Pontiac G8

CrownR426 · 06-21-2009, 04:56 AM

I want to test drive the cadillac cts supercharged!

m4a1mustang · 06-21-2009, 08:54 AM

The G8 is a good looking car but unfortunately I think it suffers from a lack of refinement in the interior.

Looks badass from the front, but it looks like they hurried the design of the rear end... very plain.

Mergnthwirker · 06-21-2009, 07:20 PM

Dropped by a couple of weeks ago to check out the G8. I was very disappointed in the build quality. Lovely looking car, and nice V8 with a stick (rare these days). Doesn't help that all the sales guys were expecting to be laid off soon. They were all very keen on checking out my new Z. They told me they thought the "new" GM was going to continue to offer the Holden/nee G8 under another name. Or maybe Penske will grab it an make it a Saturn? Great to see a full-sized American car with balls that can handle too.

GTRFAN · 06-22-2009, 07:07 AM

Yeah I agree about the interior...it's a bit cheap, but after all this whole car is a mass produced family car with a few bolt on bits. We even use the base model as a taxi.

Holden have made a two door concept which may make it to production...

Australia: Holden Rolls Out Coupe 60 Concept

fly yellow · 06-22-2009, 04:36 PM

I think it's pretty fugly. Pontiac hasn't released a good looking car since the Fiero, and before that the Firebirds of the mid 70s (which will be a restoration project of mine one day). This is probably why Pontiac is getting dumped, although I would drop Buick before Pontiac. The average age of a Buick buyer is 67 years old. Their customer base will be dead before you know it, and those buyers can just try and come up with the couple thousand extra to buy a Cadillac.

37Z · 06-29-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I think it's pretty fugly. Pontiac hasn't released a good looking car since the Fiero, and before that the Firebirds of the mid 70s (which will be a restoration project of mine one day). This is probably why Pontiac is getting dumped, although I would drop Buick before Pontiac. The average age of a Buick buyer is 67 years old. Their customer base will be dead before you know it, and those buyers can just try and come up with the couple thousand extra to buy a Cadillac.

Yeah, a 1970-73 Ponitac Trans Am looked cool in their day. My parants owned one and I drove it to death. Nice interior; way ahead for its times. Exterior looked sleek. Handling was sub-par by today's standards; and other than a Stage IV version (very rare) would be slower than a 370Z. A good restoration car with upgraded suspension/brakes/engine should be fast and fun to drive. Today Buick's are big sellers in China.

chuckhumprey · 04-02-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GTRFAN

Just wanted to know if anyone from the US has a Pontiac G8 or been in one?

As it's an Aussie car, I just wanted to hear your thoughts on it as our car company Holden has announced it will stop exporting them to America due to the GM failure. It's a pity as they were selling really well.

It's not really my kind of car, but some of my mates have them and it always puts a smile on my face when we go for a drive.

Here's the new local version with 470kW (640Hp)

The supercharger sounds awesome!
YouTube - TOP GEAR - S2E2 - HSV CLUBSPORT R8 REVIEW Pontiac parts

I know this has been posted long ago but just a heads up. As far as i know this has been featured in a popular auto show in chicago and according to many this has been based from the Commodore but has been modified due to the public demand. But for me, this is such one of a kind compared to other pontiacs out there.

GTRFAN · 04-03-2012, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckhumprey

I know this has been posted long ago but just a heads up. As far as i know this has been featured in a popular auto show in chicago and according to many this has been based from the Commodore but has been modified due to the public demand. But for me, this is such one of a kind compared to other pontiacs out there.

Whats the name of the TV show? Link to the episode?

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GTRFAN Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 586 Drives: 370z Titanium 6MT Rep Power: 18	Yeah I agree about the interior...it's a bit cheap, but after all this whole car is a mass produced family car with a few bolt on bits. We even use the base model as a taxi. Holden have made a two door concept which may make it to production... Australia: Holden Rolls Out Coupe 60 Concept Last edited by GTRFAN; 04-03-2012 at 03:02 AM.

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fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I think it's pretty fugly. Pontiac hasn't released a good looking car since the Fiero, and before that the Firebirds of the mid 70s (which will be a restoration project of mine one day). This is probably why Pontiac is getting dumped, although I would drop Buick before Pontiac. The average age of a Buick buyer is 67 years old. Their customer base will be dead before you know it, and those buyers can just try and come up with the couple thousand extra to buy a Cadillac. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

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Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 16	Dropped by a couple of weeks ago to check out the G8. I was very disappointed in the build quality. Lovely looking car, and nice V8 with a stick (rare these days). Doesn't help that all the sales guys were expecting to be laid off soon. They were all very keen on checking out my new Z. They told me they thought the "new" GM was going to continue to offer the Holden/nee G8 under another name. Or maybe Penske will grab it an make it a Saturn? Great to see a full-sized American car with balls that can handle too.