Partial Review: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT
04-17-08, 09:09 AM
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Well I have only XM now, the two companies have proposed a merger, but it still faces regulartory hurdles. I just want satellite radio, I don't care which company it is. And I only keep my cars for 2-4 years so HID life expectancy is not a worry for me. I just find the light to be safer/superior.
04-17-08, 09:15 AM
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Well I have only XM now, the two companies have proposed a merger, but it still faces regulartory hurdles. I just want satellite radio, I don't care which company it is. And I only keep my cars for 2-4 years so HID life expectancy is not a worry for me. I just find the light to be safer/superior.
The lack of a nav option in the G8 is a very valid concern IMO.
Lack of XM is also very strange. I would put money on it that it will be made available for 2009.
HID lights? Not really something you can reasonably assume or expect, IMO, at this price point. Not yet, anyway.
04-17-08, 09:18 AM
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Theres also another version of G8 that is going to be introduced soon, the GXP, and I'm seriously considering it. Apparently its going to be under 40k still, come with a 6.2 liter engine, and most importantly it will not have drive by wire, a feature I can't stand.
04-17-08, 09:35 AM
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I'm actually hoping the price will stay around $35k for the GXP... we'll see. That'd be a heck of a bargain if it was.
04-17-08, 05:25 PM
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I guess its just me but I'd rather a company spend the money on a V-8 and RWD platform instead of some gadgets in the car like NAV, fancy stereo etc. Sell me a CAR first, then add the gadgets.
For 28-32k, this car is just a GIANT bargain. Nothing comes close on paper, IMO.
For 28-32k, this car is just a GIANT bargain. Nothing comes close on paper, IMO.
04-17-08, 05:42 PM
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Can't wait to drive one!
04-17-08, 06:28 PM
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In the meantime, of course, I will drive one if/when I can.
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Those regulatory hurdles were passed a few weeks ago. Not that it makes any real difference... the two companies have stated that no XM or Sirius radio will be obsoleted... they'll both continue to be able to receive their broadcasts for years to come.
The lack of a nav option in the G8 is a very valid concern IMO.
Lack of XM is also very strange. I would put money on it that it will be made available for 2009.
HID lights? Not really something you can reasonably assume or expect, IMO, at this price point. Not yet, anyway.
The lack of a nav option in the G8 is a very valid concern IMO.
Lack of XM is also very strange. I would put money on it that it will be made available for 2009.
HID lights? Not really something you can reasonably assume or expect, IMO, at this price point. Not yet, anyway.
04-17-08, 09:59 PM
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I guess its just me but I'd rather a company spend the money on a V-8 and RWD platform instead of some gadgets in the car like NAV, fancy stereo etc. Sell me a CAR first, then add the gadgets.
For 28-32k, this car is just a GIANT bargain. Nothing comes close on paper, IMO.
For 28-32k, this car is just a GIANT bargain. Nothing comes close on paper, IMO.
04-18-08, 03:52 PM
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The sole reason NAV isn't offered factory, is the radio is too low for Federal requirements when it comes to NAV units. And GM would have had to redesigned the entire dash to have a navigation unit meet federal standards.
Even though, you essentially have a navigation unit without a navigation program to run with the G8. It comes with the same 6" lcd screen used in Holden Commodore's for navigation. Since the unit uses the ever so popular SD card for navigation, it will be easy to get a US map card and be good to go! So if you want navigation in your G8, get a SD card.
http://www.sso.siemensvdo.com.au/fil...Navigation.pdf
http://www.southgate.com.au/pr09.htm
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04-18-08, 07:39 PM
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The sole reason NAV isn't offered factory, is the radio is too low for Federal requirements when it comes to NAV units. And GM would have had to redesigned the entire dash to have a navigation unit meet federal standards.
Even though, you essentially have a navigation unit without a navigation program to run with the G8. It comes with the same 6" lcd screen used in Holden Commodore's for navigation. Since the unit uses the ever so popular SD card for navigation, it will be easy to get a US map card and be good to go! So if you want navigation in your G8, get a SD card.
http://www.sso.siemensvdo.com.au/fil...Navigation.pdf
http://www.southgate.com.au/pr09.htm
Well it's good that you can do that, but how/where would the antenna be mounted? It will never look factory. And again, I don't understand why the oil/battery gauge is in the middle like that. Why is it not located in the instrument panel? That's a terrible waste of space. And I HATE the center mounted window switches! Reminds me of a PT cruiser.
Other than that I really like the car.
