Just got the first Pontiac G8 in yesterday

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Old 03-12-2008, 07:08 AM
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Default Just got the first Pontiac G8 in yesterday

not the 6 liter, 3.6 V-6, pretty loaded(leather, heated seats, 6disc, power everything, no nav.). stock 18's(19's optional) I must say not a bad car. Its a Pontiac I would actually consider buying. Fit and finish of a Euro(I know its a Holden, which helps) Interior decent, but not up to VAG standards, better then ANY previous pontiac. Handles well for a large sedan, needs a V8, the six just doesnt have enough get up and go for me. I hope the G8 is a sign of things to come from Pontiac, seems to be heading in the right direction! I am waiting for the GXP in 09. 7 liters of detroit goodness.... MPG FTL! :-) sticker on this one was $30k. not bad for what you get.
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Default Pontiac..

are u kidding?
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I like it. Still no word on the 6spd with the 6.0. I would consider one.
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It's a rebadged Holden.
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Default as long as it doesn't look like a ruffle potato chip..

they would be making a step in the right direction.
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But where is it assembled?? Pontiac, MI or down under?
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Default I would have NEVER considered one until I saw this.... Audi wasnt such a great

brand either not too long ago... I wouldnt have looked twice at them till the A4 was redesigned in the late 90's. And it is a Holden so thats how I can justify it! :-)
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Default i read about in the last C&D. seems pretty decent to be honest.

i want a ride in the new CTS-V.
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down under, Elizabeth Australia
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Default Automobile reviewed it alongside the BMW 5 series I think in the latest issue

They liked it. The price difference and the total package were big factors in the comparison.


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