Pontiac G8's @ dealerships soon-

[cm_ls1]

I think the first batch of "888" cars has landed in the states, being distributed as we speak. :cool:

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/features/general/08.pontiac.g8.gt/08.pontiac.g8.act.f34.1.500.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/features/general/08.pontiac.g8.gt/08.pontiac.g8.int.500.jpg

[NONo443]

:cool: I can't wait to check one out.

[98 SNAKE EATER]

:cool:

[jdsgn]

i took some pics at the autoshow here in Houston. Don't want to hi-jack but I thought they might be appropriate
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e263/jdsgn/Picture200-1.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e263/jdsgn/Picture199.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e263/jdsgn/Picture198.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e263/jdsgn/Picture197-1.jpg

[Sir Ringo]

:drool: even if if the Holden front end is a little better. I can't wait to check one out in person.

[scottyboost]

Damn it's gonna be hard to wait for them to come down to the used car market.

[1badls2goat]

shmexy :yup: I love it

[Rich97 W68]

Must...resist... :o

[krispycobalt]

Originally posted by Rich97 W68
Must...resist... :o

[BishopSS]

Originally posted by Rich97 W68
Must...resist... :o

The second sticker should do it.

You know the one with the extra 5k tacked on.

[Speedfreak]

Originally posted by scottyboost
Damn it's gonna be hard to wait for them to come down to the used car market. x2 I think they got a hit on their hands with this one.

[Topsy Kretz]

Originally posted by BishopSS
The second sticker should do it.

You know the one with the extra 5k tacked on.

Ah, the bend over fee.

[Rich97 W68]

Originally posted by BishopSS
The second sticker should do it.

You know the one with the extra 5k tacked on.

I agree. Thank God for the initial dealer markup! Never thought I'd actually say that...

:lol:

[TallNick]

hopefully I am going to get a dealer to give me one at invoice price..

[MapleRed]

Originally posted by cm_ls1
I think the first batch of "888" cars has landed in the states, being distributed as we speak. :cool:

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/features/general/08.pontiac.g8.gt/08.pontiac.g8.act.f34.1.500.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/features/general/08.pontiac.g8.gt/08.pontiac.g8.int.500.jpg

Damn, looks good. :cool:

[wickedss]

Saw it in person..not impressed.

CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. Not striking in person.

Pictures always look good, but when I saw it I was turned off. The base model is absolute shit. The GT isn't 'much' better, the GTO interior makes this look like crap IMO..

[briantech]

i'm thinkin I'd opt for a 2009 mazdaspeed6 over the G8 now, depending on what powerplant they put in the mazda

[tater]

Originally posted by wickedss
Saw it in person..not impressed.

CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. Not striking in person.

Pictures always look good, but when I saw it I was turned off. The base model is absolute shit. The GT isn't 'much' better, the GTO interior makes this look like crap IMO..

I agree. Even in the picture I can't get passed it's Grand Am heritage.

[LS1MONSTER]

Who the hell at GM decided to put black center caps on an otherwise very nice clean wheel design. Pontiac FTL :Picard:

[Transam Kid 01]

Originally posted by briantech
i'm thinkin I'd opt for a 2009 mazdaspeed6 over the G8 now, depending on what powerplant they put in the mazda

GL finding one....


(09 will not have an MS6...just the regular mazda 6 line up with a 3.5 V6)

[triggerjerk]

Originally posted by wickedss
Saw it in person..not impressed.

CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. Not striking in person.

Pictures always look good, but when I saw it I was turned off. The base model is absolute shit. The GT isn't 'much' better, the GTO interior makes this look like crap IMO..

I also agree.
I posted some pics of a white one I saw in person at an auto show in another thread.
Tons of lifeless grey plastic inside.
Big 18s with puny brakes.

However, give it an ls3 and Clubsport type brakes/suspesion and I'd be all over it . . .

[krispycobalt]

Originally posted by pre
I agree. Even in the picture I can't get passed it's Grand Am heritage.

grand am? as in the pontiac grand am from a few years ago? how much are you smoking?

the interior design doesn't seem that much different than those used in the GTO

http://images.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2007/112_0702_02z+2008_pontiac_g8+interior.jpg
http://www.erikporter.com/temp/GTO/IMG_0913.jpg

[Kman]

They have been here for at least a month. I saw one about 3 to 4 weeks ago. AWESOME looking car. It had special Michigan plates on it.

[Kman]

What V8 is going into them?

[MapleRed]

Originally posted by Kman
What V8 is going into them?

The L76, a 6.0L V8 making around 360 hp and tuned to run 87 octane.

[cm_ls1]

hehe yeah its got l76 ( 6.0l) ... BUT this has the l76 intake manifold and the l92 heads , sure it does a 13sec 1/4 run , which isnt shabby for a car of its proportions. ...

now youre thinking , so???... wtf does that mean ?

observe what happens when you throw in a medium spec cam in it -


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exHb2f0vP4g

[Jeffro]

We have 2 of the 1st 888 inbound now. Black and Gray loaded up GTs. We also have 3 more loaded GTs coming soon after that. Red, white and gray. I can't wait to drive one.

[CT Morgan]

Originally posted by Morpheus
We have 2 of the 1st 888 inbound now. Black and Gray loaded up GTs. We also have 3 more loaded GTs coming soon after that. Red, white and gray. I can't wait to drive one.

I may have to come by to just kick the tires. LOL. And maybe we can catch lunch or something. :cool:

[cm_ls1]

black with red interior would be smokin , but not the red dash , thats too much i reakon.

http://picsorban.com/upload/g8gt2.jpg

[Kman]

How do these things handle?

[Gravy Train]

Originally posted by CT Morgan
I may have to come buy to just kick the tires. LOL. And maybe we can catch lunch or something. :cool:

+1

[Boz]

Originally posted by wickedss
Saw it in person..not impressed.

CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. Not striking in person.

Pictures always look good, but when I saw it I was turned off. The base model is absolute shit. The GT isn't 'much' better, the GTO interior makes this look like crap IMO..

:confused: i was nothing but impressed with the interior of the GTO i drove

miles apart from my old SS

barring any major, major disappointments in person this will be my next vehicle

[Boz]

Originally posted by Morpheus
We have 2 of the 1st 888 inbound now. Black and Gray loaded up GTs. We also have 3 more loaded GTs coming soon after that. Red, white and gray. I can't wait to drive one.

no shit? i may have to make a trip over to Frisco!

[wickedss]

Originally posted by Boz
:confused: i was nothing but impressed with the interior of the GTO i drove

miles apart from my old SS

barring any major, major disappointments in person this will be my next vehicle

Then you will be unimpressed w/ the G8 interior.

I saw it at the Detroit Auto Show, got in and got out....and this car is 'somewhat' up my alley. Screw that POS...everyone and their mother will be riding around in these near me, they could have at least used descent interior materials, it reminds me of a bonneville/grand prix/grand am inside...

[cm_ls1]

i see nothing wrong with the interior , i dont know what your expecting from a sub 30k v8 sedan , but the interior is miles better than the competition.

http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0802_06z+2008_pontiac_g8_sedan+drivers_seat_view.jpg

http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0802_08z+2008_pontiac_g8_sedan+rear_seat.jpg

[cm_ls1]

The power from the 6.0l V8 is instantaneous, beefy and insistent, there’s something dramatic about a big, powerful engine getting its shoulder behind a heavy car and urging it up the road. It lends the acceleration a satisfying, epic quality through a suitably thunderous soundtrack. As with the GTO, the gearing is long (about 40mph per 1000rpm in top) but the shift is a bit snappier and the clutch light and easy.


http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0802_14z+2008_pontiac_g8_sedan+front_end.jpg

http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0802_03z+2008_pontiac_g8_sedan+side_view_motion.jpg

[CT Morgan]

Originally posted by Boz
no shit? i may have to make a trip over to Frisco!

He works at Sewell Pontiac in Dallas.

[CT Morgan]

Originally posted by cm_ls1
The power from the 6.0l V8 is instantaneous, beefy and insistent, there’s something dramatic about a big, powerful engine getting its shoulder behind a heavy car and urging it up the road. It lends the acceleration a satisfying, epic quality through a suitably thunderous soundtrack. As with the GTO, the gearing is long (about 40mph per 1000rpm in top) but the shift is a bit snappier and the clutch light and easy.


http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0802_14z+2008_pontiac_g8_sedan+front_end.jpg

http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0802_03z+2008_pontiac_g8_sedan+side_view_motion.jpg

I don't think we really need magazine quotes. "a satisfying, epic quality". Some times auto writers crack me up. :lol:

[Rich97 W68]

God, I hate this thread. :mad:

[Jeffro]

Originally posted by CT Morgan
I may have to come by to just kick the tires. LOL. And maybe we can catch lunch or something. :cool:

Yeah you still need to swing by. The 1st 2 are aleady sold and it wouldn't surprise me if they sell the other 3 before they get here. I hope not though cuz I really want to drive one.

[wickedss]

Those pics of the interior were NOT the same as what I sat in...

The base model in particular was horrible.

[mogs01gt]

Originally posted by cm_ls1
I think the first batch of "888" cars has landed in the states, being distributed as we speak. :cool:

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/features/general/08.pontiac.g8.gt/08.pontiac.g8.act.f34.1.500.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/features/general/08.pontiac.g8.gt/08.pontiac.g8.int.500.jpg
Looks pretty bad ass!

[BishopSS]

Originally posted by Morpheus
Yeah you still need to swing by. The 1st 2 are aleady sold and it wouldn't surprise me if they sell the other 3 before they get here. I hope not though cuz I really want to drive one.

How much over sticker did you mark them up?

[krispycobalt]

Originally posted by wickedss
Those pics of the interior were NOT the same as what I sat in...

The base model in particular was horrible.

I still think you are smoking something funny, its much better than the charger interior (same price range). The base model radio was very underwheelming when compared to the GTs radio though. I spoke to a few people at the show and listened to others comments, all of them I heard were complimentary. My dad and I both thought it was comparable to the GTO interior (he drives one so he knows what he is comparing it to).

[Jeffro]

Originally posted by BishopSS
How much over sticker did you mark them up?

$0. Our dealerships don't mark up over sticker.

[Jeffro]

This pic was emailed around the dealership today. Supposedly fell from a 100ft drop when the driver fell asleep at the wheel. Sad.

http://picsorban.com/upload/g8smash.jpg

[Hobbes]

Originally posted by Morpheus
This pic was emailed around the dealership today. Supposedly fell from a 100ft drop when the driver fell asleep at the wheel. Sad.

http://picsorban.com/upload/g8smash.jpg

That didn't take long at all

[Sir Ringo]

Originally posted by Morpheus
This pic was emailed around the dealership today. Supposedly fell from a 100ft drop when the driver fell asleep at the wheel. Sad.

http://picsorban.com/upload/g8smash.jpg

Bloody hell, that didn't take very long, did it?

The interior looks great in pictures, and interiors typically are much more impressive in person. I'm gonna go drive one for sure.

[BishopSS]

Originally posted by Morpheus
$0. Our dealerships don't mark up over sticker.

I guess then they sold at sticker.

with the $1500 paint sealer and the $500 marketing fee?


No, if you sold them at sticker with no second sticker and nothing added on but freight.

then :beer:

[carpenter]

so they have a giant screen double din radio that has no nav???

[Jeffro]

Originally posted by BishopSS
I guess then they sold at sticker.

with the $1500 paint sealer and the $500 marketing fee?


No, if you sold them at sticker with no second sticker and nothing added on but freight.

then :beer:

No add ons unless the customer requests something.

[krispycobalt]

Originally posted by Morpheus
This pic was emailed around the dealership today. Supposedly fell from a 100ft drop when the driver fell asleep at the wheel. Sad.

http://picsorban.com/upload/g8smash.jpg

that happened a few month ago and were GM development vehicles, those were GTOs on route for testing

[CT Morgan]

Originally posted by BishopSS
I guess then they sold at sticker.

with the $1500 paint sealer and the $500 marketing fee?


No, if you sold them at sticker with no second sticker and nothing added on but freight.

then :beer:

LOL... trying to bust his balls after he told you flat out that the Sewell dealerships don't mark up?

[BishopSS]

Originally posted by CT Morgan
LOL... trying to bust his balls after he told you flat out that the Sewell dealerships don't mark up?

I'v heard a lot of dealers that say they don't mark up.

Even Bill Herd. Almost all turn out to be lies.

I think its great when one actualy does.

[LS1MONSTER]

I still can't get over the black center caps...:o

[Coach Brady Hoke]

I will be checking one out next year.

[SunsetOrange]

Originally posted by CT Morgan
He works at Sewell Pontiac in Dallas.

Who? I've bought my 01 WS6 new there, my 06 GTO new there, and my chics 07 G5 new there..

[Speedfreak]

Originally posted by wickedss
Saw it in person..not impressed.

CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. Not striking in person.

Pictures always look good, but when I saw it I was turned off. The base model is absolute shit. The GT isn't 'much' better, the GTO interior makes this look like crap IMO.. I find that very hard to believe not that the gto didn't have a stunning interior.

Originally posted by Morpheus
$0. Our dealerships don't mark up over sticker. :thumbup: Good to hear they are still like that. I bought a ride from them back in 2000 got a great deal.

[CT Morgan]

Originally posted by SunsetOrange
Who? I've bought my 01 WS6 new there, my 06 GTO new there, and my chics 07 G5 new there..

LOL, why didn't you just ask him?? His first name is Jeff, but he's not a salesman at Sewell. He's one of their managers. I used to buy from him when he was up at Grayson. I bought "BEVO", a 2500HD, a mistake of a GTP, and a Yukon Denali from him.

[5.0THIS]

Originally posted by Sir Ringo
I'm gonna go drive one for sure.

All of the first batch are likely sold... so you wont be driving one for awhile.

[SunsetOrange]

Originally posted by CT Morgan
LOL, why didn't you just ask him?? His first name is Jeff, but he's not a salesman at Sewell. He's one of their managers. I used to buy from him when he was up at Grayson. I bought "BEVO", a 2500HD, a mistake of a GTP, and a Yukon Denali from him.

Ha now I know. I love the sewell dealership... On the brink of considering my GTO purchase a mistake however :hmm: oh well, next I'll try a sierra perhaps :)

[Cerwin Vega Fan]

Originally posted by Morpheus
$0. Our dealerships don't mark up over sticker.

You all are doing god's work.

[wickedss]

Originally posted by krispycamaro
I still think you are smoking something funny, its much better than the charger interior (same price range). The base model radio was very underwheelming when compared to the GTs radio though. I spoke to a few people at the show and listened to others comments, all of them I heard were complimentary. My dad and I both thought it was comparable to the GTO interior (he drives one so he knows what he is comparing it to).

WGAF about the charger interior...did anyone say anything about that?

The point is, a $25,000 mazda has nicer interior materials than this car.

[DaveX]

I think the exterior is much better looking than the GTO and overall a much better looking package. This one might sell fairly well.

[Demian_ls1]

Originally posted by wickedss
WGAF about the charger interior...did anyone say anything about that?

The point is, a $25,000 mazda has nicer interior materials than this car.

Mazda's fall apart....
Seats wear out fairly fast and they have a ton of electrical problems.

[cm_ls1]

the interior is above average for this class of car , i could see how some would argue the GTO's was better , the fit n finish is good , if you start looking at tolerences sure you will see a bigger gaps then say a 100k germa car , but the fundumentals are right , i happen to drive one of these tonight , and the car feels well weighted in the steering , the handling to for a 4000lb car is wow , and the the damping , the brakes where all working together perfect , if you can imagine running flat out on city streets taking corners wildly , irregularities / holes in the road , this car will swallow them up silently , and keep on the line you want it.

k-pow blue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj3OaihKfbU

[BlueThunder99TA]

Originally posted by Morpheus
$0. Our dealerships don't mark up over sticker.

So what is sticker on these?

[Jeffro]

Originally posted by BlueThunder99TA
So what is sticker on these?

I dont' know exactly but the loaded GT's we have inbound will be around $33,900.

[jmd]

Originally posted by LS1MONSTER
Who the hell at GM decided to put black center caps on an otherwise very nice clean wheel design. Pontiac FTL :Picard:

Yeah. That would be impossible to change.

:Picard:

[Jeffro]

Originally posted by jmd
Yeah. That would be impossible to change.

:Picard:

C'mon, everyone knows that centercaps are what sell vehicles.

[krispycobalt]

Originally posted by wickedss
WGAF about the charger interior...did anyone say anything about that?

The point is, a $25,000 mazda has nicer interior materials than this car.

I've never been terribly impressed by a Mazda interior :shrug:. I mentioned the Charger because market-wise it is its closest competitor. (large 4dr sedan, RWD, V8)

[wickedss]

Originally posted by krispycamaro
I've never been terribly impressed by a Mazda interior :shrug:. I mentioned the Charger because market-wise it is its closest competitor. (large 4dr sedan, RWD, V8)

My point is...tap on a G8 dash then tap on a mazda dash. The materials in a mazda are much softer/less cheap feeling.

The G8 has hard plastic like my dodge ram everywhere...give me a break. Feels like a sunfire w/ a v8 to me.

The layout/design is fine, just the materials make it feel cheap.

Good materials + good design + hold together can not be that hard with todays technology..

[krispycobalt]

Originally posted by wickedss
Good materials + good design + hold together can not be that hard with todays technology..

Not that hard, just costs more. I do wish it would have had the squishy sort of plastic material, but then again as long as it doesn't make any noise I couldn't care less. I don't happen to feel up my dash all that often, only when I'm trying to find/stop a squeak or wipe the dust off.

[HSV-GTS-300]

Originally posted by cm_ls1
observe what happens when you throw in a medium spec cam in it -


Bear in mind the G8 has AFM and a different PCM to the Holden cars in Aus. Once you get around that the potential with the 6 litre L76 should be the same.

Approx 30% power increase with just bolt ons and tune.
11.80 @ 118 mph
http://www.gmmotorsport.com/gm_projects/redback/dyno_sheets/redback_difilippo_v_stock.jpg


Approx 60% power increase with cam, bolt ons and tune.
11.18 @ 124 mph
http://www.gmmotorsport.com/gm_customers/redback/dyno_sheets/redback_352.jpg

[Sir Ringo]

Originally posted by HSV-GTS-300
Bear in mind the G8 has AFM and a different PCM to the Holden cars in Aus. Once you get around that the potential with the 6 litre L76 should be the same.

Approx 30% power increase with just bolt ons and tune.
11.80 @ 118 mph
http://www.gmmotorsport.com/gm_projects/redback/dyno_sheets/redback_difilippo_v_stock.jpg


Approx 60% power increase with cam, bolt ons and tune.
11.18 @ 124 mph
http://www.gmmotorsport.com/gm_customers/redback/dyno_sheets/redback_352.jpg

That is almost unbelievable :faint: It's insane to think of a full weight four-door DD running high 11s with bolt-ons. Hell, those rival the best numbers for bolt-on Evos I've seen, and my car weighs a good 600lbs less than the G8!

[Rich97 W68]

300 horsepower to 470ish with cam, bolt-ons and a tune? Holy crap!!!

I hate this thread!!!!!! :mad:

[5.0THIS]

Originally posted by Rich97 W68
300 horsepower to 470ish with cam, bolt-ons and a tune? Holy crap!!!

I hate this thread!!!!!! :mad:


They start with like 365hp, not 300.

[HSV-GTS-300]

Originally posted by 5.0THIS
They start with like 365hp, not 300.

365 at the fly ---> 300 ish rear wheel

Bottom chart is around 470 rear wheel


:D

[Rich97 W68]

Originally posted by HSV-GTS-300
365 at the fly ---> 300 ish rear wheel

Bottom chart is around 470 rear wheel


:D

Bingo! :cool:

I just converted the KW figures to HP...

Absolutely ridiculous.

[5.0THIS]

Originally posted by Rich97 W68
Bingo! :cool:

I just converted the KW figures to HP...

Absolutely ridiculous.


ahh... I didnt bother converting that stupid metric crap :D

[LS1MONSTER]

Originally posted by jmd
Yeah. That would be impossible to change.

:Picard:

Just reminds me of the black "ABS equipped" center caps Pontiac use to use back in the day.

[krispycobalt]

Did anyone notice the guy running those dyno tests was named Phonsy (Fonzie)