OK.. i decided i want one..gonna go to the dealer to test drive,,but need your opinions..do i go v6 or v8 and why?

yes i know the 8 will kill the 6 but is the 6 enough to have fun with..plus the cars look the same except for rims...

i know i would love the gxp or an 8 but $$$ the gas...plus i have a 2009 hayabusa for speed..lol

thx

The V8 won't use that much more gas, I'd go with the V8 if you can afford it. There's so many V6 owners trying to make their car faster but there's very little mods available for it.

Get the v8 or you will regret it. You can get very good mpg with the gt.

My opinion on whether you should go with a V6 or V8 is - What kind of speed are you eventually looking to get out of the car.

Mileage is very close.
Reliabilty seems very close.
Maintenance cost goes to the V6.
Power and ultimate potential goes to the V8.

If the V6 is powerful enough to keep you happy & you have no plans on making the car quicker, go for the 6.
Try to drive both though to be sure.

not tracking the car or anything..just make it look good..want a white one and some 20's with white face and chrome lip or black face and white lip and maybe 1 inch lowering with eibach springs..

you guys mention that the mpg is similar? really...how many kms to a full tank on the v6 and v8? and how much to fill?

oh and if i got the 8 i would do exhaust..but thats it ok air filter too..lol but not looking to spend $$$$ to go fast..like i mentioned i have a monster bike...lol

thx..do you guys have any nightly rides or meets?

LOL, just the exhaust, maybe an intake, too funy.....that's how it starts. Your not the only one with a bike, that is no cure for the mod bug.

Look you can average 20+ mpg on the gt easy, I get that driving 80 mph. The v8 will sound killer compared to the v6 when you get the exhaust.

Honestly I can see very little reason to go with the v6 over the v8 but a ton of reasons to get the v8. Buyers remorse number one on the list.

Sure there are some who are content with the v6 but the simple fact that you asked the questions means that you are not one of them IMO.

V8 all the way a few mods and it will be really fast I get 28 highway 16 city and an average of 19 miles per gallon

lol..ok ok..i just got rid of this last winter..1996 IMPALA SS WITH A FEW MODS:

20x8.5 IROC wheels new
255-35-20 FALKEN 452’S tires
ZQ8 bumps stops
Tri y HEADERS
RANDOM TECH Cats
SPINTECH 2.5" x-pipe pro shoot out muffs
DENNY aluminum drive shaft
CORVETTE Torque conv 2200 stall
RICHMOND 3:90 gears
BBK twin 52 mm
SLP cold air intake
BE COOL aluminum radiator
OPTIMA battery
DENSO irridium plugs
MSD Wires 8.5
BELLTECH shocks front and rear
HOTCHKIS sway bars front and rear
HOTCHKIS uppper and lower trailing arms
HOTCHKIS upper and lower ball joints
HOTCHKIS inner and outer tie rod end
HOTCHKIS center link
HOTCHKIS idler arm
HOTCHKIS tie rod end adjusting sleeve
EIBCAH springs
TRANS GO shift kit
HAWK graphite pads
POWER SLOT cross drilled rotors
PCM FOR LESS re-programing
CUSTOM STEERING WHEEL

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/shooterzx1004/CARS/DSC01363.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/shooterzx1004/CARS/DSC01350.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/shooterzx1004/CARS/DSC01332.jpg

but also just spent stupid $$$ on my 09 hayabusa


PAZZO LEVER BLUE
RIZOMA GRIPS BLUE
RIZOMA BAR ENDS BLUE
STM SPOOLS BLUE
STM OIL CAP BLUE
POWERBRONZE SCREEN BLUE CHROME
6000K HID LOW AND HIGH BEAM
LLS GAS CAP BLUE KEYLESS
LLS 90 DEGREE TITANIUM BLUE VALVE STEMS
ROARING TOYZ FRAME BOLTS BLACK
ROARING TOYZ MIRRORS BLUE
GALFER BRAIDED LINES FRT & REAR BRAKES & CLUTCH BLUE
BLACK PBR SPROCKET
BLUE EK CHAIN 530
PIRELLI DIABLO 200/50/17 120/70/17
TERMIGNONI CARBON FIBER EXHAUST
BLUE LEDS FOR FENDERS AND ENGINE BAY
HOTBODIES TIRE HUGGER
POWDER COATED RIMS WHITE
POWDER COATED REAR SETS AND PASS PEGS BLACK
PAINTED SIDE FARINGS AND BELLY PAN WHITE
RE-COVERED SEATS WHITE WITH BLUE BASEBALL STITCHING



http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/shooterzx1004/CARS/P1010009.jpg


but i will post pics when it's done..this is a pre-mod pic...lol

just curios how many kms or miles per tank you guys are getting...and also how big is the tank?

in my V8 i get over 300 miles per tank not sure in kilometers but i tend to drive it like a V8 more that i should lol and its a pretty monster tank i think its around 16 gallons i average about 18 mpg highway and FUN city driving lol

I think I'm at 330 to 340 each time I fill up and that's when the light comes on. I think there is another 1.5 or so gallons left in there after that. I'm guessing, not sure what the tank holds but I put about 16 gallons in.

Now after looking at that list of mods......You need to come to our next modaholic class as you are most certainly afflicted in a bad way.

The tank holds approximately 19.3 gallons or 73.0 Liters.
Mileage varies by driver input.

Where are you from?

My buddy is selling his 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT - 1SC White Hot. Mileage: 27,011 kms


Options: Adaptive Cruise Control, Air conditioning, Alarm, All equipped, Alloy wheels, AM/FM stereo, Anti-lock brakes, Anti-starter, Anti-theft, Block Heater, Bucket seats, CD player, Cruise control, Driver air bag, Dual air bag, Dual Climate Controls, Entertainment Package, Fog lights, Fully Loaded, Heated seats, Intermittent wipers, Keyless entry, Leather interior, Memory Seats, On Star, Passenger Air Bag, Power brakes, Power locks, Power mirrors, Power Package, Power seat, Power steering, Power Trunk, Power windows, Premium Audio, Rear defroster, Remote start, Satellite Radio, Side impact air bag, Split Folding Rear Seats, Spoiler, Stability Control, Sunroof, Telescoping Steering Wheel, Tilt steering, Tilt Wheel, Traction control

2009 PONTIAC G8 GT - 1SC Package: Stock 18' rims in sale. Inquire about optional 20' inch rims (shown in matte grey). 11spk sound system, Leather, onStar w Nav, 5 year warentee, 6.0L V8, 6speed Auto, Power everything. One owner, non-rental/taxi car. XM radio. Dual Exhaust.

Hes in Toronto. $36,000 is his asking price. If your interested lmk an ill pass along his info to you..

^ about 10k too high!

in woodbridge...but not typical woodbridge guy..lol (not italian...lol) wife is lolol..

i test drove a 8 and 6....today..and..............

I WANT THE 8...AAAAAGGGHHHHHH LOLOLOL

THAT CAR IS SICK..OMFG!! I COULD JUST IMAGEN THE GXP...IF I HAD THE CASH IT WOULD BE GXP ALL THE WAY FOR SURE...

F**k !!!!!! BUT THE INTREST RATE ON USED CARS IS SO STUPID!!
2008 G8 V8 BLK ON BLK Mileage: 24,463 kms ASKING $29000

BUT REALLY WANT A WHITE ONE

Saw an 09 with 12k's for 36 at a dealer....

^ about 10k too high!


lol why how they going for down south? BlaCk book on an 09 is 21-23 give or take...i'd go 25-27 depending on oPtions and milage

Saw an 09 with 12k's for 36 at a dealer....
I got mine for 33 brand new! keep looking thats a little too high unless its a gxp then that would be a really good price!

Damn! thats a real good price but thats the usa for ya..up here they rape you..i work for a japanese manufacturer and no one can give me a good enough reason why we pay more..bs like ..manuals have to be in french too, or like cars have different specs for canada...bs! i live in toronto..whats the diff with buffalo ny? nothing.. and now the dollar at par if not better..cmon...ppl need to lower prices up here

Where are you from?

My buddy is selling his 2009 PONTIAC G8 GT - 1SC White Hot. Mileage: 27,011 kms


Options: Adaptive Cruise Control, Air conditioning, Alarm, All equipped, Alloy wheels, AM/FM stereo, Anti-lock brakes, Anti-starter, Anti-theft, Block Heater, Bucket seats, CD player, Cruise control, Driver air bag, Dual air bag, Dual Climate Controls, Entertainment Package, Fog lights, Fully Loaded, Heated seats, Intermittent wipers, Keyless entry, Leather interior, Memory Seats, On Star, Passenger Air Bag, Power brakes, Power locks, Power mirrors, Power Package, Power seat, Power steering, Power Trunk, Power windows, Premium Audio, Rear defroster, Remote start, Satellite Radio, Side impact air bag, Split Folding Rear Seats, Spoiler, Stability Control, Sunroof, Telescoping Steering Wheel, Tilt steering, Tilt Wheel, Traction control

2009 PONTIAC G8 GT - 1SC Package: Stock 18' rims in sale. Inquire about optional 20' inch rims (shown in matte grey). 11spk sound system, Leather, onStar w Nav, 5 year warentee, 6.0L V8, 6speed Auto, Power everything. One owner, non-rental/taxi car. XM radio. Dual Exhaust.

Hes in Toronto. $36,000 is his asking price. If your interested lmk an ill pass along his info to you..


love the look of your car..found this on autotrader..

http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/TILBURY_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_204665.html?srcID= 5&frnID=6401073&cofid=ON20071119101847905&prv=Ontario&r=40

I got mine for 33 brand new! keep looking thats a little too high unless its a gxp then that would be a really good price!
Cars are a lot more expensive in Canada. I bought mine used for $20K in Dec 2008 but now they are going for much more since Pontiac is no longer making them.

Cars are a lot more expensive in Canada. I bought mine used for $20K in Dec 2008 but now they are going for much more since Pontiac is no longer making them.

what?! 20? (&*^(^%*%*%

well sure..they're going to be rare now..

was in the same boat as you, shopped for 3-4months to find mine, be patient, the right car will come along.. I would pass on the v6 (I did) cause I would have always regretted it. Also, the V8 was the same to insure (for me) as the v6. I started out looking for a white one, then started looking at silver, ended up in MGM (gray) White V8's are pretty rare in the Ontario market right now. I think the only one for sale when I bought mine was the one in Orangeville that you mentioned. That dealer is out to lunch on his price though, wish you more luck than I had in talking him down...
I'm averaging 10.2l per 100km. thats mixed city and hwy, but I don't have a heavy right foot (save the speed for the two wheels)
Troy - I'd be interested in seeing your buddys rims (the 20's)

Can you buy a car in the US and bring it into Canada or is that not allowed? You could get a better deal here in the states if they let you do that.

these prices are better as you can always negotiate... hopefully my cdn buddy can talk to his friend to lower the price...:)


2009 red barrie $25000 obo 16000kms red/blk
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/WOODSTOCK_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_1369978.html?src ID=19&frnID=2146781&prv=Ontario&r=40 (http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/WOODSTOCK_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_1369978.html?src ID=19&frnID=2146781&prv=Ontario&r=40)


2009 PONTIAC G8 GT Sedan 4D in AMHERSTBURG, ON $26,298 42000kms
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/AMHERSTBURG_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_667847.html?sr cID=5&frnID=6985057&cofid=ON20080428110822359&prv=Ontario&r=40 (http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/AMHERSTBURG_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_667847.html?sr cID=5&frnID=6985057&cofid=ON20080428110822359&prv=Ontario&r=40)


2009 PONTIAC G8 GT in PORT HOPE, ON $26,999 26000kms
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/PORT+HOPE_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_57192.html?srcID =5&frnID=6156743&cofid=ON20070704162451603&prv=Ontario&r=40 (http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/PORT+HOPE_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_57192.html?srcID =5&frnID=6156743&cofid=ON20070704162451603&prv=Ontario&r=40)


2009 PONTIAC G8 GT Sedan 4D in Kanata, ON $27,888 14000kms
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/Kanata_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_999033.html?srcID=5&frnID=7270513&cofid=ON20080528112649093&prv=Ontario&r=40 (http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/Kanata_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_999033.html?srcID=5&frnID=7270513&cofid=ON20080528112649093&prv=Ontario&r=40)


2009 PONTIAC G8 GT V8 LEATHER SUNROOF in WINDSOR, ON $27,996 13000kms
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/WINDSOR_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_194031.html?srcID= 5&frnID=6361493&cofid=ON20071113111950881&prv=Ontario&r=40 (http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/WINDSOR_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_194031.html?srcID= 5&frnID=6361493&cofid=ON20071113111950881&prv=Ontario&r=40)


2009 PONTIAC G8 GT Sedan 4D in GRIMSBY, ON $28,800 17000kms
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/GRIMSBY_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_151628.html?srcID= 5&frnID=6167648&cofid=ON20070704162812994&prv=Ontario&r=40 (http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/GRIMSBY_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_151628.html?srcID= 5&frnID=6167648&cofid=ON20070704162812994&prv=Ontario&r=40)


2009 PONTIAC G8 GT Sedan 4D in BURLINGTON, ON $28,988 19000kms
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/BURLINGTON_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_145367.html?src ID=5&frnID=6128385&cofid=ON20071203105204834&prv=Ontario&r=40 (http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/BURLINGTON_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_145367.html?src ID=5&frnID=6128385&cofid=ON20071203105204834&prv=Ontario&r=40)


2009 PONTIAC G8 GT Sedan 4D in BURLINGTON, ON $28,988 25000kms
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/BURLINGTON_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_145369.html?src ID=5&frnID=6128390&cofid=ON20071203105204834&prv=Ontario&r=40 (http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/BURLINGTON_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_145369.html?src ID=5&frnID=6128390&cofid=ON20071203105204834&prv=Ontario&r=40)

I bought the V6 because i just needed a good looking 4 door family car.I found the V6 had plenty enough power.I never intended to modify this car but ever since i came across these G8 forums,all the boys on here made me go MOD crazy.Deep down inside i do wish i had a V8 G8 also because with the modified exhaust clips you here on here.....it puts a BIG smile on your face.Either way,this car is sweet!

Ok ive told my buddy whos also a member here just doesnt come on here to often about this thread. So i hopehe'll check in an answer all the questions an interest in the car..

i want a white one and some 20's with black face and white lip and maybe 1 inch lowering with eibach springs..

do you guys have any nightly rides or meets?

Hey dont copy me with the 20" black wheels with white lip if you get a white g8. :slap: lol see pic on left. lower it all you want. im bagged so ill always be lower lol. altho im having mad problems with the airride i had to pull it out last week an im stock right now. but ill be on bags again.

We do have meets Wed night 8pm at the Timmies at Kennedy rd an 401 aka KC. It get packed there cars, trucks, bikes. All makes an models. The car guys dont do any rides but the bike guys do. Ive gotta buddy who comes out with his busa hangs with us for a bit then leaves with the bike guys for a night ride.

Cars shows a few friends an myself go to a lot of them enter them not to win but we have taken home awards. We do it more for fun an hanging out checking out all the done up rides an the chicks lol.

Maybe you can work something out with my buddy Greg whos selling to check out his car one wed night bring your busa so we can check it out..

Ok ive told my buddy whos also a member here just doesnt come on here to often about this thread. So i hopehe'll check in an answer all the questions an interest in the car..


thx...yours is sick..

do you guys have meets anywhere?

was in the same boat as you, shopped for 3-4months to find mine, be patient, the right car will come along.. I would pass on the v6 (I did) cause I would have always regretted it. Also, the V8 was the same to insure (for me) as the v6. I started out looking for a white one, then started looking at silver, ended up in MGM (gray) White V8's are pretty rare in the Ontario market right now. I think the only one for sale when I bought mine was the one in Orangeville that you mentioned. That dealer is out to lunch on his price though, wish you more luck than I had in talking him down...
I'm averaging 10.2l per 100km. thats mixed city and hwy, but I don't have a heavy right foot (save the speed for the two wheels)
Troy - I'd be interested in seeing your buddys rims (the 20's)


those guys at orangville are F**KED!!lol plus it's an american car wtf?

Ok ive told my buddy whos also a member here just doesnt come on here to often about this thread. So i hopehe'll check in an answer all the questions an interest in the car..


Hey Guys,

Thanks troy for the heads up. I am in Toronto and have my 09 G8 GT White Hot for sale 1SC package. its the 2nd highest package available for a Canadian car besides 1SD (had the 19's and $100 race pedals you can buy separately). I bought my GT new from Hinton Pontiac on May 1st, 2009. I still have the original bill of sale with full documentation.

Was looking for 35,999 for it stock. I currently have the Rotofab CAI on it as well as the Hi Flow Solo Cats (just installed last saturday) and Solo Mach catback v2 with jpipes (zero drone). The stock rims are the 18's on the GT but I have 20 inch Breyton GTS matte grey 20x8.5 fronts & rears (to rotate for maximized tire life). The tires on them are Yokohama S-Drive's with 90% tred left (have about 10k on them). They are from tire rack and have all hardware (at additional cost).

here is my ad in autotrader - we can work something out. PM me if you are serious.

http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/MISSISSAUGA_Ontario_2009_PONTIAC_G8_1361986.html?s rcID=19&frnID=2142648&prv=Ontario&r=40

Canadian cars are always more expensive then US cars. The problem with buying a US car is that GM Canada will not honor the warentee if the car is from the US.

Auto manufacturers do this so that it cuts down on importing from the US. You would also have to pay import/duty tax if you bring in a car from the USA and need to get it inspected. Because the car is manufactured in Australia, NAFTA does not apply and you would have to pay an additional tax.

So its up to you if you want to import and go through the hassle of a few hundred bucks at the end of the day.

pm'd you ^^^^^

pm'd you ^^^^^
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I'm surprised during this whole V6 vs V8 debate that nobody has mentioned the lack of a limited slip differential on the V6...

The supercharged Grand Prix doesn't have a limited slip either, and many of them are 11 second cars with the right mods. So you don't need an LSD to go fast.

The supercharged Grand Prix doesn't have a limited slip either, and many of them are 11 second cars with the right mods. So you don't need an LSD to go fast.

1 tire burn outtttzzzzzzz

1 tire burn outtttzzzzzzz

called your phone...and yes your display will show 007 calling...lol

called your phone...and yes your display will show 007 calling...lol

Whipped you a PM - sorry I was on the phone and I cant opperate the blackberry swich call feature without hanging up on everyone.

Best of luck in your search!

G

While an open differential and limited slip differential have their pros and cons, two wheeled burnouts are absolutely
capable with both. The open differential just needs equal traction at both tires to acheive it. Cornering is a whole other
ball game. Judging by the interest in the GT it looks like it a moot point. Limited slip it is.

Carry on.

what the F? all these cars rentals or what? everytime i call a dealership here in canada..they tell me these were rentals or atleast the one they have...sh*t....

i really want a white one..don't want to settle for black....

I have a rental and it's a great car, except for the lower control arms it's been trouble free after 33,000 miles.

I have a rental and it's a great car, except for the lower control arms it's been trouble free after 33,000 miles.

Usually the break in period of a vehicle determines the long term effects down the road. Most of us owners followed factory recommended wear in. Usually rental car companies do not follow the requirement as they do not have control over the customer once they leave the lot.

In some cases that's true, but we had a discussion about this, and quite a few members DON'T follow the factory break-in procedure. They claimed it was better to just drive the car hard than to break it in properly, which I didn't agree on.

Besides I have a 5yr/100,000 mile engine warranty, so I'm not too concerned how my motor was treated during the break-in period. The possibility that someone drove it like they stole it the whole time during first 500 miles are pretty slim anyway.

I drove your car like I stole it:driving::driving::driving::driving:

Don't you wish! lol

Don't you wish! lol
:cool: haha

The supercharged Grand Prix doesn't have a limited slip either, and many of them are 11 second cars with the right mods. So you don't need an LSD to go fast.
My comment regarding the differentials was in reference to using the car as a DD and for use in Canadian winters, which in his case I would think having the LSD would be a definite perk.