1NASTY'99SS

Ok so I recently sold my tbss last month and looking for another LS vehicle. Im currently in the market for a 05-06 GTO or a 08-09 G8 GT. Im married with no kids if that helps. If you could pick one which would you get?

mjs1012

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Id get the g8.

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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as much as i like MY GTO G8s are even nicer.

JD_AMG

Your definitely going to want to search for this, both have their quirks.
The GTO has some suspension issues (if I remember right bushings, strut rub, rear spring sag), and the G8 GT has had some valve train issues if I remember correctly.
Id honestly consider a CTS-V1 before either.

nick Ritter

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Gto !!

97camaro383

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I really like the G8, I've even considered selling the TA to get one. I like that its 4 door and has plenty of room for people in the back seat. It also surprises a lot of people when you drop the hammer.

99z28monster

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Have you given thought to the CTS-V? But out of your two choices I would go G8 over the GTO.

Almonz T/A

Get the G8 so when you do have a family and kids you will be much more likely to keep it. A friend of mine has one, and it's a LOT of fun to drive. The concept of fast 4-doors really makes me happy, especially for people who want something fast but need something practical as well. For instance, you can take the kids to school, then put the hammer down on the way home. G8's are rightfully fast, it's actually somewhat surprising.

However, if you want something for yourself get a Goat. Shoot for an LS2 GTO if you can afford it.

98CayenneT/A

G8, that was a easy question

demonspeed

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GTO because you don't have kids

Seriously, though, I'd go with the GTO because it's available with a stick. You'll also likely find one that's had all the bugs modified out of it (i.e. suspension junk) for a fair price.

OA_Blackbird

I would go with the LS2 GTO if it was an option, the power does it for me. But if kids/family may be in the picture at some point, G8 will not disappoint. Just my .02

1NASTY'99SS

Thanks for the responses maybe I should be single and get a c5z haha. But I think im leaning towards a G8 incase kids comes into picture.

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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youll enjoy a G8 more without kids. save for a PC instead.

demonspeed

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You can always sell the GTO when kids come along. It's not like they just magically appear one day... well... in most cases, anyway...

nascarnate326

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G8 without a doubt. Such nice cars.

Ill take mine in White, 20% on the windows.

RevGTO

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GTO has more of a musclecar feel and is faster stock to stock. The front seats are awesome!

G8 is more BMW sports sedan feeling. In spite of two extra doors, most people think it's a much better looking car. Seats aren't so good. Parts availability will be better as related models are still in production.

casias

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I love my G8.

LS1again

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G8 looks way better for sure, and isn't it easier to fit a more aggressive wheel and tire combo on them over the GTO? I loved mine, only got rid of it because it was a gas hog due to all the city driving I was doing for my work commute.

This was mine, GT with a GXP front end conversion, which IMHO totally changed the cars looks. The stock GT bumper is so blah.



Prior to conversion:

98TAjwh

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G8 hands down. been shopping around for one myself since i do have a kid and it's only a matter of time before she won't fit in the back of the TA. i've also seriously considered the CTS-V

RedHotG8

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I drove both and liked the G8 much better. I've had it 5 years and have no desire to get something else. The only thing I had to replace was brakes and tires, it's the best car I ever had.