2009 Pontiac G8 GXP priced at $39,995 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

camaro5 · 12-16-2008, 03:02 PM

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Pricing for the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP has leaked out and your budget E39 M5 fantasies can be fulfilled for the princely sum of $39,995. That price includes the $1,700 gas-guzzler charge and the $685 destination fee on the base automatic-equipped model.

The six-speed manual will set you back an additional $695 (just do it) and the sunroof can be yours for another $900. As expected, fuel economy is far from stellar at 13 mpg city and 20 mpg on the highway, but judging by Jonathan's review, the additional fuel costs are well worth the pavement-punishing fun you'll have in the most powerful production Pontiac to date.

http://www.autoblog.com/tag/2009PontiacG8GXP/

Captain Awesome · 12-16-2008, 03:09 PM

Why does this have a "guzzler" tax? Can't they put AFM on it like the Camaro?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-16-2008, 03:15 PM

Still beats out it's competition.

kdbolt70 · 12-16-2008, 03:37 PM

I was seriously contemplating this vs the 2SS. The thing is beautiful (to me), but I don't think I can justify the 6k pricejump for the same (or lesser) performance.

Max · 12-16-2008, 03:38 PM

this is why GM is in a mess....they build this for 40,000.Why could'nt they have updated
the GTO or gone the way of a new TRANS AM FIREBIRD.If i wanted a four door performance car i'll buy V8 CTS-V.

1_2Many · 12-16-2008, 03:44 PM

For the market it is competing in it is a good price.

I'll ask it again though...if this thing has a gas guzzler tax what says the Camaro won't? The G8 GXP is only about 200 lbs heavier.

Georgie · 12-16-2008, 04:36 PM

wow this is what i thought the SS would be priced; you guys are getting a deal on the SS, the thing should cost no less than 36K for the base model and about this for the loaded one... chevy has to be losing money selling the camaro ss for what they are, be happy those who are ordering one

Legend · 12-16-2008, 05:51 PM

It certainly is a great looking car!

Good price too but I like the GXP!! That adds a few more thousand!

The gas tax comes when the car can't combine city/hwy milage for more than 21 I think?

Kyle2k · 12-16-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Max

this is why GM is in a mess....they build this for 40,000.Why could'nt they have updated
the GTO or gone the way of a new TRANS AM FIREBIRD.If i wanted a four door performance car i'll buy V8 CTS-V.

Because 60k is better than 40k... This is coming from someone that payed too much for a Roush Mustang over a regular one.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-16-2008, 07:46 PM

How did the value of that Roush turn out, My dad thought about a stage 3 before. He took me with him to look at it, and he was just about to buy when he asked me what i thought of it. I told him it was just another pos mustang, he though about it for another minute and decided to just go home. LOL, he keeps looking at them, but he can't get over how cheap the interior looks.

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 12-16-2008, 07:54 PM

People who can spend that on a car will probably get a Vette or BMW. Most people who don't frequent this kind of forum probably don't even know what a G8 is or that it even exists. If I had that kind of coin available I would get a 2SS/RS Camaro, not a G8.

Georgie · 12-16-2008, 07:55 PM

your dad knows whats good

stage 3 is nice but i would go with a whipple and whatever else i needed, keep the exterior stock for the most part... should be cheaper

*The_Blur* · 12-16-2008, 08:14 PM

At that price, you might as well get a Corvette that's been sitting on the lot for too long. I understand that the competition is more, but I have to image sales would be higher if they could take off a couple grand.

Max · 12-16-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

How did the value of that Roush turn out, My dad thought about a stage 3 before. He took me with him to look at it, and he was just about to buy when he asked me what i thought of it. I told him it was just another pos mustang, he though about it for another minute and decided to just go home. LOL, he keeps looking at them, but he can't get over how cheap the interior looks.

It was stock,i put a roush charger on it.Then again it's just another pos right?
never talk bad about another guys car leave it to the ricers.:flag2:

12-16-2008, 03:15 PM	#3
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Still beats out it's competition. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

12-16-2008, 03:37 PM	#4
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	I was seriously contemplating this vs the 2SS. The thing is beautiful (to me), but I don't think I can justify the 6k pricejump for the same (or lesser) performance. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

12-16-2008, 03:38 PM	#5
Max Banned Drives: 06 Roush Supercharged GT 427HP Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ga Posts: 121	this is why GM is in a mess....they build this for 40,000.Why could'nt they have updated the GTO or gone the way of a new TRANS AM FIREBIRD.If i wanted a four door performance car i'll buy V8 CTS-V. Last edited by Max; 12-16-2008 at 04:09 PM.

12-16-2008, 03:44 PM	#6
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	For the market it is competing in it is a good price. I'll ask it again though...if this thing has a gas guzzler tax what says the Camaro won't? The G8 GXP is only about 200 lbs heavier. __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

12-16-2008, 07:46 PM	#10
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	How did the value of that Roush turn out, My dad thought about a stage 3 before. He took me with him to look at it, and he was just about to buy when he asked me what i thought of it. I told him it was just another pos mustang, he though about it for another minute and decided to just go home. LOL, he keeps looking at them, but he can't get over how cheap the interior looks. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

12-16-2008, 03:09 PM	#2
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	Why does this have a "guzzler" tax? Can't they put AFM on it like the Camaro?

12-16-2008, 04:36 PM	#7
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	wow this is what i thought the SS would be priced; you guys are getting a deal on the SS, the thing should cost no less than 36K for the base model and about this for the loaded one... chevy has to be losing money selling the camaro ss for what they are, be happy those who are ordering one

12-16-2008, 05:51 PM	#8
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	It certainly is a great looking car! Good price too but I like the GXP!! That adds a few more thousand! The gas tax comes when the car can't combine city/hwy milage for more than 21 I think?

12-16-2008, 07:54 PM	#11
Jiu Jitsu Jon East bound and down Drives: 2005 Cyclone Grey GTO (M6) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 406	People who can spend that on a car will probably get a Vette or BMW. Most people who don't frequent this kind of forum probably don't even know what a G8 is or that it even exists. If I had that kind of coin available I would get a 2SS/RS Camaro, not a G8. __________________ BITCHIN' CAMARO, BITCHIN' CAMARO!

12-16-2008, 07:55 PM	#12
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	your dad knows whats good stage 3 is nice but i would go with a whipple and whatever else i needed, keep the exterior stock for the most part... should be cheaper

12-16-2008, 08:14 PM	#13
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	At that price, you might as well get a Corvette that's been sitting on the lot for too long. I understand that the competition is more, but I have to image sales would be higher if they could take off a couple grand. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

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