Pontiac G8 2008-2010 - 2009 g8 gxp m6

Looking at one of these, super low miles, super maintained and the like. Tell me why not to buy the car lol.
Ive heard that these cars make about 370ish stock to the wheels and with a airfilter kit and a good tune its knockin on 400rwhp. I believe it since I just went for a test drive and was doing 90 on the on ramp to the interstate from a dead stop from the bottom of the hill. I feel that the car would do low 12s as it sits with sticky tires and not breaking anything lol.
I have a family of 4(one being almost 4yrs old) and this is probably my best bet to get back in the saddle.....

Buy it and you will love it. I really love mine, it's the best car I ever had. Plus it's very reliable and built to take some abuse.

I Would do it !!!!!!Set of long tubes and a pulley and u will see 400rwhp !!!!

I Would do it !!!!!!Set of long tubes and a performance tune and u will see 400rwhp !!!!
There I fixed it for you.

There I fixed it for you.

Sorry i thought he said it had a Air Intake and a Tune already !!! lol

Ive told the owner I want it, wife is going by the bank tomorrow and see whats what(I work out of town). Its black metallic with black and gray interior.
Wish us luck...

Ive told the owner I want it, wife is going by the bank tomorrow and see whats what(I work out of town). Its black metallic with black and gray interior.
Wish us luck...

Good Luck!!! I see your from Vance, guess u will take it to holiday beach (If you get it)? I woul love to have a GXP but I have the GT instead and I love it!! The GXP I'm sure is better! I have a gmc with the 6.2 and it runs awesome! I could imagine how good that car would run!

How much are they asking for the GXP and how many miles does it have?

If you get it for a decent price then I say go for it.

Pontiac is no more and the GXP's are extremely rare and will most certainly retain there value over time. Downside will be finding spare body parts especially GXP front bumper and rear diffusers if replacement is needed.

Holden is still producing the Commodore with the G8 front end in Australia so getting parts isn't a problem.

Thats good to hear. I was concerned about replacement parts and hoped this car is like the 04-06 GTO when it comes to body parts.
Yes, Holiday Beach will have a visit when it opens back up.
Mileage of this bad boy just rolled 8k miles!

Ultra low mileage GXPs aren't great family cars IMO. They are very rare collector or hobby cars and have immense value when the mileage is kept very low and the car is kept stock. If you want a family car you can use and abuse a CTS-V, SRT8 or even a G8 GT is going to be a better bet and probably cost the same amount of money or less.

Parts for G8s are getting expensive and though they are available it can be a long wait for anything that breaks to arrive from Australia, which could be very inconvenient if this is your only car. Manual GXPs had widespread issues with master cylinder leaks and clutch problems when new. The interiors of these cars also don't wear very well. Every hard black plastic part scratches if you breath on it and the entire interior is made out of the stuff, if you haul kids, pets or stuff in the car it's going to get scuffed up everywhere real fast.

Im a driver and believe every car is built to be driven. Ive got friends with low mileage "collector" cars and Im just not on the same wave length. Sure, if I found a 8k miles '70 RS/SS then yeah, I wouldnt drive it everyday but will drive it 2-3k miles a year.

I had parts replaced twice under warranty just recently and the parts were there the next day. They don't come from Australia unless they aren't in stock here which is very rare.

I imagine after about 5 years or so it will be different. GM has to support the vehicle for 10 years so after that it may not be so easy.

Almost all the drivetrain parts and a lot of the suspension parts from the new Camaro will fit the G8, so getting those parts in the future will be easy. The body and interior parts will become more difficult to find after the 10 year point, starting when Holden stops production on that style Commodore.

Also the new Chevy police car is based on the Commodore so that will mean plenty of parts in the USA.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/DonRome/copcar.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/DonRome/2011_chevy_caprice_police_car.jpg

Nice, the wife and I was talkin last night about how great a cop car these things would make.

I imagine after about 5 years or so it will be different. GM has to support the vehicle for 10 years so after that it may not be so easy.

The first GTOs are not even ten years old yet parts for those are becoming scarcer and were never cheap in the first place, especially not compared to F-bodies, Mustangs, SRT8s and other North American made cars.

Even with the law they are going to stock parts here less and less for these low number captive imports. Many things that are bespoke to it like body, interior, electronic and suspension parts are similar in price to what you would see for a German car.

The new Caprice hasn't sold well (yet) either, it's another source of parts but if the car only lasts a few years it won't change much.

Im a driver and believe every car is built to be driven. Ive got friends with low mileage "collector" cars and Im just not on the same wave length. Sure, if I found a 8k miles '70 RS/SS then yeah, I wouldnt drive it everyday but will drive it 2-3k miles a year.

Absolutely, however most people don't buy cars that are 1 of 1,800 (and even less made with a manual) to use as a normal car. If you hot rod it or put visible wear on it and have to sell it in a year or two you could be looking at serious diminished value if you're paying top dollar for it.

These cars also have widespread issues with front wheel bearings failing prematurely and steering wheel shake that can be very difficult if not impossible to correct as well.

I haven't heard of any front wheel bearing failures but the front control arm failure is widespread. There are some aftermarket companies that are addressing that issue with stronger parts. I have 50,000 miles on my G8 and it hasn't been down for more than one day on a few different occasions.

It seems you're blowing this out of proportion, the cars are still being produced in Australia unlike the GTO which is no longer in production. Plus as I said earlier, many of the Camaro parts fit the G8 (clutch/trans/motor/rear end) and the Chevy cop car also shares many parts with it so it won't be a problem. As long as a fair amount of the cop cars are sold GM has to supply parts for them.

I'm currently considering buying my wife a G8 since it's such a great car, even with all this talk about limited parts availability. It's either that or a Dodge Charger which she also likes.

I think the G8 is a good car but GM made me foot too much of the cost and did not provide enough value in certain areas.

I had steering wheel shake for a long time and I am not sure what fixed it. It just doesn't happen anymore. I have tried swapped many sets of tires, rotations, rebalancing wheels many times. GM didn't pay for a dime of it even when my car was new.

I had the pulley squeak issue. GM provided 0 support. I fixed it by purchasing a new PS pulley.

Recently the car developed a washing sound when braking (breaking <--lol). I am not sure what it is. Doesn't seem critical.

Overall my opinion is that the drivetrain is rock solid. The interior is visually pleasing but could be better. I am very mad as an owner that parts will be hard to find soon and I would wish to get out of the vehicle just to due to this one issue.

I will warn you fuel mileage on these vehicles is horrible. I get about 18MPG and spend over 350$/month on fuel alone.

Buy the Gxp. ONE OF THE BEST CARS I HAVE EVER OWED... Do not regret buying the car and mine is one of 10 made...Clutch is very strange but I got over 500 rwhp now and nothing funner than show new Camaro SS owners 4 door taillights. The 373 gears really make this car enjoyable to drive compared to the SS with its 342 gears.

I haven't heard of any front wheel bearing failures but the front control arm failure is widespread. There are some aftermarket companies that are addressing that issue with stronger parts. I have 50,000 miles on my G8 and it hasn't been down for more than one day on a few different occasions.

It seems you're blowing this out of proportion, the cars are still being produced in Australia unlike the GTO which is no longer in production. Plus as I said earlier, many of the Camaro parts fit the G8 (clutch/trans/motor/rear end) and the Chevy cop car also shares many parts with it so it won't be a problem. As long as a fair amount of the cop cars are sold GM has to supply parts for them.

I'm currently considering buying my wife a G8 since it's such a great car, even with all this talk about limited parts availability. It's either that or a Dodge Charger which she also likes.

My GTO had front strut failure new, this happened on a few batches on them due to faulty struts. It was down 3 weeks in the first 600 miles waiting for parts.

My first G8 had the steering wheel shake bad. I ended up trading it in for my GXP which thankfully does not have it. The circuit board that the shift mechanism uses broke in the first 1000 miles and it was down for a week and a half waiting for a new one. No issues since.

A few of my friends bought G8s as well. One purchased a GT and it had numerous ball joint failures, it was a long wait for parts (since it is an Australian car and the majority of parts unique to it are not stocked in mass quanities in the US) and the car was down for a long time numerous times. He traded it and won't buy GM again.

Another friend still has his and it also has steering wheel shake and electrical and climate control issues. He's looking to trade it on a Subaru STi or BRZ soon.

You can read Aussie automotive news, the Caprice hasn't done very well with agencies yet so it might be killed off as a failure. That's not going to enhance the parts situation for G8 owners.

I like mine, I think it's a good car to play with but I wouldn't want to depend on it or have it as my only vehicle. A Charger, any SRT8 car, a CTS-V or something sourced from North America would be a better bet for a long term vehicles unless you just want a toy car.

is there a big difference between the GT and the GXP? im in california and i cant find any m6 gxps

Buy the Gxp. ONE OF THE BEST CARS I HAVE EVER OWED... Do not regret buying the car and mine is one of 10 made...Clutch is very strange but I got over 500 rwhp now and nothing funner than show new Camaro SS owners 4 door taillights. The 373 gears really make this car enjoyable to drive compared to the SS with its 342 gears.

I highly doubt you have 500 RWHP and ZERO clutch slip. It can be done but it won't hold all the power on multiple runs w/o getting a spongy pedal. Unless you have an aftermarket clutch!

My GTO had front strut failure new, this happened on a few batches on them due to faulty struts. It was down 3 weeks in the first 600 miles waiting for parts.

My first G8 had the steering wheel shake bad. I ended up trading it in for my GXP which thankfully does not have it. The circuit board that the shift mechanism uses broke in the first 1000 miles and it was down for a week and a half waiting for a new one. No issues since.

A few of my friends bought G8s as well. One purchased a GT and it had numerous ball joint failures, it was a long wait for parts (since it is an Australian car and the majority of parts unique to it are not stocked in mass quanities in the US) and the car was down for a long time numerous times. He traded it and won't buy GM again.

Another friend still has his and it also has steering wheel shake and electrical and climate control issues. He's looking to trade it on a Subaru STi or BRZ soon.

You can read Aussie automotive news, the Caprice hasn't done very well with agencies yet so it might be killed off as a failure. That's not going to enhance the parts situation for G8 owners.

I like mine, I think it's a good car to play with but I wouldn't want to depend on it or have it as my only vehicle. A Charger, any SRT8 car, a CTS-V or something sourced from North America would be a better bet for a long term vehicles unless you just want a toy car.

I won't buy another GM car again. GM shouldn't make owners pay for things like AC compressor brackets.....

I have a GT and have been thinking about trading up to the GXP. My G8 is my go fast Dad car. Sure it some quirks but what car doesn't. Overall its great.

is there a big difference between the GT and the GXP? im in california and i cant find any m6 gxps

Not really. The GXP has the LS3, offered a manual transmission, had front Brembo brakes and they only made 1,800 of them. The rest of the drivetrain/exhaust differences over the GT are minor.

As someone who owned a GT and went to a GXP they drive virtually the same. If you want to drive the crap out of one or hot rod it go with a GT and use the money you saved to buy mods.

Exactly! The Brembo brakes will bolt right on the GT but you'll need larger wheels. And with a tune and a cold air intake the GT will be just as fast. The only reason to get a GXP would be for the manual trans, otherwise just mod the GT and enjoy the cost savings.

Couldnt get the amount and payments were I wanted with the car. No go on the deal.

Sorry to hear that, just get a GT and you'll love it.

Bought it. The credit union took care of me.

[QUOTE=Bo White;15916538]Bought it. The credit union took care of me.[/QUOTE

Congrats! Pics............

Hopefully this weekend.

Not really. The GXP has the LS3, offered a manual transmission, had front Brembo brakes and they only made 1,800 of them. The rest of the drivetrain/exhaust differences over the GT are minor.

As someone who owned a GT and went to a GXP they drive virtually the same. If you want to drive the crap out of one or hot rod it go with a GT and use the money you saved to buy mods.

I think you have a point. If you are going to be stock the GXP wins. Otherwise if you bump up the HP, the GXP gear is too much and the money saved could go for wider wheels, suspension goodies, and bushings.

Realisticly I will remain internally stock or will for a long time. Either way I will say it will be internally stock for a minimum of 2 to 3 years.

Congrats on getting the financing for the GXP! What color is it?

Props on the new ride, Bo! Of course, the first thing you'll want to do to it is port the TB :).

But TriShield's comments on the interior are spot on. It's a hi-maintenance deal - not like our old f-bodies which, believe or not, are much more durable.

First money I would spend would be a tune for sure!! Just my 2 cents worth! Congrats again!

Thanx everyone!
Same color as your wifes ride RevGTO, PBM w/ onyx/onyx interior.
My plans are(for the next 2 years anyway) BMR subframe connectors(to keep squeeks and rattles down as much as possible), X midpipe, intake, TB porting and a SCT dyno tune. I will post dynosheets of the progression.
BTW, anyone make a good shifter for this thing? I feel alot of flex in the stocker.

Hurst makes one for the new Camaro that also fits the G8 GXP.

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=29566

Ultra low mileage GXPs aren't great family cars IMO. They are very rare collector or hobby cars and have immense value when the mileage is kept very low and the car is kept stock. If you want a family car you can use and abuse a CTS-V, SRT8 or even a G8 GT is going to be a better bet and probably cost the same amount of money or less.

muahahahahaha; really? muahahahahahahahaha

Laugh all you want, but my G8 is worth more today than when I bought it used for $20,000 four years ago, and it's no where near as rare as the GXP.

Make it stop! My stomach hurts!

Those that don't have a car that was produced in limited numbers don't understand they are worth more so I can sympathize for your ignorance.

Those that don't have a car that was produced in limited numbers don't understand they are worth more so I can sympathize for your ignorance.

Oh relax Nancy.

Just because a vehicle is made in limited numbers has NO bearing on it's future value. That is the :gay:est statement that I always hear from the misinformed.

RARE is the most overused term in auto value determination.

Case in point; Dodge Rampage. There are others, many others.

I absolutely LOVE the way the G8 looks, until I sat in one and drove it. What a FN unattractive AVEO looking interior. The seats are FN horrible and the aesthetics and ergonomics were terrible. Now I know these are just opinions, but Pontiac did not win any awards for that interior though. :D

I was actually in the market for one when I bought my V. Now I know that more Vs were produced than G8s, but that has little to do with the VALUE between the two.

In 20 years, let's revisit this conversation and see who has the more valuable car. $100 bucks says it is not the G8 owners, but I still love the way thy look, especially in WHITE!

:engarde:

I can tell you're immature by the name calling and you know nothing about rare cars, since there were a shitload more CTS-V's made than G8 GXP's. Due to the fact that even the G8 GT is going for an average price of $25,000 4 years after it was made, shows they are retaining their value more than the CTS-V, which is worth about half the cost of when it was new for the 2007 and earlier model years.

I'd say anyone who has a chance at a GXP these days should go for it. The G8 in general is a great all-around car. Wish they still made them.

As for comments on the interior, true, not the best in the world but better than most. I've lost track of C6 owners who wish they had my seats for long trips. If you're skinny you can't relate but a poor ol' fat boy like me appreciates the room :D

I can tell you're immature by the name calling and you know nothing about rare cars, since there were a shitload more CTS-V's made than G8 GXP's. Due to the fact that even the G8 GT is going for an average price of $25,000 4 years after it was made, shows they are retaining their value more than the CTS-V, which is worth about half the cost of when it was new for the 2007 and earlier model years.

Name calling? Nancy? Really?

shitload? about 3-4000 more

WOW! You got but hurt about Nancy?

I love your sense of humor.

I could have got nasty and I do apologize if you got offended by the Nancy remark, but damn grow a pair and a sense of humor; it was a fucking joke.

The ocean full of water could not wash away your pride. Good luck in the real world.

You might want to try again on your prices sweetheart; you are a tad off.

I checked prices on the 2007 CTS-V and they are about the same as a 2008 G8 GT. Considering the CTS-V was $50,000 new and the 8 GT was $33,000 new, I'd say the value of the CTS-V is quickly going into the dumpster. :D

Just because a vehicle is made in limited numbers has NO bearing on it's future value. That is the :gay:est statement that I always hear from the misinformed.

It's also an excellent car in every respect as well as being 1 of 1,800 and the last muscle car Pontiac ever produced. The Dodge Rampage is none of those and a terrible car, so it's worth nothing obviously. The G8 GXP's value is already reflects in it's resale. Many people who purchased them new can turn around now and sell them for more than we paid for them new.

None of that is disputable, the GXP will always bring more money than the GT and attract far more interest. Especially GXPs that are stock, complete and very low mileage. Like the Solstice GXP coupe G8 GXP owners that keep their cars nice will always be able to get their money back out of it and then some.

Your post just shows how over your head all of this is.

I hope fuel economy doesn't bother you that much. Those things get the same fuel economy as a truck, 14/21 I think.

It amazes me how some people are concerned about gas mileage when they buy a muscle car. I'm getting 18 mpg with active fuel management disabled, and I don't driver like a grandpa so I'm happy with that.

I got 17 last fillup and that's better than the truck I sold to get this so I'm good lol.
I imagine the gxp will be the next gn as in terms of desirables.

It amazes me how some people are concerned about gas mileage when they buy a muscle car. I'm getting 18 mpg with active fuel management disabled, and I don't driver like a grandpa so I'm happy with that.

Maybe it's just me then, because I'm a poor working class white kid who likes muscle cars but is looking to save where possible. I guess I should have bought a Civic.

I hope fuel economy doesn't bother you that much. Those things get the same fuel economy as a truck, 14/21 I think.

15/24 as shipped. I actually see better in current trim, YMMV.

Maybe it's just me then, because I'm a poor working class white kid who likes muscle cars but is looking to save where possible. I guess I should have bought a Civic.
I'm not exactly rolling in the dough either, but I'd buy an economy car if gas mileage was a concern of mine. I do ride my harley to work a lot when the weather is nice, so that saves me some $$$ at the pump.

I can tell you're immature by the name calling and you know nothing about rare cars, since there were a shitload more CTS-V's made than G8 GXP's. Due to the fact that even the G8 GT is going for an average price of $25,000 4 years after it was made, shows they are retaining their value more than the CTS-V, which is worth about half the cost of when it was new for the 2007 and earlier model years.


I agree. It is amazing how much G8's are selling for.


It amazes me how some people are concerned about gas mileage when they buy a muscle car. I'm getting 18 mpg with active fuel management disabled, and I don't driver like a grandpa so I'm happy with that.

I bitch about it more than I should but then again I am going out a lot more than I used to. The car is so much fun on the road it is hard to keep out of the pedal. You should see my friends' faces as they see the fuel gauge drop in front of their eyes. ;)

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Looks good man! How do you like it?

Love it.
Gonna get some Weathertech mats and a good mat for the baby seat.

Awesome! Enjoy your M6 GXP!

Congrats. I also picked up a m6 gxp in january. 27k miles. It is a very fun vehicle and I can take 4 co workers for a thrill ride on the way to lunch. I also picked up the weathertech liners which I have been very happy with. FWIW I get 22-23 mpg at 80. Bumper to bumper traffic hurts my feelings though. 14ish. average about 19. Id do it again in a heartbeat.

Congrats. Take good care of it.

Definately going to get Weathertechs, found em for $190 and going to prder em soon.

beautiful car. i wanted those one of those badly when they came out.

Went to the GA state line and back for some Lotto tickets, pulled up at the house with this:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h15/Bo_White/interstatemileage.jpg

Love those cars!! very nice man!:cheers:

Im lovin it fo sho!

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You lucky SOB!!! lol Congrats

Sweet ride Bo! I'm happy for you man. Those GXP's are awesome cars for sure and I'm glad the credit union to get it handled for you.

In a weird way I'm somewhat glad they killed Pontiac for selfish reasons, lol. Yesterday I was toying around with a new 5.0 heading home from light to light. I get to a light then this kid in his riced out Acura pulls up beside me in the far right lane and says, "dude your WS6 still owns that 5.0 a decade later" and gives me the thumbs. On the way home I saw about eight Mustangs with the guy in the 5.0 behind me.
It's cool to have a rare car, people appreciate it more for sure.

You like that EPS cam?

You like that EPS cam?

Yeah i'm loving it. Most expensive mod i've done when you calculate all the components. Im in CA thats why i'm holding off on headers for now. Getting it smogged this week. This will be the ultimate test for my smog legal build.

Once i get headers/retune im hoping for 390rwhp.

I can only imagine what a custom specd cam would do for your motor.
460 rwhp??

VERY nice i love it.

A healthy Patrick G cam can get me there. Ive already talked to him about something in the 223/230 range which isnt healthy enough to get me there but maybe 450hp with headers.

looks like we have the same taste in mods bo lol:
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/426982_10150698885032990_688107989_11248651_101990 8863_n.jpg

Congrates. I will be doing a cam and full bolt ons this weekend to my wifes GXP. I wonder what these cars are running with those mods? A 3200 stall will also be put on the car.

A good driver will be able to break into the mid to low 12's with that setup. Here's some QM times from here on the G8's.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-g8-2008-2010/1304786-pontiac-g8-1-4-mile-time-list.html

I would think that a cam/stall and full boltons GXP would run faster than a mid to low 12 second quarter mile considering that it ran a 13.02 bone stock on street tires.

It'll run 11s. A GT with those mods will go 11s.

Thanx all!
Yep, that there baby seat adds some flaver to the interior.