Is the 2008 Pontiac G8 a mistake for GM?

The agents didn't write this, pushrod did.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 10:32:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Correction! The G6 is built on the same platform as the Saturn aura and the new Malibu.

— Blakura (View Profile)

Posted on 2/3/2008 11:59:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The G8 actually is an Impala in other countries. But as to why not in the U.S., I don't think the G8 is best for the masses (i.e. Camary, Accord buyers) which is what the Chevy brand and Impala are for. Those people don't want RWD, sporty cars; They want FWD, boring cars. The G8 is just simply fits the Pontiac brand better.

— drew630 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 4:11:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It's actually an Australian car.....

But thanks for your input anyway....

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 5:18:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

and your favorite brand is ?,,,,,,,,,,, rsands

— toolatetorace (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 7:40:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

If I'm not mistaken, it's the next GTO. The market for that car isn't very large. I think GMs efforts would've been better put toward a Firebird, but like all cars, it will do good initially, but will slowly become soft. On paper it sounds great, 4 door sedan with a V8 Corvette engine, but with gas prices the way they are, and cars like CTS and the G35S offering comperable performance at a comperable price with better build, it makes this a hard car to sell. Granted it'll be fun to drive, but the whole point in a sedan is to move people, not to drag race.

— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 5:07:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The G8 is nice.

— bmwfan1513 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 5:22:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The G8 is a nice that will sell well in my opinion. It has a great chassis and good engine choices. It strikes a good balance of sporty and elegant without looking weird like a Chrysler 300.

— lyonboy (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 5:53:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The same designer that made the GTO. Why not get back to the 396 SS vs the 389 GTO vs the 442 and screw the japs and German cars as before. We make the best missiles, the fastest cars (viper, Z06) for the buck. geeks buying datsuns and and toiletota’s that try and look alike MB, bmw, etc. The same conversation I had with my daughter when she wanted a 3seriers (and I bought it for her). I don't get it.

— sailnfl (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 8:02:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Never thought of that, and its a good point, but at the same time, they can def share the platform and make an SS. As long as they give it a redesign you can def share the platform a la F-body twins. The original was the Camaro, but I always wanted that Trans-Am. Good internals and 2 distinct styles won't hurt GM, it'll help.

— FerrarisR4me (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 10:21:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

No, and why would it be?

What is the point of this article?

It will only do good things for GM. Unlike the Chrysler 300, this car isn't just about good looks. It also has some fantastic drivetrain choices and a high-quality interior.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 2/2/2008 10:33:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

"Middle East sold as the Chevy Lumina SS (Won car of the year in Middle East)"

Lumina never won Car of the Year Middle East in any magazine here. This year it only won in it's class.

CAR Middle East, Car of Year 2007 - AM V8 Vantage Sportshift.

AutoCar Middle East, Car of Year 2007 - Audi R8.

EVO Middle East, Car of Year 2007 - Porsche GT3 RS.

but u r right Lumina is very popular here in Middle East and it sells very well.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 2/3/2008 1:24:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

i was under the impression that a rwd impala was coming later.

the only mistake i see so far is gm only offering a manual transmission in the v8 model.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/3/2008 11:40:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

what are you, retarded?

i was reading an article about the new G8 and i had an opinion. i put it out there to see what other people thought. not for you to psycho analyze me. i think i made it perfectly clear what my position was, i don't need you to regurgitate and attempt to clarify what i said.

— pushrod27 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/4/2008 1:06:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

My underlying point is that GM should kill some more brands (Buick, Pontiac) and concentrate on a core of great products.

Why design 1 knockout product for each division (Enclave, CTS, Corvette, G8) just so that you can maintain this portfolio of brands selling lineups that consist mostly of mediocre rebadges?

Why not kill some more brands and just make a lineup of knockout Chevrolets (bang for the buck all-American), Saturns (contemporary import fighter), GMCs ('professional grade trucks, crossovers, suvs), and Cadillacs (luxury)

Each of these brands are strong performers with well-defined roles. Buick exists somewhere between Cadillac and Chevrolet. Pontiac is like Chevy, but with serious BMW envy. I don't think the market is large enough, or GM prosperous enough to continue with these trivial distinctions. if they want to revive these brands at some point in a more prosperous future, then fine, but for now they should get smaller and more efficient. Let Buick and Pontiac go the way of Oldsmobile.

— pushrod27 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/4/2008 1:26:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

drop dead chump.

— pushrod27 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/4/2008 1:07:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

So you think the G8 is a mistake because its a Pontiac and not a Chevy? I think thats kinda silly. Pontiac has always been branded as the performance division of GM and the G8 is very good performance car so I don't see a problem. Overall GM is adding some good models to all of their brands so I really don't see a problem.

— PlanB (View Profile)

Posted on 2/4/2008 10:16:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

This car has something like 4 or 5 variants around the world. One of them is a Buick in China I believe...

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 2/4/2008 10:59:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2