pengwin Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 What are you guys' opinion on the new G8, 361 HP, 385 ft lb, LSD, $30k, RWD. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/Pontiac_G8_concept_car.JPG/800px-Pontiac_G8_concept_car.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianspi Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Looks good. My cousin has a G6 and I was really impressed with the interior. Black leather with red illumination similar to the LGT. My previous car was a Mustang but I've grown out of RWD and tire squealing though. enough zip ties and duct tape will fix anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 IIRC, the manual transmission will be sold here. It is very tempting; a nice large car with a solid motor and a manual transmission at a decent price will be hard to ignore. It is heavier then I would like, but I will definately check it out. The difference in the aftermarket is amazing; a solid mail order tune for any combo is $80 and I already own the software and hardware to completely retune the PCM in one of those myself , all it will take is $100 feee for the new PCM. And this is the ability to change EVERYTHING. One of those with 600 hp or so would be VERY hard to overlook Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 That looks good. Too bad they gave lame excuse to not bring wagon. "How often do you see an Audi wagon? How often do you see a BMW wagon? How often do you see a Mercedes wagon? The answer is, almost never…they're just not fashionable. I can't explain why." http://blogs.motortrend.com/6226257/car-news/pontiac-g8-ute-is-a-go-but-wagon-not-coming-to-us/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 ^That is such a lame excuse. Thats GM following again instead of leading. I see Mercedes and BMW wagons all the time here in NY. I also see a good number of Outbacks and Magnums. When is this anti-wagon nonsense going to stop? Its so irrational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 That looks good. Too bad they gave lame excuse to not bring wagon. http://blogs.motortrend.com/6226257/car-news/pontiac-g8-ute-is-a-go-but-wagon-not-coming-to-us/index.html Shamelessly stolen http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i9/mrmattson/maximumlulz.jpg Looks nice, be much more compelling with an LS3 manual wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldawg GT Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Looks good. Does anyone know if those hood scopes are functional? Knowing Pontiac, prolly not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengwin Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 they're not, it has a 6.0L V8 making all the power. i will say this though, it looks better than the legacy GT in the front. the back of the G8 doesnt look that good. subaru needs to push the front wheel on the legacy closer to the front of the car so there's less overhang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Looks good. Does anyone know if those hood scopes are functional? Knowing Pontiac, prolly not. Do note that hood scoops don't have to feed an intake or intercooler to be funtional. Apparently, the hood scoops on 6.0 GTOs were added due to engine bay heat issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 subaru needs to push the front wheel on the legacy closer to the front of the car so there's less overhang. Impossible due to the drivetrain layout. Shorter bumpers like JDM/EDM would help though. Frakking Canadians and their stupid 5 mph bumpers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Impossible due to the drivetrain layout. Shorter bumpers like JDM/EDM would help though. Frakking Canadians and their stupid 5 mph bumpers! Blame Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I've been chewing on this car since I first heard about it. The build and price system on pontiacs website does not mention navigation, although pictures of the holden equivalent often show a nav. system. Considering the GTO did not have a nav system I can only assume that this will not either. The trade off most likely is that it wont share the same pcb with the a/c system as far as performance, I'm not expecting anything that will impress me after 40k miles in a 250hp awd turbo 4. I'm more of the opinion these days that if the LACK of power doesnt irritate me, then the cars still in the running. There is a lot to be said about having such a large v8 however with gas already in the $3 range and with the govt proposing an additional 40 cent per gallon gas tax in the next few years. I'm sure the sticker will boast 16-18 city but this will be due to the selective displacement or whatever that really isnt used in stop and go traffic. The car could get an average of 12mpg in the city. This is all speculation of course. I spoke with a local dealer about when they will begin arriving, they said feb/march. I will check it out when it does . "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Im waiting to see this car in the flesh. The specs look good -- Im hoping to be impressed with the overall car like the new Malibu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldawg GT Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Do note that hood scoops don't have to feed an intake or intercooler to be funtional. Apparently, the hood scoops on 6.0 GTOs were added due to engine bay heat issues Yeah, but the Holden version doesn't have hood scoops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Yeah, but the Holden version doesn't have hood scoops. Yeah, but the Holden Monero only got the 5.7 /6.0 was export only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldawg GT Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Yeah, but the Holden Monero only got the 5.7 /6.0 was export only I meant the Commodore doesn't have them. It has the 6.0, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I meant the Commodore doesn't have them. It has the 6.0, correct? It has the L98 Base V8 G8 has an L76 Rumor is on a high-end version (GXP) with a 430hp LS3 in 09. If its designed for that, then they might be functional. However, as the L76 is very similar to the L98, then probably not. /Oh and L98/76 are 6.0, LS3 is is 6.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_knoxville Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Apparently, the hood scoops on 6.0 GTOs were added due to engine bay heat issues actually, they were added to appease GTO fans who were upset the initial remake had little to no retro styling cues reminiscent of the '60s GTO (or so that's what American Muscle Car reported) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm contemplating getting one. I really want to see how it handles. The 6.0 will really respond to mods and the 6 speed auto will be nice. It will be tough to get rid of the GTO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I will add this on my shopping list. Hopefully, the insurance won't be off the wall. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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