Was going for a G8 GT but...

[TastyBake]

Just thought I'd share.


I have a '11 RS V6. I was obsessed with getting an '09 G8 GT for the power and the much needed back seat room. That was the only option I can think of that had a corvette-like engine and uber back seat room. I found one with ridiculous low miles and I scheduled a trip out to trade my car in.

When I walked to get into my car to go trade it in, I looked at it.

hmm...

My 2011 Camaro with 312 hp, 20 mpg average, and cool styling.
vs.
A 2009 (two years older) with 355 hp, 15 mpg, and G6, bland styling.

Personally, I love the styling of the G8 but I get "Hey, can I borrow your car for the weekend" compliments from strangers all the time, including the mechanics .

Then I looked at my car a bit more. Then I got back inside the house and said "Let me just appreciate what I have". I would like to get more HP but I'd rather get hp in the 400 range. Yea I need back seat room but I'll wait until I can get what I want which is a '08 Corvette + a nice 2nd car.

So for those who are upset your Camaro V8 isn't as as fast as the ZL1 or if you have a V6 and want to upgrade, take a look out the window. That Camaro outside is yours. "Ain't she a beauty".

[Firefighter]

Yup I feel ya... that's why I'm getting a G8 GT for the wife.

Unless I find a G8 GXP A6. Then she gets that but those are apparently like gold to find.

An '09 G8 for her and my '13 1LE for me.


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[Truck Norris]

I find myself ogling over G8 GT's on the few rare occasions when I see them, I cant say the same thing about V6 5th gens as they are everywhere especially once the rent a car place got a whole fleet of them and have become played out in my area of California.

I would personally go for it and never look back especially with all of the torque the G8 has that your V6 Camaro will never be able to duplicate.

[KLR ZL1]

If I was looking for a four door car when I bought my 2010 SS Camaro I would have a GXP. Now I would look at the Chevy SS which I got to sit in this weekend and it is a lot nicer looking car on the inside. It comes with the LS3 415 HP fully loaded only.

[TastyBake]

Originally Posted by Truck Norris

I find myself ogling over G8 GT's on the few rare occasions when I see them, I cant say the same thing about V6 5th gens as they are everywhere especially once the rent a car place got a whole fleet of them and have become played out in my area of California.

I would personally go for it and never look back especially with all of the torque the G8 has that your V6 Camaro will never be able to duplicate.

That G8 I wanted had EVERYTHING I wanted and it it had 16k on it. And, yes, it sold two days ago.

True, torque is a selling point.

[Camaro_Corvette]

I love G8's...Until I get into one and want to drive it through the front door of GM and ask WTF were you thinking with that cheap ass interior! (Or at least the one I test drove sucked) Here's to hoping the Chevy SS is all it's cracked up to be. I can't wait to get my hands on one!

[TheGhosty]

Originally Posted by TastyBake

So for those who are upset your Camaro V8 isn't as as fast as the ZL1 or if you have a V6 and want to upgrade, take a look out the window. That Camaro outside is yours. "Ain't she a beauty".

Thanks man, this made my day. the grass is always greener..

[GretchenGotGrowl]

Originally Posted by TastyBake

Just thought I'd share.


I have a '11 RS V6. I was obsessed with getting an '09 G8 GT for the power and the much needed back seat room. That was the only option I can think of that had a corvette-like engine and uber back seat room. I found one with ridiculous low miles and I scheduled a trip out to trade my car in.

When I walked to get into my car to go trade it in, I looked at it.

hmm...

My 2011 Camaro with 312 hp, 20 mpg average, and cool styling.
vs.
A 2009 (two years older) with 355 hp, 15 mpg, and G6, bland styling.

Personally, I love the styling of the G8 but I get "Hey, can I borrow your car for the weekend" compliments from strangers all the time, including the mechanics .

Then I looked at my car a bit more. Then I got back inside the house and said "Let me just appreciate what I have". I would like to get more HP but I'd rather get hp in the 400 range. Yea I need back seat room but I'll wait until I can get what I want which is a '08 Corvette + a nice 2nd car.

So for those who are upset your Camaro V8 isn't as as fast as the ZL1 or if you have a V6 and want to upgrade, take a look out the window. That Camaro outside is yours. "Ain't she a beauty".

Yes she is, and I love every minute I'm in her.

[TastyBake]

I test drove one and I simply was not impressed with the power. The actual drive was nice but it still felt like a dog. I was very disappointed it didn't live up to the hype. Funny thing is I still want it...a bit.



Reality doesn't seem to match what I was told on the internets and I'm not sure how to handle it.

[Silverlsinva]

A friend of mine is selling his G8 Gxp its the maroonish color or the crystal red tint coat color I believe. It has 70kmiles on it and imo asking way too much for it. he wants 29k for it.

[Rwarchol]

Originally Posted by TastyBake

I test drove one and I simply was not impressed with the power. The actual drive was nice but it still felt like a dog. I was very disappointed it didn't live up to the hype. Funny thing is I still want it...a bit.



Reality doesn't seem to match what I was told on the internets and I'm not sure how to handle it.

Don't forget the engine is tuned for 87 octane which is why it has a lower HP than most 6.0 L engines would. I've always read the GT was a dog because of it's poor transmission tuning but a 93 tune and tranny tune and it acts like the car should.