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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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I wrote my mini-review on it somewhere in here. I almost bought one. Its superb, period.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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Marshall.....hint
I reviewed the G8 GT a long time ago.....in two steps, because at first they weren't allowing test-drives.

Is the GT close enough?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...iac-g8-gt.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...iac-g8-gt.html

I did mention, in that review, that the Sport-Truck version was originally due this year, but, since then, of course, Pontiac is due to be folded, and that project probably won't survive unless it is transfered to Chevy as a new El Camino.

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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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I found it.....
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...ac-g8-gxp.html
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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In the forum search, several other CL members besides me and 1SICKLEX have also driven both the GT and GXP, but I'll let them bring their own comments and reviews up if they specifically want to discuss them.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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It was on my short list of cars before I bought the G37.

The limited availability of the GXP at dealers and lack of integrated navigation was a deal killer for me.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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like the long line of few good cars GM made, its dead now.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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One of my employees purchased for 35m with incentives. Car is sweet. Very solid and roomy.

I strongly feel this vehicle is "under appreciated". Even the G8 -Gt is a nice deal. Actually, I would prefer this over the Genesis if looking for a cheap sport sedan.
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Originally Posted by silversprucesc3
Even the G8 -Gt is a nice deal. Actually, I would prefer this over the Genesis if looking for a cheap sport sedan.
The Genesis semed to have better overall build quality...especially inside, though the Genesis sedan's interior is noticeably better than the coupe's.

The G8 GT's I reviewed and test-drove had good solid sheet metal and exterior quality, but seemed rather flimsy inside. In general, they handled better than the Genesis sedan, but not the 3.8 Track coupe, which has a superb chassis.
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