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delphigto · 08-30-2013, 06:15 AM

They are nice cars. You won't regret getting a g8 gt over a lt.

pyroguy · 09-01-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TastyBake

That's what I am worried about. I may have trade my LT/RS for a G8 GT for the room. I'm concerned I'm going to be bored with it once I get it.

As much as I like my 10 ABM SS/RS, I miss my 09 G8 GT. I'm going to get a GXP G8 one day because nothing like a 4 door sleeper sedan. The G8 was an awesome car and the new SS in my opinion, will not be nearly as great, even though it is just a rebadged GXP G8 with much uglier, plainer, less aggressive body panels and no manual transmission option.

thebeast916 · 09-01-2013, 08:55 PM

You will not get bored with a g8 gt, trust me. Had mine stock for 3 hrs after I bought it with 27000 miles. Now I'm over 600rwhp, daily driver, pump gas beast with 76000 miles, over 100 1/4 mile passes and going strong. It's an awesome car which you don't rarely see on the street, unlike a Camaro which are everywhere.

Don't get me wrong, I love camaro's, but couldn't buy one and leave it stock, don't like it in stock form.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-01-2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

As much as I like my 10 ABM SS/RS, I miss my 09 G8 GT. I'm going to get a GXP G8 one day because nothing like a 4 door sleeper sedan. The G8 was an awesome car and the new SS in my opinion, will not be nearly as great, even though it is just a rebadged GXP G8 with much uglier, plainer, less aggressive body panels and no manual transmission option.

And a vastly better interior and technology the G8/VE Commodores could only dream of.

big hammer · 09-02-2013, 08:28 AM

I miss Pontiac :(

Diode Dynamics · 09-02-2013, 08:57 AM

I wish Pontiac would come back and start things off by introducing a new GTO...a retro-styled one with the vertical headlights like the 66 and 67 years...aka my two favorite years of GTO

Nick C.

tonyko1 · 09-02-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

I wish Pontiac would come back and start things off by introducing a new GTO...a retro-styled one with the vertical headlights like the 66 and 67 years...aka my two favorite years of GTO

Nick C.

Was thinking about Pontiac as well, too bad no reinvigorated Firebird/Trans Am.

How about a GMC SS counterpart to Camaro, maybe a GMC SS Denali AWD, professional grade, ha.

1bad1le · 09-03-2013, 08:51 AM

I just traded in my G8 GT last month for my 1LE. It was starting to get up there in miles so I figured I'd cash in on the market for them before I racked up too many. Plus my kids are 4 and 6 so this is the only time they will fit in back of the 1LE.

The G8 was a blast, just needs a 6M option, as does the new SS.

1bad1le · 09-03-2013, 08:52 AM

My old G8 GT

PHXLT1 · 09-03-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by King Sun

its a great option for people that need the space and can't get a camaro

Bawawa! I was about to post "id get one" then i read this. Damn, the truth doth hurt much!

Evil35th · 09-03-2013, 05:25 PM

the g8 was based on the Holden VE commodore and the new SS will be based off of the VF commodore. i have had 3 G8's so far (1 was a GXP M6 #327) these 4 dr cars are a blast to drive. there is so much room and when modded correctly can surprise alot of people. the GXP and the new SS share the same LS3 as the camaro and the new SS will have the same paddle shift option as the auto camaros. Now if they would only offer the same options on the SS as is available in Aus. on the HSV GTS. I love my Camaro but for some reason i enjoy driving the wifes G8 a little more

TastyBake · 09-03-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by delphigto

They are nice cars. You won't regret getting a g8 gt over a lt.

I appreciate the replies guys.

I can't get bored with my car. Sure its an LT but its definitely not slow. My dream is the corvette but that doesn't look like its gonna happen as the family is growing.

I'd test drive one but they are sold so quickly.

Questions:
Is there any throttle lag?
Did you get a lot of looks while you were driving it?

SIN R G · 09-03-2013, 09:44 PM

I miss Pontiac also,, if it were up to me I would have got rid of Buick, not Pontiac.

TPAJETSKI · 09-04-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SIN R G

I miss Pontiac also,, if it were up to me I would have got rid of Buick, not Pontiac.

This times a katrillion. I guess Pontiac couldn't beat the Buick sales in China, because I hardly ever see Buicks here. Buick has only built one car in the past forty years that I would want. Grand National/GNX. Other than that. Blech.

08-30-2013, 06:15 AM	#15
delphigto Drives: 14 1le Join Date: May 2012 Location: Walton, In Posts: 329	They are nice cars. You won't regret getting a g8 gt over a lt. __________________ 06 gto Maggie 489 rwhp sold 05 gto ERL/HKE 454 609rwhp na sold 06 Z06 500 rwhp sold 10 2ss ERL 427 530 rwhp sold 14 1ss 1le

09-02-2013, 08:28 AM	#19
big hammer Drives: 2002 ws6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: manitoba Posts: 1,202	I miss Pontiac :( __________________ Bolt on 2002 ls1 Trans am--- 11.5 @ 121 (1.72) 2000 da

09-02-2013, 08:57 AM	#20
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	I wish Pontiac would come back and start things off by introducing a new GTO...a retro-styled one with the vertical headlights like the 66 and 67 years...aka my two favorite years of GTO Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

09-03-2013, 08:52 AM	#23
1bad1le Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 127	My old G8 GT Attached Images

09-03-2013, 05:25 PM	#25
Evil35th Drives: 02 35th Aniversary SS/'11 RJT 2SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richlands NC/Quantico Va Posts: 240	the g8 was based on the Holden VE commodore and the new SS will be based off of the VF commodore. i have had 3 G8's so far (1 was a GXP M6 #327) these 4 dr cars are a blast to drive. there is so much room and when modded correctly can surprise alot of people. the GXP and the new SS share the same LS3 as the camaro and the new SS will have the same paddle shift option as the auto camaros. Now if they would only offer the same options on the SS as is available in Aus. on the HSV GTS. I love my Camaro but for some reason i enjoy driving the wifes G8 a little more __________________ 02 35TH LE#3089 and 2011 2SS/RS

09-01-2013, 08:55 PM	#17
thebeast916 Drives: Blown G8 GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 782	You will not get bored with a g8 gt, trust me. Had mine stock for 3 hrs after I bought it with 27000 miles. Now I'm over 600rwhp, daily driver, pump gas beast with 76000 miles, over 100 1/4 mile passes and going strong. It's an awesome car which you don't rarely see on the street, unlike a Camaro which are everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I love camaro's, but couldn't buy one and leave it stock, don't like it in stock form.

09-03-2013, 08:51 AM	#22
1bad1le Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 127	I just traded in my G8 GT last month for my 1LE. It was starting to get up there in miles so I figured I'd cash in on the market for them before I racked up too many. Plus my kids are 4 and 6 so this is the only time they will fit in back of the 1LE. The G8 was a blast, just needs a 6M option, as does the new SS.

09-03-2013, 09:44 PM	#27
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	I miss Pontiac also,, if it were up to me I would have got rid of Buick, not Pontiac.