What do you guys think about the Pontiac G8?

Mustang5L5 · May 26, 2008

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 · May 26, 2008

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

strtrcr50 · May 26, 2008

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 · May 26, 2008

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 · May 26, 2008

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 · May 26, 2008

Aaron said:
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 · May 26, 2008

what were they gonna give you on trade

Mustang5L5 · May 26, 2008

$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 · May 26, 2008

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 · May 26, 2008

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 · May 26, 2008

Makdaddymac said:
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 · May 26, 2008

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

Mustang5L5 · May 26, 2008

Turkey Sammich said:
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 · May 26, 2008

Turkey Sammich said:
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 · May 26, 2008

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

GTOreturns · May 26, 2008

Mustang5L5 said:
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!

strtrcr50 said:
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.

MACn89blckstng said:
I love the G8. Mostly because its based off the Aussie version, I love Australian cars.

+1

Mustang5L5 · May 26, 2008

GTOReturns said:
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 · May 26, 2008

Mustang5L5 said:
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* · May 26, 2008

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

MikeROD16 · May 26, 2008

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

What do you guys think about the Pontiac G8?

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