Pontiac G8 GT

[texasmr2]

I have decided that I need more of a hit than a miss so I am going to look at a '09 model with less than 100K. It has been 30+yrs since I drove/owned a V8 and a 150 shot should make it a ball of fun.

 

[313badbuick]

I have decided that I need more of a hit than a miss so I am going to look at a '09 model with less than 100K. It has been 30+yrs since I drove/owned a V8 and a 150 shot should make it a ball of fun.

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Really nice!!!! I can count on one hand I have actually seen driving around.

 

[texasmr2]

Really nice!!!! I can count on one hand I have actually seen driving around.

Me too, they are rare with only 30K units sold in its two year life span here in the USA. The sales rep I spoke with yesterday called me today to let me know the car is now in the shop having multiple issues taken care of that were never addressed. I thanked him for his honesty and that I will keep him in mind because he was honest and could not justify selling a vehicle with said issues. He did not get into details but he saved me from a money pit.

 

[BuickMike231]

They are a blast, I had a white 09 GT I purchased new. Put 135k miles on it in about 3 years and it was pretty much trouble free. I never modified mine because it was a daily work car and at that time parts were pretty expensive, but the car handled and ran great even stock. If you can get a good deal on it go for it, I don't think you will be dissapointed. And it's a huge sedan with tons of room too.

 

[texasmr2]

They are a blast, I had a white 09 GT I purchased new. Put 135k miles on it in about 3 years and it was pretty much trouble free. I never modified mine because it was a daily work car and at that time parts were pretty expensive, but the car handled and ran great even stock. If you can get a good deal on it go for it, I don't think you will be dissapointed. And it's a huge sedan with tons of room too.

As a car guy I have only heard and read nothing but positive reviews of the G8 GT. Heck in all reality the drivetrain is one of the most reliable powertrains produced with a huge aftermarket and stock replacement parts market. I am my own worst enemy when it comes to cars as I get the itch to change every few years unless I find a gem like I did with MR2's. I drove nothing but MR2's from '85 to '06 and owned three at one time.

By no means have a excluded a GN from my "bucket list" but we all require a reliable and fun DD that can hopefully also be a sleeper, seat five and scare the shat out of them every now and then.

 

[Frederickdav]

I think it was one of those that my 87 T embarrassed last spring.

 

[texasmr2]

I think it was one of those that my 87 T embarrassed last spring.

Good for you.

 

[fatride]

Loved mine
.. Was a fun reliable car..

 

[texasmr2]

Loved mine
.. Was a fun reliable car..

Sinister looking all blacked out.

 

[SpeedRacerX]

Loved every minute of nearly 7 years and 128k miles I had on mine. Mine was silver, most chrome blacked out, big staggered setup, light mods and ran a respectable 12.7 on street tires. Plenty of room too and safe cars. Let me know if you have any questions when looking at one as I practically know every inch of them and can tell you what's been touched or not. Good luck.

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[750H.P.V6]

My wife had one from new as her daily driver, It was a great all round car. We kept ours stock except I modified the trans calibration (i.e.: shift timing and firmness). We didn't have any real mechanical issues with ours although there did seem to be a lot of recalls on the car. The only negative thing I could say is that the leather interior was cheap and didn't hold up well over time.

Neal

 

[texasmr2]

I appreciate the insight gentlemen.

I have actually spotted two in last few weeks and I really like them.

 

[750H.P.V6]

This was my wife's hotrod.

 

[SpeedRacerX]

This was mine.

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[BarnesGN]

I've got one they run very well,and are comfy. 2 things to research AFM lifters and strut mounts they seem to go bad.

 

[texasmr2]

I've got one they run very well,and are comfy. 2 things to research AFM lifters and strut mounts they seem to go bad.

Pics please.

I also like the fact they have four doors and are comfortable for your passengers but can still 'giddy up' when spurred.

 

[Undercover87T]

If it wasn't for the snow I would have bought one as a daily. Always liked them, especially the last year GXP with the LS3/6spd. I drove the holden HSV version when I was in Sydney in 2010 which had a factory tvs2300 blower. Man that thing would move.

 

[texasmr2]

If it wasn't for the snow I would have bought one as a daily. Always liked them, especially the last year GXP with the LS3/6spd. I drove the holden HSV version when I was in Sydney in 2010 which had a factory tvs2300 blower. Man that thing would move.

Yes sir you would have had to just let it idle out of the driveway for any traction. Your a lucky dog having drove a HSV in it's homeland, color me jealous.

 

[Undercover87T]

Yes sir you would have had to just let it idle out of the driveway for any traction. Your a lucky dog having drove a HSV in it's homeland, color me jealous.

Yea it was cool, except RHD felt like dyslexic shifting. Also drove a GXP UTE.

 

[texasmr2]

Very cool El Camino!