Supercharged Marauder or G8

[svtrichie]

Thinking on looking for a G8 GT and wondering on what you guys think of them. Never driven one but they look nice and can make some good power with just a few things. If so, I would be letting my trilogy marauder go.

[fairlane347]

Don't do it my buddy has one and with a Lideo tune. Its fairly quick but its still a cheap chevy the build quality is not as good in my opinion, and he has had a few problems with it but the dealership fixed it.

[fastblackmerc]

I wouldn't trade and MM for a G8........

[TAKEDOWN]

Keep your MARAUDER and also own the G8... Problem solved!

[rauder88]

I was a GM tech for a while before I started with Mercedes. Shotty quality in my opinion. Not as nice as a Marauder. All my opinion. It is easier and somewhat cheaper to upgrade power wise with GM but I wouldn't do it. I don't know if I'll own a newer GM, Just my '90 K1500.

[SOSA03]

Dont do it Mister

[svtrichie]

Don't get me wrong. I love my marauder, just wanting more power and not sure if there is much more in it while being safe. And not wanting to build a short block for it.

[71cyclone]

Well in my part of the Country we have a few Supercharged and modded Marauders that have punished numerous Mopars and G8's and assorted Corvettes in the DMV .and they are not sellin them. Many members know them by name.

[Motorhead350]

Why would you post this question on this site? Unless you are looking for moral support to not get the G8.

[svtrichie]

Why would you post this question on this site? Unless you are looking for moral support to not get the G8.

Because I figured most on here were car guys, not just the love for one and only vehicle. I guess you will never own anything else or better

[Motorhead350]

Because I figured most on here were car guys, not just the love for one and only vehicle. I guess you will never own anything else or better

I own 3 others.

Get some exercise, sleep and do something about your stress. :violin:

[kmastl]

I have owned an LS2 Pontiac GTO which shares a lot of parts with the Commodore. I remember it having a lot of wheel hop. I would rate the interior build quality of the GTO/Commodore as on part if not slightly better than the Marauder. I really liked the wide power band of the 6 liter. In stock form it is a much better match for the vehicle.

I believe all G8 GTs have DoD which has its issues and should be removed.

I do not have any sort of brand loyalty and try to keep an unbiased mind. 2 of the 4 Marauders I have owned have blown spark plugs out of the head. 03's had 4 thread heads that are known for blowing out plugs.

Other than the spark plug blow outs, one 4r70w transmission has grenaded and I replaced rear axle bearings and seals on another.

Sorry I don't have much first hand experience with the G8. They can be in the 12s with some basic bolt ons.


Because I figured most on here were car guys, not just the love for one and only vehicle. I guess you will never own anything else or better

[Motorhead350]

The G8 is a better performance car and a lot more capable. Even I know that.

The Marauder looks better and sleepers are more fun.

IMHO.

[Dude]

Get the g8 and make me a great deal on your marauder. ;)

[Cobra25]

A neighbor of mine had a G8 and alot of problems with it. He traded it in for another car.

[blkZooM]

Ask yourself these questions do you plan on modding the G8, if no stay with Marauder, if your answer is yes, they can take a lot more abuse with stock parts than our cars can and it's a lot easier to make that car faster and a whole lot cheaper in my eyes. Plus the car has loads of aftermarket parts and go fast goods unlike ours. And the best part to me is others have figured out how to bolt on a 1.9 tvs off of the cts v, just like we do with an eaton

[svtrichie]

Probably get rid of the DOD and put a blower on it. I might also wait and check out the new srt charger, not the hellcat.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

I think it might be worth it, if and only if it were a manual GXP with twin turbos.

[RR|Suki]

Driven a couple G8s, and as a starting point it's objectively a much better car than the Marauder. The interior is as nice, probably nicer. The motor in stock form is better. The suspension is also much better. The steering is tighter, the car in general is tighter actually. But then I do tend to feel like our steering is over assisted, and and our steering wheels are terrrrible.

Now with the trilogy, the Marauder might be a little faster, but if you'd be putting a blower on the G8 I think it's a no brainer. Marauders are cool enough cars, but if you also find the G8 interesting It's probably a better over all package.

[Accumulator]

If it matters, the GM was less durable in extreme/LE service. IIRC, the front control arms proved to be kinda fragile.

[Motorhead350]

It's basically a Holden anyway....

[svtrichie]

Probably going to first put the stock marauder wheels back on the car, maybe sway bars to hopefully help the handling and drive it a few months. At the moment, no G8 GT's around that look worth it. Might even look into a SRT8 charger.

[Dude]

Or you could work out a deal for my notch. ;)

[svtrichie]

Or you could work out a deal for my notch. ;)

Too small of tires and not mini tubbed

[Dude]

Lol. 315-35-17 is too small but oh well. If you get it you can mini tub it. ;)

[fastblackmerc]

Probably going to first put the stock marauder wheels back on the car, maybe sway bars to hopefully help the handling and drive it a few months. At the moment, no G8 GT's around that look worth it. Might even look into a SRT8 charger.

Addco front and rear sway bars, Metco Watts link and Metco upper and lower rear control arms are a MUST for the MM if you want it to handle better.

[320busdriver]

I am fortunate enough to have a G8 GXP and a Marauder. I bought the Marauder to keep the miles off the G8. Turns out I own a 1 of 77 m6 G8s produced. the black beast partially fulfills my desire to drive the Holden speed demon. They are both nice they both have american made build quality. The G may be a little better quality wise. If u cant have both, do not bother with G8 GT. Spend the $ to get a G8 GXP. Or keep the Marauder.
IMHO
320busdriver

[chief455]

I am fortunate enough to have a G8 GXP and a Marauder. I bought the Marauder to keep the miles off the G8. Turns out I own a 1 of 77 m6 G8s produced. the black beast partially fulfills my desire to drive the Holden speed demon. They are both nice they both have american made build quality. The G may be a little better quality wise. If u cant have both, do not bother with G8 GT. Spend the $ to get a G8 GXP. Or keep the Marauder.
IMHO
320busdriver
Perfect response.
I lust after something newer, and lean toward the R/T or SRT/8 Charger.
Being a Pontiac man before Marauder, the G8 was on my list.
I've seen enough G8 and 2004+ GTO to know the looks don't 'WOW' me, and the gas cap is on the wrong side. I swore I'd never own another car with a passenger side gas filler.

[LSp8]

Perfect response.
I lust after something newer, and lean toward the R/T or SRT/8 Charger.
Being a Pontiac man before Marauder, the G8 was on my list.
I've seen enough G8 and 2004+ GTO to know the looks don't 'WOW' me, and the gas cap is on the wrong side. I swore I'd never own another car with a passenger side gas filler.

We're in the same boat. My friend just lost his 2011 RT thanks to his dumbass sister taking his key while he was at work and ended up rear ending somebody and caused over ten grand in damage. He's looking at a new RT or 12-14' SRT and I refuse to go to the dealer with him. His salesman would luck up with a 2 for 1 deal if I go there smh. The ONE and Only thing I hate about the G8 and CTS-V is the pass side fuel filler. WTH that should've been fixed on all LHD models.

[RF Overlord]

they both have american made build quality. The G8 was built in Australia.