gaewsky1 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Anyone on CR own one? How do you like it? I've always like them and since I can't fit my family of four in a Corvette I figured I'd start looking at them. (CTS-V is too expensive) Most I find are around 40-50,000 miles and around 20-21 grand. These engines should last a while right? Anything mechanically different between the '08 and '09's? Anything to look out for? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 My boss has an orange '08. He hates everything and everyone.. but he loves his G8. His only has an exhaust, came that way used. I guess they're pretty quick'ish, 361hp stock. Too bad they only made the GT's with a slushbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Too bad they only made the GT's with a slushbox. The only bad thing about them IMO. How much do GXPs go for? If you can find one. I've never even seen one in person come to think of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I owned one and loved it only reason I sold was to get a cts-v wagon. Honestly the G8 was roomier in the back seat than my V is. The one to get if you can find one is a 2009.5 which adds factory Bluetooth, that is really the only difference in the 2 years they made them. The 2009.5 also has secondary cats but this will be taken care of if a cat back is installed. I drove mine a lot in the time I owned it and the only issue I came across was the front lower ball joints. It is a defect that GM tried to fix but even the improved design will go bad, mine did after about 30k miles. To replace all 4 arms is $250 so it really isn't that big of a deal. Replace the bushings will poly bushings and that seems to extend life significantly. Any other questions just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 After having had such a wonderful ownership experience with my GTO I'm sold on the GM's from down under. I would say I talk myself out of trading in the Lexus for one of these things about once or twice a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 yeah, i'd probably rock one with zero hesitation. i loved my gto to death. probably should not have gotten rid of it. don't get me wrong--i sold it to get my cts-v, which i love. but the gto got great mileage, was manual, and the perfect highway cruiser. you might want to also look at low mileage gto's. that way you get your manual and the stronger 400hp motor--although my ls2 gto never made 400hp stock--probably 380. for a family of 4, the backseats have a decent amount of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Jeff, significant question for ya. Can you give me my plates back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bad95gt Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I have an 09.5, I bought it las march with 36k for 21, it now has 66k, and they have been very hard miles. With bolt ons it makes 365/380 and on spray it makes 470/600. I have put a ton of bottles thru it and have had mickeys on it and have had nothing break. My control arms are starting to show signs of wear. Any questions feel free to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 my buddy has 2 09's (i believe)... we were just talking about them yesterday. his GXP is now 4 years old and has 381 miles and his GT is 6 months older and might now be at 4000 miles. garage queens for sure. but they sure do look good sitting there when i've been over and seen them. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 G8 GT is up on my list of "Want to owns" so everyone keep these reviews coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Co worker out of state has one, nothing but positive reviews. I think he has higher miles on his as well now? 90ish k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Dont own one, but driven a few and i loved them. I will own one lol. Also dont know if performance is a top priority, but a guy brought a bone stock one out to trails about a year ago. I think he ran a 14.0, but brought the car back out at the end of the year with what he told me was nothin more than bolt ons (cai, long tubes,cat back witht stock mufflers, tune) and he ran 13.3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Aquinas Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I loved mine when I had it. Plenty fast for what it was. The thing I liked most about it was cruising on the freeway. The seats are very comfortable and it just rode so smooth. I regularly got 18-19 mpg city and 27-28 freeway. I had the balljoints changed out under warranty. The stereo is sort of lack luster. There's a trick to the amp in the trunk that works wonders. Check out g8board.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I absolutely love the looks of the G8's and the #'s I read on paper. I have never driven one, but would like to own one some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaewsky1 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks all for the reviews. It looks like I'll start searching for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUMBLER1647545517 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Good luck, very hard to find. Check g8board. The only car I've owned I truly miss. I had an issue with a low speed vibration, very annoying, dealer wouldn't do anything. If you want the best, ;-) http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80593 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I drove a few when I was looking for a new commuter car. I liked the car, a lot. It was a tossup between that and the SRT 300. Decided on the 300 because I couldn't find a low mileage one in the color I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaewsky1 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yeah, I'd love a GXP but they are about 10-15 grand above what I'm looking for. I'm keeping my eye on the G8board. It looks like I just missed a nice one from Northern Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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