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 May 5 2008, 06:53 PM
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Veteran Member  Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8  |
.... but its still the G8 GT. Metalic Gray (dark Silver).
we pick it up at 4-5pm today. i was sold when i saw one last week at the local dealer but it was white. we wanted to look at all the colors first. today we saw the dark gray, red and orange. i wasnt intrested in black as a daily driver. white looks nice and red looks pretty good for red, but when we saw the dark silver, that was what we liked the best. we made one mistake though...... we drove it. wow, its a really nice car and i think it will put a large dent in the BMW sales. very large trunk and back seats. the front seats are ungodly comfortable. i couldnt believe i was in a GM. anyways..... look for a for sale add for the 98Z i have. |
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May 5 2008, 07:01 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Sweet! Pontiac may just be alive and well! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Let us know your further driving impressions.....
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May 5 2008, 07:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 934 Joined: 7-March 06 Member No.: 1,113 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ May 5 2008, 02:53 PM)  .... but its still the G8 GT. Metalic Gray (dark Silver). we pick it up at 4-5pm today. i was sold when i saw one last week at the local dealer but it was white. we wanted to look at all the colors first. today we saw the dark gray, red and orange. i wasnt intrested in black as a daily driver. white looks nice and red looks pretty good for red, but when we saw the dark silver, that was what we liked the best. we made one mistake though...... we drove it. wow, its a really nice car and i think it will put a large dent in the BMW sales. very large trunk and back seats. the front seats are ungodly comfortable. i couldnt believe i was in a GM. anyways..... look for a for sale add for the 98Z i have. Pictures? Bock |
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May 5 2008, 07:23 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
i don't haveit yet. i pick it up at 4-5pm.
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May 5 2008, 07:24 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 246 Joined: 8-August 07 From: Grand Rapids, Michigan Member No.: 1,881 |
Congrats! As soon as I am in the market for a new daily driver in a year or two I will be looking for a 6-speed GT myself, let us know how you like it after you and your wife have driven it for a while. I agree on the BMW comment, between this car and the new CTS GM seems to be turning out some really good cars again.
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May 5 2008, 10:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 452 Joined: 12-January 04 From: Charleston, SC Member No.: 121 |
how much do they go for? i kinda want one myself...
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May 6 2008, 12:55 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
i got it for $30 flat. its a loaded GT w/ leather. everything but the Sport package (19" wheels).
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May 6 2008, 12:57 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
I saw a black one on the road the other day. It merged in behind me for a bit, and I got to study its front view in the mirror. I thought it was very M3ish with the front fender flares and had nice lines overall. I do think the front would look better without the scoops though. As it passed I looked over the side and rear views, and was somewhat disappointed with the rear view. It reminded me a little (too much) of a Grand Am. I'll probably need to see one up close and in person to really decide if I completely like it.
My dad really wants one, but will wait for next year's model to come out. He's still mad about buying a 2004 GTO and then the 05's come out with 50 more HP and better brakes... |
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May 6 2008, 03:28 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
I eyeballed a red one yesterday when I was down looking at a GMC HD, I didn't want to sit in one, even though they all had 6sp autos. I'll wait for a GXP version!
Now if any of you have some tips on how I can talk the wife into a new truck and car, I would owe you one! |
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May 6 2008, 06:25 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 115 Joined: 7-March 07 Member No.: 1,712 |
QUOTE (firehawkclone @ May 6 2008, 08:28 AM) I eyeballed a red one yesterday when I was down looking at a GMC HD, I didn't want to sit in one, even though they all had 6sp autos. I'll wait for a GXP version! Now if any of you have some tips on how I can talk the wife into a new truck and car, I would owe you one! Have more kids? |
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May 6 2008, 07:38 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 246 Joined: 8-August 07 From: Grand Rapids, Michigan Member No.: 1,881 |
QUOTE (LS1_Alex @ May 6 2008, 02:25 PM) QUOTE (firehawkclone @ May 6 2008, 08:28 AM) I eyeballed a red one yesterday when I was down looking at a GMC HD, I didn't want to sit in one, even though they all had 6sp autos. I'll wait for a GXP version! Now if any of you have some tips on how I can talk the wife into a new truck and car, I would owe you one! Have more kids? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) |
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May 6 2008, 08:20 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (vanwyk4257 @ May 6 2008, 12:38 PM) QUOTE (LS1_Alex @ May 6 2008, 02:25 PM) QUOTE (firehawkclone @ May 6 2008, 08:28 AM) I eyeballed a red one yesterday when I was down looking at a GMC HD, I didn't want to sit in one, even though they all had 6sp autos. I'll wait for a GXP version! Now if any of you have some tips on how I can talk the wife into a new truck and car, I would owe you one! Have more kids? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) I have no kids after 18yrs of marriage (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banana.gif) |
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May 6 2008, 08:44 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 26-September 05 From: Youngstown, OH Member No.: 896 |
Howdy,
From Edmunds, it looks like its automatic only? Is that right? Mark |
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May 6 2008, 10:34 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
The 6 speed manual will be released anywhere from mid-year 2008 to 2009 model year...
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May 7 2008, 02:58 AM
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Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 863 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 5 |
The latest Motor Trend has an article on the GXP. 402HP, 6 speed manual. But they are estimating $38K sticker. Looks like a great car though, definitely would give it a look if I was in the market for a 4 door sport sedan.
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May 7 2008, 03:02 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
here is the car and color we got.
(IMG:http://www.thetorquereport.com/2008_pontiac_g8-thumb.jpg) |
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May 7 2008, 03:25 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,015 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 55 |
Nice car.
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May 7 2008, 05:51 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
When are you going to the track with it????? Gotta get those baseline laptimes...(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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May 7 2008, 08:18 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 20-November 07 From: WI Member No.: 2,010 |
I'm still waiting to see one in person. They didn't show up on the lots in my area yet.
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May 7 2008, 12:17 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
its my 2018 AI car.
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May 7 2008, 10:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 440 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 41 |
That looks nice. Is it rear wheel drive?
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May 7 2008, 10:47 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
yes, its rear wheel drive.
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May 8 2008, 01:26 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 159 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Johnstown, PA Member No.: 170 |
Sah-weet......
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May 8 2008, 02:51 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
Looks nice. But I'm concerned with the mileage estimate. Keep us posted on things like that, as well as the first laptimes. ;-)
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May 8 2008, 03:04 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
we were shooting for a car that got 30+ on the highway. but anything will be better than the 15 highway the 2500HD got.
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May 8 2008, 03:19 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Hudson, Colorado Member No.: 197 |
I'm jealous. I want one. I drove a white GT with leather and the sport package last Friday. I like grey as well, but it's too close to black for me. I already have a black car. I love the way it drives and feels. When test driving I noticed it has a MPG meter in the multifunction dash display between the speedo and tach. In the 15 miles this car had on it, it averaged about 11.x mpg. So it is possible to get very crappy mileage out of them if you keep your foot in it. I too am very interested to find out what your average mpg come in at for daily driving.
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May 8 2008, 03:25 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
right now its in the high teens (18-19) average. but i've taken it out and romped it a number of times.
i'll keep you guys updated. |
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May 9 2008, 05:13 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ May 8 2008, 10:04 AM) we were shooting for a car that got 30+ on the highway. but anything will be better than the 15 highway the 2500HD got. That's what I'd like to see. Pontiac is showing upper 20's though. If you an squeeze out around 30, I'm all over one for my new commuter car. C6s can get that, and that's what I keep coming back to. |
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May 9 2008, 06:07 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ May 9 2008, 10:13 AM) QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ May 8 2008, 10:04 AM) we were shooting for a car that got 30+ on the highway. but anything will be better than the 15 highway the 2500HD got. That's what I'd like to see. Pontiac is showing upper 20's though. If you an squeeze out around 30, I'm all over one for my new commuter car. C6s can get that, and that's what I keep coming back to. How crazy is that - a C6 for a commuter car... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) |
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May 11 2008, 01:20 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 19-February 08 Member No.: 2,122 |
too bad gm is making us wait for the 6-speed car!!
i'm considering a 2001-2003 M5 now, not sure if i want to wait or not. tony |
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May 12 2008, 03:12 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
QUOTE (Rob Hood @ May 9 2008, 01:07 PM) QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ May 9 2008, 10:13 AM) QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ May 8 2008, 10:04 AM) we were shooting for a car that got 30+ on the highway. but anything will be better than the 15 highway the 2500HD got. That's what I'd like to see. Pontiac is showing upper 20's though. If you an squeeze out around 30, I'm all over one for my new commuter car. C6s can get that, and that's what I keep coming back to. How crazy is that - a C6 for a commuter car... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) Yeah. I am looking for something newer that I don't have to worry about crashing a rare car (92 B4C) and something with A/C that works (as opposed to the 88 TII), but still gets decent mileage (25+ MPG). I know I could settle for a Honduh, and a V-6 Quaalude could probably run with the best of them, but I still have problems with FWD. I've queried friends who drive C5s and C6s, and many are capable of around 30 MPG on the highway. Heck, one friend is getting 28 out of his C6 Z06 at 80!! While looking at different cars to get, I keep comparing them to the C6. Heck, I don't need more than 2 seats, so a C6 is perfect, and last year's models are priced right, too. While I am probably going to end up with one, I'm interested in other stuff out there. I'm still looking at the Kappa turbos, and will be real interested in the G8, if the mileage is up there. |
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May 13 2008, 02:43 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 115 Joined: 7-March 07 Member No.: 1,712 |
What year is it? I know the 09's will get the LS3. Pretty sure the camaro will too.
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May 13 2008, 03:49 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 11-May 08 Member No.: 2,196 |
QUOTE (LS1_Alex @ May 12 2008, 10:43 PM) What year is it? I know the 09's will get the LS3. Pretty sure the camaro will too. Did the first year GT not get the LS3? For some reason i was thinking they did but i could be mistaken. That is an awesome car, i really want a 6 speed model, i think with a bit of suspension work they can be made to handle well, have a near 50/50 weight ditribution if im not mistaken but they are right around 3900-4000lbs. Very nice driver car though, would be my first choice |
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