Are you planning on buying it?

[DaSkinnyGuy]

Is anyone planning on buying this car? And wonder if they will come out will a procharger , magnacharger system for this.

[Chris 96 WS6]

I'm not necessarily planning on it, but having kinds now definitely makes me consider it as a possible choice instead of a Camaro.

[DaSkinnyGuy]

yea very good point about the kids and it still gets the job done. Take the kids to after school activites during the week and take it to the dragstrip on the weekend

[myersfw]

Nope, not buying it! I've waited until my kids were grown to have a hi-perf car. This is what they offer me? I have a 300 hp grocery getter/family and luggage hauler, it's called an Expedition. Where is my new T/A?:LS1LT1flag:

[Karps TA]

I will be considering it. I need to see it in person first though. I love the idea of it though. The next car will be either a G8, Camaro, or Challenger.

[ozws6]

The next car will be either a G8, Camaro, or Challenger.

My thoughts as well. I'm leaning toward a Camaro, but the G8 has caught my wifes eye!

[myersfw]

I had a Durango about five years ago, broke me of Mopars for LIFE! POS!
Never again... The Camaro is sexy as hell - not out of the question, but waiting for a hopefully possible Pontiac counterpart.:coffee:

[whysixspeeds]

Another option for me is a used CTS-V.

Can you get a stick in the G8?

[SmirnofSoldier]

piff u guys suck i just want a trans am now... cause i know id never be able to get a Camaro or challenger... and i think the g8 is just weird... i would much rather have another T/A

and plus why get the base model of a car thats like going to McDonald's and getting a salad.... so if i were to get that wicked Camaro it would defiantly SS oo baby

[Wesman]

Another option for me is a used CTS-V.

Can you get a stick in the G8?

Hell yea.

The top model G8 with the 362HP V8 has a 6 speed manual :thumbsup:

[Snigga]

I'm not really falling in love with the new camaros. I have always been a bird guy. Next car on my list is a 79 T/A.

[Tim99ws6]

My wife and i are definately interested in the G8. The Camaro is cool i guess, but the G8s definately fit our "needs" much more!

[GTOnTA]

I like it, at least what I've seen of it so far. I like the idea of a comfortable 4-door hot rod. I'd like the G8 even more if it were smaller and lighter, though. Closer in size perhaps to a BMW 3-series.
However, I just bought a new car in 2005, so I won't be in the market for a new car for a few more years.

[Grims]

I plan on pickin up a used G8 a few years after it comes out. I'll keep the TA as a weekend toy...but I'm ready to get out of the sports car as a daily drive niche....I think I'm starting to out grow it.

[myersfw]

I imagine it's a bit like my old Bonnie SSEi, albeit an updated RWD platform... It's actually beginning to grow on me...
Whodathunkit?

[Firehawk 526]

I'm downsizing to a Toyota, VW, or Mazda (4 or 6 banger), as this was the LAST V8 purchase for me!

Another 1.5 years, and the Hawk is RETIRED from daily useage. I know I cannot afford (2) gas guzzlers, nor the insurance.

Of course that goes w/o saying, I'm at war w/Pontiac right now regarding the sail panel TSB. They've gotten the last penny out of me, and thank goodness I have a GM Master Tech that can do the routine maintenance and modifications.:thumbsup:

Pontiac can KMA:coffee:

[Importkiller1]

according to the new specs

http://www.g8power.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154

its gonna have 355+ hp. its weird how it is rated lower
but at least there are multiple sport packages

[GTP231]

I'd love to get one but don't think the funds will be there for one for a couple years

[Grims]

I'd love to get one but don't think the funds will be there for one for a couple years

And you just so happen to have a couple of years before its release.

[Importkiller1]

http://www.g8power.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154

official specs are released, so if you guys are serious about buying check them out

361 hp and 385 torque aint bad

[thepaidtraveler]

Yes I do! Keep them Aussie cars coming!

[Chopstix]

Pretty sure the G8 will be replacing the Mercedes C-class we currently have....just need to see it in person.

[myersfw]

The Grand Prix GXP deosn't look like any slouch from here. I saw one a couple of days ago. That little beast is packing an LS4 :)

[black96ws6]

I think the G8 is an interesting car. It has definitly caught my wifes eye and would serve my family real well. It just fits us better than the Camaro or Challenger. It is a luxury sedan that packs sportscar pizazzz! With the suspension its designed with and ride it will give along with being comparable to the BMW 3 series, I think GM is starting to see the light of day when it comes to designing and selling their cars. We as Americans like nice and when it comes from within our domestic borders we tend to be more ap to buy. Wonder if the will ever come out with a straight six that will have enough giddy up for us. Hey maybe they will even offer the car with a turbo or supercharger. After all thats what we like right, standard speed parts. Well I think it will be a big hit along with the Camaro and will help GM whoop ass again. Gotta love GM

[thepaidtraveler]

GM needs to Nix the Six that they offer with it (3.6l) in favor of the 6 they offer in the Caddy with Direct Injection and mate that to an actual Hybrid system like Toyota offers. Where you can use either the Electric or the Gas engine with the Electric. Not like the piece mealed garbage Hybrid system they have in the Silverado that only assists the Gas engine and doesn't work alone or in conjunction with.

[Freedster]

I'd love to see this in a Buick, maybe bring back the Skylark or Regal nameplate. They could even call the top performer a GS. :)

- Freed

[srg963]

09 GXP with the LS3!:)

[MikeRotorsOnline]

I'll wait for it to come out. But I like the idea better of the 08 CTS for a daily driver.

[srg963]

I wish I could wait, but I have to trade by July. If the GXP is out, I'm getting it, but it not, I'll get teh 09 GT +CAI,Cat-Back, Pedders, and Diff Upgrade. Should be about the same thing, just don't want to void any important warranties.

Any opinions and comments are welcome to help me and others out to upgrade our cars without voiding warranties:thumbsup:

[SStrokerAce]

http://www.g8power.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154

official specs are released, so if you guys are serious about buying check them out

361 hp and 385 torque aint bad


Yeah and they are L92/LS3 castings for the heads so they can move some wind... headers and a cam swap would make one of these things a ANIMAL! Can you say 500hp!

I would like one but I have the SS and a 5.3L Truck so no need but the old man needs a replacement for his C5

Bret

[ws6_z28]

Anyone see one of these bad boys in person yet?

[MikeRotorsOnline]

Nope not yet.

[Featherburner]

Anyone see one of these bad boys in person yet?I saw a black 888 GT at the dealer and it's a bad looking ride. I was tempted to buy it but, I'm waiting for the GXP.

[SStrokerAce]

One up here:

http://usera.imagecave.com/sstrokerace/0403081630.jpg

Not a bad looking car, it needs the suspension package and a 6-speed but other than that it's a killer car.

Bret

[97ta]

yes, there is an older woman driving one around here :) seen it the other day, they are some bad ass cars

[jumper]

If they come out with a two door GXP model with the LS3(430hp), I think I might be tempted. I dont really care what they call it either, GTO, G8, GP, etc...

[real82it]

I am begging my wife to get one to replace her 2002 5 series BMW with one of these.......but she is not budging so far.......( I will NEVER buy another BMW - a car that costs that much should not have all the issues this car has had...)

Saw this car on autoweek - "best american sport sedan ever made".......

[LOW-LIFE]

Anyone see one of these bad boys in person yet?

seen one rolling down the freeway a day or 2 ago actually:werd:

[mpclk2006]

Now, the question I been having and cant seem to find the answer any where, if there is a camaro coming out for 2010, where is the Pontiac counterpart, THE TRANS AM???

[myersfw]

In never, never land I am afraid....:mad:
I had the opportunity to drive both the V-6 and V-8 G8 last weekend -
they are awesome pieces!!! The interior is the best thought out arrangement I've seen in a while ~ I actually preferred the V-6, mated up to a gnarly five speed auto - she launches!!! Seat of the pants says it runs as hard as my '94 did as a stocker (at legal speeds....)
Sadly, I had to settle for a base Grand Prix - I think I got the last new one in Ft. Worth :cool: They had a GXP, but I didn't think it was 8K better than the 3800 :lol: