[Edtv24]

Not sure if this is new or not but it's the first time I've seen it.....


http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10-orphaned-cars-to-drive-before-you-die-feature





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[elephantrider]

Perhaps the biggest automotive tragedy of the past decade, Pontiac’s hottest version of the G8 was practically stillborn. It arrived on dealer lots just months before the Pontiac brand was axed, a casualty of GM’s bankruptcy. Adapted from GM’s Australian Holden Commodore, all G8s were a delight to pilot, with sharp, BMW-esque handling; rear-wheel drive; and powerful engines. But only the GXP came with a 6.2-liter V-8 derived from the Corvette, and it offered a six-speed manual transmission. With 415 hp, the handsome sedan ripped off 0-to-60 runs in 4.7 seconds and sounded like a pissed-off African lion. Fewer than 2000 were imported to the U.S., virtually guaranteeing collectible status for this Australian-American.

 

[Topher3134]

Nice

 

[D-Webz]

I see pontiacs driving everywhere. Literally was at a stop light yesterday and there where 3 stopped including me. How GM thought of axing pontiac was a good idea is beyond me.

 

[nuke21]

Nice, I got 2 our of the 10 driven so far. H1 and GXP. Now I need to figure out where to get behind the other 8!

 

[mikexima]

they axed Pontiac and kept buick. because 70 year olds will keep this brand in business for a while. makes perfect sense.

 

[Bo White]

They kept Buick because they outsold Pontiac world wide. Pontiac only had stronger sales in the u.s.
China loves those buicks.......and the Mercedes R class(vast majority we build at the plant are going there lol).

 

[1fastmf]

Sounds like a pissed off African lion lol. Great description

 

[2008rock]

Not sure if this is new or not but it's the first time I've seen it.....


http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10-orphaned-cars-to-drive-before-you-die-feature





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Yea printed this one out about 2 yrs ago and keep it with
all my GXP paperwork and memorabillia! Great article!

 

[AuggieDosta]

^ same here.

 

[jbak]

Yeah there are a lot of Pontiacs around. But I don't think they made much money on each sale. Most of them are crap.

 

[Turbo301]

Very cool article!

I'm really tired of every V8 sedan GM does being labeled as having the "Corvette engine": is it ever the EXACT engine that's out of a Corvette (I don't actually know in the GXP's case, I must admit)? I mean, you used to read that about the GTs, and the '94-'96 Impala SSes before that... cars can be capable without always being tied to the illustrious Vette.

Sorry, Vette rant over LOL.

 

[elephantrider]

buick is HUGE in china. shanghai either has shatbox, buick, bmw, or audi.
everyone else is on a freakin 125cc moped.

 

[frostopsy]

China is a weird place. Buicks are the best selling GMs, of not brand.

Sprite is also the most popular soft drink.


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[colby1035]

Very cool article!

I'm really tired of every V8 sedan GM does being labeled as having the "Corvette engine": is it ever the EXACT engine that's out of a Corvette (I don't actually know in the GXP's case, I must admit)? I mean, you used to read that about the GTs, and the '94-'96 Impala SSes before that... cars can be capable without always being tied to the illustrious Vette.

Sorry, Vette rant over LOL.

Yes, it is the Vette engine. LS3 in corvette, LS3 in G8 GXP

I think you are blowing this out of proportion.

 

[2008rock]

Sounds like a pissed off African lion lol. Great description

I think "Striking Rattlesnake" would have been a better description
considering assembled in the Down Under. By the way stryker Blue
would have been my second choice and I'd own both if I could afford!

 

[Hell's G8te]

DRIVING EXCITEMENT!

^ The Vibe could have had potential if it wasn't a Toyota underneath but at least it had AWD.

 

[NinoSS]

I think the GXP is the best car to ever wear a Pontiac badge... :nono:

 

[Richard Craneum]

And if I am not mistaken all the Buick sold in China none are made in the USA.

F-ing Bean Counters, they ain't got no soul !

 

[AuggieDosta]

I think the GXP is the best car to ever wear a Pontiac badge... :nono:

I'll agree with that statement. :wink2: