What do you guys think about the Pontiac G8?

[Mustang5L5]

i just noticed the specs on the G8 GT.

361HP 385TQ

I think it's a sharp looking car. A fully loaded one is $32K. Right in my price range.


Three strikes though.....RWD , V8 and it's a pontiac


(i was looking for a reliable all season commuter car)

 

[Shakerhood]

I like the looks of it too, plus the Manual Tranny Option is a plus!!!

 

[strtrcr50]

I love it. I'm thinking about a g8 GXP. Over 400 hp, under 5 sec 0-6. RWD with traction control isn't bad in the snow.

 

[Aaron]

I was seriously looking at them a couple weeks ago.
I really like the car with one exception...the interior. I know car manufacturers use a lot of plastics in interiors, but the G8 takes it to the extreme and it's a dull plastic look at that. Terrible.
Also - there is a big blind spot on the drivers side.
Other than that..nice car.

So what happened with the G35 idea?

 

[MikeROD16]

eh, i think its an ok car, id prefer the GTO look. Ive sat in the g8 and it isnt all that comfortable. kinda feels like a rental car interior. But hey, its your car. I can think of better

 

[Mustang5L5]

ISo what happened with the G35 idea?

It's still on the table.

I almost traded in the GT anmd leased an '08 G35x a couple weeks back..but walked away at the last second.

I'm just seeing whatelse is out there because honestly...i see 50 G35's a day.

 

[S&B]

what were they gonna give you on trade

 

[Mustang5L5]

$9500


I really don't want to deal with another RWD car again though in the snow. I live ona STEEP hill and i had hell with the Mustang this past winter just trying to move it around. I know snow tires help...but i think i just want to be dumb, get an AWD car, put snows on some crappy rims and be able to move when i need to rather than hope i don't get stuck on a small patch of snow like i frequently did last winter

 

[Makdaddymac]

dont do nothing are economy is disastrous!!!!!!!
well if you have to might i recomend a wrx...japanese but man o man one of my favorites...

 

[Mustang5L5]

Too small for me...and i'm trying to get away from the "racer" image. I need a mature vehicle to drive clients to lunch in at work.

 

[Turkey Sammich]

dont do nothing are economy is disastrous!!!!!!!
well if you have to might i recomend a wrx...japanese but man o man one of my favorites...

I have a couple of friends who have them. I've seen them do well in the snow, off road, and you always have the chance to mod them with go fast parts. If I didn't have to buy another truck, I would have one.

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

I love the G8. Mostly because its based off the Aussie version, I love Australian cars.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I have a couple of friends who have them. I've seen them do well in the snow, off road, and you always have the chance to mod them with go fast parts. If I didn't have to buy another truck, I would have one.

True..they are nice cars, but they aren't "luxury" enough for me.

If i bought a subaru..i'd prob look at a Legacy GT. They are pretty sharp cars, have 243HP (260ish if i get a 3.0 R) and come with leather, NAV and sunroof


Another car i'd like to get is a Volvo S60 R....if i could find one

 

[ryan218]

I have a couple of friends who have them. I've seen them do well in the snow, off road, and you always have the chance to mod them with go fast parts. If I didn't have to buy another truck, I would have one.

my buddy whos 95 mustang got totaled...he bought a WRX with the money he got out of it. it is a really nice car. i like them.

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

Legacy GT's rock. Really really nice cars. The interiors are very high quality. My buddy had one that ran 12.3 lol

 

[GTOreturns]

i just noticed the specs on the G8 GT.

361HP 385TQ

I think it's a sharp looking car. A fully loaded one is $32K. Right in my price range.


Three strikes though.....RWD , V8 and it's a pontiac


(i was looking for a reliable all season commuter car)

I'm total opposite, I love that it's a Pont, V-8 & RWD!

I love it. I'm thinking about a g8 GXP. Over 400 hp, under 5 sec 0-6. RWD with traction control isn't bad in the snow.

I'm not too sure about that. I saw quite a few new GTO's in the ditch during snow this winter.

I love the G8. Mostly because its based off the Aussie version, I love Australian cars.

+1

 

[Mustang5L5]

I'm total opposite, I love that it's a Pont, V-8 & RWD!

I'm all for RWD V8's...but this will be my daily commuter. I drive 50-60 miles a day to work and have to do it in the snow as well.

 

[GTOreturns]

I'm all for RWD V8's...but this will be my daily commuter. I drive 50-60 miles a day to work and have to do it in the snow as well.

An AWD option would be nice. I really love the G8 wagon, I hope wagons make a come back!

 

[*TURBO GT*]

The G8 aint GR8 plus its a GM product be loyal to your fox and get a FORD

 

[MikeROD16]

i say go for a volvo s80 or s60
. they even have avail. awd


I think thats a pretty good one for you. real safe, turbo, or v8, and has a nice moonroof. pretty good looking too