wagner Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 There is a G8 I'm eye banging right now. Its an 09 with 41,XXX miles on it and I'm working on a price right now. The dealer put new Firestone tires and brakes on it. Those that own a G8 how do you like it? I will be doing mostly mixed city and freeway driving with it between Galloway and Easton each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 If you won't mind driving a $22k rwd car through Ohio's worst weather and drivers half the year, have at it.. they're nice in the Summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 This is a GT I'm assuming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 If you won't mind driving a $22k rwd car through Ohio's worst weather and drivers half the year, have at it.. they're nice in the Summer. Ohio's worst weather in Columbus is not that bad. If I was back home in North East Ohio, then that could be an issue. This is a GT I'm assuming? Yep, keep that V6 junk parked in the weeds :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Friend of mine has one, no complaints.. Good MPG, fun, 4 door luxury.. Or you could buy my Jeep... Fun, 4 door, AWD, good year round... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 They are very nice to cruise and from what I have seen are really holding value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Absolutely love mine. Unfortunately it is my dd as I am in between work trucks, but I have a set of winter tires that I put on the rear, and have no trouble. CHECK THE LCA'S BEFORE BUYING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 As with most cars, I recommend checking out the forums, lots of good info. http://WWW.g8board.com http://WWW.grrrr8.net Feel free to shoot me a pm with any questions that I may be able go help with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Absolutely love mine. Unfortunately it is my dd as I am in between work trucks, but I have a set of winter tires that I put on the rear, and have no trouble. CHECK THE LCA'S BEFORE BUYING! What do I need to look for with the LCAs. The dealer is already trying the "we got lots of people interested" stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 dealer is already trying the "we got lots of people interested" stuff. I would introduce them to the http://www.internetisbiggerthanyou.com/suckit Seriously. You can find just about anything anywhere. My Mazda originated local, but the rest have been brought in from elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I would introduce them to the http://www.internetisbiggerthanyou.com/suckit Seriously. You can find just about anything anywhere. My Mazda originated local, but the rest have been brought in from elsewhere. They are already throwing all kinds of sales crap at me along with their "bottom price" and a few other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 buy this! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Caprice-PPV-Sedan-4-Door-2011-chevrolet-caprice-ppv-sedan-4-door-6-0-l-v-8-rwd-g-8-pontiac-/161127896604?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2583f8961c&item=161127896604&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 buy this! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Caprice-PPV-Sedan-4-Door-2011-chevrolet-caprice-ppv-sedan-4-door-6-0-l-v-8-rwd-g-8-pontiac-/161127896604?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2583f8961c&item=161127896604&pt=US_Cars_Trucks If the car was not all the way out in OK I might look at it. After seeing what other people have been offered in trade for G8s and what the dealer is asking I have a feeling this deal is going to be DOA I understand they need to make money, but I'm not going to pay rape choke prices because they have high overhead or paid to much on trade. Might be time to have Jordan start looking for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Don't forget that dealer pay retail also for brakes and tires too. So that alone could of been $2,000 service bill before even marking it up, but I thought Firestone tires where only sold at Firestone. I could be wrong, but why would they service the car there. With a hot car I don't think they are trying to rape anyone, but they need to keep the tire kickers away. I'm sure if you want it something will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 My boss has one. I guess he says it wasn't bad in the snow with tcs on, and he only has all-seasons on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 A co-worker out of state has one, think it has higher miles on it now and loves it. No issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Might be time to have Jordan start looking for me... :nod: Let me know when! Don't forget that dealer pay retail also for brakes and tires too. Not all of us do When I worked for a franchise store, it drove me crazy that they basically robbed Peter to pay Paul, by charging the car department retail for repairs. I cost everything out to sales now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I drove my G8 with blizzaks in South Dakota winters (i.e. blizzards 10x worse than anything Ohio will ever see) without issue. Just be smart and safe about driving in bad weather and the car will do just fine. I loved my G8, they are great all around cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 :nod: Let me know when! Not all of us do When I worked for a franchise store, it drove me crazy that they basically robbed Peter to pay Paul, by charging the car department retail for repairs. I cost everything out to sales now.Yeah it sucks at times when I can use local companys or online for say tires and save $3-400. Hell I would mount them myself if needed just to make more on the car. I've done that for a friend before and the techs laughed tell they saw me working the machine right. :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Well they are bringing the car to me for a test drive and taking my car in to see what they will give me. We shall see where this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Don't forget that dealer pay retail also for brakes and tires too. So that alone could of been $2,000 service bill before even marking it up, but I thought Firestone tires where only sold at Firestone. I could be wrong, but why would they service the car there. With a hot car I don't think they are trying to rape anyone, but they need to keep the tire kickers away. I'm sure if you want it something will happen. If you think any dealer is paying retail, you are certainly misinformed. Any bussiness buying a lot of parts will get a break. Just because the parts and service department bill sales at retail doesn't mean the dealership paid retail. It's just a game most dealerships with multiple departments play. Firestone sells its tires to anyone, could be through a retail store, wholesaled out of the same retail store, or through a distributor. They certainly serviced the car in their service department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 The lower control arms are a known problem on these cars. Some have been lucky, some have replaced them 2-3 times. There will be an obvious clunk in the front end. If you need any factory parts, contact Greg at Pace Performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 If I could get one of those in a manual....Sigh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 If I could get one of those in a manual....Sigh.. GXP was a 6 speed, but quite rare and way more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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