G8 Gt? Info Please

Deconstruction · February 18, 2011

I am getting the itch for a new vehicle and have been thinking on and off about a G8 GT, I love the look of them and I already know that I like the L76 power.

I was just wondering if anyone on here owns one or has spent some time in the drivers or even passengers seat of them. Are they a comfortable vehicle I am 6 feet tall and I am very long bodied my head is about an inch away from the roof in my truck with the seat set as low as possible (I sit with the seatback fairly upright). My Girlfriend has a G5 right now and I have to recline the seat back further than I find comfortable just so that I dont have to tilt my head or compress my spine from my head hitting the roof.

Has anyone driven one in the winter? are they uncontrolable it will definately get studded tires and be a secondary vehicle

are the interiors well built and rattle free? The closest one to me is 4 hours away so its not like I can swing by and testdrive easily so I wanted to get some feedback prior to driving down to take a test drive.

Thanks for your replies

Wingnut · February 18, 2011

I'm 5'11" tall, and I fit in them just fine. Interior is...Okay. I like the interior in my GTO better, but that's a preference thing. Quite a few people like the G8 more.

They ride VERY nicely, they're pretty fast (the GT and GXP versions do anyway), and they're pretty slick looking rides.

vettelovralexand · February 18, 2011

I test drove one before I got my truck. I too have a very long torso even for someone as tall as I am(6' 2"). I could have dealt with having more interior room, but it wasn't really cramped for a sporty car and my head didn't hit the roof with how I was seated. The interior wasn't great, but okay and it was by far the fastest car I test drove(second was the 5.3 powered SS Monte Carlo).

uh6tdrvr · February 18, 2011

There is no comparison between a G5 and a G8! I have an 09 and you will not find a car with as much room in the back and front as one. As far as mileage, on the interstate at about 78 i can get 25. City, it depends but can see the average into the 17s pretty easy....if you can keep your foot out of it. I love mine and its completely stock. I haven't found anything else id consider replacing it with. Dive one, you will see the difference!

Deconstruction · February 18, 2011

there is a v6 g8 here locally where I bought my truck if my salesman is still there I might go test drive it just to get a feel for the interior. In the last 6 years or so I have driven nothing really but jeeps and trucks I really dont like it when my head hits the roof.

Wingnut I would look into a GTO but we never got them in Canada.

The price on the G8GT's are really low compared to what I thought they would be with the G5 being paid off and the price of the 8 I dont think it is going to take much convincing to get the GF to agree that we should buy a new car (everytime she sees the G8 she always comments on how nice they are)

This is great I might have 2 L76 powered vehicles in the near future.

kawtoy_77 · February 18, 2011

there is a v6 g8 here locally where I bought my truck if my salesman is still there I might go test drive it just to get a feel for the interior. In the last 6 years or so I have driven nothing really but jeeps and trucks I really dont like it when my head hits the roof.

Wingnut I would look into a GTO but we never got them in Canada.

The price on the G8GT's are really low compared to what I thought they would be with the G5 being paid off and the price of the 8 I dont think it is going to take much convincing to get the GF to agree that we should buy a new car (everytime she sees the G8 she always comments on how nice they are)

This is great I might have 2 L76 powered vehicles in the near future.

Ugh, a v6 G8.... useless.

kawtoy_77 · February 18, 2011

My Fiance wants a V8 G8 badly though! I like them as well.

rebelman06 · February 18, 2011

My parents have a stryker blue G8 GT with the 6.0L and 18" wheel package. I think Pontiac would still be around if GM had let them sell more cars like the G8. It has a good ride and plenty of power, while stilling getting decent MPG's.

kawtoy_77 · February 18, 2011

My parents have a stryker blue G8 GT with the 6.0L and 18" wheel package. I think Pontiac would still be around if GM had let them sell more cars like the G8. It has a good ride and plenty of power, while stilling getting decent MPG's.

Nah they are way better off with that crappy new Buick Regal......

/sarcasm

(I am totally with ya on the PONTIAC!)

Deconstruction · February 18, 2011

We wont be buying one unless its the GT she wants Leather and the V8. She likes taking my truck and I hate taking her G5 so this might be a nice compromise...... yes compromise

I am sort of concerned about having one for winter driving, I guess I will have to look into some studded tires and her using the truck more often

uh6tdrvr · February 18, 2011

Well from a truck to the G8 you will feel like you are sitting on the ground but it doesn't take long to get used to.

culedood47 · February 20, 2011

I have one.

For the price, it's really a pretty good value. It rides really nicely, and has potential to be pretty quick. Mine just has a cold air intake and a tune and ran 13.20@107. A pair of headers is waiting in the garage to be installed this spring.

I'm not a very big guy (5'10 200lbs), but going from the truck to the G8 makes the G8 seem small. It's plenty big for me, and like others have mentioned, the back is big enough for adults to ride in. Mine doesn't normally get driven in the winter, but many other G8 guys drive year round. Snow tires obviously do help...but if you get one with Bridgestone Potenzas, beware of any snow. Those tires are really nice when it's warm out, but get hard when they're cold and don't stick very well.

Overall, the car is great, though. It's a nice car that can be driven everyday, rides nice and can be made pretty quick. It's also semi-rare and not many others are out on the road...especially GXPs.

Good luck with the decision!

Deconstruction · February 20, 2011

We went today to sit in a v6 model I found it comfortable so basically it just comes down to if they can find one that is in the correct mileage range and somewhat close to our location.

I will be purchasing a set of winter tires for it the day I get it.

Cooldude47 wow if I get a black G8 we will almost have vehicle twins

BigBlueLB756 · February 20, 2011

I had BigRed for a little over a year, and would still have it if the crappy dealership had been able to find the water leak (5 trips to them). Check the driver's side rear seat footwell for moisture that can come from the A/C system in the console or clogged sunroof drains or, as in my case, driver's door weatherstripping. Other than that, it was a really great ride, and lots of fun to modify. Try one; you'll like it.