Canadian GP (Steve) presently driving a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT and will be buying a G8 GT in the spring of 2009 when my current lease runs out. I live in the Niagara region of Ontario.

My G/P.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/CanadianGP/GP%20pics/Cal14.jpg

SnY_pEr (Garrett) currently driving a '00 Tiburon and it's been getting very sketchy lately to say the least. I will be buying a G8 GT as soon as they get the shipment in.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/cichlid_luver/mycar.jpg

That is my car as of now, and going to be getting a GT with Premium/Sport Package and hopefully Black :). I also live in Edmonton Alberta, home of the Largest Mall in North America ;).

Dragon_7xs (Ali) from edmonton, AB driving an 06 supercharged grand prix GT, moding the car a bit this summer and selling it next fall to get a G8 GT or GXP; still waiting on the GXP pricing since a fully loaded GT is 41,000 MSRP :S

Colin here, from Edmonton Alberta. Current ride, 2000 Grand Prix GTP Coupe. Looking to purchase a new G8 GT this fall.

Radek here from Hamilton Ontario driving a 2002 Grand Am SE1 Coupe at the moment but really am looking at a G8 GT. I'm guessing the canadian GXP price will be a bit steep for me.

still waiting on the GXP pricing since a fully loaded GT is 41,000 MSRP :S

Holy smokes. No love for the canadians. I figured with your strong dollar, it would be almost even. Guess not.

lol no! no the dollar here is only a peice of paper lol

Hey Steve, how's it goin?

My GTP has been garaged for most of the past year and a half... one too many tickets and I can't afford to insure 2 vehicles now. I might get it out for a few months this summer... I do miss it.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e231/tholland_pb/enginebay.jpg

Tim

Hey Tim, if you do put the G/P back on the road for the summer you should sign up for the GM show & shine in August.

:cool: I'll keep that in mind... is the date set this year?

:cool: I'll keep that in mind... is the date set this year?

August 8th, sign up here.

http://www.gmpowertrain.ca/reg_form.html

We are also having a BBQ on June 1st.

http://www.oqcgp.net/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=42937

Hope you can make it out to both. :driving:

I'm here in Calgary. Planning on replacing my '05 G35x with a G8 GXP (Auto) IF the damn thing gets here by December. If not a CTS V6 FI. Would like the CTS-v but I'm guessing $80 to $85k

I'm in Winnipeg and currently have a 99 WS-6 Trans Am 6 speed convertible and an 06 Sierra Crew 4x4. Only 6 months left in the Sierra lease and then I will get into a G8 GT.....
Until last year I also dabbled in the world of modded GTP's. Had an 02 GTX and an 05 CompG on 20"s that was cammed & intercooled....

Seems to be a common theme, I also had a GTP, 2000 4 door dark red. I added the SLP GTX package to it. Only had it a few months before I got a company truck and sold it off.:(

I also own a 1995 Firehawk coupe and a 2002 Firehawk convertible which come out of storage yesterday :driving:

Any Canadians get a straight answer when the g8 is suppose to drop here? Every dealer I talked with have given me from June to November :( Hope I don't have to look at another car if the G8 don't show up by August.

I ve asked one in edmonton and the manager said for sure in june he even gave me a quote on it, i asked a dealer in fort mc (also known as: fort crap, fort crack) and the guy says no havnt heard anythin about it :huh:

Im here in Red Deer, halfway between Cgy and Edm and im being told that my dealership will be recieving about 6 G8's (no word on the spread of options/colors yet), and that they will be here in JUNE. I have 1st grab at one of them, but for sake of keepin this car rare here, all you guys from edm and cgy should come buy from here! if anybodys interested in what red deer will have, let me know, as i should know what will be available in the next couple of days and i can relay it to you
:secret:

Any Canadians get a straight answer when the g8 is suppose to drop here? .

A friend of mine is a GM lease manager and he told me they should hit the floors by late June.

I heard June as well but seeing as my dealer knows I am VERY interested and I have had not a single email even, I am not helding my breath. When they get to Vancouver we should start seeing them in a couple weeks.

same here in Vancouver....2009 G8 (base and GT models) to arrive from OZ next month....2009 G8 GXP to arrive by December.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/piwowar/2008G8GT003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/piwowar/2008G8GT002.jpg

5.3Avalanche (Andrew) currently driving a 2008 Chevy Silverado and will be buying a G8 as soon as the dealer gets one in. I live in Waterloo region in Ontario.

Silverado
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/SuzukiKid/DSC03075.jpg

The Bonnie GXP (just recently sold to make room for the G8)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/SuzukiKid/155755sigsmall.jpg

I just called southgate GM in edmonton and he said late next month for sure, and he took my name :)

Travis here from Lac La Biche, Alberta.Driving a Grand Prix GTP. Going to replace with the G8. Sell the Ford Lariat supercrew. Oooops did I just mention the "F" word. Sorry people.

Just signed the paperwork on my G8 GT and I pick it up Wednesday! They are trying to get it in for the top coat and window tinting today!
Sorry... I got the only one that was delivered to Southgate.... don't worry they are trying to get more! Westgate is supposed to get their shipment today!

Peter G I'm in Toronto, I signed my paper work for my GT a little over a week ago from the dealer I work for (City Buick) we got our first(base model) G8 last week, and mine is expected most likely next week, as the ship it was on just arrived in Canada last thursday.

My current rid is a 1992 Bonneville SSEi
without this years mods (1.5" lowering and flush mounted GTA hood vents)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/peterg22000/PB%202/vacation2007021.5.jpg
a little more here... www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2251

Mike from Toronto .... Have 2006 Pontiac Torrent AWD... Trading it in for the Black G8 GT.. Put my name down on one a week ago... first base model hit the lot last week and just waitin for the GT's now

Mike from Toronto .... Have 2006 Pontiac Torrent AWD... Trading it in for the Black G8 GT.. Put my name down on one a week ago... first base model hit the lot last week and just waitin for the GT's now

what dealer you going threw?

the GM website shows only two Black GT's comming to Toronto, And I got one, what dealer was the other at?

There is a grey GT and a red V6 at Hawley in Mississauga.

Im going through unionville... if you look thorugh the website and vehicle locator for pontiac it shows you all the cars that are going there... I think the regional manager is different up here then your guy in toronto.. but a grey g8 (not sure if gt or not) just dropped on the lot yesterday... from what i understand mine's next to come to the lot..

I just purchased my metallic Gray G8 GT from Frost pOntiac in Brampton....they have a few more G8's there too....i think about 2 GT's and about 3 or 4 more V6's...

Are they on the lot or on the way.
I am still waiting for mine to arrive.
I would think they would all arrive at the same time.

Still none on the lots from Hamilton to Niagara. :bs:

they are on the lot...they have some G8's at Roy Foss as well in Thornhill...but Frost would give u a better deal i think.

Most of the dealerships in the Toronto / Brampton / Mississauga area have them on the lots now...West of that going towards Guelph/Kitchener/Hamilton should get theirs sometime this month.

Most of the dealerships in the Toronto / Brampton / Mississauga area have them on the lots now...West of that going towards Guelph/Kitchener/Hamilton should get theirs sometime this month.


City Buick has still only gotten One so far :(

Yaladorn from Guelph Ontario.

Picked up my new '09 G8 GT last night (Sport Red Metallic). I'd stay and chat longer... but I gotta get out there and drive it :driving:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/yaladorn/FrontLeftQuarter.jpg

Hey fellow guelphite...good see u went with a different colour haha...i'm driving the metallic gray..i'm sure we'll be seein each other soon enough...have fun with the power..haha

Hiya Iverson :-) I think I saw you in your G8 on the Hanlon parkway the day before I went to pick mine up. Loads of power in these babies, that's for sure! See ya around town :-)

Nice cars, I wonder if one of you were the first to get one in Ontario.

I do have a question for you both, how much up or down did you pay on the MSRP?

Payed down from MSRP approx. 1100.00..hard to get a great deal with such a new car.

I agree with Iverson, quite hard to get the dealers to budge due to high demand and low supply. I managed to get about 1k off with a cash deal, and an offer for 50% off an extended warranty if I buy it within 30 days of when I took delivery of the car. Haven't decided if I'm going to go that way yet.

I've heard rumours that other GTA dealers are selling above MSRP, and at best are dealing down to MSRP but not below, but I've not heard that first hand from a dealer. Wouldn't surprise me though... and might be worse when the GXP's come out.

I have a personal friend who is a GM leasing manager, I'm sure he will get me the best price he can. IMHO $1100 off the MSRP is a pretty good deal.

Yeah i know...but i still wish i had another 500 off...the usual markup from their purchase price is from 3 to 6 %...so with my deal i payed around 7.5%...but yeah...hard to get a better deal at this time...but what the hell...brand new car sometimes u just have to take it..plus...these rides are a beast...lol...and yeah i have a feeling that i was the if not one of the first to have it in Ontario...the dealership in guelph just called me the other day to tell me they just got a few in..hell i've had mine since june 30th now..haha.

Still waiting for them to get down here in Niagara.

Imagine what the pricing will be like once the Camaro hits the showroom floor.

wow...still nothing there yet...i have to commute to mississauga for work and every other day i've seen a truck with at least one G8 on it..i'm sure they'll be there soon.

Yeah i know...but i still wish i had another 500 off...the usual markup from their purchase price is from 3 to 6 %...so with my deal i payed around 7.5%...but yeah...hard to get a better deal at this time...but what the hell...brand new car sometimes u just have to take it..plus...these rides are a beast...lol...and yeah i have a feeling that i was the if not one of the first to have it in Ontario...the dealership in guelph just called me the other day to tell me they just got a few in..hell i've had mine since june 30th now..haha.

I saw yours a couple weekends ago. Pulled into a buddy's apartment complex a to pick him up in my silver '04 GP GTP, and saw a couple police cars first, but my attention went right to you after. Your car's on my cellphone background, and has been there since that day. ;)

I am so jealous.

Now, to convince the wife. Then - to find one. Unfortunately the former will be much more difficult than the latter. :whine:

haha...nice...hmm maybe i should be charging you for that pic...regardless there's a stealth blue G8 Gt at the pontiac dealership in guelph...drove by it a few days ago actually...as for your wife...just let her know that there's plenty of room...its a luxury sedan...you have the parts that can be used for a child's seat in the back...the trunk space is huge for her shopping..i'm sure she'll like that AND...its probably one of the safest cars on the road...i believe it has approximately 6 or so airbags...ohh and did i mention its just the sexiest thing on the road right now...haha.

haha...nice...hmm maybe i should be charging you for that pic...regardless there's a stealth blue G8 Gt at the pontiac dealership in guelph...drove by it a few days ago actually...as for your wife...just let her know that there's plenty of room...its a luxury sedan...you have the parts that can be used for a child's seat in the back...the trunk space is huge for her shopping..i'm sure she'll like that AND...its probably one of the safest cars on the road...i believe it has approximately 6 or so airbags...ohh and did i mention its just the sexiest thing on the road right now...haha.

Well, I got to ride in Yaladorn's today. More leg and head room by a long few inches in each direction compared to the GTP. Being 6'5" myself, that's important, too. My knees being crammed up against the dash in my GTP has a nasty squeak worked into it now...

Now I need to miraculously double my wage to justify it.

http://www.ontariogasprices.com/Guelph/index.aspx for all u guys getting a G8..knowing the cheapest gas prices around will be of some use...use this site....u can search for gas prices all over ontario..

Finally got my 2009 GT Panther Black with SR Last Saturday.
Been busy putting on mileage.
Handles MUCH better then the GP I had before.

Finally got my 2009 GT Panther Black with SR Last Saturday.
Been busy putting on mileage.
Handles MUCH better then the GP I had before.

Ha, got mine a day before you, same colour and all. how many miles you up to now? I'm just shy of 700:driving:

Got about 500.
Really itching to push her.
My safe side says to wait and break her in before letting loose.
Speaking of which, it sure would be good to get some more info on best break in practice.

You guys need to bring your G8's down to the GM Show & Shine in St. Catherines on the 8th of August. :driving:

You guys need to bring your G8's down to the GM Show & Shine in St. Catherines on the 8th of August. :driving:


give me more info... I'm doing an autoX on the 9th(first one):driving:

but I'd love to attend the GM show.:wink2:

give me more info... I'm doing an autoX on the 9th(first one):driving:

but I'd love to attend the GM show.:wink2:

Sign up at this website.

http://www.gmpowertrain.ca/

There will be close to 60 Grand Prixs there from my local G/P club.

Stop by and ask for Canadian GP, I'd like to take a look at your G8. :driving:

Sign up at this website.

http://www.gmpowertrain.ca/

There will be close to 60 Grand Prixs there from my local G/P club.

Stop by and ask for Canadian GP, I'd like to take a look at your G8. :driving:

the sign up form confuses me... do I just leave parts that don't apply to me blank?

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/peterg22000/G8/form.jpg

Just fill in the blanks that apply to you, some of those questions are for guys who work in the plant.

If you want you can put OQCGP in for your club. :wink2:

Just fill in the blanks that apply to you, some of those questions are for guys who work in the plant.

If you want you can put OQCGP in for your club. :wink2:


IDK, I'm traditionaly a Bonneville guy, I don't think I can but myself down as being with a GP club :P

IDK, I'm traditionaly a Bonneville guy, I don't think I can but myself down as being with a GP club :P

You have the 3.8L right? We'll let you in the club but just for the weekend. :driving:

i am from vancouver canada

i took delivery of my 09 G8 GT panther black on the july 21, 08 the dealer i got mine only had 2 GT's ans 2 v6's

You have the 3.8L right? We'll let you in the club but just for the weekend. :driving:


does having 2 L67's help me? :driving:

I guess you passed on the S&S because of the weather. It was raining until 10 and then the sun came out, great day for a GM car show.

Maybe next year, I should be driving a G8 myself by then.

I guess you passed on the S&S because of the weather. It was raining until 10 and then the sun came out, great day for a GM car show.

Maybe next year, I should be driving a G8 myself by then.

you have a PM..:drink:

you have a PM..:drink:

So do you, sorry for your luck.

Regina, Saskatchewan here. Picked up my Panther black GT last week.

Ottawa ... got my black cloth GT a couple of weeks ago.

Abbotsford BC

Just thinking about a G8, but not until they're made in Canada.

Current rides:

2001 SLP Firehawk Convertible
1982 Trans Am SCCA/CACC GT1 Road Racer
2004 Avalanche tow vehicle

Bran New G8 GT Victoria BC!

Just thinking about a G8, but not until they're made in Canada.

You will never own one then :sorry:

I can now sign in as a proud G8 owner ... picked up my black 1SC GT this afternoon. Man, do I love me a V8!

Time to change the avatar now I guess ...

where in Ontario you from?

London ... bought the car at HMP in Exeter and they were awesome. They searched around to find me the exact car I wanted, and I got my GM discount on it to boot :).

and I got my GM discount on it to boot :).
don't rub it in!! I never got mine,and I got the twin to your car (black 1SC):(

I'm not sure what the official rules on the employee discounts are for this car, but when they said they'd honour it I was happy to leave it at that. I was also able to use $1500 in GM Visa points. This is a really good dealer and they do a lot of business with GM employees, FWIW.

For all you canadian G8 owners out there...just wondering if you knew about the other options that are available if you hold down the scroll button on the steering at the same time as you start the car. Try it out...u can check the oil life...battery life...and much much more stuff.

yeah, enginering mode is neat :)

Any of you canadians have any mods in your riiiides yet?

Any of you canadians have any mods in your riiiides yet?


just view my Sig :wink2:

MODS:Appearance; Holden VE SS Spoiler l 20% tint sides and back l Hood vent mod l GM mud flaps.
Performance; Roto Fab CAI, more comming soon...

Hey so how is the Roto Fab CAI andthe Hood vent mod working for ya..i'm thinking about the Roto Fab CAI but does the Hood vent actually work? Where did u get your Roto Fab from as well?

Hey so how is the Roto Fab CAI andthe Hood vent mod working for ya..i'm thinking about the Roto Fab CAI but does the Hood vent actually work? Where did u get your Roto Fab from as well?

hood vent is functional as a heat extractor, but its NOT a ram are thing, as the vents are located in a negitive pressure zone on the hood.

As for the Roto Fab, view here...
http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6118&highlight=OMFG

I got mine From these guys http://www.gravanatuning.com/

MOSpeed (Mark) from Toronto here. I just took delivery of my '09 GT this past Saturday. I bought it from Greavette Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac, in Bracebridge, Ontario.

If you're a gearhead like me. Checkout my Flickr site to see some really nice rides.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mospeedimages/

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3691/mg8466us0.jpg

Damn! Looks good! I wish I was able to get those wheels... but I couldn't wait.

Hello everyone. I just got my 2009 white hot G8 about a week ago. I had a 2006 GP GXP. I was almost ready to give up on GM but after looking at the new accord and camry I just had to see the new G8. Best money i have ever spent by far!!! I love this car sooo much!! It has everything that I wanted and was in stock at the dealer. I hope to get some pics up soon.:driving:

Hey for all you canadians out there...i was just reading another post regarding our steering wheels...do u guys have any paint chipped off of the inside of your steering wheel. I took a look at mine and its chipped in 2 differents spots...but from what i've read on other posts its covered under the warranty but will take approx. 2 months to get a new steering wheel...i'm gonna try and see my dealer this week.

Hello fellow Canadians! Just found this forum and pleased I did. I'm from the Niagara Region of Ontario and I'm seriously thinking about buying a G8 GT from a local dealer. I'm curious though as to why the base model offers more colours than the GT model. I prefer the Magnetic Gray Metallic colour but everytime I build a car on the Pontiac site this colour is not offered for some reason. Anybody know which colours are definitively offered for the GT model? Thanks in advance!:driving:

Hello fellow Canadians! Just found this forum and pleased I did. I'm from the Niagara Region of Ontario and I'm seriously thinking about buying a G8 GT from a local dealer.

Welcome to the Canadian section. I live in Niagara On The Lake, which dealership are you dealing with?


I'm curious though as to why the base model offers more colours than the GT model. I prefer the Magnetic Gray Metallic colour but everytime I build a car on the Pontiac site this colour is not offered for some reason. Anybody know which colours are definitively offered for the GT model? Thanks in advance!:driving:

I was going to try building a grey one on the GM.ca website but the POS is not working properly. I've done it many times in the past and the only colours you can't get a GT in are the 2 blues. :whine:

Thanks for the welcome GP, I'm dealing with:
CENTRAL MOTORS (PELHAM) LTD.
227 HIGHWAY #20 EAST
FONTHILL, ON L0S1E6

The only colours that have ever come up for me are... Panther Black Metallic, Liquid Red, Sport Red Metallic, Maverick Silver Metallic, and White Hot. Frustrating to say the least.

I drove past Central yesterday on my way home from Cayuga. :driving: I bought my 94 Bonneville there.

I'll be a SOB, the site is working now and there is no grey for the GT. That makes 3 colours you can't get the GT in. What the hell is wrong with GM Canada?

City Buick here in toronto has one.. come get it. tell them I sent you! :wink2:

http://citycarsdirect.com/

City Buick here in toronto has one.. come get it. tell them I sent you! :wink2:

http://citycarsdirect.com/


So they do... I wonder if I should take the trip!:driving:

Believe me...metallic gray with a dark tint is pimpin!...the reason u wont see much of the mettalic gray is cuz they've discontinued making that colour for the G8GT's...welcome to the club

So they do... I wonder if I should take the trip!:driving:


here it is about a month ago, back when I was driving my Bonneville (seen in the pics)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/peterg22000/G8/2008471.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/peterg22000/G8/2008472.jpg

If you decide on going with the V6 there is a grey one at John Bear in St. Kitts.

If you decide on going with the V6 there is a grey one at John Bear in St. Kitts.

Yeah I saw that one too... the V8 is the one for me though! :boink:

Just remembered there is a fully loaded grey GT at Hawley Pontiac in Mississauga.

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=1062741&adid=7085366

If you go look at it go see Richard in the leasing department, tell him I sent you and he'll do his best to get you a good price.

here it is about a month ago, back when I was driving my Bonneville (seen in the pics)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/peterg22000/G8/2008471.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/peterg22000/G8/2008472.jpg

Damn... that's impressive, I wonder...

Called today... already sold.

Called today... already sold.

Which one is sold?

wonder why they discontinued mgm!

Which one is sold?

Sorry 'bout that, the G8 GT at Hawley Pontiac/Buick/Chrysler. :(

Sorry 'bout that, the G8 GT at Hawley Pontiac/Buick/Chrysler. :(



one of these things is not like the other... one of these things doesn't belong...



Call City:wink2:

one of these things is not like the other... one of these things doesn't belong...



Call City:wink2:

Pretty sure they don't sell Chryslers at Hawley. :)

You're both right... it's Cadillac! My bad.

Called today... already sold.

you have a PM..

Bought a 2009 G8 GT panther black on black with premium package from Robinson in Guelph September 16.

Debadged the PONTIAC off the trunk and have added the Holden V8 6.0 litre badges to the fenders.

Absolutely love the car!!

Wow...guelph..hell i live here and i didn't even get mine here...hopefully u got a good deal...was there still quite a few left?

Bought a 2009 G8 GT panther black on black with premium package from Robinson in Guelph September 16.

Debadged the PONTIAC off the trunk and have added the Holden V8 6.0 litre badges to the fenders.

Absolutely love the car!!

Lets see some pics. :wink2:

I drove through Canada as a short cut home this summer from New York. My G8 turned a few heads and started some conversations when I stopped for gas and dinner. We are very interested in establishing Certified Pedders Dealers in Canada. The best way for us to find the really good Dealers is to ask enthusiasts like you. So what are the BEST, the most CUSTOMER FREINDLY shops in Canada?

I drove through Canada as a short cut home this summer from New York. My G8 turned a few heads and started some conversations when I stopped for gas and dinner. We are very interested in establishing Certified Pedders Dealers in Canada. The best way for us to find the really good Dealers is to ask enthusiasts like you. So what are the BEST, the most CUSTOMER FREINDLY shops in Canada?

do they need to have there own websites, ie not a little local installer.. but rather someone that can handle large sales numbers?

also, if you get a Toronto Base shop, I'd be willing to be there test mule :drink:

If you are looking for a Canadian location your best bet would be in the Toronto area. Most populated part of Canada.

do they need to have there own websites, ie not a little local installer.. but rather someone that can handle large sales numbers?

also, if you get a Toronto Base shop, I'd be willing to be there test mule :drink:The website and size are secondary to the customer service. We can teach a dealer how to use the internet and how to put on our parts the Pedders way. We cannot change the shop culture towards customer service. So Customer Satisfaction in the #1 criteria.

#2 They should love working on performance upgrades.

#3 Being a Pontiac enthusiast would be a plus, but the same would be true for the Chrysler LX.

Thank you for asking!

John, from Edmonton. My Panther Black G8 GT is currently en route from somewhere in BC. I should be taking delivery on Friday!

John, from Edmonton. My Panther Black G8 GT is currently en route from somewhere in BC. I should be taking delivery on Friday!
Welcome to the G8 Nation!

Welcome to the G8 Nation!
glad to be here. I ran into the first G8 I've seen on the street, I've unfortunately forgotten the owner's name. Nice guy, exactly the same vehicle as I'll be getting! He said he browsed the board so perhaps he'll see this.

I saw a MGM G8 (V6) in the Bramalea city centre mall in Brampton the other day, parked about 10 spots from me, that anyone here?

I saw a MGM G8 (V6) in the Bramalea city centre mall in Brampton the other day

I just recieved a small G8 brochure in the mail and it doesn't have MGM listed as a colour choice...............strange. :rolleyes:

Well thats good....so the MGM's out there are "unique"....i don't think they're producing that colour anymore anyways....if u find a MGM GT like I have...you'll be one of the few out there.

Well thats good....so the MGM's out there are "unique"....i don't think they're producing that colour anymore anyways....if u find a MGM GT like I have...you'll be one of the few out there.


City Buick in Toronto, Fully Loaded MGM GT:wink2:

Jeremy from Calgary Alberta. my G8 i have ordered is in (sport red met GT 1SD) i just have to sell my 2000 grand prix GTP for my down. i hope that is realy soon. i cant wait to drive with the "summer only" tires in 4 ft. of snow.

Louis, Markham, ON. Picked up my Grey GT in July.
Just figured out that Goinewhere picked up that black one I was eye-balling over in Unionville. Meh I scooped up that grey one pretty quick!

Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia. You guys should have waited a couple months. I just bought a brand new, totally loaded, G8 GT for $33000. I am installing my 1900 magnaflow supercharger this week! Big shout out to Haddad Motorsports!

Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia. You guys should have waited a couple months. I just bought a brand new, totally loaded, G8 GT for $33000. I am installing my 1900 magnaflow supercharger this week! Big shout out to Haddad Motorsports!

Nice first mod. :driving:

Congrats on your purchase Ryan.

Please keep us posted on your install and results.

Thanks
Mike Haddad

Fredericton NB, second G8 in the city... both GT's mine is white the other one is black

Nice first mod. :driving:What other mods do you have planned?

Peter from Waterdown, Ontario checking in here. Just picked up my Magnetic Gray Metallic G8 GT a week ago. I have an '01 Magnetic Red Corvette Coupe so the Magnetic Gray seemed like a good fit. :)

Bought this to get me through withdrawal during the winter and to replace the G6 I had. Love the car so far, just wish it had a stick. I look forward to meeting up with some of the local members here eventually. Already have a couple of my Vette buddies looking at the G8 as well.

:driving:

Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia. You guys should have waited a couple months. I just bought a brand new, totally loaded, G8 GT for $33000. I am installing my 1900 magnaflow supercharger this week! Big shout out to Haddad Motorsports!
Nice another BC G8er.

hey hey, another Canadian in here

hey hey, another Canadian in hereWelcome!

Hi, another new guy looking at the G8 GT. Considering the Panther Black or White Hot.....I love how easy the white is to care for but I've always love the black cars despite what a pain in the ass they are to keep clean.

I had a black 2001 WS6 TransAm convertible that I sold when I moved into a new house.

Joe

Coquitlam, BC here. Going to pick-up my new G8 GT Panther Black tomorrow!

Welcome to the G8 community.

Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia. You guys should have waited a couple months. I just bought a brand new, totally loaded, G8 GT for $33000. I am installing my 1900 magnaflow supercharger this week! Big shout out to Haddad Motorsports!

holy! how did u get it for that price? almost 10k off! here in Edmonton, AB i had a hard time gettin 1K off!!!

Oh hai

Verb here, Edmonton AB
Took possession last week of November, already at my first warranty service interval and LOVE IT

Took a while to get here - been watching the VE develop since the VZ Monaro was rumored for N.A. - but good things take time.

And it's a GREAT THING

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/VerbotenZ34/G8/IMG_1259.jpg

Signing in, but no G8 yet, looking maybe eventually for a V6 as for a daily driver. My 97 GP GTP garage queen still looks like new....

Ron here from calgary... 2009 G8 GT!!!

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9482/3a073hm6.jpg

Calgary here also, 09 Liquid Red GT......looks like the road maybe clear this weekend.

Victoria BC. Mine should be here soon!

Calgary here also, 09 Liquid Red GT......looks like the road maybe clear this weekend.

Have you been driving yours at all this winter? I never bothered to get winter tires, I decided to buy a winter beater instead. I did try moving it once and got stuck, what a bloody nightmare! I have about half tread left on my rear tires as a result.

BTW, no paint chip problems yet..... however, I have noticed the sterring wheel paint coming off.

Have you been driving yours at all this winter? I never bothered to get winter tires, I decided to buy a winter beater instead. I did try moving it once and got stuck, what a bloody nightmare! I have about half tread left on my rear tires as a result.

Yes all winter, the secret is to take OFF traction control. This way you can rock it back and forth. I got stuck once, but then again there were FWD's and trucks getting stuck at that time. Next winter I think maybe some CDN TIRE winter beater tires. Not sure how the tire pressure monitor will like it though.

Good to see some Calgary folks on here. The G8s turn my head every time.

Good to see some Calgary folks on here. The G8s turn my head every time.

If you are on Deerfoot and you see a Liquid Red coming up fast on your back side, it's most likely my wife.

rvfixerguy from Red Deer signing in...

Dealing on a 09 that has been on the lot since we first started looking at them in june of 08, 1sc black with 500k on the clock. Dealerships best price right now is 38 500 with the 0% for 72 month deal. After searching on here I'm thinking thats too high.

when we buy it will be replacing the loser cruiser 03 Caravan for my wife (she can't wait)

Hello all,

First post, just picked up a brand new 2009 GT 1sb, black metallic on Friday here in Oshawa, ON. Love it already. Got (I think?) a great deal...total, including all taxes (PST & GST) for $34,950.00

rvfixerguy from Red Deer signing in...

Dealing on a 09 that has been on the lot since we first started looking at them in june of 08, 1sc black with 500k on the clock. Dealerships best price right now is 38 500 with the 0% for 72 month deal. After searching on here I'm thinking thats too high.

when we buy it will be replacing the loser cruiser 03 Caravan for my wife (she can't wait)

The price on your deal might seem a little high but that is total cost as you dont have to spend any money for borrowing. In the end it will almost even out to someone that took the 6500$ cash back and is paying someone interest over the term.

I think you did pretty good. Mine would have been 39500 if I took the GMAC financing and I have a 1SD. So about the same.

-Q

Hello all,

First post, just picked up a brand new 2009 GT 1sb, black metallic on Friday here in Oshawa, ON. Love it already. Got (I think?) a great deal...total, including all taxes (PST & GST) for $34,950.00

I think that is a great deal!! For the 1SB MSRP is 39ish and delivery is 1350. So even with the 6500 cash they are offering you did exceptionally well I think. They must have really wanted to deal!

-Q

hey quake, thanks for the feedback :) I've been doing more looking, and I really want to buy local and support local, so we are pretty sure we are going to buy this car.

we told the salesmen we would put away 2 months payment to be sure we could afford the car, and if it is still there I may try to negotiate new tires for it at least. 'Cause I know I've took a little off:burnout:

Bumping this thread as we have a few new Canadians!

-Q

I drove through Canada as a short cut home this summer from New York. My G8 turned a few heads and started some conversations when I stopped for gas and dinner. We are very interested in establishing Certified Pedders Dealers in Canada. The best way for us to find the really good Dealers is to ask enthusiasts like you. So what are the BEST, the most CUSTOMER FREINDLY shops in Canada?

SHC is a really good shop in Victoria BC. Family owned for almost 20 years.

Hey, Ottawa/Gatineau! Picking up a 2009 v6 fully loaded on monday! was driving a cobalt ss/sc 2006.

Hello all, yet another G8 GT owner from Red Deer, AB. I picked up the dealer's demo unit - got it for just over $28k. :) It had 8800km on it but came with warranty as new, so I was happy with the deal. One of my best friends picked up a G37 and spent $54k on his - so I spent half as much and can still beat him off the line and all the way down the track. :)

VERY happy with my G8, but it is about to be de-badged. I'm actually going to replace every one of the badges with the Holden and VE badging. I just wish it had the same front end as the VE does....

I'm looking forward to meeting any other G8 owners! I'm thinking with all the people on this board alone, maybe we should have a G8 meet here in Red Deer. Invite all the folks from Cowtown and Edmonton, and do a G8 Show & Shine. Anyone interested?

yo Pinchy! We looked at that demo, but liked the black one we had test drove ALOT and bought it. If you ever see it around the deer here, its probably my wife driving, she's lovin it! (If there is smoke rolling off the rear's or its sideways, its probably me :) )

A show and shine would be cool.

just wanted to say hey! Picked up my PBM GT 1SC last night from Nevin Motors in Lucan ON (just north of London).... beat London dealers hands down in price!!!! It's such a sweet ride I can't wait to get out again today to turn more heads.

Another Newbee signing in. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and will be buying a GT 1SC in the near future, and can hardly wait.

Idnmark... what was your price walking out the door on that one?

Sorry man.. I don't have the bill of sale with me right now. I DO know that in the week Jeff was holding my car (I was waiting for a miracle "incentive" in the budget announcement from the Ontario gov't.... didn't happen) he had over a dozen dealer trade inquires.. one from as far away as Saskatchewan.

1st post here. Been lurking for a few weeks now. Should be picking up my new base GT Thursday night. I managed to convince the wife it will make a nice family car.:driving:

1st post here. Been lurking for a few weeks now. Should be picking up my new base GT Thursday night. I managed to convince the wife it will make a nice family car.:driving:

Welcome hfxG8, make sure to post pics when you got your g8.
Just sent you a pm, thanks again.

No prob Reza, good luck and happy hunting

Hahaha, here I am thinking I would not see a familiar face, and Canadian GP shows up. Hello Steve.
Hello everyone else, I currently drive a Pontiac.

Welcome to the party!

Hahaha, here I am thinking I would not see a familiar face, and Canadian GP shows up.

I need to get out more. :driving:

Just picked up my G8 this afternoon. All smiles :)

I am in Toronto area, and currently drive a 99 Grand Prix GTP with turbo and intercooler (www.cartuning.ca). At some point, I'd like to get a G8 with a V8 (likely used) and get a turbo or supercharger on it..

Just picked up my G8 this afternoon. All smiles :)

Congrats on the new G8. V6 or V8? Also check out www.ontariog8club.com

I am in Toronto area, and currently drive a 99 Grand Prix GTP with turbo and intercooler (www.cartuning.ca (http://www.cartuning.ca)). At some point, I'd like to get a G8 with a V8 (likely used) and get a turbo or supercharger on it..

Ok who are you? Jimmy? I know most of Kevins local turbo GPs. I also own a GTP an G8 GT.