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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Here it is, folks. The basis for the "Pontiac G8" now has a wagon form. We were told this wouldn't be coming to the US, but it's finally in AU. Behold - http://www.hsv.com.au/tourer/

Opinions? I like hatches, but that thing has to way a TON.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Semper91-RS
Here it is, folks. The basis for the "Pontiac G8" now has a wagon form. We were told this wouldn't be coming to the US, but it's finally in AU. Behold - http://www.hsv.com.au/tourer/

Opinions? I like hatches, but that thing has to way a TON.
man i hate hatches but this one looks cool
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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The Pontiac G8 is based off the Holden VE sedan. Have a look at the Holden Sportswagon (not HSV Tourer) if you want to compare. Weight of the SS Sportswagon with 6.0 V8 and manual 6 speed starts at 4075lb.

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/...?vehicleid=100
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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*WEIGH* a ton

I would like to debate with you over the political opinions you express but I have learned that I can't reason with an ignorant individual....
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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damn, id rock that thing. not really a wagon guy, but that thing is awesome. wish they would bring that exact thing here, and for a change keep the damn holden front end instead of pontiac same old front end.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Anyone else click on the moon? I love easter eggs! I like the rims on the W427 much more than the V style ones.

I think it looks really nice, but I also believe they've had a Commodore wagon for quite a few years.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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No firehawk no care LOL

Clicking on the moon was awesome. Thanks for pointing that out, that 427 powered car is pretty freakin nice!

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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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wow for a wagon that thing is pretty sweet
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by NiceTry
*WEIGH* a ton

I would like to debate with you over the political opinions you express but I have learned that I can't reason with an ignorant individual....
Pardon my typing error. Posted in a bit of a hurry. Feel free to debate them with me in PM
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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I wish we had it over here! Bob
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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That Car is Awesome
I love the G8 Sedan but a SportWagon would be that much better.
Considering the higher fuel costs and the fact that it would get better mpg then an SUV which is a glorified station wagon anyway it seems illogical that GM wouldn't try selling them here.


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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
I wish we had it over here! Bob
Since you guys are Exotic... Import one!
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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I'd choose that over the "StupidTruck"
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Man I love Australia for their dedication to big fast cars. In fact I could see myself living there if it were not for the bajillions of deadly flora and fauna they have there.
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I love the way that HSV wagon looks, wish they would bring it over here. I love the look of the G8, but that HSV front is killer.
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