It's official! I'm getting a G6!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:17 am

Well...sort of anyway.My parents signed for one tonight. It's freaken SWEET!G6 GTautomatic with manual shift modeStealth Metallic Gray (aka the color on all Pontiacs at auto shows)17" cast-aluminum ChromeTech wheelsOnStarin-dash 6 disc changerremote startpanoramic moonroof (the multi-panel one, it's freakin awesome!)basically, fully loaded except for XM. My dad wanted it badly, but there were no G6 models in all of NJ with XM in it, and he has one week to use his GM card bonus points and whatnot, so he let go of that dream...Anyway, we pick it up thursday night, and OF COURSE, there will be pics!!!!OOooooooooooooooooh...I'm SO excited! [IMG][/IMG]

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:27 am

Congrats on the addition to the family, Mike! I wonder who is more excited about it, you or your parents? So did they make any arrangements yet to have the dashboard secured behind steel mesh to keep you from tinkering with all the interior components?

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:30 am

LOL!I was there when we signed the papers, I said to my dad we could always add XM after. Dealer goes "be careful what you add to the car!"I was like "don't worry, I promise I won't put an intake in."This car definitely would look hot with some HIDs though!

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:39 am

lol. He don't know you very well now, do he? You'll have to let us know all about your likes and dislikes of it after your family's had it for a month or so. Have fun! New cars are always so much fun.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:42 am

I most definitely will keep you all updated!I might even see if I can't weasel it away from the 'rents for a weekend and bring it to one of the meets...(maybe pittsburgh?)

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 12:19 pm

Lemme see now, HID's, CAI, Catback, springs, XM... yeah, that oughta do it.Then NEXT week... rip out the 6-disc changer and replace it with something better, yank out the speakers & upgrade them, re-jigger the OnStar to phish for free phone calls, re-flash the ECU to raise the manual shift points...LOLI'll bet you had/have that G-6 apart before the ink was/is dry on the paperwork!I'll bet your parents are thrilled with their new toy too!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 12:24 pm

Well, we haven't taken ownership yet, it's in the "prep" stages, but I'll be a tinkerin, that's for sure!My dad already said if he can't get the dealer to put in a factory XM unit in the shop, he might even let me install an a/m receiver for him...PSSSSH!He'd be crazy not to!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 4:45 pm

Very cool man... *thumbing through the G6 book I snagged at the dealer* *Drool!* lol!Although you had me scared there for a sec - Raging's leaving!!!??? Dial-up keeps one in suspense! Definitely keep us posted on the goods and bads of that car. It's a cool car to say the least! Please, please, lots of pics - especiall of the roof! I've only found a few base with no roof and a GT with the standard roof. Have yet to see one of those funky roofs on one of 'em yet...

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 8:14 pm

All I can say Mike is its a completely different car from your Vibe, a lot more wires so before you go hacking, educate yourself VERY well lol.But enjoy! I'm jealous.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 1:58 am

Nice Mike very nice!Yes please take it easy on your parents car!!!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 2:17 am

Good point there, Mavrik. And no taking out the radio, after reading the owner's manual to the G6, I wonder if the thing will even run without it installed. lol!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 4:00 am

There is a lot tied into that radio, ONStar and quite a few other systems, best to take care.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 8:23 am

That radio is mega-integrated...If we do an XM install, it'll be via inline FM modulation...simple and harmless...Don't worry, there are NO plans to touch their car...at least not without a service manual...

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:47 am

Cool!! I am sure you can tell us a lot more once it arrives!

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 2:42 pm

Saw a couple of G6's at the Indianapolis auto show today. Nice, but pricey. I guess they figure 8- to 10-year GMAC financing must be just around the corner with a sticker well north of $23,000.Only the G6 on the display stand featured the multi-part sunroof panels. The infobabe telling about the car never demoed the roof! Boo.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 3:16 pm

Quote, originally posted by kostby Â»Saw a couple of G6's at the Indianapolis auto show today. Nice, but pricey. I guess they figure 8- to 10-year GMAC financing must be just around the corner with a sticker well north of $23,000.It is pricey considering it's market placement is a Grand Am replacement.That being said, this car is well worth what they ask (from what i've been able to gather in the first test drive...)Quote Â»Only the G6 on the display stand featured the multi-part sunroof panels. The infobabe telling about the car never demoed the roof! Boo.Fear not! I'll snap a video of it in action when the car comes in Thursday!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:49 am

Turns out the dealer had a scheduling snaffoo, and asked us if it would be a problem to pick up the car tonight (what a damn shame! . It's on it's way home now (I got stuck at work, didn't get the luxury of picking it up) so look for pictures TONIGHT!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:52 pm

Sadly, my digital camera SUCKS and most of the shots I took tonight came out blurry, if at all.I'll have to try to get better ones tomorrow or as soon as they leave the car home long enough during daylight hours.All my movies of the panoramic roof didn't come out either. Anyway, here are a few shots for now...The panoramic moonroof! Hot wheels!ONE BAD THING!!!DASH mounted ignition! These are just highlights...All pics available at: http://photos.ragingfish.com/G6More to come soon!

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:43 pm

Great pics, raging! I couldn't help but notice the 'face' on the center console at the auto show, so I made it my sig. Kinda reminds me of Rosie the robotic maid on the animated cartoon 'The Jetsons'.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:53 pm

LOL!Good eye there my friend!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 2:09 am

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 Â»Did your parents purchase the extended warranty?They wouldn't buy a car without one!

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