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Pontiac G8 2008-09 & Chevrolet SS 2014+ LSX based RWD 4-door sedans Community Links Social Groups Pictures & Albums Members Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Liked Posts Go to Page... G8 GT or Chevy SS? Reply Subscribe Thread Tools Search this Thread Jul 9, 2013 | 12:33 PM Share Share Options #1 Mr. Sandog Thread Starter TECH Veteran Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,662 Likes: 0 From: Sun Diego G8 GT or Chevy SS? I've been waiting for the right time and right G8 to come along so I can buy it and make my dreams come true. The fantasy is (was?) to drop a CTS-V LSA into my G8, but I would likely settle for a TVS bolted onto the stock G8 GT powerplant. Now, the Chevy SS is due to debut this year. Are any of you guys considering this as an alternative? I don't think the SS could ever come close to the G8 in the styling department, but the technology will be better, as well as bolt-on potential. Thoughts? Reply 0 0 Mr. Sandog View Public Profile Find More Posts by Mr. Sandog View iTrader Profile Jul 9, 2013 | 01:01 PM Share Share Options #2 09MGMG8 Staging Lane Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Style wise the G8 is much better looking. The SS does get all the nice electronic goodies I wish we had. As an alternative you could put a used LSA blower on top. There are a few guys that have done it for much less than a Maggie costs. I'm not planning on getting rid of mine any time soon. Reply 0 0 09MGMG8 View Public Profile Find More Posts by 09MGMG8 View iTrader Profile Jul 9, 2013 | 01:11 PM Share Share Options #3 handyandy496 11 Second Club iTrader: (9) Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 671 Likes: 3 From: florida I don't remember the G-series ever being noted for there looks. Its considered one of gms failures and should never have used that body with the GTO name. Reply 0 0 handyandy496 View Public Profile Find More Posts by handyandy496 View iTrader Profile Jul 9, 2013 | 03:53 PM Share Share Options #4 2002_Z28_Six_Speed TECH Veteran iTrader: (19) Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,538 Likes: 1 From: Wash, DC I would keep it and modify the existing car. Reply 0 0 2002_Z28_Six_Speed View Public Profile Find More Posts by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed View iTrader Profile Jul 9, 2013 | 05:55 PM Share Share Options #5 LSnights09 Staging Lane Joined: May 2012 Posts: 57 Likes: 1 From: Massachusetts Looking at the prices, I would hang onto the G8. Wait till the SS has been around for a few years and maybe move onto one after. Reply 0 0 LSnights09 View Public Profile Find More Posts by LSnights09 View iTrader Profile Jul 15, 2013 | 02:32 PM Share Share Options #6 gm02ceta TECH Enthusiast iTrader: (9) Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 533 Likes: 13 From: The 3rd world of SFV,California V8 G8 prices have remain solid since Pontiac died in 2009. GXP's G8 are even stronger in resale providing they aren't trashed or high mileage. The downside about the G8 is lack of creature features plus it's a 5+ year vehicle. With that said the soon to be new SS will have the 6.2L LS3 powerplant vs the standard G8 6.0L L99. Lots of potential for either one except the price point of the SS will sticker in the high $30k to low $40k range. If it were me I'd wait for quality preowned 6.2L GXP G8 then the 6.0L G8. Reply 0 0 gm02ceta View Public Profile Find More Posts by gm02ceta View iTrader Profile Jul 18, 2013 | 08:17 PM Share Share Options #7 my bandit TECH Addict iTrader: (10) Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,052 Likes: 1 From: Jacksonville, Fl I'd personally get a GXP for that money, or a CTS-V. But an LSA supercharger will fit on a GT or GXP Reply 0 0

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my bandit View Public Profile Find More Posts by my bandit View iTrader Profile Jul 20, 2013 | 03:18 PM Share Share Options #8 frostopsy Teching In iTrader: (1) Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 15 Likes: 0 The SS will be more like a GXP rather than a GT. For that said, the G8 is a great car and is very easy to work on. With the price difference between the two you can afford a lot more mods. I dropped a cammed LS3 in my GT and can get about 27 mpg on the highway. If you want a brand new car, with go with the SS. If you want to save some money for mods, go for a GT. BTW, the GXP was the only one you could get a manual with. Reply 0 0 frostopsy View Public Profile Find More Posts by frostopsy View iTrader Profile Aug 16, 2013 | 10:45 AM Share Share Options #9 luckyusaf Registered User Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 I'm selling my 2009 Pontiac G8 GT and all go fast parts separately in preparation for the 2014 Chevrolet SS. Anyone interested? Reply 0 0 luckyusaf View Public Profile Find More Posts by luckyusaf View iTrader Profile Aug 16, 2013 | 11:04 AM Share Share Options #10 G8RAM Staging Lane Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 82 Likes: 0 From: Hilliard, Ohio Mine is pretty heavily modded already, but let me know what you have in the way of go fast parts.... Reply 0 0 G8RAM View Public Profile Find More Posts by G8RAM View iTrader Profile Aug 16, 2013 | 12:21 PM Share Share Options #11 Ballzee 11 Second Club iTrader: (5) Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 536 Likes: 0 From: North Florida i have yet to see one on the road.. are they out yet?? ive seen the new police caprices but not the SS Reply 0 0 Ballzee View Public Profile Find More Posts by Ballzee View iTrader Profile Aug 16, 2013 | 11:46 PM Share Share Options #12 KW Baraka TECH Addict iTrader: (7) Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,180 Likes: 131 From: S.A., TX Quote: Originally Posted by Ballzee i have yet to see one on the road...... Everything I've read said November or December release date. KW Reply 0 0 KW Baraka View Public Profile Find More Posts by KW Baraka View iTrader Profile Sep 3, 2013 | 11:35 PM Share Share Options #13 BlueZee28 Launching! iTrader: (7) Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 278 Likes: 1 From: O'Fallon, MO I read the price is going to be more like $45,000 on the SS. That's insane. Reply 0 0 BlueZee28 View Public Profile Find More Posts by BlueZee28 View iTrader Profile Sep 4, 2013 | 12:13 AM Share Share Options #14 MasterTomos TECH Junkie iTrader: (15) Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,509 Likes: 4 From: Midwest Quote: Originally Posted by handyandy496 I don't remember the G-series ever being noted for there looks. Its considered one of gms failures and should never have used that body with the GTO name. I think you're in the vast minority of people who considers the G8 a failure. For the crowd it was aimed at, it hit the nail on the head and filled a niche no other car did in that price range (and still doesn't, and won't until the Chevy SS comes out). Also, I'm pretty sure nobody here is talking about the GTO?? Quote: Originally Posted by gm02ceta V8 G8 prices have remain solid since Pontiac died in 2009. GXP's G8 are even stronger in resale providing they aren't trashed or high mileage. The downside about the G8 is lack of creature features plus it's a 5+ year vehicle. With that said the soon to be new SS will have the 6.2L LS3 powerplant vs the standard G8 6.0L L99. Lots of potential for either one except the price point of the SS will sticker in the high $30k to low $40k range. If it were me I'd wait for quality preowned 6.2L GXP G8 then the 6.0L G8. The GT's have really fallen in price as a used car should in my opinion. Low $20k's can pick up a nice example of a G8 GT if you shop around. GXP's are actually starting to come down as well now. They were about $39-40k new and can be had for around the $30k mark now. Quote: Originally Posted by BlueZee28 I read the price is going to be more like $45,000 on the SS. That's insane. This was my initial thought too. We're comparing a $20,000 used car to a $45,000 new car? If all OP is looking for is for a little more horsepower there's no *need* for an LS3, not a $25,000 justifyable need anyway IMO. Reply 0 0 MasterTomos View Public Profile Find More Posts by MasterTomos View iTrader Profile Sep 4, 2013 | 12:19 AM Share Share Options #15 Mr. Sandog Thread Starter TECH Veteran Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,662 Likes: 0 From: Sun Diego Quote: Originally Posted by BlueZee28 I read the price is going to be more like $45,000 on the SS. That's insane. That IS insane! One review said something like "Once you drive it, you can be forgiven if you think it is a BMW...." I guess they are going after BMW in the price department as well. Reply 0 0 Mr. Sandog View Public Profile Find More Posts by Mr. Sandog View iTrader Profile Sep 4, 2013 | 02:11 AM Share Share Options #16 MasterTomos TECH Junkie iTrader: (15) Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,509 Likes: 4 From: Midwest Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. Sandog That IS insane! One review said something like "Once you drive it, you can be forgiven if you think it is a BMW...." I guess they are going after BMW in the price department as well. For the price of an M4 (the new M3 replacement-the Chevy SS competitor), you could buy a Chevy SS and a 2008-2009 G8 GT Reply 0 0 MasterTomos View Public Profile Find More Posts by MasterTomos View iTrader Profile Sep 4, 2013 | 06:58 AM Share Share Options #17 BlueZee28 Launching! iTrader: (7) Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 278 Likes: 1 From: O'Fallon, MO The G8 was aimed at competing with the BMW 5 Series. And it did so coming in at about 50% of the price. Reply 0 0 BlueZee28 View Public Profile Find More Posts by BlueZee28 View iTrader Profile Sep 4, 2013 | 02:26 PM Share Share Options #18 MasterTomos TECH Junkie iTrader: (15) Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,509 Likes: 4 From: Midwest Quote: Originally Posted by BlueZee28 The G8 was aimed at competing with the BMW 5 Series. And it did so coming in at about 50% of the price. Yes, it was aimed at the M5 but even outperformed the M3 in many aspects. Reply 0 0 MasterTomos View Public Profile Find More Posts by MasterTomos View iTrader Profile Sep 4, 2013 | 07:09 PM Share Share Options #19 jmurray87 TECH Fanatic iTrader: (1) Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,894 Likes: 0 From: Fort Worth, TX Quote: Originally Posted by BlueZee28 I read the price is going to be more like $45,000 on the SS. That's insane. Not really when you compare to other cars in its class like the SRT-8 Charger that starts at 46k where as the SS starts at 44.5k. The car actually looks REALLY good in person saw it on power tour dam impressed but with a low production it wont be that common to see about. Reply 0 0 jmurray87 View Public Profile Find More Posts by jmurray87 View iTrader Profile Sep 4, 2013 | 07:12 PM Share Share Options #20 Mr. Sandog Thread Starter TECH Veteran Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,662 Likes: 0 From: Sun Diego Quote: Originally Posted by jmurray87 Not really when you compare to other cars in its class like the SRT-8 Charger that starts at 46k where as the SS starts at 44.5k. The car actually looks REALLY good in person saw it on power tour dam impressed but with a low production it wont be that common to see about. Blue is probably comparing to the G8, which was quite a deal for the money. 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