G8, need opinions.

[98Blackbird]

Was looking for a new car for the wife. As of now it's between 08-09 G8 or a similar year G35/37. I'm leaning toward the Pontiac but don't know a lot about them. If anyone can think of an alternative in the same price range I'd be all ears for that too.

[1 Slow Z]

Try sending a PM to Brewerz28. His wife and him have one.

[98Blackbird]

Alright, thanks!

[98Camarod]

I've got a g8. We love it. It get's around 18-20mpg around town and 24-27mpg on the hwy. Complaints I have about the car:
-sometimes the unlock doesn't unlock the passenger side rear door
-paint easily chips
-clear on the spoiler came off (dealer fixed even though it was out of warranty)
-exhaust mods are expensive
-door handle plastic is peeling off

[adamcs]

The paint issues are on most newer gm cars, esp pontiacs, the gto is the same way

[LXtasy]

I've got a g8. We love it. It get's around 18-20mpg around town and 24-27mpg on the hwy. Complaints I have about the car:
-sometimes the unlock doesn't unlock the passenger side rear door
-paint easily chips
-clear on the spoiler came off (dealer fixed even though it was out of warranty)
-exhaust mods are expensive
-door handle plastic is peeling off

Weld in some mufflers if catback is too expensive. I test drove one yesterday and am contemplating it. Only issues i have is that i would have to do a converter, tune, nitrous and tint. Drives really well. Decent power but has my archenemies torque management

[brewerz28]

pm'd

[98Camarod]

Weld in some mufflers if catback is too expensive. I test drove one yesterday and am contemplating it. Only issues i have is that i would have to do a converter, tune, nitrous and tint. Drives really well. Decent power but has my archenemies torque management

I bought the axle backs and had an x pipe welded in the stock mid pipe. I'm ordering some pacesetters soon. I've already disabled the torque management and dialed in the tune. It felt like a completely different car with the tune.

[WWhittle]

What about a Charger or 350Z?

[ForceFed4g63]

Word on the street is the 370z is the new vette killer.

[minytrker]

I had mine since 09, its a good car once tuned. Can't beat the room and trunk space. Mine runs 12.9's with cai and tune and gets 26-28mpg.

[Darryl Buckner]

How about a used CTS-V...

[1998ta__1991rs]

ive driven both and worked on both, theyre both great cars, you won't be dissapointed with either

[98Blackbird]

I still need a back seat for two teenage boys so a
350 z is out.

A Charger r/t might not be a bad choice.

Though a Cts-v would be wonderful I do believe it would be out of my price range.

Thanks for the input!

[LXtasy]

I still need a back seat for two teenage boys so a
350 z is out.

A Charger r/t might not be a bad choice.

Though a Cts-v would be wonderful I do believe it would be out of my price range.

Thanks for the input!

Look at 1st generation cts-v. Those can be had had fairly inexpensive. But only 6 speed manual

[98Blackbird]

Look at 1st generation cts-v. Those can be had had fairly inexpensive. But only 6 speed manual

Personally I don't mind a manual but the wife won't have it. She fell in love with a WRX and was all about buying it until she found out it was stick.

[LXtasy]

My wife is the same way is why I mentioned it.

[bwelch]

Personally I don't mind a manual but the wife won't have it. She fell in love with a WRX and was all about buying it until she found out it was stick.

My dad has a G8. It's a great car for the money.

[LXtasy]

My dad has a G8. It's a great car for the money.

I was told they perform well with some nitrous. Btw, thanks for your information bryan from the other day. Going back now to see what we can do

[brewerz28]

lol on the tag.

[LXtasy]

lol on the tag.

That would be me sir. I had to do it

[brewerz28]

thats ok hal. lol

[LXtasy]

At least a texas car is rust free right?

[brewerz28]

At least a texas car is rust free right?

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