pontiac v8?
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pontiac v8? im thinking of buying a grand prix. i would like one with a v8 but could anybody tell me a little about them.
when did they start putting the v8 in them?
is the supercharged v6 any good?
what should i look for if i buy one?
any help would be helpfull, thanks
when did they start putting the v8 in them?
is the supercharged v6 any good?
what should i look for if i buy one?
any help would be helpfull, thanks
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The GXP started life in 2005 and will end in 2008. I had the supercharged GTP which was nice but the sound from the LS4 is simply awesome! The GXP is a major step up from the supercharged cars...better brakes, handling, suspension (Bilstein Shocks), the seats are great and the head up display is pretty cool. Get a test drive and you'll see what I mean. The only thing I don't like in NO spear tire 
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From: K.C.
Originally Posted by BoostedMKIV
How's the torque steer in those FWD V8s?
Originally Posted by silverGXP
Not for the G8, they still have it listed on the web site and the dealer said it will be out on time when I was down there last week.
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Originally Posted by 2000SLPZ28
thanks guys, after looking at those and the monte carlos, i think i like the latter interior.
The Z puts the whipping on the Monte performance wise, but the Monte has great seats and you can drive it year round. With the SS version, I say it does 80 - 85% of what the Z will do.
Very happy with the car - I will hold onto this one and drive it a few years. Test drive the car.
I chose the Impala because it is economical, while still maitaining some fun-to-drive appeal. I will have kids in ~2 years so it was important for me to find something that allowed me to get seats/kids in and out of the backseat. After trying to climb in the backseat of the Monte once I decided something with 4 doors was a better choice. My 2 door Scion tC was easier to get in the backseat than the Monte. I also get SS in my headrests 
Both the V8 cars and the SC 3800 cars are great. Personally there was a lot more potential for the 3800 (awesome aftermarket) compared to the V8. My regal runs low 12's with about 1200 bucks in parts (no headers yet either) and still pulls 33mpg on the highway. Both the grand prix and regals can be had for a nice price as well. It has 4 doors, dual climate control, tilt, cruise, heated seats everything you could want plus a factory power adder 
If you do look at SC cars, the 04-05 GP's had GenV eaton blowers which were more efficient, they also had better flowing heads than the 03-back cars did. So right out of the box they came with 20+ more hp.
If you do look at SC cars, the 04-05 GP's had GenV eaton blowers which were more efficient, they also had better flowing heads than the 03-back cars did. So right out of the box they came with 20+ more hp.
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From: Warsaw, IN
Did someone say the GXP started in 05? Theres quite a few 97-02 body styled GXP's here in Warsaw (IN) In fact, a teacher at my middle school ownes one and used to drive it in. Granted, they were not LS4's. But they are around.
