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 May 5 2008, 06:53 PM
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.... 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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