CTC Review: 2009 Pontiac G8 V6

[wing]

Yup, just warning -- based on previous posts. 

I will comment HO in public that he has toned down after the warning.  Thanks for that.

[Careener]

Thanks for the snow and power updates.
Perhaps Morty would have a suggestion as to how they could better shoe the G8 for the winter than what's on your tester.

[vdk]

2000RPM at 120.. that's tall..

[Jameel]

Is it me (or maybe the red paint) but in some angles this car looks like an Audi RS4.

Ha ha, what are you smoking? 

Crack!
Maybe it's the red paint, but is it me or don't these cars look similar?

Audi RS4


G8

I thought it was BMW like especially from the rear. Nice looker but lose the scoops on the hood unless they are functional.They just look tacked on like
pontiacs of the past.

Yah, I agree about the hood scoops.  Makes the car look a bit tacky (from a head on view). If GM wants to be taken seriously in this segment they should lose the scoops (functional or not).

[TopGun]

Maybe it's the red paint, but is it me or don't these cars look similar?

Audi RS4
G8

Good shots!  I've always seen the RS4 in the G8...the fender vent makes that part look more like an M3 to me.

Geez...GM can't buy a break eh?  JB gets a chance to test it out and it snows so all of us whine about GM having a car with RWD dynamics.

What kind of paint would be peeling off of the steering wheel?

[safristi]

Geez BOB is worried about the "Monthlies".................those pills inna cabinet aren't VIT_A MINS man/boy/girl....................

[wing]

the silver paint in the middle.

[Mitlov]

Maybe it's the red paint, but is it me or don't these cars look similar?

It's just you.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

Love the hood scoops, stance of the car, roominess, power, and handling. Shame about the winter driving.

[Jameel]

Maybe it's the red paint, but is it me or don't these cars look similar?

It's just you.

Alright then, time for me to pass the crack pipe.

[carcrazed]

There's nothing wrong with GM wanting to be like one of the best sport sedans in the world.

[safristi]

OK Give them $400 BILLION.............................

[Chris from Laval]

I think it would be worthwhile to elaborate on the fact that traction control on this car is useless in the type of weather where it should actually be mandatory... To me that sounds like a deal breaker.

[CyberNick]

I think it looks like a GM I wouldn't mind owning. I'd certainly be looking at it when the time comes to replace my car. If it survives that long, hopefully they'll have fixed the problems with it by then. Not holding my breath...

[Careener]

Maybe it's the red paint, but is it me or don't these cars look similar?

It's just you.

Alright then, time for me to pass the crack pipe.

I'm with you that it doesn't look like a "GM vehicle" from the rear or side view.

[Mitlov]

I'm with you that it doesn't look like a "GM vehicle" from the rear or side view.

From the side and rear, I see more than a bit of the BMW 5-Series.  RS4?  Not at all.

[Angry Chicken]

I think it would be worthwhile to elaborate on the fact that traction control on this car is useless in the type of weather where it should actually be mandatory... To me that sounds like a deal breaker.

I wonder if any Chrysler (300, Magnum, etc.), BMW or Mercedes owners with traction control out there can comment on this?  Rear drive + Canadian winters (except Southern Ontario) = ouch! for the most part but I've been toying with taking the rear drive plunge myself, mainly for the novelty value and the weight distrubution benefits.

Does the t/c inhibit the ability to takeoff on greasy surfaces simply because there's no traction for the t/c to ...you know...control?

Besides all that, I find the G8 a very attractive and unique car.  The fact that it goes like schnell at the price they're asking for it + the refinement all make it very interesting.

/Eric