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nikeair042 · 09-10-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by red70tvhs

Post it on the G8 boards. Its a clean ride should get a biter

I did, I got almost 250 views in a day (which is a lot for a G8 board lol) and not one person has inquired. I put a feeler thread out there at a price of $23,000 which is only $1,000 more then KBB.com said the cars worth so I don't think thats being ridiculous. Just to see if I could gather up some interest, but so far nothing

Mmar88 · 09-10-2013, 11:27 AM

i traded my 2009 G8 GT for a camaro ss 1le and havent looked back. dont get me wrong i loved my G8 but this camaro is in a whole other league. it had 36k miles stock everything and the dealer gave me $21,000 for it so i dont think $23,000 is unreasonable especially with those mods. long story short...you wont be disappointed with the camaro

wmlunt · 09-10-2013, 11:33 AM

I run the SS, and the second car is a Grand Prix GXP 5.3L, only one second slower than the camaro, but fits a kayak inside and closes the trunk!

NASCR3 · 09-10-2013, 11:43 AM

If the car is paid off then keep the G8, you'll never see them again for obvious reasons. Then go out and buy that 2014 SS.

TastyBake · 09-10-2013, 02:16 PM

Keep the G8.

That feeling of not having a car payment is so nice! Take more time to enjoy that.

Wait a year when 2014 model prices drop and then get the SS. Otherwise, you will be struggling financially with a 5-6 yr car loan. That way you can take the time to feel like letting the G8 go. It would be 6 yrs old then.

Personally, I have a 2LT and I'm looking for a blk 2009 G8.

shrinkdoc · 09-10-2013, 09:24 PM

Nothing pretty about a G8...looks run of the mill. Pontiac could have done so much with the styling on that platform but they chose to copy BMW styling...thus no more Pontiac.

Silverlsinva · 09-11-2013, 01:14 AM

I say find a Nice lightly used G8 GXP with a stick. Yes will be hard to find and Yes will be prolly 30k in price or more but it will still be a G8 but with a stick and Ls3 in it. That is my suggestion.

06_warrior · 09-11-2013, 02:45 AM

While looking at Wikipedia it says they made only a tick over 38000. I would keep it because they are pretty rare. If you desire a stick search out a GXP and trade it. They only made 1829 GXP's in both manual and auto's.

Here is from Wikipedia:

A G8 GXP version was shown at the New York International Auto Show in March 2008 with a 6.2-liter[13]402 hp (300 kW) V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette and a six-speed manual transmission.[17] The production version of the GXP was more powerful with its LS3 V8 producing 415 hp (309 kW) and 405 lb·ft (549 N·m) of torque. Both the six-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual transmission and the six-speed automatic transmission were available. The GXP reached 60 mph (97 km/h) from a standstill in 4.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 13.0 seconds at 109.6 mph (176.4 km/h), and 0.90g (8.8 m/s2) of lateral acceleration on a skidpad.[18]
The GXP has an upgraded, Nürburgring-tuned FE3 suspension package, as well as larger, ventilated Brembo disc brakes. It also features a unique front bumper cover and a rear (non-functional) diffuser to differentiate it from the standard Sedan and GT models.
Total sales of the Pontiac G8 GXP were 1,829 units.[19] Only a limited production of 6 G8 GXP was available in Canada

Dtowndog420 · 09-11-2013, 09:56 PM

One G8 owner to the next, pay off the G8, save your money, enjoy life without a car payment, then a year or two after payoff buy a camaro and keep the G8. That's my plan anyway. You'll regret not keeping the G8. It's one of a kind and its a great car! Bottom line be patient and you'll have two awesome cars.

mr02Z/28 · 09-11-2013, 10:17 PM

Keep the G8 ....... the G8 is so uncommon of a car, you rarely see any G8 GT Pontiacs in my area ...... Keep it, since you can pick up any 5th Gen Camaro in any configuration you want, new or used ....

I wish I had a G8 GT .....

Tweiten · 09-11-2013, 10:40 PM

You do know your on a Camaro Forum.... right?

g8lover · 09-11-2013, 10:46 PM

I would keep the g8.....sounds like you really want a Camaro though.... tough choice... both are nice fast cars..... only reason I went with the g8 is cause there is a Camaro on every corner... sold 4x the number of Camaros n the first yr than they made total in the g8.... and they are one of those cars you can make very fast....

nikeair042 · 09-12-2013, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweiten

You do know your on a Camaro Forum.... right?

Actually I thought this was a Mustang forum

Everyone has been unbiased so I don't care that it's a Camaro forum. It's Camaro related so I don't see the big deal, but thanks for the input.

Oldag · 09-12-2013, 02:03 PM

The G8 outhandles the Camaro. I had a G8 but sold it to a family member who had need.

I would recommend keeping it, in your situation.

Do love my SS vert, though.

09-10-2013, 11:33 AM	#87
wmlunt Drives: 2SS RS White/Lt Gry Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lowell MA Posts: 124	I run the SS, and the second car is a Grand Prix GXP 5.3L, only one second slower than the camaro, but fits a kayak inside and closes the trunk! __________________ 2SS/RS, Elite Catch Can, DRL to AAC Plasma fog lights and fieldgoal Harness

09-10-2013, 11:43 AM	#88
NASCR3 Drives: Synergy Green 2SS/RS/HURST Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 442 View My Garage	If the car is paid off then keep the G8, you'll never see them again for obvious reasons. Then go out and buy that 2014 SS. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS - Factory Hurst - Synergy Green - Cyber Gray Rally Stripes - Jet Black Interior - Born on 10/4/2010 2G1FT1EW7B9128807 Ordered: 8/6/2010 1100: 8/6/2010 2000: 8/23/2010 2051: 8/10/2010 2500: 8/24/2010 3000: 8/25/2010 3100: 9/8/2010 3300: 9/8/2010 3400: 9/11/2010 3800: 10/4/2010 4000: 10/4/2010 4200: 10/4/2010 5000: 10/13/2010 6000: 10/14/2010

09-11-2013, 10:40 PM	#95
Tweiten Tweety Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 246	You do know your on a Camaro Forum.... right? __________________

09-11-2013, 10:46 PM	#96
g8lover Drives: Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 115	I would keep the g8.....sounds like you really want a Camaro though.... tough choice... both are nice fast cars..... only reason I went with the g8 is cause there is a Camaro on every corner... sold 4x the number of Camaros n the first yr than they made total in the g8.... and they are one of those cars you can make very fast.... __________________ Sleeper Pontiac G8 Gt; LSX 430 with Procharger F1x ; 25psi; 4L80E conversion; Hendrix 9" rear/driveshaf; Camaro brembos; (1209rwhp

09-10-2013, 11:27 AM	#86
Mmar88 Drives: 2013 BRM 2SS/RS/1LE/NPP/NAV Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tonawanda, NY Posts: 237	i traded my 2009 G8 GT for a camaro ss 1le and havent looked back. dont get me wrong i loved my G8 but this camaro is in a whole other league. it had 36k miles stock everything and the dealer gave me $21,000 for it so i dont think $23,000 is unreasonable especially with those mods. long story short...you wont be disappointed with the camaro

09-10-2013, 02:16 PM	#89
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 980	Keep the G8. That feeling of not having a car payment is so nice! Take more time to enjoy that. Wait a year when 2014 model prices drop and then get the SS. Otherwise, you will be struggling financially with a 5-6 yr car loan. That way you can take the time to feel like letting the G8 go. It would be 6 yrs old then. Personally, I have a 2LT and I'm looking for a blk 2009 G8.

09-10-2013, 09:24 PM	#90
shrinkdoc Drives: SRT Yugo GT Super Sport with Manual Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: va Posts: 1,536	Nothing pretty about a G8...looks run of the mill. Pontiac could have done so much with the styling on that platform but they chose to copy BMW styling...thus no more Pontiac.

09-11-2013, 01:14 AM	#91
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I say find a Nice lightly used G8 GXP with a stick. Yes will be hard to find and Yes will be prolly 30k in price or more but it will still be a G8 but with a stick and Ls3 in it. That is my suggestion.

09-11-2013, 02:45 AM	#92
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	While looking at Wikipedia it says they made only a tick over 38000. I would keep it because they are pretty rare. If you desire a stick search out a GXP and trade it. They only made 1829 GXP's in both manual and auto's. Here is from Wikipedia: A G8 GXP version was shown at the New York International Auto Show in March 2008 with a 6.2-liter[13]402 hp (300 kW) V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette and a six-speed manual transmission.[17] The production version of the GXP was more powerful with its LS3 V8 producing 415 hp (309 kW) and 405 lb·ft (549 N·m) of torque. Both the six-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual transmission and the six-speed automatic transmission were available. The GXP reached 60 mph (97 km/h) from a standstill in 4.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 13.0 seconds at 109.6 mph (176.4 km/h), and 0.90g (8.8 m/s2) of lateral acceleration on a skidpad.[18] The GXP has an upgraded, Nürburgring-tuned FE3 suspension package, as well as larger, ventilated Brembo disc brakes. It also features a unique front bumper cover and a rear (non-functional) diffuser to differentiate it from the standard Sedan and GT models. Total sales of the Pontiac G8 GXP were 1,829 units.[19] Only a limited production of 6 G8 GXP was available in Canada

09-11-2013, 09:56 PM	#93
Dtowndog420 Drives: SBM 09 G8 GT/RH 15 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 258	One G8 owner to the next, pay off the G8, save your money, enjoy life without a car payment, then a year or two after payoff buy a camaro and keep the G8. That's my plan anyway. You'll regret not keeping the G8. It's one of a kind and its a great car! Bottom line be patient and you'll have two awesome cars.

09-11-2013, 10:17 PM	#94
mr02Z/28 Drives: 2002 Z/28,1968 Chevelle convert. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phila.,PA Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Keep the G8 ....... the G8 is so uncommon of a car, you rarely see any G8 GT Pontiacs in my area ...... Keep it, since you can pick up any 5th Gen Camaro in any configuration you want, new or used .... I wish I had a G8 GT .....

09-12-2013, 02:03 PM	#98
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	The G8 outhandles the Camaro. I had a G8 but sold it to a family member who had need. I would recommend keeping it, in your situation. Do love my SS vert, though.