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Justin · 05-05-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

There's a rumor going around that this is all going to happen...G8 production starting up at Oshawa, only badged as a Chevy...

Then again, it is just a rumor.

That would be absolutely amazing in every way imaginable.

TT C6 · 05-07-2009, 02:34 PM

Anything less than saving the G8 by rebading as a Chevy would be a HUGE mistake by GM.

Brokinarrow · 05-07-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

There's a rumor going around that this is all going to happen...G8 production starting up at Oshawa, only badged as a Chevy...

Then again, it is just a rumor.

Rumors can be dangerous... but if enough people call in to GM asking about the rumor, maybe they'll get the hint

Though thinking about it, I'm sure GM would save whatever money makers they can from the brands being cut... just makes sense

marcgo2 · 05-07-2009, 04:59 PM

I love my G8 best car I've ever owned.

If I had the money, G8 as daily driver, Camaro for the weekends. I guy can dream, right?

I'd be surprised if GM adds anymore V8's since the new fuel standard requirements.

TT C6 · 05-13-2009, 01:07 AM

I'm still waiting on a recommended action plan from a GM representative on how the public can motivate GM to save the G8 with a Chevy rebadge.

The G8 is the Camaro sedan.
Where is the support from the Camaro community for it's four-door brother?

GatorBlue371 · 05-13-2009, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TT C6

I'm still waiting on a recommended action plan from a GM representative on how the public can motivate GM to save the G8 with a Chevy rebadge.

The G8 is the Camaro sedan.
Where is the support from the Camaro community for it's four-door brother?

Seems like a lot of people are treating the G8 less like a brother and more like your second cousin who lives in San Fransisco with a Hair stylist named Pepe.

TT C6 · 05-13-2009, 01:35 AM

You all do realize the Camaro and G8 are practically the SAME car, right?
You all realize that if it wasn't for the G8 (Commodore), you would NOT have a Camaro right now, right ?

BowtieGuy · 05-13-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

Seems like a lot of people are treating the G8 less like a brother and more like your second cousin who lives in San Fransisco with a Hair stylist named Pepe.

I prefer to think of it as the mature, sophisticated brother from uptown. One who just happens to have an insane wild streak when you push him.

blinkme323 · 05-13-2009, 05:00 PM

These rumors were posted on the G8 boards a while ago and have pretty much been quashed. GM stated that the G8 will not be rebranded in any form.

SleepWarz · 05-13-2009, 07:01 PM

I must be one of the few that thinks the G8 looks terrible.
Just another generic import copy with a v8.... imo.
(Actually, since around 1992 all cars have really sucked looks wise.)

Too much rounding and copying.

LabRat · 05-29-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleepWarz

I must be one of the few that thinks the G8 looks terrible.
Just another generic import copy with a v8.... imo.
(Actually, since around 1992 all cars have really sucked looks wise.)

Too much rounding and copying.

As much as others love'm, I have to agree with ya.

LabRat

2011RS/SS · 05-30-2009, 01:36 PM

I don't see why they couldnt' do it. Instead of slapping pontiac badges on the car, slap some chevy badges on it. Whats so hard about that. It is already a US compliant car. The only real changes they would have to do is change the front clip so it wouldn't look like a pontiac anymore

FenwickHockey65 · 05-30-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011RS/SS

I don't see why they couldnt' do it. Instead of slapping pontiac badges on the car, slap some chevy badges on it. Whats so hard about that. It is already a US compliant car. The only real changes they would have to do is change the front clip so it wouldn't look like a pontiac anymore

There's a lot of factors that go into it...whether or not it'd be profitable to continue importing them from Australia, whether or not it'd be economically feasible to retool Oshawa and start production there...whether or not a sufficient business case can be developed to replace the current W-body Impala with a RWD Zeta Impala...whether or not people are even ready to give up FWD Impalas for RWD Impalas...

stovt001 · 06-04-2009, 09:02 PM

And the door has been slammed shut on us one last time:

http://jalopnik.com/5279208/gm-ceo-s...as-chevy-caddy

Lets see
-Current Impala is ancient and inferior to the Malibu, and pretty much everything else out there.
-G8 is a critical success, and likely only had weak sales due to a very weak brand and weak marketing
-Even internet GM haters are hailing this as a great car.
-The entire internet car community, GM fans and haters alike, are crying out for this to be rebadged as a Chevrolet

But GM won't even consider it

Which means at least one of three things:
1. The government really is fully in control of product choice at GM and we won't be seeing anything fun from the General again.
2. They really don't have the cash to move production to a more cost effective facility, and if they're that hard up then they're a lost case and Ch. 11 won't be successful.
or
3. They're absolutely incompetent and out of touch.

Common GM. Spend the few extra bucks to market this car under the much stronger Chevy brand and you'll get the sales volume. You don't save a car company by letting one of your best products die.

05-07-2009, 04:59 PM	#88
marcgo2 Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL Posts: 339	I love my G8 best car I've ever owned. If I had the money, G8 as daily driver, Camaro for the weekends. I guy can dream, right? I'd be surprised if GM adds anymore V8's since the new fuel standard requirements. __________________

06-04-2009, 09:02 PM	#98
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	And the door has been slammed shut on us one last time: http://jalopnik.com/5279208/gm-ceo-s...as-chevy-caddy Lets see -Current Impala is ancient and inferior to the Malibu, and pretty much everything else out there. -G8 is a critical success, and likely only had weak sales due to a very weak brand and weak marketing -Even internet GM haters are hailing this as a great car. -The entire internet car community, GM fans and haters alike, are crying out for this to be rebadged as a Chevrolet But GM won't even consider it Which means at least one of three things: 1. The government really is fully in control of product choice at GM and we won't be seeing anything fun from the General again. 2. They really don't have the cash to move production to a more cost effective facility, and if they're that hard up then they're a lost case and Ch. 11 won't be successful. or 3. They're absolutely incompetent and out of touch. Common GM. Spend the few extra bucks to market this car under the much stronger Chevy brand and you'll get the sales volume. You don't save a car company by letting one of your best products die. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

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05-07-2009, 02:34 PM	#86
TT C6 Banned Drives: C6, 96 383ci Z28 hardtop Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 126	Anything less than saving the G8 by rebading as a Chevy would be a HUGE mistake by GM.

05-13-2009, 01:07 AM	#89
TT C6 Banned Drives: C6, 96 383ci Z28 hardtop Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 126	I'm still waiting on a recommended action plan from a GM representative on how the public can motivate GM to save the G8 with a Chevy rebadge. The G8 is the Camaro sedan. Where is the support from the Camaro community for it's four-door brother?

05-13-2009, 01:35 AM	#91
TT C6 Banned Drives: C6, 96 383ci Z28 hardtop Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 126	You all do realize the Camaro and G8 are practically the SAME car, right? You all realize that if it wasn't for the G8 (Commodore), you would NOT have a Camaro right now, right ?

05-13-2009, 05:00 PM	#93
blinkme323 Drives: - Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 92	These rumors were posted on the G8 boards a while ago and have pretty much been quashed. GM stated that the G8 will not be rebranded in any form.

05-13-2009, 07:01 PM	#94
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	I must be one of the few that thinks the G8 looks terrible. Just another generic import copy with a v8.... imo. (Actually, since around 1992 all cars have really sucked looks wise.) Too much rounding and copying.

05-30-2009, 01:36 PM	#96
2011RS/SS Drives: 2016 corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 236	I don't see why they couldnt' do it. Instead of slapping pontiac badges on the car, slap some chevy badges on it. Whats so hard about that. It is already a US compliant car. The only real changes they would have to do is change the front clip so it wouldn't look like a pontiac anymore