To Everyone Who Said Pontiac Would Mess it up...

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:44 am

...You were SO wrong. http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2832510

Raivis · Post by **Raivis** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:56 am

that front end looks great!!!

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:59 am

wow, could that be the vibe?

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:00 am

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx Â»wow, could that be the vibe?yeah... sure...

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:05 am

ok, so enlighten me

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:07 am

they said it was the G8 in the video.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:08 am

really? he said, "well, it's a sedan"definitely did not say g8.he did say it was part of their global vehicle collaberation. which to me, means it shares with another platform from a foreign company

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:14 am

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx Â»really? he said, "well, it's a sedan"definitely did not say g8.he did say it was part of their global vehicle collaberation. which to me, means it shares with another platform from a foreign companywhoops, my bad, i still think it's the G8 because it was going to be shown at the Chicago show

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:17 am

They did only say it was a sedan. But is is the new G8 (Holden Commodore in Australia). The front looks great though.

coldmm803 · Post by **coldmm803** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:31 am

cant really tell but should look goodV: what do u think of those rims

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:34 am

the front end/headlights look like a bmw..and love those rims too

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:05 am

Quote, originally posted by coldmm803 Â»V: what do u think of those rims Cheep knock-offs

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:45 am

its not for sale yet, they can still mess it up where are pics of the new vibe!! i wanna see this beast!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:53 am

That is absolutely the new G8.And it looks AMAZING!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:24 am

Quote, originally posted by RedFire2K Â»the front end/headlights look like a bmw..and love those rims toohaha I watched the video and said the same thing before reading down and say you comment the same thing... BMW. Looks GOOD but probably going to end up as a concept and we'll get a watered down version.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:26 am

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»Looks GOOD but probably going to end up as a concept and we'll get a watered down version.Actually, that IS the production model. He won't show the entire car because it's officially being unveiled at Chicago next week. Trust me, though, what you see there WILL be what you'll see in the showroom!

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:45 am

damn ya...whats the price range on it...anyone know? i didnt have the sound on the video.

new05vibeowner · Post by **new05vibeowner** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:47 am

Found this at automobile.comWe've got to thank Charles Gibson for this one. The ABC anchor was able to talk Rick Wagoner into giving us all a sneak peek at the new Holden Commodore-based Pontiac G8, and it looks pretty mean. Just look at those wheels. The G8 promises to be as fun as the outgoing GTO coupe but feature an exterior design that we'd expect in 2007, not 1997. Check back on February 8 for more details and pictures of what could be the best American sedan since the Chrysler 300C. Pictured below is the Holden Commodore from which the G8 is derived. http://www.automobilemag.com/a...ac_g8/

new05vibeowner · Post by **new05vibeowner** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:53 am

Went to Holden's website, and found this......guess I'm not getting one after all......sobs.......1. Select an engine/transmission type: Commodore SV6 3.6L 6-speed manual High Output Alloytec V6 $39,990.00 RRP* Commodore SV6 3.6L 5-speed automatic with Active Select High Output Alloytec V6 $40,990.00 RRP

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:56 am

looks like a mazda 6 to me... not all that impressive. i'll wait to see what they unveil at the chicago show.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:58 am

Quote, originally posted by new05vibeowner Â»Went to Holden's website, and found this......guess I'm not getting one after all......sobs.......1. Select an engine/transmission type: Commodore SV6 3.6L 6-speed manual High Output Alloytec V6 $39,990.00 RRP* Commodore SV6 3.6L 5-speed automatic with Active Select High Output Alloytec V6 $40,990.00 RRP Those are australian currency numbers. You can't translate them to american dollars - it just doesn't work. There are other fees, taxes, etc. that are consolidated into that number which would inaccurately inflate the cost in American dollars. The aussies also get many features and options that won't be made available to the north american market, thus bringing down the cost even more on our end.MSRP is to start around 25.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:58 am

Quote, originally posted by new05vibeowner Â»Went to Holden's website, and found this......guess I'm not getting one after all......sobs.......1. Select an engine/transmission type: Commodore SV6 3.6L 6-speed manual High Output Alloytec V6 $39,990.00 RRP* Commodore SV6 3.6L 5-speed automatic with Active Select High Output Alloytec V6 $40,990.00 RRP That is in Australian dollars. $40,000 (AUS) = $30,000 (USD) (approx.)

new05vibeowner · Post by **new05vibeowner** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:56 pm

I didn't realize that there was a 25% currency difference between Australian and American dollars.

savedbyzero · Post by **savedbyzero** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:22 am

It's just another rebadge. Yawn.

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:13 am

Quote, originally posted by savedbyzero Â»It's just another rebadge. Yawn.A rebadge of a car that is not sold here.. it's still a fresh look. Hell.. unique even.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:19 pm

Rebadging is becoming part of the industry. The key, now, is to rebadge tastefully. No more cavalier/sunfire or cobalt/G5 disasters. As said above - this car will not exist in ANY other from in north america...it will truly be unique to pontiac.

savedbyzero · Post by **savedbyzero** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:33 am

Right, but GM is falling far behind the rest of the industry as far as design goes. The C6/Z06 is an exciting car and eats it competition for far less. But the res of the GM lineup seems quite ho-hum to me.LX platform for example, which seems to be what this car is aimed at, was a truly unique design. When was the last time GM did this with success? It's either a rebadge or more plastic thrown on.I'm sure it will be a great car. Just nothing that exciting IMO. I guess I'll just need to wait and see the final product. Not just the front bumper.

Emerica13 · Post by **Emerica13** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:51 am

The majority of the public won't see it as a rebadge because they have no idea this car is made in Australia. The last time GM did this (with the GTO) the car flopped because people didn't think it was worthy of the GTO name. The G8 isn't a rebadge by any typical standards; there's no chevy/cadillac/saab etc. version being planned and it is an entirely unique car to the United States.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:57 am

Quote, originally posted by Emerica13 Â»The G8 isn't a rebadge by any typical standards; there's no chevy/cadillac/saab etc. version being planned and it is an entirely unique car to the United States.Is there an echo in here? lol.Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»As said above - this car will not exist in ANY other from in north america...it will truly be unique to pontiac.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:57 am

Quote, originally posted by Emerica13 Â»The G8 isn't a rebadge by any typical standards; there's no chevy/cadillac/saab etc. version being planned and it is an entirely unique car to the United States.Is there an echo in here? lol.Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»As said above - this car will not exist in ANY other form in north america...it will truly be unique to pontiac.

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