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Old 12-21-2008, 01:51 AM
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I woke this morning on a mission and i find my self the proud owner of a car i havent even seen yet, except for on the net. I have to wait for delivery on monday. I couldnt pass up a deal like this $22300 for a brand new G8. It is a 6 cylinder, but its ok its my wifes. I think im going to wait for the G8 coupe and really make a beast of it. I will have pics monday morning. Im just excited i had to post something.
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What aftermarket options do i have for this car?
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they're working on a maggie for one i believe...talk to blownchevy...could be mistaken...there's a couple CAI's for them and alot of GT owners are willing to trade for your tail lights and muffler tips if you like the GT's better...not sure about an axle/cat-back system yet but i'm pretty sure they're looking to bring a system from australia over from F1.
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that is a pretty darn good price for a nice grocery getter, nice pickup
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You're going to like your new car. The G8 is one of the most refined autos made in the U.S. You won't regret your choice.

Lots of mods available....what are you looking for? Suspension? Performance?
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Nice. I haven't driven one yet but I've looked at a few and they are nice cars. I didn't know there was talk of a future coupe.
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Originally Posted by TheTugBoat
they're working on a maggie for one i believe...talk to blownchevy...could be mistaken...there's a couple CAI's for them and alot of GT owners are willing to trade for your tail lights and muffler tips if you like the GT's better...not sure about an axle/cat-back system yet but i'm pretty sure they're looking to bring a system from australia over from F1.
Actually yes, i was wanting to change out the taillights to the GT style. Im looking for bolt ons. Air intake, headers and maybe exhaust.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandog
You're going to like your new car. The G8 is one of the most refined autos made in the U.S. You won't regret your choice.
Except for the fact that it's made in Australia.


Ok, ok... you meant American branded car.
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Nice deal on a great car.




Originally Posted by KLRWS6
I think im going to wait for the G8 coupe and really make a beast of it.
The reality of a coupe is unfortunately not a definite so I wouldn't wait too long...the new GXP (still four door) looks like it will be REALLY promising as well though.
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Originally Posted by demonspeed
Except for the fact that it's made in Australia.

Ok, ok... you meant American branded car.
Doh! Yeah, that's what I meant.
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I dont think you'd need headers on a v6 model unless you were going FI...Stick to finding a good axle-back and CAI.

and good luck waiting on the G8 coupe...they made like 5 of them to commemorate holden's 60th year anniversary. doubt pontiac will put them in production.
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Originally Posted by TheTugBoat
I dont think you'd need headers on a v6 model unless you were going FI...Stick to finding a good axle-back and CAI.

and good luck waiting on the G8 coupe...they made like 5 of them to commemorate holden's 60th year anniversary. doubt pontiac will put them in production.
Yeah that sounds like a better idea with just the catback.
You never know, since pontiac is being made into a specialty brand. They just said they will only have one car in the brand for now and its going to be either the G8 or the Solctice.If its the g8 they will eventually make another vehicle that they know will bring pontiac sales. Rumors of the coupe have been heard.
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i just dont see them making a G8 coupe if the pontiac brand is going to 1 model "for now"...if they ever saw the need to add another car if in fact pontiac did go down to one model i think they would make the coupe under the firebird/ta name resulting in styling to be very different of that of a G8.
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Originally Posted by KLRWS6
Yeah that sounds like a better idea with just the catback.
You never know, since pontiac is being made into a specialty brand. They just said they will only have one car in the brand for now and its going to be either the G8 or the Solctice.If its the g8 they will eventually make another vehicle that they know will bring pontiac sales. Rumors of the coupe have been heard.
I sure as hell hope they don't discontinue the G8 for the Solstice. I'm a bit biased though.
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Well i finally got it, here are a few pics. I will have more tommorrow.

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It was the last 08 ignition orange in the dfw area.
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i still haven't seen that color in person...like it in pics though. you're lucky you got the A/S tires...the summer only's are giving me hell.
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Nice..but you could of had barley used gt.
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Yeah i know, I could have saved a few thousand. But my baby wanted a new car so thats what i was going to get for her. V8 were out my price range.
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