GM likely to keep the G8 and rebadge it as a Chevy

**SteelCityTA** · 07-16-2009, 06:20 AM

I am very glad to hear this! The G8 may be rebadged as a Chevy Caprice! Can you imagine seeing cops rolling around in those! I think it would be awesome to get more of these on the streets...beatifuls cars and Chevy needs to show this car off to help itself!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,532001,00.html

**third_shift|studios** · 07-16-2009, 06:25 AM

THAT'S GREAT!!! I was hoping it would stick around. Damn, Caprice huh? Wonder if they'll keep the agressive facia at all.

**SteelCityTA** · 07-16-2009, 06:28 AM

Did you read that link? They are talking about making it a police car and shit...these cars are mean, I aint gonna front...if I was rolling down the hwy and seen a cop in one of those...I would shit my pants! Man...I am gonna need a crate motor to keep up with these cars. The new Camaro V6 has 300+ HP! What gives...my little LT1 just dont cut it anymore I suppose! I always loved caprices and Impala SS's in the 90's so the name Caprice is really cool with me, in fact I like it more than G8. It makes me want one!

**tpilews** · 07-16-2009, 06:31 AM

I hope their cars start to lose some weight.

**SteelCityTA** · 07-16-2009, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

THAT'S GREAT!!! I was hoping it would stick around. Damn, Caprice huh? Wonder if they'll keep the agressive facia at all.

I was wondering how the would do the front too? Like the pontiac symbol fits nice there, however, I cant see how a bowtie would even fit? I would imagine a slight change

**shady milkman** · 07-16-2009, 06:38 AM

there is a picture of the caprice concept car

not a fan..

**shady milkman** · 07-16-2009, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by tpilews

I hope their cars start to lose some weight.

they wont...why would they start to cut weight on a 4 door family sedan ?

**SteelCityTA** · 07-16-2009, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

there is a picture of the caprice concept car

not a fan..

Where?

**third_shift|studios** · 07-16-2009, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by SteelCityTA

Did you read that link? They are talking about making it a police car and shit...these cars are mean, I aint gonna front...if I was rolling down the hwy and seen a cop in one of those...I would shit my pants! Man...I am gonna need a crate motor to keep up with these cars. The new Camaro V6 has 300+ HP! What gives...my little LT1 just dont cut it anymore I suppose! I always loved caprices and Impala SS's in the 90's so the name Caprice is really cool with me, in fact I like it more than G8. It makes me want one!

your car is about 900lbs lighter than a Camaro and probably 1300 lbs lighter than a G8. you'll enjoy their facias just fine in your mirrors

**shady milkman** · 07-16-2009, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by SteelCityTA

Where?

**SteelCityTA** · 07-16-2009, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

your car is about 900lbs lighter than a Camaro and probably 1300 lbs lighter than a G8. you'll enjoy their facias just fine in your mirrors

Yea I never thought about that! You always there to cheer me up Jaison! Thanks again buddy LOL

**shady milkman** · 07-16-2009, 06:49 AM

this the the 09 caprice (sold in the middle east)

**third_shift|studios** · 07-16-2009, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

TYTE!!!!!! i love it...looks like a pissed of Malibu and the new Malibus are teh sex!

**SteelCityTA** · 07-16-2009, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

ICIC...Hopefully they decide to go the G8 rebadge route...its ok but the malibu is nicer thatn that concept as well as the G8. Thats cool they have the Green Grey Metallic color on it though...always thought it was a underated color.

**third_shift|studios** · 07-16-2009, 06:51 AM

Pacific Slate Metallic

**SteelCityTA** · 07-16-2009, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

this the the 09 caprice (sold in the middle east)

Thats a little weak, but it hold true the caprice name I suppose...more than the G8. I am not sure if I like that one though...I seen some in black that make it look alot better.

**tpilews** · 07-16-2009, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

they wont...why would they start to cut weight on a 4 door family sedan ?

To make them more fuel efficient. Believe it or not, a lot of people care about that.

**SteelCityTA** · 07-16-2009, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by tpilews

To make them more fuel efficient. Believe it or not, a lot of people care about that.

Seriously, who gives a shit about fuel economy! LOL J/K bro...I am sure they'll have a hybrid version for all the green peeps!

**JwMonE99** · 07-16-2009, 07:02 AM

What about that fuel cut off switch on the bottom on the pedals?
I love that idea.

**shady milkman** · 07-16-2009, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by tpilews

To make them more fuel efficient. Believe it or not, a lot of people care about that.

well it wont happen on the G8 rest assured..how are they going to cut weight ?? put a 4 banger turbo in ? the platform that the g8 rests on will limit it...i am sure more people car about safety then fuel economy ..if people want 30miles to a gallon they shouldn't be looking at the g8 gt period and gm knows that