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maroman1138 · 09-09-2013, 01:17 PM

Better hang on on to that G8. Get the SS later. There are plenty of those.

nikeair042 · 09-09-2013, 01:46 PM

I appreciate everyones non-biased input! I know it's my decision but its prob 50/50 in this thread lol so that's what I'm going through

I've made a plus and minus list but it's all personal opinion. Good news is I don't have to decide tomorrow. Second I'd have to line up a buyer first. Not too many people have $23K just laying around for a rainy day.

45thAnniversary2SS · 09-09-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nikeair042

I appreciate everyones non-biased input! I know it's my decision but its prob 50/50 in this thread lol so that's what I'm going through

I've made a plus and minus list but it's all personal opinion. Good news is I don't have to decide tomorrow. Second I'd have to line up a buyer first. Not too many people have $23K just laying around for a rainy day.

Wanted to make sure you saw this:

If you want to give a modded 2SS a go let me know. I'm just a few miles down I-85 and wouldn't mind letting you take it for a spin if I was riding along. We currently have the same level of engine mods, so would be a good comparison for you.

Mine will be tuned in a few weeks as well, not sure if yours is.

Thrillz · 09-09-2013, 02:02 PM

I test drove a G8 before i bought my 2010 Camaro. The sales rep was trying his best to get me to change my mind about getting it instead of the Camaro. It was no contest the Camaro is just so much more enjoyable to drive although i admit the G8 is a sweet ride. If i was in the market for a performance sedan the charger SRT8 is hands down my top choice. Here is a shot of a gorgeous 2014 1LE you will forget all about your G8.

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Yendor · 09-09-2013, 02:04 PM

My biased opinion, as a former G8 owner? SS. No one every yelled at me that they loved my car when I drove my G8. Shifting gears yourself is fun too, and mods are easier to come by.

Frank in MD · 09-09-2013, 02:06 PM

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My biased opinion, as a former G8 owner? SS. No one every yelled at me that they loved my car when I drove my G8.

That's why you bought your car?

Yendor · 09-09-2013, 02:10 PM

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That's why you bought your car?

Looks, better stock suspension and power (in comparison to the G8 GT I had). I've not met a Camaro owner yet that doesn't like the attention their car gathers, if you search this forum there are many post about how people like the attention they get.

Outlaw77 · 09-09-2013, 02:10 PM

I would say keep that nice G8. SC it and never look back. Are those camaro wheels on it? The only thing I didn't like about the G8 was the steering wheel.

2010 SSRS · 09-09-2013, 02:18 PM

Definitely the 2014 1LE, easy decision

vroomapunk · 09-09-2013, 02:23 PM

SS! 2 door car over a 4 door, its such a difference. I love your G8 but, I had a 4th gen camaro, and can never go to a 4dr car after owning two camaros.

nikeair042 · 09-09-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

Wanted to make sure you saw this:

If you want to give a modded 2SS a go let me know. I'm just a few miles down I-85 and wouldn't mind letting you take it for a spin if I was riding along. We currently have the same level of engine mods, so would be a good comparison for you.

Mine will be tuned in a few weeks as well, not sure if yours is.

Hey man,

Where abouts are you? I work right in uptown by N Tryon street. I'm usually in the city until 6 M-F. Let me know cause I'd def like that.

Thanks!

nikeair042 · 09-09-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw77

I would say keep that nice G8. SC it and never look back. Are those camaro wheels on it? The only thing I didn't like about the G8 was the steering wheel.

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.

nikeair042 · 09-09-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Yendor

My biased opinion, as a former G8 owner? SS. No one every yelled at me that they loved my car when I drove my G8. Shifting gears yourself is fun too, and mods are easier to come by.

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.

45thAnniversary2SS · 09-09-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nikeair042

Hey man,

Where abouts are you? I work right in uptown by N Tryon street. I'm usually in the city until 6 M-F. Let me know cause I'd def like that.

Thanks!

I work for myself doing computer programming at home, so my schedule is pretty flexible. I'm actually in Gastonia, but most don't know where that is. Only about 20 minutes to N Tryon for me.

Which way do you go home? I assume 85 S to 77 N right? I could meet you somewhere if you give me a time the day before. Maybe somewhere around 85/77 intersection.

Do you want to drive it before or after tune. Just had headers installed so won't get full benefit of those until tune.

Also, mine is the 6-speed (LS3).

09-09-2013, 01:46 PM	#44
nikeair042 VENOM Drives: Pontiac G8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 72	I appreciate everyones non-biased input! I know it's my decision but its prob 50/50 in this thread lol so that's what I'm going through I've made a plus and minus list but it's all personal opinion. Good news is I don't have to decide tomorrow. Second I'd have to line up a buyer first. Not too many people have $23K just laying around for a rainy day. __________________ 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, 02:02 PM	#46
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	I test drove a G8 before i bought my 2010 Camaro. The sales rep was trying his best to get me to change my mind about getting it instead of the Camaro. It was no contest the Camaro is just so much more enjoyable to drive although i admit the G8 is a sweet ride. If i was in the market for a performance sedan the charger SRT8 is hands down my top choice. Here is a shot of a gorgeous 2014 1LE you will forget all about your G8. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

09-09-2013, 02:04 PM	#47
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	My biased opinion, as a former G8 owner? SS. No one every yelled at me that they loved my car when I drove my G8. Shifting gears yourself is fun too, and mods are easier to come by. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

09-09-2013, 02:18 PM	#51
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Definitely the 2014 1LE, easy decision __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

09-09-2013, 02:23 PM	#52
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	SS! 2 door car over a 4 door, its such a difference. I love your G8 but, I had a 4th gen camaro, and can never go to a 4dr car after owning two camaros. __________________

09-09-2013, 01:17 PM	#43
maroman1138 Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston TX. Posts: 439 View My Garage	Better hang on on to that G8. Get the SS later. There are plenty of those.

09-09-2013, 02:10 PM	#50
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I would say keep that nice G8. SC it and never look back. Are those camaro wheels on it? The only thing I didn't like about the G8 was the steering wheel.