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LoanPro71
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 Posted - 10/12/2008 : 03:05:09 AM
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Pontiac G8 takes down the BMW 5 Series!
This should be the commercial for the new Pontiac G8.
This is good stuff ... funny.
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=Pontiac+G8+takes+down+the+BMW+5+Series!&hl=en&emb=0&aq=-1&oq=#
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CoolMtgGuy
3661 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 07:14:41 AM
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| Nice ... effective and entertaining. |
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mykal5
2764 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 08:11:27 AM
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| That would make a good commercial. |
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RANDY P
2828 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 08:18:40 AM
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| I just wish it had a 6 speed available...other than that it's a hell of a lot of car for the cash. |
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CoolMtgGuy
3661 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 08:30:35 AM
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| Rear wheel drive and 6-speed manual xmssion is my minimum requirements. It has the former but lack the latter. |
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LoanPro71
2676 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 7:16:32 PM
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Originally posted by CoolMtgGuy
Rear wheel drive and 6-speed manual xmssion is my minimum requirements. It has the former but lack the latter.
I think a 6 speed is in the works.
Regardless, it crushes the Beemer ... which is a good thing.... something Pontiac should have been doing YEARS ago.
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ML
3006 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 7:31:49 PM
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Here's a 6-speed Ferrari killer for a cool $105k. Corvette ZR1. 639HP!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/automobiles/autoreviews/12AUTO.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
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mykal5
2764 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 7:37:56 PM
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While I applaud what Pontiac is doing with the G8 it is far too boy racer for me. I prefer the German approach (specifically Audi) of understated design.
Great car for the money but I wouldn't take either car if I were in the market for that class of car. The E60 BMW is about the ugliest car ever, but I would take a used E39 (1998–2003) M5 all day and pocket the extra cash. |
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CoralSnake
10822 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 8:07:41 PM
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Originally posted by LoanPro71
Pontiac G8 takes down the BMW 5 Series!
This should be the commercial for the new Pontiac G8.
This is good stuff ... funny.
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=Pontiac+G8+takes+down+the+BMW+5+Series!&hl=en&emb=0&aq=-1&oq=#
I liked that.
well made. |
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ML
3006 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 9:13:14 PM
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Originally posted by mykal5
While I applaud what Pontiac is doing with the G8 it is far too boy racer for me. I prefer the German approach (specifically Audi) of understated design.
Great car for the money but I wouldn't take either car if I were in the market for that class of car. The E60 BMW is about the ugliest car ever, but I would take a used E39 (1998–2003) M5 all day and pocket the extra cash.
My fun cars have been Audis
www.icerace.com
I've had numerous Audi 5-cyl engines that we squeeze 300HP out of 2.2-2.3 liter engines without removing the head, just chips and breathing upgrades. The 90-91 CQ and TQA are some of the best bang for the buck. You can get a firstclass 300HP Euro Autobahn screamer for under $5k:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1991-AUDI-200-TURBO-QUATTRO-20V-AVANT-5SPEED_W0QQitemZ190258749010QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item190258749010&_trkparms=72:727|39:1|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245#ht_500wt_0
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RANDY P
2828 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 9:31:42 PM
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Originally posted by mykal5
While I applaud what Pontiac is doing with the G8 it is far too boy racer for me. I prefer the German approach (specifically Audi) of understated design.
Great car for the money but I wouldn't take either car if I were in the market for that class of car. The E60 BMW is about the ugliest car ever, but I would take a used E39 (1998–2003) M5 all day and pocket the extra cash.
Oh I know E39 M5...WOW.
I'm keeping my eye out for a good deal on a c43 AMG. Super cheep and good looking lowered. Just blows trannies if you abuse 'em..
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MortgageBoarder
3975 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2008 : 09:26:08 AM
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That was funny, but I don't see a comparison between Pontiac and BMW, EVER. Beating out in times is one thing, many companies are evolving and will be able to do this if they already can't. It's all about quality, and I'm sorry, the quality of the top German cars (BMW, MBZ, AUDI) is far superior than that of any American auto.
To me, it's all about the experience and QUALITY when purchasing a German auto. It's the same instance as the Hyundai Genesis trying to compare to BMW and MBZ. I have been in the car, and though the "peformance" is there, the ride, interior, sound, and quality still do not compare to the Germs.
If you are looking for a GREAT buy with GREAT performance, than this would be a sweet option. You just have to understand that you are not driving a BMW and shouldn't compare it to one, you are driving a Pontiac and should enjoy all it offers! |
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mykal5
2764 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2008 : 09:40:30 AM
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Originally posted by ML
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Originally posted by mykal5
While I applaud what Pontiac is doing with the G8 it is far too boy racer for me. I prefer the German approach (specifically Audi) of understated design.
Great car for the money but I wouldn't take either car if I were in the market for that class of car. The E60 BMW is about the ugliest car ever, but I would take a used E39 (1998–2003) M5 all day and pocket the extra cash.
My fun cars have been Audis
www.icerace.com
I've had numerous Audi 5-cyl engines that we squeeze 300HP out of 2.2-2.3 liter engines without removing the head, just chips and breathing upgrades. The 90-91 CQ and TQA are some of the best bang for the buck. You can get a firstclass 300HP Euro Autobahn screamer for under $5k:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1991-AUDI-200-TURBO-QUATTRO-20V-AVANT-5SPEED_W0QQitemZ190258749010QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item190258749010&_trkparms=72:727|39:1|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245#ht_500wt_0
Aww man, I like you even more now!!! I would like to pick up an UrQ someday.
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Scrooge McDuck
8753 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2008 : 09:58:44 AM
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| i like the g8. nice car. i would like to see them hit some corners in them side by side though. i think top gear did a test run in the vauxhaul version of the g8. i know they liked it, but its ussually the fit and finish and the overall experience that wins them over on that show. |
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