes GM another .9 liters to do as good.....GM is just not up to snuff" I love these biased crappers. Theyre so easy to tear apart what theyre really saying.
Ok, this gets me.....they mention the fact that pontiac gets 240 out of a 3.9 liter yet honda does it with a 3.0. Wonder if he even bothered to look at the torque? That little second number makes a big difference too. I bet if the torque had been higher on the honda then that would have been the figure quoted "you know honda make 230 torque out of a 3.0 liter and it takes GM another .9 liters to do as good.....GM is just not up to snuff" I love these biased crappers. Theyre so easy to tear apart what theyre really saying.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
Cheers
Brett
I doubt it. The price as tested was $35000 CAD which is roughly $30000 USD. For that kind of money I'd buy a GTO. Its a cool car and all, if it was $7000 cheaper. I mean you can get a Mustang GT with 300hp, V8 and the power going to the correct end of the car for $25000!hudson32 said:
Cheers
Brett
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
I test drove a G6 Manual a week ago and I have to admit the whole time I was in the car I couldn't believe the quality of the materials. It was beautiful inside and out. I feel that the quality materials are just as good if not better than some of the Japanese car makers. To be more acurate up to par with Honda as to the feel of the plastics and better than Honda and Toyota with the design of the interior. It totaly c r a p s on Nissans interior.
240hp is enough but when you think that for the same money you can get a Mitsubishi eclipse with 260 HP or for a couple grand more a mustang GT.
In all GM did a fantastic Job on the G6 GTP Coupe.
I test drove a G6 Manual a week ago and I have to admit the whole time I was in the car I couldn't believe the quality of the materials. It was beautiful inside and out. I feel that the quality materials are just as good if not better than some of the Japanese car makers. To be more acurate up to par with Honda as to the feel of the plastics and better than Honda and Toyota with the design of the interior. It totaly c r a p s on Nissans interior.
240hp is enough but when you think that for the same money you can get a Mitsubishi eclipse with 260 HP or for a couple grand more a mustang GT.
In all GM did a fantastic Job on the G6 GTP Coupe.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
I would love to see a head to head between the Accord and G6 6spd. coupes.
I would love to see a head to head between the Accord and G6 6spd. coupes.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
This is a prime example of GM trying to chase too many different things with one brand:
(Midsize performance coupe) G6 GTP - $36000
(Premium performance coupe) GTO - $32000
That is a serious problem. If you line up the Pontiac assortment, prices are all over the place. You cannot justify a lesser coupe in everyway being more expensive than the same brand's flagship coupe. People my age want to get the G6 coupe but are then turned away by the price. They then say, "I may as well get a Solstice or GTO!" Everytime. Why is Joe consumer always smarter than the largest car company in the world?!
Just doesn't make any sense to me...
This is a prime example of GM trying to chase too many different things with one brand:
(Midsize performance coupe) G6 GTP - $36000
(Premium performance coupe) GTO - $32000
That is a serious problem. If you line up the Pontiac assortment, prices are all over the place. You cannot justify a lesser coupe in everyway being more expensive than the same brand's flagship coupe. People my age want to get the G6 coupe but are then turned away by the price. They then say, "I may as well get a Solstice or GTO!" Everytime. Why is Joe consumer always smarter than the largest car company in the world?!
Just doesn't make any sense to me...
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
Cheers
Brett
To be fair the article was from Canada so those are Cannuckian Dollars which works out to about $30000 in real money. That and I dont think the folks up north can get the GTO.984mula said:
Cheers
Brett
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
I think with a LSD equiped model, and a page out of the GP GXP book, that any torque steer could be eliminated. The 3.6 with DI could give it a 270hp engine, and give it the clear punch that would make it a fun sports coupe and sedan.
I think with a LSD equiped model, and a page out of the GP GXP book, that any torque steer could be eliminated. The 3.6 with DI could give it a 270hp engine, and give it the clear punch that would make it a fun sports coupe and sedan.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
As wonderful as the G6 is, the price for any of the V6s is just disproportionate for a car that small in dimensions and that underwhelming in looks and performance. Even though GM wants all their cars to cost 30K, it's not a strategy that is going to work.
While in the past Pontiac may have overdone the bodycladding according to some, Lutz's idea to remove any indication of it just leaves you with lame-looking cars that are supposed to represent the performance/exitement division.
As wonderful as the G6 is, the price for any of the V6s is just disproportionate for a car that small in dimensions and that underwhelming in looks and performance. Even though GM wants all their cars to cost 30K, it's not a strategy that is going to work.
While in the past Pontiac may have overdone the bodycladding according to some, Lutz's idea to remove any indication of it just leaves you with lame-looking cars that are supposed to represent the performance/exitement division.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
I never noticed that the interior was cheap on the G6 coupe, only thing I wished was different on the GTP coupe I drove was that it was a 6-speed. Was beautiful inside, no quality or appearance issues in it at all, looked more expensive than the price to me.
I never noticed that the interior was cheap on the G6 coupe, only thing I wished was different on the GTP coupe I drove was that it was a 6-speed. Was beautiful inside, no quality or appearance issues in it at all, looked more expensive than the price to me.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
and IMHO the rear end on the Pontiac coupe is *yawn* boring
regardless... 30grand on a coupe is a bit ridiculoussoloyosh said:
and IMHO the rear end on the Pontiac coupe is *yawn* boring
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
The G6 GTP coupe is a fine car to be sure! In my mind it is just $3000 too high in price.
The G6 GTP coupe is a fine car to be sure! In my mind it is just $3000 too high in price.
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe
Which is why the Red Tag sale price is 24 G's. (What it should have been in the first place)andretti said:
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe - "A car transformed"
I've wanted this car since I first laid eyes on it.
I love that photo with the big "Marijuana Rules" graffiti behind it. Says a lot for us Canadians, doesn't it? (jokes)
I've wanted this car since I first laid eyes on it.
I love that photo with the big "Marijuana Rules" graffiti behind it. Says a lot for us Canadians, doesn't it? (jokes)
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe - "A car transformed"
Nice review..but somehow continues to put those suttle "but Honda is just a smiggen better" remarks in. Whatever..I think they need to come down on the price and bam! You'll have one hell of a car. Value pricing baby!
Nice review..but somehow continues to put those suttle "but Honda is just a smiggen better" remarks in. Whatever..I think they need to come down on the price and bam! You'll have one hell of a car. Value pricing baby!
Re: Test Drive: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe - "A car transformed"
This sounds like the car my brother should get...but I don't need any article to tell me that...lol
This sounds like the car my brother should get...but I don't need any article to tell me that...lol
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