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If I suddenly found myself in the market for a new car in the latter-half of the year, what would be the chances of 3-dr XR manuals being available? Or would I be stuck with a 5-dr XR or waiting for the next MY?
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Are You (Alpha) Man Enough? By Daniel Pund, Senior Editor, Detroit Date posted: 02-13-2008 The 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha reminds us of an old advertisement for Marlboro cigarettes, the one where a cowboy is seen lighting his cigarette from a flaming log plucked from the campfire. You see, cowboys don't use Bics or Crickets. Hell, this guy is so manly he doesn't even use the manliest, smelliest of lighters, the Zippo. Hell no. He uses a chunk of fiery lumber like a real man — a Marlboro man — is supposed to. Similarly, the 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha seems to say, "Let the crossovers have their comfy rides and reasonable step-in heights and decent cargo space and fuel econom…
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How did GM convince its dealers to accept a car that was going to sell at 30-40k a year vs. the Ion that was selling at like 150k a year? Won't this be a lot of lost sales for Saturn? Chris
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Yeah, I know it's not exactly the G8, but, since we haven't seen a G8 in action, this is as close as we're going to get for the moment. I'll also say this: after seeing the VXR8 in action, I would like to try to have a G8 in my driveway in the future. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_HPSOGcnD4
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I've seen it both ways from GM and other sources. So what is it? 2008 or 2009?
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Looks that way! http://www.g8board.com/forums/showpost.php...mp;postcount=84
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Karma and Voodoo http://www.g8board.com/forums/showpost.php...mp;postcount=28 I really like Karma. If you want to see the rest of the colors G8 is missing out on, here's a link to that whole thread: http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=693
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Fellow C&Gers, I'm looking for a used car to replace my Pathfinder in this era of Iraqi involvement and crappy gas prices. Two of the cars I've found in this area via AutoTrader are an 01 and 02 Oldsmobile Aurora V6. Both have a reasonable amount of miles (69k for the 01, 70k for the 02).and the pictures show very intact interiors. I'm asking if there are any potential problems with the Auroras that I should watch out for.
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Featu...cleId=124607#24 Not a bad write up... Not a good write up either because it pretty much gives NO information about the car what-so-ever (That you couldn't get from looking over the press release) I really didn't appreciate the ending... I think it's pretty damn cool that you can get this much car for $27-$29 and I think it'll be very beneficial to Pontiac. It's almost as if GM spent a few dollars on the G8, and the media rags know that. So, they'll go out of their way not to promote the car or give it the credit it deserves.
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The names have been changed from the Holden names. (except Ignition) 11U Hot White 77U Ignition Orange 62U Liquid Red 18U Magnetic Gray 80U Panther Black 25U Stealth Blue
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Jens Dralle Automotive News December 24, 2007 - 12:01 am ET SAN DIEGO - Bringing the redesigned Opel Astra to North America as a Saturn has saved General Motors about $900 million in development costs, says GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz. "Its adaptation to American requirements cost less than $100 million," Lutz said at a press event here. "In the future, Opel and Saturn will share about 90 percent of their model portfolios." The front-drive hatchback goes on sale in North America in January in three trim levels: the five-door XE priced at $15,995, the five-door XR at $17,545 and a sporty three-door XR priced at $18,495. Prices include shipping. The Saturn Ast…
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I have a sickness... I just bought my 3rd Saturn on Saturday. To confirm the sickness... each time I buy a Saturn, it's crappier than the last one! lol (Fortunately, each has also been a fraction of the price. ) Bought a 1993 SL2 for $300. A few minor scrapes on the outside, a trashed but fairly solid/intact interior, a properly working auto tranny, and a badly misfiring DOHC engine. Interestingly enough, while the car basically ran on 3 cylinders at idle/putting around town, it all smoothed out like there was no problem on the highway, and I had no trouble driving it 1 1/2 hours home. Further investigation shows that the misfire is probably from a need of a valve …
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GM bringing 1.4L turbo four to market next year Link to AutoBlog General Motors has announced that it's bringing out a new 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine next year, which will help the automaker increase cars' fuel economy while presumably not sacrificing power. A normally-aspirated version of this motor is currently offered across the pond in the Opel Astra 5-door. Dubbed the 1.4 Twinport Ecotec, the Euro-spec NA version makes 90 horsepower at 5600 RPM, 92 lb-ft of torque at 4000 RPM, and gets 38.5 US miles per gallon in the combined cycle. With a snail attached, the little 1.4L should easily corral over one hundred horses. According to GM's Jim …
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/future-saturn-aura.html
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http://pontiacunderground.autos.yahoo.com/blog.php?id=401
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Sounds like someone just threw Zeta a life preserver: http://www.smh.com.au/news/news/stand-by-f...0590666881.html
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edmunds has a link for a sweepstakes that starts on 01/26 to win a new loaded G8 GT. however, i clicked the link and it said it was not working or something. keep your eye open for this sweepstakes.
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That's right folks... http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-h3t-2.html
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124400
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GM@NYIAS 2008 HUMMER H3 Alpha Photo Gallery 2008 HUMMER H3 Alpha Press Release
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I suspect Bob Lutz was misquoted, but the bottom of this article seems to claim that Brazil will be the global ‘Home Room’ for Hummer. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf...A2573D10022710D
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Richard Truett Automotive News January 10, 2008 - 12:23 pm ET DETROIT -- Mark Reuss, the executive behind General Motors' new generation of high-performance vehicles, has been promoted to vice president of GM Asia and managing director of GM's Australian subsidiary, GM Holden Ltd. The promotion is effective Feb. 1. Reuss will report to Nick Reilly, GM group vice president and president of GM Asia Pacific. Reuss, 44, an engineer, has been executive director of GM's global vehicle integration, safety and virtual vehicle development since 2006. From 2001 to 2005, he was executive director of GM's performance division, which created the successful V series for …
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Check it out: http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=685
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Despite strong interest within GM, the VE Sportwagon will not make it to America By BYRON MATHIOUDAKIS in DETROIT 15 January 2008 www.goauto.com.au HOLDEN will not export the VE Sportwagon to the United States in the foreseeable future as Americans continue to ignore wagons in virtually any size and form – in contrast to the situation in Europe where such vehicles have a healthy share of the market. This was the bombshell dropped by General Motors' product czar Bob Lutz this week to the Australian media at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "We looked at that, but the amount of change to meet US regulations was going to be quite a lot of mone…
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GM's World Car Seeks To Conquer America By Scott Oldham, Inside Line Editor in Chief | Link to Original Article @ Edmunds | Date posted: 09-26-2007 One letter. On paper, only one letter separates Frankfort, Ohio from Frankfurt, Germany. In reality, the two cities could not be more different. One is a small town with a blue-collar population of 1,045; the other is a true international city of 650,000 with industries ranging from biotechnology to banking. Regardless, General Motors is betting the same small car will play in both places. The car is the Astra, and history supports the theory. "We sell the Astra everywhere," says Michael Harder of Opel, GM's German subsid…
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According to a member of a G8 board I belong to, an announcer at the Barret- jackson auction said that GM announced the ST today. I have my doubts. How could we all have missed it? Still, I hope it's true.
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As I was leaving the gym in the east end of Toronto friday night, out of the corner of my eye I see something I haven't seen (and hadn't expected too see for a while yet) on the road yet, a new Vibe. I don't know if it had been brought to the vehicle licensing office that was in the mall for some reason or if the Detroit engineer was just up for the scenic beauty that is Scarborough I tried to take a few pictures, but this is the only one that turned out. While it was dark, I got a decent look inside and liked what I saw
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http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_...ax_price=&c It's a '90 Base It's a convertible... It's a leather bench seat... It's a column shift... This has GOT to be a one of one type of car.... very cool but I don't have $14K sitting around to splurge on it... EDIT: I just realized it has the digital dash too... hmmm my Trofeo had gauges...
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Article from Aussie paper (note the Torana tidbit).
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I was able to convert my Mom away from her 2002 Ford Explorer. That car has been sturdy and comfortable for 91,000 miles, but it was time to move on. After comparing the Acadia and Outlook, the Saturn won. She picked her '08 Outlook XR this afternoon. Silver with black leather, quad bucket seats, and tow package. The dealer experience was a pleasure, although the trade-in appraisal on the Explorer was unreasonably low. Hence, the Explorer was not traded-in, and is being sold directly to a new driver (16 year old female) in the family tomorrow. I'm so pleased that GM is building cars that are stylish, capable, and delightful to own: Dad has the '07 Yukon, I hav…
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I know this must be the 3rd time I have thought I would get a car in the past 6 months but this time my wife is the most serious and so am I because of the price. I found one of the few in my area left a 2007 Pontiac Torrent FWD with two options 17' chrome wheels (850.00) and cruise (175.00). I got my quote on this 24,095 Torrent at 18,337 after all rebates, I still have another 2,000 maxed out as part of the promo GM Card Topped Off... Bringing the price too, 16,337 brand new! They low-balled my Grand Prix (1990 116K 3.1L V6 Auto pw pl etc) **pissed me off big time, I am a man of principal** at $100.00 the sales lady really wants it gone she is going to call me back befo…
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Haven't heard anything lately, and I'm beginning to wonder if they will make an appearance during the show season at all. Fingers crossed.
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Only 3,700 miles That continental kit would be off in a jiffy though.....
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Upon visiting to the Dealer yesterday, the salesperson told me there is a rumor that the G8 will be made in Canada, after Chevy is ready to build Camaro there, since Camaro's will be built in Canada, he told me that there is a rumor floating around that G8's production will also make it into Canada as well. Has anyone heard about it? or is it just a rumor? Just wonderring, though I will never buy G8 in either case, since I still believe the price is way too much for what it really is, well, to me.
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=124048
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Well last night on TV I'm sure you saw all the people with the G8 hats on in Times Square and the revolving Red G8. Pontiac pulled out all the stops
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I was watching Top Gear, and noticed this: Is that a white Sunfire convertible I'm seeing? Since when were Sunfires sold in Switzerland?
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http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/28/solstic...tiac-perfected/
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Last month the family 2000 Honda Civic LX was totaled in an accident. After surviving a month of Caliber ownership (our rental car from hell) yesterday we picked up a brand new 2007 Pontiac G6 with the 3.5L V6, chrome apperance pkg, perfered pkg, and sport pkg. Ours is a black 4 dr, 4 spd auto and "ebony" cloth interior. We were also able to take advantage of $2500 cash back and an addition $500 conquest cash since the car we were replacing was a Honda. With 3 Oldsmobiles, a Buick, and now a Pontiac our driveway looks like a GM used car lot.
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The wife and I attended the Saturn ASTRA Test Drive Event last night (12/6) at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA. Even though it was cold and we were scheduled for the 6:00 PM time slot, it was a nice event. Upon registering and signing the official GM waiver & rules, we where taken into the presentation room where there were two 3-door XRs (silver & black), one 5-door XE (white), and one 5-door XR (silver) on display along with a Mazda 3 and Volkswagen Rabbit for the attendees to climb around in and check over. A brief intro and video on the new ASTRA was given by a Saturn official and then we were escorted out to the parking lot for t…
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2009 Solstice Facelift Draws from G6 GXP Link to Original Article on Autoblog Oh no. Blogger Mickey Kaus says that he's seen an updated Pontiac Solstice ('09, presumably, since the '08 is unchanged), and that the new front clip sports the unbecoming, "tongue-thrusting" look of the current G6 GXP. Let's hope what Kaus saw was just some driver with poor taste rolling with an aftermarket nose, because the Solstice is not in need of a factory-prescribed rhinoplasty. GM would do well to focus on further refining the next generation of the car and not engage in ill-advised interim facelifts just for the sake of having them.
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Or, what would you name it?
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I leave to go back to Switzerland on Monday, so consider this my early Christmas present. HOHOHO! http://www.evolutionendshere.com.au/video/
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Walkinshaw Performance (HSV's sister company) has announced a supercharger kit for HSV's LS2 V8, it is also appplicable to Holden's L98 V8. Unique Walkinshaw Performance Positive Displacement Supercharger Press Release - December 11, 2007 www.walkinshawperformance.com.au Walkinshaw Performance would today like to announce the availability of its own individual supercharger unit. The WP 'Stage 2' kit is exclusive to Walkinshaw Performance highlighting the company’s future direction in striving for performance and uniqueness in the aftermarket industry. Distinguished by its stand-alone appearance. The result of recent allegiance with new technology partners Harrop…
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My, how the badges lie. To anyone else on the road, this black Holden Commodore is a regular HSV GTS, the 6.0-liter V-8 sport sedan built by GM's Australian hot-shop, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). With its 20-inch wheels, big brakes, and tied-down suspension, the HSV GTS previews the 425-hp Pontiac G8 GXP we'll see here sometime in late 2008. http://www.motortrend.com/features/perform..._gts/index.html
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I just don't see how the new estimates are supposed to be more accurate. Every vehicle I have owned has shown mileage equal or better than the claimed mileage, and I drive hard compared to 99% of the people on the road. My 2001 Trans Am six speed was rated at 19/28, now it is rated at 17/25. I have kept an Excel spreadsheet since I bought the car new in 2001 which I tracked the fuel economy since day 1. This cars will see 31mpg strictly highway driving with an average speed of 80mph. I drive 24 miles round trip to work and home with 12 stops, and speeds ranging from 30 mph - 60 mph. When I accelerate from a stop, I usually will be about 10 car lengths ahead of t…
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Apparently, these guys think there will be Firebirds in 2011 while it was confirmed by Mr. Lutz that there won't be, but, enjoy. http://www.diecastaudio.com/2007/03/14/201...ns-am-revealed/
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Original Article eBay Auction MSN Article 'Knight Rider' Car Being Sold On eBay Last Owned By Slain Real Estate Developer By DAVE ALTIMARI | Courant Staff Writer December 20, 2007 In the 18 months since Andrew Kissel was slain, creditors have been circling what remained of the Greenwich real estate developer's financial empire. Now, after banks and other creditors have laid claim to more than $30 million they say Kissel owed them, the last of his possessions is ready to be sold: an original KITT, a computer-driven Pontiac Trans-Am used in the "Knight Rider" television series starring David Hasselhoff. Always a car aficionado, Kissel had purchased …
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Link to eBay auction
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1990 Pontiac Bonneville SSE This is what was in the showroom when I got my Grand Prix it was just like this but had leather and tan interior. I was in love with it, she gold gross lace wheels a sunroof and a cd player with every gadget known to man. But I could barely afford the Grand Prix much less a Bonneville, I like my 2005 SLE better tho. My son claims he is gonna get one of these hopefully an 90-91. Then he says he will turbo it! :AH-HA_wink:
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The H3 SUT has been caught at the Baja 1000 doing some testing. The hideousness of this vehicle will haunt my dreams forever!! I really hope this thing is going to look alot better than this, but the giant rearend tells me otherwise. The H4 can't come soon enough. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/29/spy-sho...t-at-baja-1000/
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here is a pic: http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images/001/09...d3e5b50da47.jpg i really like this car and interested in buying one...i need to know what kind it is and how much thanks!
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=SBB1usluHrk ^ I'm Speechless
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Peter DeLorenzo discusses the demise of the GTO in the "On the Table" section of his February 22nd issue. And he says, "After the new Camaro makes its street debut as a 2008 model, watch for an all-new Pontiac Firebird to debut 12 months later as a 2009 model." Click here to view his website autoextremist.com.
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Pontiac has said to Auto Week that the G8 will come standard in the V6 and V8 with the FE2 suspension. This is a change on the V6 as it was to have had the FE1. The FE 2 is a much better set up and more fitting for this car even with a V6. Also they did say the Standard Tranny is coming but it just won't be there for the start of production.
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Someone stated in the Astra thread that they were impressed by the fuel economy from the 1.8L, so I decided to look up the specs on the website. According to GM Canada: Astra 3-door: manual - 33 hwy / 46 city auto - 34 hwy / 43 city 138 hp / 125 ft/lb Cobalt 2.2L: manual - 31 hwy / 48 city auto - 31 hwy / 44 city 148 hp / 152 ft/lb Considering the 10 hp, 27 ft/lb loss going from the 2.2l to the 1.8l, I don't think that 2-3 highway mpg gained and 1-2 city mpg lost is very impressive. Thoughts?
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Jesus, talk about dated, but fun to watch. Aztek option is near the end. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS9Ru3DmJUs
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This is a very in-depth and thorough Astra review, and they think GM definitely has a winner. http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Saturn/r...road-test/5304/ Some great quotes: All that was left was a small car to round out the lineup, and change Saturn's brand image from one that sells on price to one that can lure in a more sophisticated buyer through the strength of its products. The Astra is that car, without doubt. I knew it as soon as I took a seat inside after its auto show reveal, and just had it confirmed in spades during its introductory launch program in California. As you can see, I'm grasping at straws here, or at least clutching onto grab handles to come …
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I've been wondering..what happened to the 5-speed automatic the Ion had before its MCE? Why was it replaced by a unit with one less gear? Is teh four speed more durable or what?
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Pontiac cuts $1,500 off base price of Vibe Pontiac Announces Pricing for 2009 Vibe All-New Version of Compact Crossover Starts Under $16k DETROIT - Pontiac today confirmed pricing for the 2009 Vibe will start at $15,895 when it arrives in dealer showrooms in February 2008. Also returning to the Vibe family for the 2009 model year, an all-wheel drive model will start at $19,495 and the performance-oriented GT model will start at $19,895. All prices include a $585 destination and freight charge. "Our goal with the new Vibe was to enhance its style and performance without sacrificing functionality and fuel economy," said Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director. "Ev…
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"When we read in Motor Trend that the Alpha platform would find its way beneath the bow tie instead of the next G6, we were a little disappointed. It didn't make sense that GM would forego the performance-oriented image of Pontiac that Blogger Bob promised us for the more family-friendly, high volume Chevy brand. If you can believe that Maximum Bob returns emails from fanatical Cheers and Gears message board posters (we definitely wouldn't put it past him), then we have nothing to worry about. In the alleged email, the industry's most outspoken executive cut right to the chase to tell the wide-eyed emailer that Motor Trend's story was "totally untrue." Heck, maybe we'll…
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Would someone please tell me what it is? And it isn't on there website!
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Better watch it before YouTube takes it down... http://youtube.com/watch?v=c-xRvDpVtfw The differences between that and the G8 are power (414 v. 362), transmission (available manual), styling (more tacky add-ons), and RHD, but other than that, they're pretty much the same.
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Any links to chops of Ute with a G 8 front end?
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Well it looks like the UTE is going to be a G8 ST per Autoblog reports. Here is what was posted. Mike Levine over at Pickuptruck.com has managed to scoop a tasty nugget of info about the Pontiac-branded ute that will soon be for sale in the U.S. The Aussie-import based on the same platform as the rear-wheel-drive G8 sedan will be called the G8 ST, as in "Sport Truck". That pang of disappointment you feel is the missed opportunity of paying homage to GM's most well known car-based pickups and their colorful names: the Chevy El Camino and GMC Caballero. Rather than dubbing Pontiac's ute the "Tamale" or "El Camino Redux", we get a measly little two-letter suffix. Sigh. …
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G is for "Go" http://www.gmcanada.com/gm/english/vehicle...c/gpg6/overview Sounds a lot like Holden...
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I just got the new Autoweek and they love Pontiac's new car. They have gone to say it is the best car Pontiac has ever offered. They said it was a blast to drive and clearly the best sedan in it's class. They said it was not a smooth at its limits where it got a little ragged compared to a A6, 5 Series or E class. But keep in mnd all were much more expensive cars and they did not fault the G8 for how it performed in it's price class. They also drove the V6 and liked it but could not push it with the PR guy with them. They did note it was slower and ws not available with the FE2 suspension as the GT was. They did ask if it might be offered and did note Pontiac liste…
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1964 PONTIAC BANSHEE PROTOTYPE XP-833 COUPE SER # : 66L23060 Color : Silver Interior : Red Engine : Overhead CAM Six Cylinder Transmission : 4/Speed Manual Miles : 1498 Miles Designed By : John Delorean Only 2 Driveable prototypes were ever built. One was a silver hard-top with straight six (OHC) engine and the other is a white convertible with a V-8. Only one survives today. Fiberglass exterior and steel underbody Adjustable Pedals Vehicle Documentation includes Bill Of Sale from Pontiac Motors and a Description of the XP-833 Project A vehicle design that challenged the limits of american engineering and thinking. John Delorean's vision for a pontiac 2-seat s…
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Just got my November 12 issue of Autoweek, and they give a mostly good review of the new ASTRA, lauding it for its highway stability (an Autobahn essential, so no surprise), its nicely made interior (while saying it is too dark), its good looks, and its robust-feeling chassis. Saturn claims a 9.7 second 0-60 time, and 28 mpg. It achieved 26 mpg in the test, not too bad I guess, for magazine leadfoots. Some complaints include: high highway revs (and subsequent buzziness from the 1.8L Ecotec) and windnoise from the A-pillars. Their as-tested price for a 3-door XR: $19,735. Thinking back to my VWs, they were geared toward high highway revs (and buzziness) as well, I …
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Limited-Edition Pontiac G8: 888 Cars Will Celebrate Launch Link to Original Article @ Edmunds DETROIT — As Pontiac's new G8 performance flagship readies for production, a limited edition of 888 vehicles has been announced to celebrate the launch. The early sedans will feature a unique Vehicle Identification Number sequence (001 through 888), along with a special instrument panel plaque that designates the car as one of the first 888 G8s to reach American shores. With over 2,000 Pontiac dealers in the U.S., not every dealer will receive one of the limited-edition 888 cars. Pontiac says eligible dealers will be apprised of their individual 888 allocation by the end of N…
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Wagons are not my thing. When I see one I think Brady Bunch car! Some people seem to like them so here you go.
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Yesterday I was at a Pontiac meet, and one lady claimed that she test drove the G8, at a dealership in Cambridge. I was like WTF, but she was sure that was a G8, RWD and everything. I guess I have to confirm this myself when I head to Waterloo...
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Wonderful Pontiac webmasters/webdesigners do it again!!! Look at the pic I got a few minutes a go when I placed the cursor above the G8 (Early 2008) link at pontiac.com:
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2009 PONTIAC VIBE Press Release & Image Gallery All-new version of one of the segment’s most popular small crossovers Return of the AWD and GT models 1.8L and 2.4L engines produce more power and torque without sacrificing fuel economy Revised exterior/interior design augments vehicle functionality Enhanced standard safety features REDESIGNED 2009 PONTIAC VIBE MOVES TO NEW BEAT, OFFERS STYLISH FUNCTIONALITY IN SMALL CROSSOVER DETROIT – The all-new 2009 Pontiac Vibe is a modern re-mix of a classic hit, infusing the functionality of a compact crossover with a bolder attitude of muscular styling, increased performance and tight handling. It arrives in dealer sh…
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This is one hell of a sendoff IMO. Gentlemen Held Doors For Ladies, Gas Was Five Cents a Gallon, and Oldsmobile was the Standard of American Syle... At least one thing hasn't changed. Frank was Chairman, Elvis Was King... And Oldsmobile Ruled the Road.
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Read it and Weep Boyz! http://www.jdpower.com/autos/pontiac/grand%20prix/2007
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More Pontiac G8 Photos! South Florida Auto Show
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Does anyone have an idea as to why the G8 did not make the cut in Motor Trends' 2008 Car of the Year competiton? I found it odd and a little infuriating. Just wondering.
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GM @ South Florida Auto Show 2008 Saturn ASTRA 2008 Saturn AURA 2008 Saturn VUE Green Line Those Astras are the same pre-pro ones I saw up in Detroit; however, they have their headlamps on, making this photo-worthy. The 2008 AURAs now carry engine badging since the XE can now be had with a 2.4l. Neither Miami nor Tampa featured at 2.4l AURA. This is also the first time I've seen the new VUE Green Line.
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GM @ South Florida Auto Show 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe
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This happened a few days ago in Sydney. The uninsured lightweight Lamborghini SV (no ABS on that model) left 80 metre skid marks. All people involved are OK, but sore. (According to a somebody in the know, the yearly insurance figure on that Lambo would be around AUD$7000)
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Enjoy!
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With runaway sales of Toyota's Prius, Where is GM's Prius? I believe that Saturn would be better served if it had a hybrid exclusive model like the Prius. I believe that instead of giving Chevy the Volt, why not make it Saturn's flagship? I propose killing the Aura & the poor selling Outlook and send the Astra to Pontiac. The Vue would become a plug-in hybrid only. Saturn would become GM's first Hybrid brand. I believe Saturn could also act as venue for introducing electric and hydrogen powered vehicles. I believe sales of the Saturn Volt & Vue will run between 200-250k. I realize this is wholly unrealistic but, its still an interesting idea that…
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Earlier we reported that a second version of the G8 would become available for the 2009 model year. We were not sure whether the vehicle was a performance variant, AWD variant, or something else, but we now have confirmation that a G8 GXP is in fact coming. The previous thread can be viewed HERE. As stated in that thread, the G8 GXP is still slated to begin production late 2008. It's less than a year away from production now. G8 production was supposed to start today, but it has been pushed back for another 10 days for whatever reason. I would expect the G8 GXP to have an LS3 and 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions, though that is pure speculation on my part.
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Got the new Automobile in the mail today..there's a multipage Pontiac ad, incl. the Torrent, G6 GXP 'street edition' and the G8...lots of G8 pics, and interestingly, the rear photos show no badging at all...
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I didn't see this anywhere else. Hope it's not a repost. Click HERE for the live reveal!
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2009 Pontiac Vibe Ordering Guide Click HERE to view complete ordering guide Standard (All Models) Dual front, side, and head-curtain airbags Heater AM/FM CD player w/4-speakers & XM satellite radio OnStar Rear defogger 3-prong household-style power outlet Body-color rearview mirrors 4-wheel antilock disc brakes Rear torsion beam suspension Stabilitrak Optional Air conditioning (STD on AWD, GT) AM/FM CD w/MP3 jack 7-speaker Monsoon Stereo system (STD on GT) Cruise control (STD on GT) Power locks (STD on GT) Remote keyless entry (STD on GT) Leather-wrapped shifter (STD on GT) Power windows (STD on GT) Variable-delay wipers (STD on GT) Rear double-wishbone suspension…
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Astra on sale in Canada before the U.S.
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In the third part of our Grand Prix history, we wrap up the story of the production cars from 1973 to the present, And if that's not enough, we also give you a glimpse of some GPs that never were. http://www.pontiacserver.com/gph3_1.html
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Just spent some time on Saturn's website specing out my next car and saw that the sunroof isn't an option on the 3-door :hissyfit: Anyone know anything more about this? Let's take the "sporty" version of the car, and not give it a sunroof. Seems smart to me...
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Helping Hummer GM tries to improve brand's fuel economy By RICK KRANZ | Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Updated: 06/18/07, 8:25 am et DURANGO, Colo. -- As the sun rises over downtown Durango, residents head to work in a parade of SUVs and pickups. Nestled amid the Rocky Mountains, this small town embraces the four-wheel-drive lifestyle. A popular pastime is rock climbing - motorized, that is, behind the wheel of a Chevy, Jeep or Toyota. But over at the Rochester Hotel on Second Avenue, several workers assigned to the Hummer press event here are washing off the residue of broken eggs hurled at a dozen 2008 Hummer H2s. Hummer has an image problem. It is the p…
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GM@Chicago 2008 Saturn Astra Press Release Saturn Astra Image Gallery ALL-NEW 2008 SATURN ASTRA BRINGS AWARD-WINNING EUROPEAN SMALL CAR TO NORTH AMERICA CHICAGO – Saturn announced the addition of the all-new 2008 Astra to its lineup, bringing a decidedly European flavor to the North American compact car market. It is packed with a wide range of standard equipment and safety features, and delivers sporty performance with very good fuel economy. The Saturn Astra will be offered in three-door and five-door models, each underpinned by a taught, European-bred suspension that delivers a sharp, responsive driving experience. Power comes from a 1.8L Ecotec four-cylinder en…
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I have been very busy for the past 4 weeks half a$$ car shopping in part because of the new 3,000 rebate on Equinox/Torrent got me thinking. Either way my sons car *actually mine!* is getting old. The Grand Prix has been a good car for us but at 115,000 miles and rattles and that dent in the door, I have been thinking about getting him something newer. My wife has had the same thought. He had just said get a Torrent or Equinox and hand the Impala down to him. Fact is my wife loves that car (I have no clue why she loves it, it is just a nice car!). She wants to try to save money and go used... I would love to actually give GM some buisness and go new. I have been consideri…
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This is far better than what GM had to offer in the "Astra Tuner Edition." Pictures: http://blog.cardomain.com/blog/2007/10/catrol-saturn-p.html Video: http://video.cardomain.com/Clip.aspx?key=98E9D39E964D222C
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Hello everyone, I have the car itch again. Its a curse, after deciding not to buy the Aurora because it was over 9 grand I am hunting again. I came across a 2007 Pontiac Torrent FWD. I know I can find a stripped Torrent without tinted windows and cruise for like 19 grand. Those are two features I really want. I since have found 2007 Pontiac Torrent FWD with the pref. package, and Onstar giving me all the options I'd want except the trailer tow package and the 17's. Two things I can frankly live without for the price they are asking. They have reduced the price at least once and it is down to $17,000.00. It only has 6,000 miles on it and in is great shape. I do have one …
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FIRST LOOK: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT C&G Color Palette All-new, but still retaining the original's blend of style, performance and versatility, the 2009 Pontiac Vibe also signals the return of the popular all-wheel drive and performance-oriented GT models (shown here). The 2009 Vibe will make its public debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show and will be available at Pontiac dealerships in early 2008.
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Sema would be a great place to showcase a Maloo Ute. Come on GM this would be a a perfect PR opportunity to see some honest public reation.
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