G8 will NOT be rebaged as a chevy
07-28-2009, 12:42 PM
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The LS engines aren't inefficient. I hate these fucktards. It's America anyway, if I want a V8 and RWD then **** you, its America! You are supposed to be able to get what you want...... Guess when i have a family some day I will buy a 94-96 Impala SS or a G8, won't be a new car.
07-29-2009, 02:22 AM
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Damn, I was REALLY hoping that this would happen. 
Oh well, I likely wasn't buying one new anyway so I'll just grab a used G8 GT a few years down the line if I really want/need one.
Oh well, I likely wasn't buying one new anyway so I'll just grab a used G8 GT a few years down the line if I really want/need one.
07-29-2009, 02:30 AM
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its not that its inefficient - a 400hp 4000lb sedan capable of close to 20mpg is actually a marvel - the problem is people like my wife (who are the majority) will see the mpg sticker - see 15 and say pass.
A ford fusion is around the same price but a hybrid can get what 10-15mpg more in the city.
Us gear heads are a very small minority - and while the G8 is a kick *** car - the general public will never accept it and GM realizes this.
Not to mention they also have the Vette and the Camaro to satisfy the V8 performance car category
A ford fusion is around the same price but a hybrid can get what 10-15mpg more in the city.
Us gear heads are a very small minority - and while the G8 is a kick *** car - the general public will never accept it and GM realizes this.
Not to mention they also have the Vette and the Camaro to satisfy the V8 performance car category
07-29-2009, 09:07 AM
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But, the public get's to choose between a coupe and a sedan for the 3 series, the G37, and the A5/A4.
Since the Camaro and G8 are on the same platform, the public should have the OPTION of buying either.
I'm gonna go on record, again.
Anyone who buys a 3,850lb sedan for a performance "coupe" (2010 Camaro)and passes on a C5 or C6 for the same, or less, money, is just plain stupid.
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07-29-2009, 10:32 AM
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I used to have some cool 2 door performance cars but it is a little hard to fit two children and a wife in a C6. and the G8 would have been the perfect car for my needs.
07-29-2009, 10:43 AM
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I COMPLETELY agree with you.
Reread some of my posts. I am a HUGE supporter of the G8.
I don't like the coupe version of "Zeta" (Camaro) because it has practically the same weight as the sedan (G8) and NONE of the utility that you would skip the Corvette for.(4 doors, baby seats, etc)
I COMPLETELY agree with you.
Reread some of my posts. I am a HUGE supporter of the G8.
I don't like the coupe version of "Zeta" (Camaro) because it has practically the same weight as the sedan (G8) and NONE of the utility that you would skip the Corvette for.(4 doors, baby seats, etc)
07-29-2009, 11:51 AM
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I COMPLETELY agree with you.
Reread some of my posts. I am a HUGE supporter of the G8.
I don't like the coupe version of "Zeta" (Camaro) because it has practically the same weight as the sedan (G8) and NONE of the utility that you would skip the Corvette for.(4 doors, baby seats, etc)
I COMPLETELY agree with you.
Reread some of my posts. I am a HUGE supporter of the G8.
I don't like the coupe version of "Zeta" (Camaro) because it has practically the same weight as the sedan (G8) and NONE of the utility that you would skip the Corvette for.(4 doors, baby seats, etc)
