pontiac g8 gt

[pewter Z28]

ok so i found a very clean used g8 at local car lot and have been thinking of getting for my wife what does every one think 6.0 auto red all stock but still moves out pretty good . any draw backs to these cars or are they good deal need help quick?

[jrbonds]

Get it. Beautiful car. Lots of room and power. I couldn't find a V8 when I was car shopping and got the Trans Am instead.

[justinmc978]

my favorite 4 door car ever made period. late model G6s had rampant reliablity issues not just limited to the motor, so I'm not sure if that carried over to the G8.

[ls1camino]

ok so i found a very clean used g8 at local car lot and have been thinking of getting for my wife what does every one think 6.0 auto red all stock but still moves out pretty good . any draw backs to these cars or are they good deal need help quick?

They are very well built cars, and the LS2 is a reliable motor (like any Gen III/IV motor.

Personally, I would not get red, nor would I get the automatic.

[pewter Z28]

i just cant see what is deal with car its so clean very few rock chips found 2 no scratches or dings no interior flaws runs great and goes pretty good but just dont know being that these are no longer made does anyone thing parts will be hard to find?
i am hopeing she will let me mod this car because i know it has more in it than stock and think it would be nice to cruise around with family and still have tie explodeing fun power when needed

[KMdef9]

My friend has one, full dual exhaust, modded intake and tune and it runs with me all day.

[pewter Z28]

They are very well built cars, and the LS2 is a reliable motor (like any Gen III/IV motor.

Personally, I would not get red, nor would I get the automatic.

whats wrong with red its not bright red but very dark like maroon and wife cant drive stick so thats reason for automatic

[KMdef9]

whats wrong with red its not bright red but very dark like maroon and wife cant drive stick so thats reason for automatic

I thought only the GXP came with manual? I could be wrong.

[ls1camino]

whats wrong with red its not bright red but very dark like maroon and wife cant drive stick so thats reason for automatic

Nothing wrong...like I said, it's a personal preference.

Again, in my opinion, if you're buying it for her, buy her a manual and make her learn. V8 cars are the easiest to lean on, because they're hard to stall due to the amount of torque.

[ls1camino]

I thought only the GXP came with manual? I could be wrong.

No, you're right...I'd wait for a GXP to come along.

[pewter Z28]

she will not run manually car she had one long time ago and just never liked to shift all the time so i am not going to make her do anything she does not like to do there for i will by auto car my camaro is auto and have smoked many sticks if trans is built right no problems .

[ls1camino]

she will not run manually car she had one long time ago and just never liked to shift all the time so i am not going to make her do anything she does not like to do there for i will by auto car my camaro is auto and have smoked many sticks if trans is built right no problems .

No where did I say they were faster than an auto...I have a stick, cause it makes the driving experience more fun. My DD is an auto and it really isn't as much to drive as a manual.

[Lunatikgixxer]

Theyre nice but like camino said id get the gxp. I think the gxp comes with the ls3 instead of the ls2 like the gt. Either way its a bad ass car.

[1MileCrash]

they're nice cars that will only appreciate in value if properly taken care of. i'd get it.

[Ls1_385hp_T/A]

If its for your wife I'd get the auto. No point getting a manual if she doesn't like it. G8's are bad azz and haven't heard anything wrong about them, they're plenty strong too. For the right price I'd get that G8. Don't know why ppl are hating on red, its a hot color on a car. If you like it buy it, its for you and your wife not for them.Good luck

[jfl330]

my favorite 4 door car ever made period. late model G6s had rampant reliablity issues not just limited to the motor, so I'm not sure if that carried over to the G8.

I've got 72,XXX miles on my '05 G6 GT and replaced the tires and the battery, pretty content with it.

But on topic, I know two poeple with G8's one's a 6 the other an 8 and both of them love the cars.

Jon

[SactownHuskers]

I believe the motor in the G8 Gt is an L76 technically. One of these will be my next car. Four door functionality built on the same platform as the new camaros I believe I read and 361 horsepower stock with the availability to really open it up more with simple mods! I haven't heard a bad review and I researched them extensively a few weeks ago. I think your wife and you will be more than happy!

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[Tobynine9]

If you're gonna wait for a GXP, you'd better be saving your bones at the same time.

They command a very hefty premium over the GT.

[98maro]

one of the best 4 doors cars GM made..

1st.. 96 impala ss
2nd G8 GT.. auto is the way to go on big cars,,

[Lunatikgixxer]

one of the best 4 doors cars GM made..

1st.. 96 impala ss
2nd G8 GT.. auto is the way to go on big cars,,

i agree my brothers ctsv burns more rubber than my car does