My Next Car

[Whelan]

Granted it's about 4 years away, after I own the Trix. But at the moment I really think this would be the perfect car. I'll still need space for cargo, so a large trunk is needed. I'll want comfort so some leather, heated seats, and passenger room. Most likely an auto cause the soon to be wifey doesn't drive standard. And something slick, fast, stylish for just under 30k Certified Pre-Owned.I got it! A Pontiac G8. Why not, 361hp, 385lb. ft. torque, 6 speed automatic, 18" wheels, RWD with an LSD, quad tip dual exhaust, room for a few golf bags, great looks, and power to match. Not to mention buying it CPO off a 1 or 2 year lease with low mileage the car will be under 30k. Figure new it goes for about 31k nicely equipped, but I would pick it up for mid to high twenties. Suhweet!

[waveresponder]

what does it get MPG?....remember gas will be $5 per gallon by then..at least!

[Whelan]

15/17. Estimated. I'm sure cruising gets you a little more. But not much worse than my fiance's Jeep Liberty. And by then I'll be making more $$$. Worth the trade off.And if gas is really that much, then I'll get an even better deal!

[ramenboy...]

whelani'm right with you on this... love to have a gas0sipper down the road (like my vibe of course) but this is one kick -(removed) car.just read an article comparing the g8 to a bmw 5-series. basically, its got all the fun at half the price. ill try to find the article

[Whelan]

Just priced one out new on the .com site. G8 GT w/ premium, sport, and sunroof package. That means you get all the sweet options for get this $32,745 brand NEW! CPO on one of these will be wicked!-6.0L V8 SFI aluminum with Active Fuel Management; 361hp at 5300 rpm, 385lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm -6 speed automatic with DSC-Leather heated seats, 6 way power driver and passenger seat, leather wrapped wheel, -19" wheels-11 speaker Blaupunkt 230W amplified w/ 6 disc in dash changer, MP3 playback, ipod jack, 6.5" LCD color screen-sunroof-dual zone automatic climate w/ individual controls-sport metallic pedals

[VforVIBE]

Quote, originally posted by Whelan »Most likely an auto cause the soon to be wifey doesn't drive standard. You don't have to worry, with the auto, it's a Six-speed automatic with manual shift mode. http://jalopnik.com/368465/200...-mineEdit: maybe a site for you check out... http://g8board.com/forums/

[ramenboy...]

under $35k. hahahahahaha. you can't beat that, really. the money you save will go to gas.

[NibCrom]

I know you want the automatic, but I would get the GXP with the six speed manual. I don't know if an auto is available for the GXP.But good choice! I'd like to get one!

[northvibe]

by that time my ms3 will be like 350 hp wanna race? hahha sweet car man

[ramenboy...]

Quote, originally posted by northvibe »by that time my ms3 will be like 350 hp wanna race? hahha ...ha! apples to oranges, parnell! maybe i'll replace the vibe with a 3, and then have the g8 too.... btw, i just realized that the twin hood scoops on the g8 are N0NFUNCTI0NAL. what the...still love that car though

[Whelan]

The scoops will be functional on the GXP version.

[ramenboy...]

hey whelan just found this.http://news.windingroad.com/af...-w427/holden just put an LS7 vette engine ito the commodore...

[Zer0VIBE03]

not to be a smart (removed).. but if you are waiting a couple of years, that's peachy.. gives them time to work out the kinks that seem to come with the first generation. I agree though, FANTASTIC car, beautiful, powerful, and big... can't complain about much-- that's for sure!

[kunkstyle]

They had one at the Calgary auto show. Couldn't believe it. They look even better in person.

[Celtic_Curse]

Very nice!! Would love to have but I like my wagon and could it beat the Evo is my question?

[Raivis]

sweet caronly thing i don't like is the rims. would have to get new ones. other then that thats a bad (removed) car!!!

[ramenboy...]

anyone see Top Gear this week? JC flogged the holden/vauxhall version like crazy. they had nothing bad to say about it