M8 AND 8 SERIES
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BIMMERPOST Universal Forums General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos Running out of lease, test a Pontiac G8 GXP. WOW!

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-05-2009, 12:54 AM   #1
AlecX5
Lifetime Bimmer Fanatic
AlecX5's Avatar
142
Rep
173
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW X5 40i
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Minneapolis

iTrader: (0)

Running out of lease, test a Pontiac G8 GXP. WOW!

Ok you guys.
I'm a died in the wool BMW fan just like you but I was blown away today with an "American" car. The Pontiac G8 is actually a Holden Commodore from Australia with a Corvette engine shoehorned in under the hood. Unreal car. I am totally smitten with this thing. 40 grand out the door for 415 hp 5 passenger 4 door RWD sedan.

Really, the interior is not quite BMW standards, but not bad at all. Very European in general. That's the impression I had from the handling too, very European. Great car. I mean really, what can touch this for 40K?

This may just be my next car. I'm just can't stop thinking about it. It's like a 4 door Corvette for 40K. Coming from a dad, that's rather appealing.

Alec
__________________
'23 X5 40i MSport [COLOR="DimGray"]
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 01:04 AM   #2
zamboni
I want to drive a Zamboni
zamboni's Avatar
United_States
1125
Rep
5,551
Posts

Drives: 13 E93 M3 18 F80 M3 16 K71
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Monte Sereno, CA

iTrader: (7)

Garage List
16 K71 F800GT  [10.00]
2018 F80 M3  [10.00]
2013 BMW E93 M3  [10.00]
Think about resale value you better off with BMW rather than G8.
__________________
18 F80 Imola Red 6MT
16 K71 F800GT Montego Blue
13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red

2000 E46,2006 E90,09 E82,13 E93 328i,14 F30 335i,18 F80 M3
My next vehicle would be a Zamboni
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 01:29 AM   #3
spacedogg
Colonel
spacedogg's Avatar
Canada
194
Rep
2,816
Posts

Drives: Debadged
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by zamboni View Post
Think about resale value you better off with BMW rather than G8.
Nah...even BMW resales are taking a beating....do it!

It comes with a LSD right? Which is more than you can say for most BMW's outside of the ///M cars.

Drinks a lot of gas...but what 400hp+ car doesn't?
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 01:33 AM   #4
dkhm3
Brigadier General
dkhm3's Avatar
United_States
1881
Rep
3,341
Posts

Drives: 991.2 GT3 2020 X3MC
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Orange County

iTrader: (0)

always try something new, i say.
__________________
Currently:
2018 GT3 2020 X3MC

Previously:
1999 M3 2002 M3 2005 S4 2008 C63 2015 M3 2016 X5M 2019 911S
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 02:47 AM   #5
Jonny550
Brigadier General
Jonny550's Avatar
230
Rep
4,936
Posts

Drives: 2012 550i Xdrive
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Jersey Shore

iTrader: (14)

You Can Doooooooooo It
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

.
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 03:56 AM   #6
thkfast
Major
thkfast's Avatar
261
Rep
1,029
Posts

Drives: 2015 F82 M4 Sakhir Orange DCT
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

iTrader: (1)

GM products are junk. Totally disposable.
__________________
"The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others attempt to prove him wrong."

2015 F82 M4 - Sakhir Orange Metallic
2013 E92 M3 / 2013 E92 335is / 2010 E90 335i / 2007 E90 335i
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 04:08 AM   #7
outofmoney
New Member
outofmoney's Avatar
7
Rep
24
Posts

Drives: 335d on order
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: San Antonio, TX

iTrader: (0)

Even with the government guarantee for warranty work I would be hesitant to purchase from any company that in thinking about bankruptcy in the near future.
Cheers.
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 04:17 AM   #8
Bimmeration
BEEMDUBLEW
Bimmeration's Avatar
United_States
50
Rep
1,704
Posts

Drives: 14' Tesla Model S 85kw
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Laguna, California

iTrader: (30)

Quote:
Originally Posted by thkfast View Post
GM products are junk. Totally disposable.
that's why. get it. use it as a disposable.
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 05:20 AM   #9
shadenfreud
New Member
0
Rep
15
Posts

Drives: 330XI
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by AS View Post
Ok you guys.
I'm a died in the wool BMW fan just like you but I was blown away today with an "American" car. The Pontiac G8 is actually a Holden Commodore from Australia with a Corvette engine shoehorned in under the hood. Unreal car. I am totally smitten with this thing. 40 grand out the door for 415 hp 5 passenger 4 door RWD sedan.

Really, the interior is not quite BMW standards, but not bad at all. Very European in general. That's the impression I had from the handling too, very European. Great car. I mean really, what can touch this for 40K?

This may just be my next car. I'm just can't stop thinking about it. It's like a 4 door Corvette for 40K. Coming from a dad, that's rather appealing.

Alec

I would do it in a heartbeat. Except for the rwd thing.
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 05:54 AM   #10
CyberGypsy
Lieutenant
CyberGypsy's Avatar
United_States
15
Rep
443
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Key West

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by spacedogg View Post
Nah...even BMW resales are taking a beating....do it!

It comes with a LSD right? Which is more than you can say for most BMW's outside of the ///M cars.

Drinks a lot of gas...but what 400hp+ car doesn't?
true , life is too short to commit to one car.
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 07:36 AM   #11
Zirenz2006
Brigadier General
Zirenz2006's Avatar
United_States
1532
Rep
4,553
Posts

Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: US - NE

iTrader: (0)

GM is garbage.

My father has a Yukon Denali. Friggin thing has had more issues. I don't have time to type a list of everything that has broken on it in only 2 years, not to mention the recalls.

My sister also has a GM product, same story.
__________________
Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green
Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue
Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i | 2012 328i | 2009 335i | 2007 335i Coupe | 2005 545i | 2001 325i
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 07:38 AM   #12
p4junk
Private First Class
1
Rep
102
Posts

Drives: '06 330i Monaco Blue
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Illinois

iTrader: (0)

I say go for it. If for the last 10 years you've driven a BMW and now you're impressed with the G8, i don't believe it's a figment of your imagination!

You'll find lots of people who'll bash American cars, just because that's been their history (both bashing and quality). Something goes wrong with any GM car... -> . Same thing or worse goes wrong with a BMW, 'umm.....' ->

Not looking for a fight here - at all. Just saying I commend you for you open-mindedness.
__________________
| 6SP MT | Premium Package | Sport Package | Active Steering | Comfort Access | Navigation | Satellite Radio | Logic7 | Heated Front Seats | OEM Blacklines | Matte Black Grilles | Shadowline Trim | BMW Performance Intake | LUX 5.1 { 52,000mls }
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 07:57 AM   #13
92tripleblack
Lieutenant
20
Rep
500
Posts

Drives: e93 AW Saddle, Spt, Prem
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Windermere, FL (Mickey)

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by thkfast View Post
GM products are junk. Totally disposable.
Some.

Corvette has always been terriffic. The new CTS-V shows promise. Etc. It depends on which factory it comes from, engines and lots of other factors. The predecessor GTO was a good car but never took off due to bland styling. It was also Aussie based.

Malibu? That's a Bic lighter.
__________________
2008 E93 SC Deliv. 6/08, AW/Saddle, Sport, Prem, 6MT, CA, Ipod, Passthru, JB3 1.22, 19" Linea Corse Lemans, Mich PS2, V1, Laser Interceptor, Garmin 260W. Soon: Aerokit, Tint
08 C300 White/Black, AMG Wheels, Sport, Prem 1, Pan Roof, Ipod, Auto (Hers)
05 Armada LE 4x4
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 08:26 AM   #14
indy335i
Private
0
Rep
52
Posts

Drives: 2008 e90 335i
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: indianapolis

iTrader: (2)

I really like the G8 GXP and u can get it with a manual.

The problem is GM will probably go bankrupt and Pontiac is on the list to be killed off.
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 08:44 AM   #15
twinturboa51
Captain
twinturboa51's Avatar
Armenia
20
Rep
637
Posts

Drives: Mineral Grey F80 M3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Boston

iTrader: (0)

i think GM has made som major improvements. i say go for it seems like a great car. that and the cts-v.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 09:09 AM   #16
Dwill335i
Second Lieutenant
United_States
2
Rep
238
Posts

Drives: 2012 535i White/Beige
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: FL, USA

iTrader: (0)

I think Pontiac is out whether GM officially goes bankrupt or not. They are going to consolidate their brand lines no matter what.
__________________
2012 F10 Alpine White/Venetian Beige ZPP/ZTP/Sat Radio (previous 09 335i E92)
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 09:28 AM   #17
indy335i
Private
0
Rep
52
Posts

Drives: 2008 e90 335i
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: indianapolis

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwill335i View Post
I think Pontiac is out whether GM officially goes bankrupt or not. They are going to consolidate their brand lines no matter what.
Yea, I think you're right. Would that mean you could pick up a 2009 G8 GXP for half price later this year?
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 09:51 AM   #18
Bimmer007
Lieutenant
Bimmer007's Avatar
United_States
41
Rep
537
Posts

Drives: Cars
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Long Island, NY

iTrader: (0)

it makes a nice noise
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 09:53 AM   #19
ENINTY
Banned
172
Rep
3,415
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i Sport
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by thkfast View Post
GM products are junk. Totally disposable.
At least they can make fuel pump that actually pumps fuel.
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 10:08 AM   #20
hotrod182
.
hotrod182's Avatar
763
Rep
3,959
Posts

Drives: 2023 i4 M50
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by spacedogg View Post
Nah...even BMW resales are taking a beating....do it!

It comes with a LSD right? Which is more than you can say for most BMW's outside of the ///M cars.

Drinks a lot of gas...but what 400hp+ car doesn't?
Aside from the HPFP (which now has a 10yr warranty), I think a mildly tuned 335i will be more reliable than the G8, faster, AND get better fuel economy. FYI, there is a guy on here with the new CTSV and a JB3 335xi. His 335i runs the same 1/4 mile ETs, (12.3), gets way better gas mileage, and pulls almost as strong top end. And we all know a CTS-V would murder a G8.
__________________
2011 Alpine 335d M-Sport 12.34 @ 110.48mph
2019 i3s Terra,
2008 Black 335i Sedan. 11.11@ 129.47 mph
2008 Monaco Blue JB3 2.0 335i Coupe. 11.33 @ 132.77 mph, 60-130mph: 6.95 seconds
2023 i4 M50 11.48 @ 121.56mph, 3.43 0-60 (dragy)
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 10:20 AM   #21
ianthegreat
Colonel
60
Rep
2,314
Posts

Drives: n54
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Pittsburgh/Houston

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 92tripleblack View Post
Some.

Corvette has always been terriffic. The new CTS-V shows promise. Etc. It depends on which factory it comes from, engines and lots of other factors. The predecessor GTO was a good car but never took off due to bland styling. It was also Aussie based.

Malibu? That's a Bic lighter.
CTS-V shows promise? That thing will murder us stock w/ a decent driver.
Appreciate 0
      04-05-2009, 10:22 AM   #22
yomama69
Banned
United_States
59
Rep
688
Posts

Drives: 2007 E90 335i
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Austin, Texas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 92tripleblack View Post
Some.

Corvette has always been terriffic. The new CTS-V shows promise. Etc. It depends on which factory it comes from, engines and lots of other factors. The predecessor GTO was a good car but never took off due to bland styling. It was also Aussie based.

Malibu? That's a Bic lighter.
GM already disbanded all the entire "V" line. No more V cars.

I don't understand why everyone is still so impressed with a large displacement engine sitting on any platform. That's the American way. That's why GM failed. Most people are starting to realize that's just absurd. Anyone can take a large displacement engine and produce decent hp. So you're at 6L and only producing 400hp. You think that's a lot? 4L M3 produces that cutting down 2L in the process. Dumbass Americans would buy a shopping cart if it had an LS6 in it. GM is just way behind in the times concerning automotive engineering.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:24 PM.




m8
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST