If it ends up looking like this...I'm headed to the Pontiac dealer
05-04-2008, 08:58 PM
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^^ Maybe. But I never cease to be amazed as to how much turbo motors can put out when tuned correctly. That said, I would not mind seeing a tuned 535i run against a tuned GTP. 
05-04-2008, 09:07 PM
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Do it. 
The GT Premium+Sport Package seems a good deal. Saw one at the auto show last month in white and it looked great.
The GT Premium+Sport Package seems a good deal. Saw one at the auto show last month in white and it looked great.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
Do it. The GT Premium+Sport Package seems a good deal. Saw one at the auto show last month in white and it looked great.
The GT Premium+Sport Package seems a good deal. Saw one at the auto show last month in white and it looked great.
Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Gonna wait a little bit. GM isn't offering any incentives for employees and the current G8 GT is selling with a $2K premium over MSRP.
05-04-2008, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
I love the spyhunter commercial for this car. I wish GM steering wheels didn't look so ugly. Other than that, this car is a winner.
Yeah it's a great commercial. I kinda like the steering wheel.
05-04-2008, 11:40 PM
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^ I agree. Best looking GM steering wheel I've ever seen. Kinda what I would expect in an Acura in fact.
There was a G8 GT at the track last night. I didn't stick around to see what he ran since I waited almost 3 hours to get two runs, but it was definitely grabbing a lot of attention.
There was a G8 GT at the track last night. I didn't stick around to see what he ran since I waited almost 3 hours to get two runs, but it was definitely grabbing a lot of attention.
05-05-2008, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by TommySalami
Still a shame that GM has to buy other countries' designs to put out a decent car
Acura = Honda Motor Co.
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Holden = GM
And IMO the G8 looks better than the Monaro and Commodore
05-05-2008, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Acura = Honda Motor Co.
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Holden = GM
And IMO the G8 looks better than the Monaro and Commodore
kinda a shame they couldnt use american designers? maybe thats what he meant?
w/e i dont care this thing is greeeeeat! i want one with a magnaflow exhaust...
05-05-2008, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Yeah but it will take regular as opposed to my snob of a car TL.
05-05-2008, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
That's more like it. 
Then again, the 535i is nearly as quick as the 550i in stock form for thousands less (than the 550i). Some tweaking of its N54 would likely give a 535i an advantage over both the 550i and a tweaked G8 GXP.
That said, even the regular GT @ $31k is a great deal IMHO. I just eyeballed one at Malouf about an hour ago and I like the G8 more with each glance.
Then again, the 535i is nearly as quick as the 550i in stock form for thousands less (than the 550i). Some tweaking of its N54 would likely give a 535i an advantage over both the 550i and a tweaked G8 GXP. That said, even the regular GT @ $31k is a great deal IMHO. I just eyeballed one at Malouf about an hour ago and I like the G8 more with each glance.
250 bucks for a tune on the GT for a 13.1
Throw a cam in it and a set of headers on the GXP and it will be well into the low 12s or better.
05-05-2008, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 1killercls
Great, you get to save about .076 cents a fill up.
Who pissed in your cheerios? Last time I checked the difference was about $.20 a gallon.
Doesn't matter either way since I'll probably just keep my TL as a daily driver.
05-05-2008, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=pontiac
250 bucks for a tune on the GT for a 13.1
Throw a cam in it and a set of headers on the GXP and it will be well into the low 12s or better.
250 bucks for a tune on the GT for a 13.1
Throw a cam in it and a set of headers on the GXP and it will be well into the low 12s or better.
05-05-2008, 10:04 AM
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I looked at/test drove a GT on Saturday.
- On the base model, the interior looked cheap; the one with leather looked much better, but still not as nice as the TL.
- It rides smooth. Traffic prevented me from being able to really test the suspension.
- Traffic didn't prevent me from stomping it...wasn't overly impressed. I'm guessing the weight offsets the power a good bit.
- Mileage: 18/25...my TL, 19/26. Not sure what the GT's everyday would pan out to be, but that's pretty good overall for a high-output V8 compared to a six almost half as big.
I liked it, but looking at it up close and driving it didn't wow me as much as seeing pictures of it did. I was very happy to get back into my TL. While the GXP will probably be nice, I'll wait until the coupe comes out (if it comes out) before looking at the G8 again.
- On the base model, the interior looked cheap; the one with leather looked much better, but still not as nice as the TL.
- It rides smooth. Traffic prevented me from being able to really test the suspension.
- Traffic didn't prevent me from stomping it...wasn't overly impressed. I'm guessing the weight offsets the power a good bit.
- Mileage: 18/25...my TL, 19/26. Not sure what the GT's everyday would pan out to be, but that's pretty good overall for a high-output V8 compared to a six almost half as big.
I liked it, but looking at it up close and driving it didn't wow me as much as seeing pictures of it did. I was very happy to get back into my TL. While the GXP will probably be nice, I'll wait until the coupe comes out (if it comes out) before looking at the G8 again.
05-05-2008, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
I looked at/test drove a GT on Saturday.
- On the base model, the interior looked cheap; the one with leather looked much better, but still not as nice as the TL.
- It rides smooth. Traffic prevented me from being able to really test the suspension.
- Traffic didn't prevent me from stomping it...wasn't overly impressed. I'm guessing the weight offsets the power a good bit.
- Mileage: 18/25...my TL, 19/26. Not sure what the GT's everyday would pan out to be, but that's pretty good overall for a high-output V8 compared to a six almost half as big.
I liked it, but looking at it up close and driving it didn't wow me as much as seeing pictures of it did. I was very happy to get back into my TL. While the GXP will probably be nice, I'll wait until the coupe comes out (if it comes out) before looking at the G8 again.
- On the base model, the interior looked cheap; the one with leather looked much better, but still not as nice as the TL.
- It rides smooth. Traffic prevented me from being able to really test the suspension.
- Traffic didn't prevent me from stomping it...wasn't overly impressed. I'm guessing the weight offsets the power a good bit.
- Mileage: 18/25...my TL, 19/26. Not sure what the GT's everyday would pan out to be, but that's pretty good overall for a high-output V8 compared to a six almost half as big.
I liked it, but looking at it up close and driving it didn't wow me as much as seeing pictures of it did. I was very happy to get back into my TL. While the GXP will probably be nice, I'll wait until the coupe comes out (if it comes out) before looking at the G8 again.
My 06 TL gets 23mpg in mixed driving and 32mpg on strait highway driving. It's been consistent since I've owned it.
05-05-2008, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by pttl
Are those EPA numbers? I'm thinking the real world numbers will be significantly lower.
My 06 TL gets 23mpg in mixed driving and 32mpg on strait highway driving. It's been consistent since I've owned it.
My 06 TL gets 23mpg in mixed driving and 32mpg on strait highway driving. It's been consistent since I've owned it.
05-05-2008, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Pontiac G8 GXP
Not too much different from the G8 GT but dayam what a performance package. The ultimate child hauler.
Specs:
6.2L LS3 V8
402 hp / 400 lb-ft tq
Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual
0-to-60: 4.7 secs
1/4 mile: 13.0 seconds at 108 mph
Waiting to hear back from my brother (works for GMAC) to see if there will be any deals for employee's families.
Not too much different from the G8 GT but dayam what a performance package. The ultimate child hauler.
Specs:
6.2L LS3 V8
402 hp / 400 lb-ft tq
Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual
0-to-60: 4.7 secs
1/4 mile: 13.0 seconds at 108 mph
Waiting to hear back from my brother (works for GMAC) to see if there will be any deals for employee's families.
05-05-2008, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Acura = Honda Motor Co.
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Holden = GM
05-05-2008, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
It's the perfect vehicle for me. I've always wanted the NSX (hence the name) but with three young kids, it's without a doubt the most impratical car, even second car. I'd probably end up driving it once a month.
This on the other hand provides me with an enormous fun factor while still being practical.
My local dealer has a black GT that I sat in the other day. Need to see how two car seats fit. My TL has no rear seat room, especially with one seat facing backwards.
This on the other hand provides me with an enormous fun factor while still being practical.
My local dealer has a black GT that I sat in the other day. Need to see how two car seats fit. My TL has no rear seat room, especially with one seat facing backwards.
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Completely off topic I know but....had a brand new Rolls Royce Phantom drive by me on the highway this weekend 
best car I've ever seen in person. Just thought i'd get it out lol
best car I've ever seen in person. Just thought i'd get it out lol
05-05-2008, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bigman
Owners are already pulling those 1/4 mile times with their GT's. Owners with LSX edit handhelds are running high 12's on street tires completely stock. The GXP's should be a high 12 second car with a tune, it will low mid 12's. And i cant imagine what mods will do to this grocery getter.
05-05-2008, 12:58 PM
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those vents (hood) functional?
05-05-2008, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by is300eater
those vents (hood) functional?
no but I seem to remember seeing someone coming out with a CAI that utilizes one of them.
05-05-2008, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by is300eater
those vents (hood) functional?
The city EPA rating was 15 mpg on the V8 GT (not GXP) I looked at a couple of weeks ago.
I wish GM could decrease the weight of its sport sedans, like the G8 and the CTS, so they aren't 4000 lbs.+ on the big-engine versions. That would help with both acceleration and fuel consumption.
05-05-2008, 04:06 PM
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I think the steering wheel is better than what GM has put out in the past. Just make it black and it would look better (GM plastic in general sucks).
And the look might be a bit cleaner without the hood scoops. Just a thought.
And the look might be a bit cleaner without the hood scoops. Just a thought.
05-05-2008, 05:48 PM
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Not so much... Acura was the result of a strategic marketing decision by AHM. Holden is an acquisition of GMs. They started out making upholstery for horse drawn buggies...
The funny thing is a lot of people at least on AZ were underwhelmed by the G8's appearance when they saw it in person.... for me at least I thought it looked even better in person. Same goes for a few of my friends and my brother, who thought it was "just a Commodore" but when he saw it in person he was really impressed.
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
are you getting one?
05-05-2008, 08:59 PM
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Great, you get to save about .076 cents a fill up.
Lol, and I love how people are gawking at the steering wheels. Sure, anybody would like a steering wheel that allows for comfortable and easy sports driving, and one that's ergonomic if it has buttons...but of all the things to gawk at...THE STEERING WHEEL!?!?
I guess all this car has is a lot of power and a GREAT steering wheel
05-05-2008, 09:50 PM
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^You find it funny but the steering wheel design is actually important to me. I'll look sometimes at it when I'm driving. Nothing like a thick steering wheel too, it's nice when driving. It's an important characteristic to me.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
^You find it funny but the steering wheel design is actually important to me. I'll look sometimes at it when I'm driving. Nothing like a thick steering wheel too, it's nice when driving. It's an important characteristic to me.
after all the steering wheel is one of the few things that you actually handle at all times while driving....a nice steering wheel goes a long way imo
05-05-2008, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TommySalami
Why does the Porsche 911 have such a thin steering wheel? Anyone who's held one knows what I'm talking about. It's thinner than the one on my TSX
05-05-2008, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
I'll look sometimes at it when I'm driving.
Lol.....and???
You'll be the only one. Others will just be looking at the exterior when drving (which IMO is lacking somewhat severely as well....)
W/e. Each to his or her own.
05-06-2008, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by TS_eXpeed
Lol.....and???
You'll be the only one. Others will just be looking at the exterior when drving (which IMO is lacking somewhat severely as well....)
W/e. Each to his or her own.
You'll be the only one. Others will just be looking at the exterior when drving (which IMO is lacking somewhat severely as well....)
W/e. Each to his or her own.
You mean interior? The only exterior I see on any car while driving is the hood and doors/quarter panels.
And a steering wheel is real important to me.... its the first thing I notice while driving any car, and its the one thing I always notice as time goes by. Thin steering wheels suck ass, and so do ugly ones.
And the magazines are saying the G8 has great handling too, all at a couple grand more than a TSX.
05-06-2008, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Who pissed in your cheerios? Last time I checked the difference was about $.20 a gallon.
Doesn't matter either way since I'll probably just keep my TL as a daily driver.
Doesn't matter either way since I'll probably just keep my TL as a daily driver.
