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blackwater1311
07-07-2012, 07:13 AM
Hello guys im thinking about selling my is250 awd and I really like the Pontiac G8 ? The 6.2 L. What are your guys thoughts on that ?

Juice
07-07-2012, 07:26 AM
I don't know much about those cars, but like Mercury, Pontiac no longer exists so you might start running into the same problems we have when it comes to finding parts.

ctrlraven
07-07-2012, 07:47 AM
Pretty good cars, good power on tap, lots of mods on the market for them and really nice interior. I would of bought one instead of my 08 Taurus if I could of found one at the time for under $20k with less than 50k miles on it.

blackwater1311
07-07-2012, 08:00 AM
I don't know much about those cars, but like Mercury, Pontiac no longer exists so you might start running into the same problems we have when it comes to finding parts.

Yes, that is true. I saw one yesterday its a very good looking car with loads of power.
I wonder how they are on maintenance.

blackwater1311
07-07-2012, 08:03 AM
Pretty good cars, good power on tap, lots of mods on the market for them and really nice interior. I would of bought one instead of my 08 Taurus if I could of found one at the time for under $20k with less than 50k miles on it.

True, my is250 only has 40k miles has everything. Now driving that car seems boring lol
when I driver my mm and drive the is im like who built this car lol

ctrlraven
07-07-2012, 08:04 AM
Find a G8 forum and search around on there if you want for sure answers from actual owners.

dohc324ci
07-07-2012, 09:29 AM
A worthy replacement for the Marauder. It's sibling the Caprice is a fleet only car but Chevy is about to introduce the SS which is the same platform engine etc. it's a very nice touring car for sure and well the LS3 is a stout performer with plenty of aftermarket.

boatmangc
07-07-2012, 09:44 AM
Good replacement for the IS250
Not for the MM

DOOM
07-07-2012, 09:47 AM
Find a G8 forum and search around on there if you want for sure answers from actual owners.

This is what I would do!

Vortex
07-07-2012, 10:45 AM
Parts wont be a problem because GM is about to start selling them again as a Chevy SS. Good car, get the GT.

bigcowl-imp
07-07-2012, 11:07 AM
Once you goto a LS motor theres no going back and whats not to like when you have a alum. 376ci with 415 ft-lbs. @ 4600 rpm and 415 hp @ 5900 rpm......heads flow 330 @ 650 stock and the block and crank is good for 1000 hp.........I`m putting the same motor in my 90 notchback Mustang but i`m converting it to a carb and front mount distributor..

LANDY
07-07-2012, 11:17 AM
Great car and platform, I'm afraid to drive one and end up selling the marauder.

boatmangc
07-07-2012, 11:35 AM
Great car and platform, I'm afraid to drive one and end up selling the marauder.

Just say NO Landy!
Get the G8 for Momma and have the best of both worlds

LANDY
07-07-2012, 11:57 AM
A ctsv-v is in our future and I'm really attached to this car. Those are the reasons I haven't bought one.

sweetair
07-07-2012, 12:15 PM
My DD is a 2009 G8 GT. love it. 36K on the clock and running like a champ. 370 HP from 6.0 L isn't too bad. Tight ride. Easy maintenance. I like the AFM the GT has. ( Active fuel management). Get 25+ on the highway.

The GXP 6.2 doesnt have AFM. But you can also get a stick on a GXP if you want.
Check out www.forum.grrrr8.net

Good luck
Lots of great people like over here. It's fun to mod as well. I've done a CAI and an aux tranny cooler and other heat loss mods.

dohc324ci
07-07-2012, 03:18 PM
Drop a big bore in the Marauder torque issue solved. A CTS-V Caddy LS2 couldnt pass the ole taxi cab. But the GXP would be sweet since its very rare and LS3 to boot!

LANDY
07-07-2012, 03:25 PM
LSA cts-v I'm talking about!

71cyclone
07-07-2012, 10:59 PM
The G8 has been replaced== by the new Impala rear wheel drive [police only ] ala Commodore SS from Australia . the G8 is "Cheby" Powered L S recent generation engine same as the police only units

Hg M75
07-08-2012, 06:59 PM
A co-worker of mine has a G8, he loves it.

dohc324ci
07-08-2012, 07:59 PM
LSA cts-v I'm talking about!

The latest gen CTS-Vs are hot! but..........$$$$

hotford
07-08-2012, 09:07 PM
G-8 great car....just as lidio his has been tweeked by him and put 550rwhp, I been in it and it hauls AZZ.......

jon5212
07-09-2012, 08:27 AM
I almost bought one but they are still a little pricey and they are coming up on 5 years old. Really like them. You'll pay out the wazoo for GXP. You can still get parts because holden still makes them in australia.

They'll run circles around the marauder unless you've got some serious mods on the marauder.