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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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Thumbs up another positive G8GT experience

i test drove a G8GT a little while ago. very very nice car. nice riding, very comfortable and it gets going for a big car. while i prefer a manual that auto stick works pretty well imo. it must have a low first gear becausae it jumps out from a stop in auto stick mode. it makes my GTO feel ancient which is a good thing.

i told the salesmen i really want a GXP. but i asked what my price would be for a GT with suppliers disc. its only about 1k off. is that right? he also said my GM card would only take 1/3 of my earnings but hed take the full amount instead of my sppliers disc. which is 1800 right now.

i really dont need a 4dr car but its a great car for its price.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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I personally am going to wait for the 6spd to consider this car more seriously, I hate buying new...but I love these cars. Just don't buy an auto if you don't fully want it man.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 99camarosupersport
I personally am going to wait for the 6spd to consider this car more seriously, I hate buying new...but I love these cars. Just don't buy an auto if you don't fully want it man.
i really enjoyed that auto stick but i want to check out a GXP if i dont get a camaro.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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2009 G8

First price is MSRP
Second price is SUPPLIER PRICING
Third price is GM EMPLOYEE PRICING


2009 Pontiac G8 Base (V6)

Pattern #1: No Options
$27,995...............$27,135.71...............$25 ,973.65

Pattern #2: Comfort & Sound Package and Sunroof
$29,690...............$28,569.98...............$27 ,346.15

Pattern #3: Premium Package and Comfort & Sound Package
$30,165...............$28,967.08...............$27 ,726.15

Pattern #4: Premium Package, Comfort & Sound Package and Sunroof
$31,065...............$29,719.48...............$28 ,446.15

Pattern #5: Premium, Comfort & Sound Packages and Summer Tires
$30,165...............$28,967.08...............$27 ,726.15

Pattern #6: Premium, Comfort & Sound Packages, Sunroof, Summer Tires
$31,065...............$29,719.58...............$28 ,446.15


2009 Pontiac G8 GT (V8)

Pattern #1: No Options
$31,360...............$30,370.49...............$29 ,069.13

Pattern #2: 18" All-Season Tires
$31,510...............$30,495.89...............$29 ,189.13

Pattern #3: Premium Package and Sunroof
$33,510...............$32,167.89...............$30 ,789.13

Pattern #4 Premium Package and 18" All-Season Tires
$32,760...............$31,540.89...............$30 ,189.13

Pattern #5 Premium Package, Sunroof and 18" All-Season Tires
$33,660...............$32,293.29...............$30 ,909.13

Pattern #6 Premium Package and Sport Package
$33,210...............$31,917.09...............$30 ,549.13

Pattern #7: Premium Package, Sport Package and Sunroof
$34,110...............$32,669.49...............$31 ,269.13
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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Looks like the 09's went up in price by a couple grand over the 08's. I test drove an 08 about a month ago, fully loaded will all options and it was MSRP of $32,7xx. Supplier price was about $30k on it.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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GMS went up $1000 on GT, but options stayed the same.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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THey are nice cars. When I go to get a new ride it will be a toss up between the GXP and the new Camaro
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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I got to work on one about 2 weeks ago (GT) and took it for a joy ride after i pulled it out of the shop. I would have to agree with anyone who likes the autostick. It has low and responsive gearing and really pulls in 1st through 3rd. (for an auto trans)
I was very pleased driving this thing and really am considering getting one.... even though im against sedan sports cars
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