Thread: what the american g8 should have looked like :)

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And you wonder how pontiac failed in the U.S.

Originally Posted by FoSHO99

And you wonder how pontiac failed in the U.S.

I would like to hear how Pontiac failed in your terms? Are you saying they should have this car, in the US? Or are you saying its a gas guzzling coal hog with hopes of redeeming value?

I personally think the G8 was a great success in its limited time. It blended a fine line between performance and luxury. Look at the high end MB's, Audi's and others with similar specs and you are going to find their gas/MPG are roughly the same. But with the Pontiac, you get to only pay a 1/3 of the sticker of those other brands, how is that a failure?

Seriously.

Originally Posted by TDCRacing

But over all I like the 04- the best.

Now this my friend is where I have to happily disagree with you. I still have yet to get use to the 04+ styling. And its been what 5 years now since it was introduce, and I still can't wrap my head around it. The 04+ GXP I do like for some odd reason, I have no real reason why I do, I just do, but the rest.......its almost generic as compared to the 97-03 models. Plus there is a lot more configurability that cames with 97-03 GPs, externally speaking mind you.

With the 04+ you are mired to one aftermarket hood and fin for the rear, while the 97-03's have a TON of different choices to choose from. I do admit I love the interior of the 04+ though. Its a lot more thoughtout and refined, of course that is gonna happen as time moves on though when a car matures.

Originally Posted by GeddyLee

I would like to hear how Pontiac failed in your terms? Are you saying they should have this car, in the US? Or are you saying its a gas guzzling coal hog with hopes of redeeming value?

I personally think the G8 was a great success in its limited time. It blended a fine line between performance and luxury. Look at the high end MB's, Audi's and others with similar specs and you are going to find their gas/MPG are roughly the same. But with the Pontiac, you get to only pay a 1/3 of the sticker of those other brands, how is that a failure?

Seriously.

No I meant that I don't know how pontiac was thrown aside with cars like that and the potential. Im only jealous of the aussies because they had the gto before us and they are making some nice g8's or whatever the call them at holden. I tell people at work all the time to look at g8's for new cars but they think of the g5's or g6's and never heard of the g8. Its a shame that a car like that doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

i would love to have that, to bad its over seas

Originally Posted by WhiteGP

That's nice. All the good stuff is across the ocean man. They need to start sending it our way, LOL!

Well the G8 GXP is close to what that car is. It might only have 4 piston calipers, and the same rims, but in the 19" flavor, and a little bit bigger V8, but it is essentually the same car as that.

Originally Posted by GeddyLee

Well the G8 GXP is close to what that car is. It might only have 4 piston calipers, and the same rims, but in the 19" flavor, and a little bit bigger V8, but it is essentually the same car as that.

and half as sexy as that

speaking of these overseas vehicles. has anyone heard of these ford FPV's in australia!?!?! they all hav 5.4 liter boss engines in them. i want one.... and of course the one i want is called the GT-P!!! too bad its 60000 then i would have to get it here somehow...all of them are pretty sick. theres something about the look that gets me, i love it

http://www.fpv.com.au/fpv-range/gt-p/overview.aspx

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The G8 was said to be the Best handling car currently for sale in america by a few reputable car journalist.

Hell the GTO was an awesome car and its was a monaro.

Originally Posted by Merlin

The G8 was said to be the Best handling car currently for sale in america by a few reputable car journalist.

Im sorry but i do not agree with this statement.

It is neither the worst or the best i have driven.

I will take any Audi, for handling over a G8 any day of the week. When i was out looking at cars i test drove both a G8 and a Audi 1.8T And i know the G8 will not out handle a corvette.

Originally Posted by SDGTP99

Really? I've heard completly the opposite. Massive understeer issues.

Go testdrive one from the dealership and you will see that there are no issues with it.

IRS FTW

Originally Posted by Louie3

Yeah the ride, turning, corners and acceleration were the nicest I've driven.......until the new 5.0 mustangs :-) (i lost my mind and drove a rustang)

got fixed huh?