So I needed new daily **paint job update (pages 7,8)**

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Old 07-18-2013, 09:53 PM
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So I needed new daily **paint job update (pages 7,8)**

so after shopping for the long time for the car that i really like and fits my personal preferences (but not all) i found a great deal that i just couldnt pass on

Picked up today 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Panther Black Metallic with sport package and moonroof black/red interior.

What can i say car is mint in inside and mechanicly perfect with service records and still under warranty. outside isnt perfect but im gonna take care of that. for know i only have cell phone pics so i dont get banned. thanks for watching and share with me your thoughts !





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thats awesome. congrats dude!

guess u got two babies now!

congrats on both actually
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Old 07-18-2013, 09:58 PM
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I became a father two weeks ago i have a daughter and thats the only baby i know about

Thanks though
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Congrats!!! I was so close to getting a G8 GT. Great car for the money. All the best luck with it!! Any futire plans for mods?
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Old 07-18-2013, 10:08 PM
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mods ? i forgot car is stock except Solo performance 3" catback and strut bar. future mods ? TIRES car needs tires that for sure and im sure there will be more down the road. intake and tune me thinks by the end of the year

car has also limo tints which are to dark for me and 8k quality hid fogs and low beams

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Nice pick up. Enjoy your new ride.
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Nice pick-up.
Also, is that Tracy Morgan checking out the ride?!
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Originally Posted by cmschmie
Nice pick-up.
Also, is that Tracy Morgan checking out the ride?!
I kept wondering why he calls everyone "Liz Lemon"
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Sweet. Enjoy! I've always liked the G8...
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Congrats, a friend has a GXP. Really nice handling, brakes and power. Also easy to work on.
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Very nice. Always loved the G8.
Gotta love the NY bumper.
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Congrats, enjoy.
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Those center caps...
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the aussies sure know how to build a car...
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Those center caps...
I completely agree. If I got one with the optional 19s the first thing I would have done is paint the center caps silver to match the wheels.
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It's not a GXP, but a G8 GT is good enough and fast enough. It also sounds pretty damned good, and I'm sure the price for a GT is juuuuust right nowadays.

Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy that torque, it is addicting.....
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Very nice, can't wait to see more pictures!
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
It's not a GXP, but a G8 GT is good enough and fast enough. It also sounds pretty damned good, and I'm sure the price for a GT is juuuuust right nowadays.

Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy that torque, it is addicting.....
And to add to Bob there are tons of performance mods for that engine.
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Congrats! Now invite me over for some burned kielbasa and a lap around the block
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Congrats! You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck with the G8, best of luck with it!
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Looks great! Congrats!!
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Congrats. Hope you enjoy the new car.
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Very nice. One of the few GM vehicles I would have ever considered purchasing.

Of course, they go on and cancel it..
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congrats. i know you been looking for a car for a while.
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Love G8s. Congrats.
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Awesome. I love the G8s.
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Love the G8's too!

I wish they still made them.
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so after one day of driving my thoughts are...
its very comfortable...
its got power
10mpg city

i will definitely mod it.

painting the rims anthracite probably with plastidip

i was thinking about debadge or plastidip it black (i hate chrome)

i never notice that center cap lol but it will be fixed.


i have some noise coming from the back under hard acceleration after the stop and making a turn... it sounds like wheel hop but i cant feel it
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i also need to change spark plugs...

im gonna ask you guys to get some ideas for custom plates...

my favorites are so far

AUSSIE
HOLDEN
HEMIHAHA

i registered on G8board but what can i tell AZ ftw

please feel free post ideas and thoughts
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Good looking.. the seats are better in the CL though
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Originally Posted by streetka
i also need to change spark plugs...

Im gonna ask you guys to get some ideas for custom plates...

My favorites are so far

aussie
holden
hemihaha

i registered on g8board but what can i tell az ftw

please feel free post ideas and thoughts
I8aVW
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Before I even saw this thread, I have been browsing g8s online. How is the relaibilty factor?
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Congrats! I love G8's, only one of my favorite GM products.
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Sick ride man
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Originally Posted by StreetKA
i also need to change spark plugs...

im gonna ask you guys to get some ideas for custom plates...

my favorites are so far

AUSSIE
HOLDEN
HEMIHAHA

i registered on G8board but what can i tell AZ ftw

please feel free post ideas and thoughts
Definitely HEMIHAHA.
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