Just to let you know that the 2009's are listed on gminventory.com.

No GXPs yet.

Maybe I'm not making the right choices, but nothing shows up.

Vehicle Listing | 0 Vehicle(s) in cart
(3337 Vehicle(s) Displayed) GT's so far.



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(2084 Vehicle(s) Displayed) V6's so far!

Are you going to produced or unproduced G8's?

Unproduced.

Thanks! Checked the site, found my car and called my dealer immediately! Got him working to tag my car. He has a June allocation and is pushing the GM Area Rep to let him tag it 5 days early! Keep your fingers crossed!:wink2:

What are, under the comments, GT1- GT7?
Liquid reds GT's = 431
Magnetic Grey GT's = 412
Pacific Slate GT's = 390
Panther Black GT's = 1087
Sport Red GT's = 341
Stryker Blue GT's = 210
White Hot GT's = 400 (White hot)

My totals are 3271, somehow I'm missing 60 GT's from the 3331 that are said to be listed.

Unproduced.

Thanks! Checked the site, found my car and called my dealer immediately! Got him working to tag my car. He has a June allocation and is pushing the GM Area Rep to let him tag it 5 days early! Keep your fingers crossed!:wink2:

Damn you west coasters! My dealer is closed! I'm calling first thing in the morning though! :) :driving:

What are, under the comments, GT1- GT7?
Liquid reds GT's = 431
Magnetic Grey GT's = 412
Pacific Slate GT's = 390
Panther Black GT's = 1087
Sport Red GT's = 341
Stryker Blue GT's = 210
White Hot GT's = 400 (White hot)

My totals are 3271, somehow I'm missing 60 GT's from the 3331 that are said to be listed.
GT1 thru GT7 are the order patterns for the G8 GT. 1 is cloth, no options; 2 is cloth, 18" all seasons; 3 is leather, premium package, and sunroof; 4 is leather, premium package, 18" all seasons; 5 is leather, premium package, sunroof, and 18" all seasons; 6 is leather, premium package, and sport package; 7 is leather, premium package, sport package, and sunroof

Damn you west coasters! My dealer is closed! I'm calling first thing in the morning though! :) :driving:

Hey, he was at home! I have his card with his cell phone number on it and took the chance he'd answer. He did! Since he is the Fleet Manager/Internet Sales Rep I figure he has a chance with the GM Area Rep!:)

Thanks! Checked the site, found my car and called my dealer immediately! Got him working to tag my car. He has a June allocation and is pushing the GM Area Rep to let him tag it 5 days early! Keep your fingers crossed!

Pushing for what?

Tagging for June starts Thursday May 29th, and each dealership's numbers were announced today.

GT1 = w/ Summer Tires
GT2 = w/ All season Tires
GT3 = Sunroof w/ Summer Tires
GT4 = Premium Package
GT5 = Sunroof w/ Premium Package

GT6 = sport package
GT7 = Sport package w/ sunroof w/Premium Package

Hope this Helps. Make sure you double check Because I did not find any that had the Sport Package w/ sunroof but no Premium Package. This may not be an option, but I didn't go through all 3331 cars to find if it exists.

STRYKER BLUE Fans (me being one) there are only 24 GT7 currently listed. :wink2:
I don't know if I can hold out for a GXP then come to find out it's going to be more than I want to spend and all 24 are gone...:confused:

Pushing for what?

Tagging for June starts Thursday May 29th, and each dealership's numbers were announced today.

Super news! Just called my dealer and informed him to get my car tagged using his June allocation!:thumbsup:

GT1 thru GT7 are the order patterns for the G8 GT. 1 is cloth, no options; 2 is cloth, 18" all seasons; 3 is leather, premium package, and sunroof; 4 is leather, premium package, 18" all seasons; 5 is leather, premium package, sunroof, and 18" all seasons; 6 is leather, premium package, and sport package; 7 is leather, premium package, sport package, and sunroof


Beat me to it...

This was the 2008 Patterns, appear to be the same for 2009.

For the G8 GT, seven (7) pattern orders are available for tagging as follows:

Pattern #1 - GT with no options.
Pattern #2 - GT with 18-inch all-season tires (QFX).
Pattern #3 - GT with Premium Package (PCQ) and sunroof (CF5).
Pattern #4 - GT with Premium Package (PCQ) and 18-inch all-season tires (QFX).
Pattern #5 - GT with Premium Package (PCQ), sunroof (CF5) and 18-inch all-season tires (QFX).
Pattern #6 - GT with Premium (PCQ) and Sport (PDX) Packages.
Pattern #7 - GT with Premium Package (PCQ), Sport Package (PDX) and sunroof (CF5).


Guess we can all post this.

Anyone have a sample of Pacific Slate? I don't think I've seen that color yet.

Anyone have a sample of Pacific Slate? I don't think I've seen that color yet.

64U also known as Karma Metallic http://www.holden.com.au///images/colourandtrim/commodore/ve/image/ssv/img_KarmaMetallic.jpg
http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/cil/114085.jpg

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/cil/114086.jpg

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/cil/114165.jpg

Now there is only 3330 left, One gone already :err:

There was 3337 per my post above. 6 gone already. Now only if they would bring Atomic, Crunch and VOODOO!! Voodoo is probably my favorite.

http://www.holdencampaign.com.au/60/ssv.html#/anniversary/

This is nice one too.

:iagree:
Wow I didn't even see that! :slap:

I hope the "24" I told/e-mailed my dealer about are still linguring around.

:wink2:
http://www.holden.com.au//images/colourandtrim/commodore/ve/image/ssv/img_atomic.jpg

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/ss_v_60th_054.jpg

http://autocult.com.au/img/gallery/YLZE9SCB.jpg

Just hung up the phone with my dealer. There are now 3323 left, and one of the Sport Red Metallic GT7s is all mine! Order accepted and being processed is what the site told him as I listened on the line! Nothing could be finer!:wink2:

for those that are ordering, how much are you paying for your cars? any deals? or MSRP?

SmallDealer, what do you know yet, if anything, about price increases for the 2009's? SOP would almost mandate a bump like happened with Solstice. And the Genesis debuting at $5k higher leaves some wide open spaces.

Looks like teh earliest TPW is 3/3/2008 which validates our original info that the m.y. changeover was taking place end of February (even though some 08's with March TPW's showed up previously)

Did I miss something.......Was it in another thread......Is Maverick Silver Met going to be a later release?? Dealer yesterday could not find one within the pool of 09's

Did I miss something.......Was it in another thread......Is Maverick Silver Met going to be a later release?? Dealer yesterday could not find one within the pool of 09's
Yes, you missed it. Dealerworld always from first info has had silver as late arrival. Good news is it's available with all 4 interior options (cloth: onyx, onyx/red ; leather: onyx, onyx/red) for GT, only new color for 09 to offer two-tone.

Did I miss something.......Was it in another thread......Is Maverick Silver Met going to be a later release?? Dealer yesterday could not find one within the pool of 09's

As the chief says, GM DealerWorld has shown it as not being available at the beginning.

But there were two-three-four on page 133 last night. Didn't make any other notes, just color mapping the group.

UPDATE:
No Maverick Silvers there now.

SmallDealer, what do you know yet, if anything, about price increases for the 2009's? SOP would almost mandate a bump like happened with Solstice. And the Genesis debuting at $5k higher leaves some wide open spaces.

Going to open a new thread with the numbers released today, $400 Base and $1,365 GT, more compared to the 2008 prices.

Going to open a new thread with the numbers released today, +$400 Base and +$1,365 GT.

Damn...
- Ray
A bit surprised & a bit disappointed....

Great!! I get the color EVERYONE is getting... :(

I guess black IS the best and fastest color after all... :driving:

:)

Awwwww... Any word on what supplier pricing is?

Going to open a new thread with the numbers released today, $400 Base and $1,365 GT, more compared to the 2008 prices.

So that would make loaded GTs MSRP at $34,110.00? $32,745 + $1365.00 = $34,110.00. I do believe that is correct.:)

I sent dealer e-mail this morning with a list of the (12) GT5, Gray, Onyx/Red seats I found on inventory. Salesman replied with: I tagged (3) with your name on them to be sure you get one.

What is the code for Onyx/Red?

Nevermind it's 473...

No GT7 in White though :(

So that would make loaded GTs MSRP at $34,110.00? $32,745 + $1365.00 = $34,110.00. I do believe that is correct.:)

looks like the 2008 was super bargain pricing to get sales going...glad I got mine at $3500+ below sticker, or $4,865+ below in 2009 dollars.

Hope they at least give the GT a spare tire for that extra money.

What is the code for Onyx/Red?

Nevermind it's 473...

No GT7 in White though :(

There were last night...

There were last night...

Well it looks like the GT7s are going like crazy... only 12 left on the site.

I think i'm going to reevalulate getting the 2008 that has been sitting on my dealers lot for 3 months... Save me some money but lose the sunroof and xm :(

Well it looks like the GT7s are going like crazy... only 12 left on the site.

I think i'm going to reevalulate getting the 2008 that has been sitting on my dealers lot for 3 months... Save me some money but lose the sunroof and xm :(

There will be more on the way, we're only talking the first tagging here that runs thru mid June. More will be added to the pot as the MY goes on. But if you want one now, contact your local dealer(s) and find one, or find what they have on the way. You're gonna have to work for it if you want it now!:burnout:

Do you people think I will be able to get a 2008 grey g8 gt in september ?

Do you people think I will be able to get a 2008 grey g8 gt in september ?

Maybe from someone who has traded in an '08 for an '09 (just kidding), '08s are going fast.

looks like the 2008 was super bargain pricing to get sales going...glad I got mine at $3500+ below sticker, or $4,865+ below in 2009 dollars.

Hope they at least give the GT a spare tire for that extra money.

No spare tire for the '09 GT either. Still just the compressor and tire sealant. :(

To the guys who have a car tagged.......Have you agreed on price? Most of the g8 around here have a mark up of 5k or 6.5k. I have always paid under msrp for my new cars. I would like to think I can find a way to do the same on this one but it looks like I might have to wait. What are you guys paying, any dealers here in CA willing to give a fair price?

To the guys who have a car tagged.......Have you agreed on price? Most of the g8 around here have a mark up of 5k or 6.5k. I have always paid under msrp for my new cars. I would like to think I can find a way to do the same on this one but it looks like I might have to wait. What are you guys paying, any dealers here in CA willing to give a fair price?

I know Rydell in Van Nuys wasn't charging any markup on the cars they had on the lot and when i told him i wanted him to tag me a 2009 he said it would be MSRP...

Right on, thanks.

Just to let you know that the 2009's are listed on gminventory.com.

No GXPs yet.

No STs either. It would help if it actually had a name! :gr_jest:

only 2219 GTs left!

Just finished running through the GT inventory and the number are down to 2219 with no pattern GT7s left in any color! Over 1100 GTs sucked up in 24 hours!:eek2:

:thumbsup:Wow, they're going fast. Last night there were over three hundred pages of inventory, today about a hundred less pages. Just e-mailed my dealer about tagging one for me; I stopped by his office earlier today and as expected, he didn't know how this all works. He wanted to try and order me one. Thanks to all the information passed around this forum, I was able to educate myself before going to see him and in turn, passed on some knowledge. I hope it was worth it; we'll see...I'm shooting for a black GT with PCQ and PDX.

There will be more on the way, we're only talking the first tagging here that runs thru mid June. More will be added to the pot as the MY goes on. But if you want one now, contact your local dealer(s) and find one, or find what they have on the way. You're gonna have to work for it if you want it now!:burnout:

And these are only cars produced from 3/3/08 through 5/12//08. Consider the great possibility that the 09 model year will not end early then we have well over 12 more months of production at a 2 month rate of over 5000 we could be easily looking at 30,000+ per year. Right on target.

Just finished running through the GT inventory and the number are down to 2219 with no pattern GT7s left in any color! Over 1100 GTs sucked up in 24 hours!:eek2:

Surprising, especially with gas at almost $4/gallon. I think GM can definitely pat themselves on the back at producing such a nice looking/performing car. Let's just hope it holds up over time. ;)

ok guys, can someone tell me where you are finding these? I just looked at the gminventory site I had and it still shows nothing under unproduced 09's. Can someone send me a link?

ok guys, can someone tell me where you are finding these? I just looked at the gminventory site I had and it still shows nothing under unproduced 09's. Can someone send me a link?

www.gminventory.com
select unproduced G8

then select sedan(base) or GT (GXP will return 0)

there are 0 2008's only '09s will show


BTW I just tried and selected by year and they still showup. Try again.

Thanks.. That worked..

No STs either. It would help if it actually had a name! :gr_jest:

I was under the impression that that is a MY2010 car?

I was under the impression that that is a MY2010 car?

Dammit. Good point.

No STs either. It would help if it actually had a name! :gr_jest:

Apparently it has a name, they just aren't saying what it is. :driving:

Apparently it has a name, they just aren't saying what it is. :driving:

Because?????????????????????????????????????

Probably waiting to make a big splash of it or something. I think the marketing department is probably getting ready to roll something big out.

That or let the GXP has it's lime light for a bit, then announce the ST's true name. Help drive sales for the GXP first, then give the public the "El Camino" that they also want. :)

anyway to tell if these are going to have bluetooth or not?

anyway to tell if these are going to have bluetooth or not?

No way to tell for sure.

Bluetooth is expected to be an interim release on the 2009 G8s. No speculation yet on when. So short of an announcement from GM or Pontiac it would be speculation.

So it would be doubtful that any of this first group are equipped.

One thing to look for, maybe, the Regular Production Option (RPO) Code showing up on Option Content part of the listings. Many other GM products are using "UPF" for Bluetooth. So could look for that.

Is anyone on the east coast having problems tagging a 2009 GT? I'm in Upstate NY and I have been on the phone with my dealer almost everyday trying to tag an '09 GT. Supposedly the GM rep won't allow dealerships in the northeast to tag one of the 09 GT's. They said it could be tomorrow, it could be next week, it could be 3 months from now. :(

My local dealer, just south of Milwaukee, said the same thing. I gave them this site and told them to look up the info though, and am still waiting for an answer today.

Is anyone on the east coast having problems tagging a 2009 GT? I'm in Upstate NY and I have been on the phone with my dealer almost everyday trying to tag an '09 GT. Supposedly the GM rep won't allow dealerships in the northeast to tag one of the 09 GT's. They said it could be tomorrow, it could be next week, it could be 3 months from now. :(a downstate NY dealer I know was able to tag an 09 GT (GT7 package) the first day

My dealer tagged several as well... It's obvious they can be tagged cause they are gone from gminventory.com.

Yep, obvious for some I guess.

All GT7s were gone from inventory the first day. Where they went? As far as certain parts of the country unable to tag '09 GTs, remember the "smile states" comment from Mr Lutz? You have a better chance if you are living in one!:wink2:

I know Rydell in Van Nuys wasn't charging any markup on the cars they had on the lot and when i told him i wanted him to tag me a 2009 he said it would be MSRP...

I spoke with my friend at Rydell today and put an order through for a 2009 Magnetic Gray Metallic GT and they are offering '09's at MSRP. He mentioned that he has 12 2008's still on the lot (7-GT 5 base). If anyone is interested his email address is falvarado@rydells.com.

Looking forward to my G8 coming in!

I spoke with my friend at Rydell today and put an order through for a 2009 Magnetic Gray Metallic GT and they are offering '09's at MSRP. He mentioned that he has 12 2008's still on the lot (7-GT 5 base). If anyone is interested his email address is falvarado@rydells.com.

Looking forward to my G8 coming in!
Sweet... they have had my 09 order for a while so hopefully we'll get them around the same time :)

My dealer in Pensacola, FL was able to tag my 09 last month on the 29th and he said I probably won't see it until the middle of July.

It's amazing how we can get more information on this car than some of the dealers. I pointed out the new colors for 2009 and the GM Car and Truck Fleet guide for '09 to a nearby dealer that I found on www.g8nation.com (http://www.g8nation.com) and he hadn't seen it or heard of it in the 3 years he has been selling cars.

cjohnso1993 - glad to hear you're finding my site useful. That's nice to know :thumbsup:

I'm always looking for stories, so if anyone wants to share ANY G8 experiences, I'd love to publish them.:driving:



It's amazing how we can get more information on this car than some of the dealers. I pointed out the new colors for 2009 and the GM Car and Truck Fleet guide for '09 to a nearby dealer that I found on www.g8nation.com (http://www.g8nation.com) and he hadn't seen it or heard of it in the 3 years he has been selling cars.

It's amazing how we can get more information on this car than some of the dealers. I pointed out the new colors for 2009 and the GM Car and Truck Fleet guide for '09 to a nearby dealer that I found on www.g8nation.com (http://www.g8nation.com) and he hadn't seen it or heard of it in the 3 years he has been selling cars.



Some dealers are "old school" and are not with the times. What worked for them 15 years ago doesn't necessarily mean it's going to work now. Look at how much more knowledgeable the average consumer is now, let alone the enthusiast. It is sad when you go into a dealership and know more about the vehicle then the dealer.

cjohnso1993 - glad to hear you're finding my site useful. That's nice to know :thumbsup:

I'm always looking for stories, so if anyone wants to share ANY G8 experiences, I'd love to publish them.:driving:
I just subscribed to my first RSS feed and it happened to be your site. :)

I'm honored to be your first! ha ha

How often is the inventory site updated?

Its supposed to be about every two weeks, but depends on when each "batch" of cars is released to inventory.

when are the gxp's supposed to start gettin posted? Someone please tell me your opinion on what you think i should do. I ordered a 2008 g8 gt but since the new ones are coming out right around the corner should i wait? thanks for all the help.

when are the gxp's supposed to start gettin posted?

2009 G8 GXP "tagging" is not expected to start until "late Q4" for arrival late December 2008 / early Janaury 2009.

OK, help me out here. My dearler has tagged some 09s but said not built yet and not here for 3+ months??? If tagged out of inv it must be built right? Pushing the 08s?

OK, help me out here. My dearler has tagged some 09s but said not built yet and not here for 3+ months??? If tagged out of inv it must be built right? Pushing the 08s?

TPW = Target Production Week, and although it says week, it often is the day the car is scheduled to be produced. My understanding, and SD can chime in as he feels necessary, once a car has been scheduled to be produced and has a TPW, then it goes up for tagging. Kinda like how you can "order" a domestic car equipped how you want and its production date is scheduled into the factory production schedule at the earliest available date. Once the car is scheduled and has a TPW, it can be tagged. As an example, the car I have tagged by my dealer has a TPW of 19 March 2008. So it was scheduled to be produced on or about 19 March. It was shipped out on 4 April, and as of 4 June, had not landed in the USA. So for 60+ days my car has been at sea, somewhere! GTO owners can tell you stories of up to 4 months from production to delivery not being all that uncommon. There are members of this forum that supposedly had a dealer tag a G8 back in November, and still haven't seen the car!:(

Thanks BBBBGXP, that helps me out and dealer sounds to be on with that...tag an 09 now and see it 3 months out maybe...dang...

Does anyone have any non-manufacturer photos of the Commodore in Stryker Blue? I'm thinking about switching my plan from Black :)
Thx!

TPW = Target Production Week, and although it says week, it often is the day the car is scheduled to be produced. My understanding, and SD can chime in as he feels necessary, once a car has been scheduled to be produced and has a TPW, then it goes up for tagging. Kinda like how you can "order" a domestic car equipped how you want and its production date is scheduled into the factory production schedule at the earliest available date. Once the car is scheduled and has a TPW, it can be tagged. As an example, the car I have tagged by my dealer has a TPW of 19 March 2008. So it was scheduled to be produced on or about 19 March. It was shipped out on 4 April, and as of 4 June, had not landed in the USA. So for 60+ days my car has been at sea, somewhere! GTO owners can tell you stories of up to 4 months from production to delivery not being all that uncommon. There are members of this forum that supposedly had a dealer tag a G8 back in November, and still haven't seen the car!:(

That's ridiculous. I can see 6-8 weeks delivery on any vehicle that has to be imported and closer to 4 weeks for those built in the US/Canada. I think that's another case where there's too many "middle men" in the process who don't know enough to be able to answer questions or just flat don't know what's going on. The longer I work, the more imcompetent people I come across--it's kinda scary. I guess if it is going to be that long, I could have my dealer tag one immediately when he gets an allocation, and then build up my cash for 2-3 more months for a down payment while I wait on it.:bs:

How often is the inventory site updated?

Not sure on that one--sorry. However, I am curious about something and maybe somebody here can help me. I posted something a while ago (and don't remember where) about people using GM Dealerworld. I was wondering how they did this. You generally have to be an authorized dealer to get onto that site. Don't you? If not, dealers would be having cars show up at their doors that they didn't even order. Although it would be nice to be able to order one and skip the dealer!

That's ridiculous. I can see 6-8 weeks delivery on any vehicle that has to be imported and closer to 4 weeks for those built in the US/Canada. I think that's another case where there's too many "middle men" in the process who don't know enough to be able to answer questions or just flat don't know what's going on. The longer I work, the more imcompetent people I come across--it's kinda scary. I guess if it is going to be that long, I could have my dealer tag one immediately when he gets an allocation, and then build up my cash for 2-3 more months for a down payment while I wait on it.:bs:


Ridiculous or not, that is the way it is! Don't believe me if you want, call it BS if you want, but if you have a dealer "tag" a specific '09 G8 GT, and he gets that specific car delivered in less than 60 days, please let us all know how he did it!:wink2:

Peoria Pontiac on my side of town just got a 2009 Pacific Slate GT in. The color is okay in person, other than that and the higher price it's identical to the 2008s. Even the Atari display is still there.

Peoria Pontiac on my side of town just got a 2009 Pacific Slate GT in. ..... Even the Atari display is still there.

That is fascinating.....

TriShield...Can you get any photos of the 2009 pacific slate metallic at Peoria Pontiac? What still Atari gauges on 2009? What about the interior updates as posted by SD? He stated the following...
"Interior Highlights

XM Satellite Radio (U2K) is now standard on all models
GT and G8 with Comfort and Sound Package top of center stack eliminates voltmeter/oil display and becomes a storage tray
Radio face plate color change from black to dark gray
Floor console and steering wheel center surround color change from black to dark gray
Lock, window, OSRVM and steering wheel buttons color change from black to dark gray
Rear seat cupholder added
(UWE) Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface). Standard on all models (’09.5MY)"

Are any of these incorporated in the 2009s or is it going to be all 09.5MY?

Radio face plate color change from black to dark gray
Floor console and steering wheel center surround color change from black to dark gray
Lock, window, OSRVM and steering wheel buttons color change from black to dark gray


What prompted the interior color change? I think the black-on-black looked great. Do I have bad taste? In fact, I think the black/dk gray will look less sporty.

Even the Atari display is still there.

That is very disappointing news.

That is very disappointing news.

Since it seems they have been making the 2009s since March, and the interview people are quoting that said they were going to change, but were not exactly sure to what happened in June, it might be a mid year change if it happens.

Ridiculous or not, that is the way it is! Don't believe me if you want, call it XX if you want, but if you have a dealer "tag" a specific '09 G8 GT, and he gets that specific car delivered in less than 60 days, please let us all know how he did it!

Kind of a broad brush you are painting with.

2009 Tagging started about a month ago, think it was around May 28th. Cars are showing up at deaelrships based on posts. That would make some a month or less.

Even the Atari display is still there.

What about the interior updates as posted by SD?

Are any of these incorporated in the 2009s or is it going to be all 09.5MY?

That will be interesting to see how accurate Pontiac's information given to dealerships is. Or did they create a mish-mash of early build 2009s with 2008 parts or mix and match of 2008/2009 parts.

Kind of a broad brush you are painting with.

2009 Tagging started about a month ago, think it was around May 28th. Cars are showing up at deaelrships based on posts. That would make some a month or less.

Really? I would point out all the people on this forum that waited over 30 days, and in some cases are still waiting for '08 cars tagged specifically for them. As I said in my post, if you get a specific car tagged specifically for you in less than 60 days. I haven't seen a post of anyone who had a dealer tag a specific '09 on 29 May that has received it yet, have you? Since my dealer tagged one for me on that date, I would be the first one to post up when I got mine, no matter how long it took!:wink2:

As I said in my post, if you get a specific car tagged specifically for you in less than 60 days. I haven't seen a post of anyone who had a dealer tag a specific '09 on 29 May that has received it yet, have you? Since my dealer tagged one for me on that date, I would be the first one to post up when I got mine, no matter how long it took!

Ah, now I understand the rules of the contest. It is only open to site members that order in advance.

None of the 2009 cars on dealership lots or arriving now count for the "under 60 day to arrival contest" because no site member has posted a previous claim to them.

:wink2:

Ah, now I understand the rules of the contest. It is only open to site members that order in advance.

None of the 2009 cars on dealership lots or arriving now count for the "under 60 day to arrival contest" because no site member has posted a previous claim to them.

:wink2:

Contest? Is there a contest? Do I get a prize? No contest that I entered! I'm missing out again? DAMN! Got to keep up on these things!:gr_jest::gr_jest::gr_jest:

My point was that the OP wanted a specific car. My post was in reference to specific cars. I'm sure there probably are '09s starting to hit the dealers about now. But are they cars tagged for buyers wanting specific cars, or for stock? (Not sure if "stock" is the right term, a car for the lot available to first customer with the $$ to buy it?) I'm not interested in a pissing contest over terms, but everything I've read on this forum leads me to believe that 60 days is an optimum time for delivery of a car tagged specifically for a customer. I'll admit I could be wrong, but from what I've read here, not by much!:biggrin2:

Ridiculous or not, that is the way it is! Don't believe me if you want, call it BS if you want, but if you have a dealer "tag" a specific '09 G8 GT, and he gets that specific car delivered in less than 60 days, please let us all know how he did it!:wink2:

I'm not saying I don't believe you. I just think it is BS that they don't have a better handle on their ordering/tagging and shipping. There is a dealer out here close to me that has had the invoice on his for a good month or so already and I still don't think he has the car. Of course, he may choose not to get it now. It was caught in a hail storm in Kansas City and they had to repair the hail damage before it could go any further. He may choose not to get it since he will probably have to sell it at a reduced price due to the damage. Haven't talked to him about it recently, so I don't know what they decided to do. At this point, I'm holding out for an '09 now anyway. I think he had 3 '08s coming at one time and all were caught in the hail storm. That would suck!!

OK, help me out here. My dearler has tagged some 09s but said not built yet and not here for 3+ months??? If tagged out of inv it must be built right? Pushing the 08s?

It's not necessarily built. If they are tagging in the GM Inventory site, I think they can still tag an "unproduced G8" which has not been built yet. But those cars usually have a Target Production Week (TPW) date on them. That's not to say that that will happen either.

I think this car is definitely becoming, if it isn't already, a hot item. In that case, GM better get their a** in gear and get these cars produced so that they are out there and available. One used to be able to order cars and get them in 30-60 days--so much for that.:(

I'm not saying I don't believe you. I just think it is BS that they don't have a better handle on their ordering/tagging and shipping. There is a dealer out here close to me that has had the invoice on his for a good month or so already and I still don't think he has the car. Of course, he may choose not to get it now. It was caught in a hail storm in Kansas City and they had to repair the hail damage before it could go any further. He may choose not to get it since he will probably have to sell it at a reduced price due to the damage. Haven't talked to him about it recently, so I don't know what they decided to do. I think he had 3 coming at one time and all were caught in the hail storm. That would suck!!

Do you know the actual build date of the specific car tagged? There were 08s built in April that should just now be arriving. And the earliest 09s were apparently built first week of March as I originally posted (see gminventory.com) Build date is the build date in Oz, add in staging time, boat time , customs, staging again in Cali, train to truck to dealer. 30 days AFTER a car arrives in the states would be an expected norm. Right now there are no 'future' builds available, but the cars built 6/16/08 are guaranteed to not even be on a boat yet.

Another consideration, any dealer tht simply attempts to order a specific car will not get it. They have to tag real actual built or to be built units. This is not new to GM, look at Saabs on the inventory site. And teh lack of a single Malibu/Aura hybrid just when they are needed.

Not sure on that one--sorry. However, I am curious about something and maybe somebody here can help me. I posted something a while ago (and don't remember where) about people using GM Dealerworld. I was wondering how they did this. You generally have to be an authorized dealer to get onto that site. Don't you? If not, dealers would be having cars show up at their doors that they didn't even order. Although it would be nice to be able to order one and skip the dealer!

At the end of the process a person has to enter specific data unique to the dealer, and the dealer will not give that out. Without that data the order will not complete. It is an interesting situation not only with www.gminventory.com but also http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/ that they are not completely encripted. Suffice to call it a gift from GM, they know we have access, and they allow us to continue to use info gleaned from there for our own 'personal' use even though we are not a dealer.

For any interested souls, Maverick Silver vehicles are available.

For any interested souls, Maverick Silver vehicles are available.

Hmm, love to see a pic.

That is very disappointing news.

Actually, I also saw a 2009 PSB and the gauges are NOT there, it just looks like they are when the key is off. There is simply a black plastic cover and they added a non-slip surface to the bottom of the now-storage space directly in front of where the gauges used to be. I guess it's a good spot for a cell phone...

Didn't have my camera on me for pics. Sorry.

For any interested souls, Maverick Silver vehicles are available.

Thanks...
That is likely the color I will want.
- Ray
Given that the interior must be black or black \ red, and I live where it does "get hot"....

Does the Liquid Red come with any interior color other than the black and red?

Yes, the regular black interior. :wink2:

At the end of the process a person has to enter specific data unique to the dealer, and the dealer will not give that out. Without that data the order will not complete. It is an interesting situation not only with www.gminventory.com (http://www.gminventory.com) but also http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/ that they are not completely encripted. Suffice to call it a gift from GM, they know we have access, and they allow us to continue to use info gleaned from there for our own 'personal' use even though we are not a dealer.


Finally got one! It's an '09 GT in sport red. My dealer actually had to call the Pontiac rep to get it since he didn't actually have an allocation at the time. The rep said that as long as the dealer collected a reasonable deposit on it, they would get one to him. That actually should help the dealer get future allocations for them knowing that he is capable of selling them--even though he is a small dealer.

Is it typically taking 2-3 months? Oh well, I guess I've waited this long. It would be nice to have it sooner. But, on the bright side, I guess that does give me time to build up cash for the down payment and the taxes--the sales tax and car licensing fees in this state are outrageous.

Is it typically taking 2-3 months? Oh well, I guess I've waited this long. It would be nice to have it sooner. But, on the bright side, I guess that does give me time to build up cash for the down payment and the taxes--the sales tax and car licensing fees in this state are outrageous.

Actually, if it is in country, it should take only about 30-45 days. From the initial '09 tagging on 29 May, to delivery of my SRM GT on July 07 was 39 days.:wink2:

BUT, my car was built on 18 March 08. So if you have to wait for one to be built, well....................it might be a bit longer!:err:

For any interested souls, Maverick Silver vehicles are available.

I still see none anywhere near me.
[ Atlanta area. ]
Has anyone seen a silver 2009 G8?
- Ray
Just curious.....

None listed for Western Washington/Northern Oregon. There are a bunch available for tagging on gminventory thou.

Hi;
So what do the other codes in the listings mean? Color int? Trim ? etc ?
Ed:judge::judge::):)

Hi;
So what do the other codes in the listings mean? Color int? Trim ? etc ?
Ed:judge::judge::):)

Yep, click on the code and it will open a box with the explanation.:wink2:

Is there something up with the sunroof?
I looked on the inventory site and I don't see any GT3, GT5 or GT7s listed. As I understand, those are the codes with the sunroof. Are all the sunroof cars tagged, and just the solid tops left? Or haven't they started making the sunroof yet for 2009?
I think I remember the first 888 were not going to have a sunroof, are the 2009s without the roof again?

Sunroof cars get tagged quick.

Sunroof cars get tagged quick.

And I believe they only install them on about 30% of the units. I think they should invert the ratio.

And I believe they only install them on about 30% of the units. I think they should invert the ratio.

Or ( perhaps ) figure out how to
allow dealers to actually order a unit....
- Ray
[[ sigh ]]

Fully tricked out GTs (GT7 pattern) are hard to come by. I've seen them on the inventory a couple of times, but don't know how many of those shown are actually already tagged. Perhaps someone in the know will tell us if tagged vehicles immediately disappear from the inventory once they have been tagged, or they stay on until the tagging has been approved? Getting a less than fully loaded (GT7) just doesn't make sense to me, the options are so cheap, and it increases resale value. Why not spend the extra few $$ per month on the payments and load it up? :confused:

Fully tricked out GTs (GT7 pattern) are hard to come by. I've seen them on the inventory a couple of times, but don't know how many of those shown are actually already tagged. Perhaps someone in the know will tell us if tagged vehicles immediately disappear from the inventory once they have been tagged, or they stay on until the tagging has been approved? Getting a less than fully loaded (GT7) just doesn't make sense to me, the options are so cheap, and it increases resale value. Why not spend the extra few $$ per month on the payments and load it up? :confused:

Tagged vehicles disappear.

Getting a less than fully loaded (GT7) just doesn't make sense to me, the options are so cheap, and it increases resale value. Why not spend the extra few $$ per month on the payments and load it up? :confused:

I can think of a couple reasons, actually:

1) People in cold climates might not want the sport package since it comes with summer-only tires.
2) After hearing about some of the issues people have been having with their sunroof I'm questioning whether or not I want one.
3) Believe it or not, some people don't like sitting on leather seats (I'm not one of them).

And I believe they only install them on about 30% of the units. I think they should invert the ratio.

Which would result is gas guzzler charges on the G8 GTs.

Which would result is gas guzzler charges on the G8s.

The sunroof makes that much of a difference in gas mileage?

Which would result is gas guzzler charges on the G8s.

HUH? For those of us with the dimmer bulbs, please explain the reasoning in that statement?!?:confused::huh:

There are no constraints on Sunroofs for the G8 V6, and production volumes are being increased.

I know though, that these posts concern the G8 GTs, which are constained to 32% of prodcution for Sunroofs. Pontiac is adjusting the mix, so in the future there will be more Pattern #7s.

Mass restrictions and build volume play a part in the assignment of Gas Guzzler Taxes. If too many too heavy cars were built, the tax would be assesed. It appears that GM did not want this to happen to the G8. So the limits on Sunroofs and the no spare tire in the GTs.

There are no constraints on Sunroofs for the G8 V6, and production volumes are being increased.

Know thought, that these posts concern the G8 GTs, which are constained to 32% of prodcution for Sunroofs. Pontiac is adjusting the mix, so in the future there will be more Pattern #7s.

Mass restrictions and build volume play a part in the assignment of Gas Guzzler Taxes. If too many too heavy cars were built, the tax would be assesed. It appears that GM did not want this to happen to the G8. So the limits on Sunroofs and the no spare tire in the GTs.Interesting, explains many things. Thanks Small Dealer!

SD, I thought GG was based on MPG not weight? So because GM can't figure out how to increase the MPG sufficiently to handle the added weight of a spare tire they leave it off/out? I assume (yeah I know not a good start) that the GG is figured on the Class/Style as a whole, taking into consideration the average MPG achieved by all styles/patterns of the vehicle. In other words, the average of Pattern GT thru GT7, is used to determine the EPA MPG and whether the vehicle is burden with a GG? That may explain why there are so many Pattern GT on the gminventory. Would think they'd come up with lighter wheels or something to offset the weight issue?:nonono:

I guess this is why GT-5 s are not on the list...wanted a GT5 silver...guess I could get a GT4 and put in Sunroof or GT7 and sell the 19s and buy 18s all season?

I guess this is why GT-5 s are not on the list...wanted a GT5 silver...guess I could get a GT4 and put in Sunroof or GT7 and sell the 19s and buy 18s all season?


Just have to keep looking, or have you dealership keep looking.

Thursday there where none, I think.

Friday moring there were 6 GTs in Pattern #5. Two were gone by 8:30AM ET.

Would expect the other 4 didn't last much longer.

There are no constraints on Sunroofs for the G8 V6, and production volumes are being increased.

I know though, that these posts concern the G8 GTs, which are constained to 32% of prodcution for Sunroofs. Pontiac is adjusting the mix, so in the future there will be more Pattern #7s.

Mass restrictions and build volume play a part in the assignment of Gas Guzzler Taxes. If too many too heavy cars were built, the tax would be assesed. It appears that GM did not want this to happen to the G8. So the limits on Sunroofs and the no spare tire in the GTs.

Mass restrictions and build volume play a part in GG taxes? So its not just about MPG, is that what you are saying? And weight enters into it also? Why do all the charts for the GG show just MPG then?:huh:

I can think of a couple reasons, actually:

1) People in cold climates might not want the sport package since it comes with summer-only tires.
2) After hearing about some of the issues people have been having with their sunroof I'm questioning whether or not I want one.


I live in WI and got the #7 package....
1. The summer only tires were a bonus and didn't bother me. I was planning on putting winter performance tires on it anyway, so now i have the best of both worlds.
2. I didn't really need a sunroof but that's how the dealer tagged it. I figured that the resale would be better.

Anyone else check this site like it's a crack distribution center looking for when they start listing GXPs?

Translation: I look at this site every day to see if they have any GXPs listed on it. Does anyone else do that?

^ I check everyday for a silver GT5 will take gxp too...must be end of year before we see them on lots...some one let me know if you see one please..

^^ down this way summer tires are not an issue but I drive rough country roads daily and time to time into the pasture for dove hunting or checking the land etc, so I like the extra side wall of the 18s for ride and thorns/rocks etc...I mostly just tilt my sun roof or open shade on cloudy days, never wide open at speeds over 50 etc so not an issue as to the shaking mirror...

Lots of cars recently added to the GM Inventory list. Over a 1,000 GTs since last week.

Could see sunroof cars and Pattern #7 cars.

Any dealership that saved one of their July tagging slots for the end, could make out. July tagging ends on Friday August 1st. Those without a slot, will have to be very quick when Augsut tagging starts next week, to get one from these listed cars.

One thing that appears to have changed. Many of the recent additions to the list do not have the pattern number listed in the Comment field. So can not sort easily by that. Have to sort by Comment, then start at page one and look at the actual equipment listed for each order.

[QUOTE=STex;74459]wanted a GT5 silver...[QUOTE]

For what it is worth, I was told a Silver GT5 was scheduled to be made on July 28th. (This is a car ordered outside of the dealer system, and I have gotten incorrect info before, but this is the first solid date I have heard) If they made one, I assume they probably made more.

The list now seems to show vehicles through the 16th. So maybe your dealer should come in early to tag one on the day the cars made on the 28th show up?

^ Cannot find a GT5 in inv...what do you/dealer mean by order? I was told you cannot order...??
I am about to give up and dealer has a silver gt7 about to hit...if they will not switch out wheels with 18s from one in stock...I guess I will get a gt4 and add sunroof? man what a hassle..no wonder gm is hurting...people with money but cannot deliver what they want...

^ the sunroofed vehicles disappeared fast. Now they don't even list the order codes (such as GT5) so you have to hunt harder. And no, thre is no such thing as "ordering" a G8, only tagging one already built or scheduled to be built.

^ yep, been going page by page, that is a lot of fun, no silver QFX (18s) and CF5 (sunroof), PCQ (premium) ....in fact cannot find any gt5s in any color??
Talked to a dealer in Seguin,Tx yesterday and he said the same thing..no 5s??? Oh well, maybe a vet or camero...just cannot use the 19s and selling 19s and buying 18s is way too much in $s...no swapie no buyie...not real happy about cutting a new roof hole in a gt4either...

^ Cannot find a GT5 in inv...

^ yep, been going page by page, that is a lot of fun, no silver QFX (18s) and CF5 (sunroof), PCQ (premium) ....in fact cannot find any gt5s in any color?

Just came from the site and could only see 11 GT Pattern#5s. 5 in Magnetic Gray, 4-Stryker Blue and 2 in Panther Black.

^ the sunroofed vehicles disappeared fast. Now they don't even list the order codes (such as GT5) so you have to hunt harder.

Don't know how many there were yesterday, but looks like it is down to 11 GT Pattern#5s and about 160 GT Pattern#7s. Lot of the #7s in the Maverick Silver.

Don't know how many there were yesterday, but looks like it is down to 11 GT Pattern#5s and about 160 GT Pattern#7s. Lot of the #7s in the Maverick Silver.

Which I guess is good for me, as it is exactly the color and configuration I want. However, due to circumstances, I have to wait until around October to get one... :whine: I shouldn't have a problem finding a silver GT7 then, right? :) Crossing my fingers here...

Small Dealer: can you help me on this search business? I have just been going page by page looking at codes CF5 etc..when the gt# is not listed? missing the 5s some how?

OK, just found the sort by button! dang

I found plenty of cars with the options I'm willing to buy. Too bad there aren't any incentives, 0% financing, conquest/loyalty cash being offered Today.

The Pontiac site said NO INCENTIVES to buy a G8. You can get 0% on a Corvette though.

I found plenty of cars with the options I'm willing to buy. Too bad there aren't any incentives, 0% financing, conquest/loyalty cash being offered Today.

The Pontiac site said NO INCENTIVES to buy a G8. You can get 0% on a Corvette though.

Too bad there aren't any with sunroofs. Anyone have any suggestions? Seems like the west coast already picked through this, and if you are in MN you are f'd!!! :)

I found plenty of cars with the options I'm willing to buy. Too bad there aren't any incentives, 0% financing, conquest/loyalty cash being offered Today.

The Pontiac site said NO INCENTIVES to buy a G8. You can get 0% on a Corvette though.

Wait a year and they'll be giving them away under invoice.

Or could be as soon as 4-6 months.

Too bad there aren't any with sunroofs. Anyone have any suggestions? Seems like the west coast already picked through this, and if you are in MN you are f'd!!! :)

http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_auto_sunroofs.html

And there are other companies, also. But I believe this one to be teh oem. Your dealer can have installed prolly for not much more than factory price. Only issue is button location. And sunglass holder? http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1666&highlight=sunroof+installed

http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_auto_sunroofs.html

And there are other companies, also. But I believe this one to be teh oem. Your dealer can have installed prolly for not much more than factory price. Only issue is button location. And sunglass holder? http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1666&highlight=sunroof+installed

I don't really feel like spending $30k and having someone cut the car open. I appreciate the link though.
Dave

Does anyone have any idea of what the time frame or schedule is like for new batches to be available for tagging?

Does anyone have any idea of what the time frame or schedule is like for new batches to be available for tagging?
Good question...If it helps my dealer tagged a liquid red GT6 for me, and if I don't like it or want a GT7 he is just going to dealer trade for one, if there are any....

I don't really feel like spending $30k and having someone cut the car open. I appreciate the link though.
Dave

I felt the same way - 'till I had one. I had a 2000 Grand Prix GTP w/GTX kit. Sunroof was added by the dealer and was from the same company linked above. I had trouble with it one day, I don't remember what exactly, but the local shop that installed it came to my office and fixed it in the parking garage that day. I've never had that kind of service from a GM dealer.

Now maybe this is just an example of a good local shop, but that experience made me reconsider my position on aftermarket roofs. This roof appeared to be a quality kit and the local shop stood behind it.

Still no GT5s...Why no GT5s? Leather, sunroof and 18s?

Still no GT5s...Why no GT5s? Leather, sunroof and 18s?

The inventory page hasn't been updated in at least two weeks, the last listed cars are TPW 7/16, which hasn't changed since last month.

I am still getting the story that there were GT5s produced the last week of July.

I am still getting the story that there were GT5s produced the last week of July.

You wouldn't have happened to have heard anything about silver GT7s, have you? :drink: :)

You wouldn't have happened to have heard anything about silver GT7s, have you? :drink: :)

The inventory site has been updated. More than 30 pages (300+) GT7s listed. At the moment more than 60 are Silver...

The inventory site has been updated. More than 30 pages (300+) GT7s listed. At the moment more than 60 are Silver...

Saw them on Saturday, but thanks for the heads up anyway! I'll either be having a dealer tag one, or have one brought down from another dealership, in the near future. I can't wait to be driving one of these bad boys! :driving:

Still no 5s?? Guess I will hit up a 7 and see if dealer will swap the 19s for the 18s on another car??

Picked up my gt5 last week. Metallic gray, sunroof, all weather tires and premium pkg. Only had to wait 4 1/2 months - I am lovin life!!!!! This is the funnest car I've ever owned - well worth the wait!!!:driving:

So they did make some 5s!! good for you...enjoy the car...long wait! Like that color too....no 5s in the system of late...may just go for a camaro if this keeps up...let us know how it goes...

when will the GXP be on the inventory lists?

when will the GXP be on the inventory lists?

Last communication from Pontiac was that 2009 G8 GXPs would be available for dealerhip tagging late in Q4.

With possible arrival late December / early January.

Does this mean the GXP will hit the streets about when the Camaro hits? AH the 60s are back and improved..

What does it mean when the comment field says "Additional DBC" like in:
Additional DBC GT2

My guess would be some Dealer Built? Content, such as accessories that might appear on the invoice and shipped separate from vehicle but to be installed by dealer. Things could include roof rack, rear vision, etc. But dealers cannot specify this before the cars are built - so I am somewhat at a loss.

Was there ever any conclusion on why you can't find any GT5 pattern cars on gminventory.com

Might depend on when you look. Might be there are a lot on dealers lots already. Might be they aren't selling. Might be a parts shortage. Might be a lot of things, but then, only GM really knows for sure.:wink2:

Was there ever any conclusion on why you can't find any GT5 pattern cars on gminventory.com
Might depend on when you look. Might be there are a lot on dealers lots already. Might be they aren't selling. Might be a parts shortage. Might be a lot of things, but then, only GM really knows for sure.:wink2:

So basically, no, there was no conclusion. :)

Nope!

I seen a Maverick Silver GXP on Ebay today. They wanted $43,500.00 buy it now. I built a 2009 GXP on the Pontiac website and the MSRP for California is $40,500.00 loaded. The employee price is $37,500.00+. FYI.

I haven't seen any on the street yet!

Can ANYONE explain why the G8 GXP does NOT show up on the GM Inventory website ? How can the dealers tag one if they are not on the site to start with ? Any idea?

Anyone ?

I have a 09 black GT with premium package, sport and sunroof how many were made like that in 2009?

What color do they call that green that looks SEXY

What color do they call that green that looks SEXY

GREEN??? GREEN??? What you talking about ? Oh, its the Pacific Slate Metallic! Actually, its a blue, with under tones of grayish-green. Yeah, it is a nice color! Also one of the least built colors! You find one, especially in a GXP, and you have a real keeper!!:wink2::pir_flag:

The color of the bright green car. What do they call it? I like the Pacific Slate color