Jalopnik Review - LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP
11-23-2008, 11:46 PM
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I was pretty disappointed as well when i saw the first shots of thr GXP. But now that i have seen an actual photo of one my mind has changed. Does it look like the GT, yeah a bit. But i guess the different front end, the beautiful wheels, and the fact that it can come with a 6 speed manual really turned me on to it. I've always loved the G8 interior, and to see it with a stick makes it look even cooler.
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11-24-2008, 02:04 AM
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But now that i have seen an actual photo of one my mind has changed. Does it look like the GT, yeah a bit. But i guess the different front end, the beautiful wheels, and the fact that it can come with a 6 speed manual really turned me on to it. I've always loved the G8 interior, and to see it with a stick makes it look even cooler.
I agree, it's a GREAT sport sedan/family hauler and that LS3 is an amazing motor. 
11-26-2008, 09:53 PM
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The LS3 is definitely sick. I just don't see this car selling well at all given the current economical situation and I really think that production should be put on halt to help the company.
12-19-2008, 07:03 AM
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not being a dick, but a stock manual fbody can barely pull those numbers on the highway. you are not getting that with a modded a4 with a stall. sorry.
12-24-2008, 06:35 AM
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I've been waiting for this car. Problem is now that I've seen what it offers for the price increase I cannot justify it over the G8 GT. With rebates and the 1,500 "coupon" GM just sent me I can get a G8 with all the option I want for under 29,000. That leaves me with enough money to exceed the performance of this vehicle. There aren't enough special modifications to the GXP to warrant the price increase. If it were 34,000 I would buy the GXP. At it's current price it's just not attractive to me.
