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nikeair042 · 09-09-2013, 03:15 PM

I'll PM you and we can set something up

nikeair042 · 09-09-2013, 03:18 PM

What triggered this whole Camaro thing was this past weekend I saw a 2014 in person and I must admit, I was skeptical of the rear lights but seeing them in person they actually look kind of cool. And it was a V6 model I saw. I wish they had done some type of interior upgrade to the 14's. But the car just looked really good. I had looked at a '13 a month ago but wanted to wait to see the 14's. But the rear lights look much better in person.

EastWood-SS · 09-09-2013, 03:25 PM

but the G8... there's just too many doors on that automobile

06_warrior · 09-09-2013, 03:28 PM

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Yup, those are Camaro midnight silver metallic wheels. Also got the camaro Brembo calipers and rotors. I like these better then the stock ones too.

I'd love to do a super charger, but $7K really isn't in the budget right now lol. Plus I'd like to do a cam first and replace all the DOD lifters and garbage thats in there.

You can't do $7K on a super charger because it's not in your budget but getting a $37K 1LE is?

Thrillz · 09-09-2013, 03:31 PM

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I mean no offense to ANYONE, but the one thing I like with the G8 is you don't see many. It turns heads every where I go, random people ask me about it, but with the Camaro I just see so many every day. The rare factor just isn't there. I've never seen a 1LE on the road, most are SS or V6 models.

If having a rare car is important to you then this car is not for you i will admit that. There is one thing that you will miss are those fun meet and greet of other Camaro enthusiasts. Its a lot of fun.

06_warrior · 09-09-2013, 03:36 PM

My last car was paid off but i had to have a Camaro. The car is every thing i thought it would be and more but having a car that is nice as a G8 and paid off is even better. I love my car but the car payment thing gets old after a while.

nikeair042 · 09-09-2013, 03:44 PM

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You can't do $7K on a super charger because it's not in your budget but getting a $37K 1LE is?

Haha there's a difference between financing a car for $400 a month and dropping $7K at once. I could I just don't want to blow $7K at one time. Sure theres credit cards and stuff but I pay my stuff in full. And the Camaro would be more like $47K after taxes.

I shouldn't have said it's "not in my budget" I just don't want to spend that right now on my current car.

94turbolsx · 09-09-2013, 04:25 PM

I would definitely keep the G8 until you can have both. Its paid for and would make one killer daily driver/work car when you get your Camaro.

In the meantime why not swap a 6 speed into the G8? It would completely transform the character of the car.

Caddyroger · 09-09-2013, 04:53 PM

If Pontiac was still being built I probably would have bought a g8 or similer Pontiac car instead of my Camaro. I have owned Pontiac most of my life.

TVTI · 09-09-2013, 05:12 PM

Do you have to have a new 1LE? It's tough to get to 400/mo at $47K. Why not wait for the right used deal to come around, and keep both. Your G8 is paid for, so you have nothing forcing you to pull the trigger now.

GMTool · 09-09-2013, 05:21 PM

Yes I would.

christianchevell · 09-09-2013, 06:02 PM

ss 1le then loose the wrap and customize it too taste.........

When if ever you watch a auto auction and they have a four door vs a two door of the same model you know which one goes for a lot more..........

Sure there are a lot of Camaros now, but a lot are v-6. You can wait and buy used also and save a bundle on depreciation also!!!!!!!!! Or buy used now also and see what the budget will get you with a trade in. I know for one you would love the HUD......and other progress in the handling etc of the Camaro.
But in reality it all comes down to you.

Baldman · 09-09-2013, 07:31 PM

"KEEP THE G8"

LBV · 09-09-2013, 08:03 PM

Funny thing ... I test drove a ZL1 today 6-spd manual and now I wanna trade in my GXP!

09-09-2013, 03:15 PM	#57
nikeair042 VENOM Drives: Pontiac G8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 72	I'll PM you and we can set something up __________________ 2008 Pontiac G8 GT Appearance Mods: Red painted calipers, 20% Rear Tint, 35% Side Tint, front side marker tint, G8 GT Visor decals, V8 Badge, L76 oil cap, Roto-Fab Radiator cover, G8 GT Badge, shorty antenna, CF intake tube, CF plenum cover, GXP rear diffuser, red/black shifter, SLP black spoiler, gloss black roof Performance Mods: Roto-Fab intake, Borla Cat-Back exhaust, hood-vent mod, VMS Tune, 160*, SLP LT headers, Camaro brembo's and rotors, BMR suspension parts, Eibach springs

09-09-2013, 03:18 PM	#58
nikeair042 VENOM Drives: Pontiac G8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 72	What triggered this whole Camaro thing was this past weekend I saw a 2014 in person and I must admit, I was skeptical of the rear lights but seeing them in person they actually look kind of cool. And it was a V6 model I saw. I wish they had done some type of interior upgrade to the 14's. But the car just looked really good. I had looked at a '13 a month ago but wanted to wait to see the 14's. But the rear lights look much better in person. __________________ 2008 Pontiac G8 GT Appearance Mods: Red painted calipers, 20% Rear Tint, 35% Side Tint, front side marker tint, G8 GT Visor decals, V8 Badge, L76 oil cap, Roto-Fab Radiator cover, G8 GT Badge, shorty antenna, CF intake tube, CF plenum cover, GXP rear diffuser, red/black shifter, SLP black spoiler, gloss black roof Performance Mods: Roto-Fab intake, Borla Cat-Back exhaust, hood-vent mod, VMS Tune, 160*, SLP LT headers, Camaro brembo's and rotors, BMR suspension parts, Eibach springs

09-09-2013, 03:25 PM	#59
EastWood-SS Born To Run Drives: 2013 BRM SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: . Posts: 474	but the G8... there's just too many doors on that automobile __________________ Just Lettin' the Night Roll... 2013 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS Dual Mode Exhaust + Fuse Pull / CAI inc. CAI/ 1LE Strut Tower Brace/ ACS T4 Splitter/ SunRoof/ BA Audio/ Performance Shifter/ White Rally Stripes

09-09-2013, 04:25 PM	#64
94turbolsx Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Granger , IN Posts: 341	I would definitely keep the G8 until you can have both. Its paid for and would make one killer daily driver/work car when you get your Camaro. In the meantime why not swap a 6 speed into the G8? It would completely transform the character of the car. __________________ 2001 Camaro SS- M6 cone killer

09-09-2013, 04:53 PM	#65
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	If Pontiac was still being built I probably would have bought a g8 or similer Pontiac car instead of my Camaro. I have owned Pontiac most of my life. __________________ Caddy

09-09-2013, 03:36 PM	#62
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	My last car was paid off but i had to have a Camaro. The car is every thing i thought it would be and more but having a car that is nice as a G8 and paid off is even better. I love my car but the car payment thing gets old after a while.

09-09-2013, 05:12 PM	#66
TVTI Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 240	Do you have to have a new 1LE? It's tough to get to 400/mo at $47K. Why not wait for the right used deal to come around, and keep both. Your G8 is paid for, so you have nothing forcing you to pull the trigger now. __________________ 2012 Summit White 1SS; Borla headers/exhaust, K&N CAI, SCT Tuner SOLD 2005 Chevy 2500 HD, 4x4; 6" Pro Comp lift, Edge Juice with Attitude, K&N CAI, Banks dual exhaust, Viper 570

09-09-2013, 05:21 PM	#67
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Yes I would. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

09-09-2013, 07:31 PM	#69
Baldman EMERALD COAST CAMAROS Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cridersvile, OHIO Posts: 2,973	"KEEP THE G8" __________________

09-09-2013, 08:03 PM	#70
LBV Drives: G8 GXP manual Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 157	Funny thing ... I test drove a ZL1 today 6-spd manual and now I wanna trade in my GXP! __________________ 2009 GXP, Manual with Sunroof Zeta platform, LS3,TR6060 tranny ... ya, it's a 4-dr Camaro! Borla cat-back, H&R springs, & Sprintbooster & I love it!