Pontiac G8 GT - As good as promised, for once.

[skydragoness]

Jookmasta. Now it's my turn. You are clearly passionate about the virtues of the Monaro/Commodore GTO. I'm perfectly fine with that. But do you or someone close to you happen to own a Monaro GTO? Have you driven one?Just curious.

Yes. Enquiring minds want to know since you're getting plenty defensive about it. Sheesh. IMO, I think Bubba can make a qualified review on a car's handling seeing how he tracks his Z fairly often @ Summit Point's circuit.

[Jesda]

Screw this thread. The Altima 2.5 is the GREATEST CAR IN THE WORLD!



I'm going to go get beer now.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Every G8 gets the hood scoops. They're fake.

Not buying it. I hate stuff that serves no purpose or is meant to mislead. Also, why the hell don't they release the 6MT WITH the launch of the car, not later?

For the record: I kinda liked the GTO, but agree with most complaints. I never drove one, but the grand-am styling didn't do it for me either.

[Jookmasta]

ah u would think the "hint hint, wink wink" would've sufficed but alas i guess me not putting what i own in my sig gets the best of us....................or you could see here:

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i'm not an idiot to just go off on statements but there were some said that were just not true. yes i am fully aware of what MSRP means as i obviously dealt with it. nothing you said has gotten me cranked up at all but i guess you think i'm pissed at ya or something? trust me man, i'm merely trying to get the facts out there, nothing more.

as for general intent and literal interpretation, a few grand makes a big difference when it comes vehicle prices. hell a few grand equates to another vehicle. yes your in the ballpark but like i said, just trying to be a bit more accurate. as for the comment about the markup and rebates, there were only markups on these cars during the 2004 run and even then, those markups only lasted 6 -7 months after inception. believe it or not, pricing really didn't kill these cars..................purely marketing. as said earlier, a brand new 2004 GTO was selling for 22K new when the 2005's hit the dealer. as for profit margins, not really sure what to say. no one except the accountants could tell you whether or not the run was profitable. they did announce that it was only going to be a 3 year run as soon as the 2004's were out but honestly there's not much they could've done to cut down costs. the car only had 2 options from factory................auto transmission (extra 800 bux) or the 18" rim upgrade (extra 500 bux).

ok so back to the g8,

[MinisterofDOOM]

Not buying it. I hate stuff that serves no purpose or is meant to mislead. Also, why the hell don't they release the 6MT WITH the launch of the car, not later?

Much as I hate non-functional scoops and the like, I'm pretty sure I can overlook two fairly small scoops in the hood considering everything else the car has to offer.

It's certainly not the worst case of fake scoops (Toyota's OEM fake scoop truck hoods easily outrank it in lameness if you ask me). Plus, if it REALLY bothers you that much, I'm sure someone will make a scoopless aftermarket hood before long.

I'm pretty sure I'd be too busy enjoying the V8 torque coupled with modern independent suspension to spare much thought for the two little scoops on the leading edge of the hood.

At least they're not Trans Am nostrils.

[Repo Man]

Ok.

[Jookmasta]