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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2008, 10:22:57 am »
Funny, fond of the hood scoops and without 'em think the design would be much more sedate.
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2008, 10:45:09 am »
I think sedate is good in high powered cars myself.   M5 or previous M3 come to mind... practically no visible "stuff" to disturb the lines
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #22 on: July 23, 2008, 01:22:46 pm »
Quote from: tpl on July 23, 2008, 10:45:09 am
I think sedate is good in high powered cars myself.   M5 or previous M3 come to mind... practically no visible "stuff" to disturb the lines

 :iagree: They used to call cars like that 'sleepers'. The original '64 Pontiac GTO comes to mind - it was almost impossible to distinguish from a run-of-the-mill Tempest except for a pair of discreet hood scoops and a few badges. The '64 GTO convertible is drop-dead gorgeous, probably the the best GM design ever IMO.
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #23 on: August 04, 2008, 12:27:26 am »
I purchased the V6 G8 and it is worth every penny. The interior, exterior, engine, transmission, and colour are all phenomenal. The sound system is unbeatable as well. Thank you GM for bringing the true Pontiac excitement back. Anyone who is a domestic nay sayer, think twice. Consider this: Most so called Japanese cars are now made in North America. Also, the G8 was built in Australia. I love this car.
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #24 on: August 05, 2008, 10:58:37 am »
Quote from: Jeff Jackson on August 04, 2008, 12:27:26 am
I purchased the V6 G8 and it is worth every penny.

What other cars did you look at Jeff?

Oh yes...you are putting together some pics for us aren't you?
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #25 on: August 09, 2008, 03:39:41 am »
I will definitely put some pics together for everyone to view. I was looking at the BMW 1 series and the Mazda Rx8. I also was comtemplating the Pontiac Solstice and Ford Mustang, but I think I made the right choice with the G8. I will get the pics posted as soon as possible.
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #26 on: August 09, 2008, 02:32:59 pm »
This seems like a very nice car. :) I have seen several in my travels around the G.T.A. on my sales calls. It deserves a much better fate than the recent G.T.O. which was a dud sales wise. Would a V-6/hybrid combination help keep this baby afloat with escalating fuel costs?

While I m uncertain about Pontiac's future I am a fan of this car. G8, Malibu, Aura, Astra.... Some great cars coming from the General lately... I am curious to see if the Cobalt's replacement can be as great as these cars are.
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #27 on: August 09, 2008, 03:50:05 pm »
It does look good up close and not too shabby when you see it on the road. One was ahead of me coming home the other day and it took a minute for the G8 symbol to register. It was black.

How can one tell which engine is there from the rear?
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #28 on: August 09, 2008, 05:41:56 pm »
Quote from: inco on August 09, 2008, 03:50:05 pm
It does look good up close and not too shabby when you see it on the road. One was ahead of me coming home the other day and it took a minute for the G8 symbol to register. It was black.

How can one tell which engine is there from the rear?

If you can't catch it then it must have 8 cylinders on full boil! ;)

Good question though... Does the top level V-6 have dual exhaust as well?
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #29 on: August 10, 2008, 01:25:06 pm »
Quote from: Zoo on August 09, 2008, 05:41:56 pm
Quote from: inco on August 09, 2008, 03:50:05 pm
It does look good up close and not too shabby when you see it on the road. One was ahead of me coming home the other day and it took a minute for the G8 symbol to register. It was black.

How can one tell which engine is there from the rear?

If you can't catch it then it must have 8 cylinders on full boil! ;)

Good question though... Does the top level V-6 have dual exhaust as well?

V8's have the 'GT' badge on the left side of the trunk lid, and quad exhausts vs duals on the V6.
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Re: CD Article: 2009 Pontiac G8
« Reply #30 on: August 10, 2008, 05:45:50 pm »
Aha - it was a V6. ;D
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