Considering a G8

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
11/28/2013 at 22:03 • Filed to: None

Will be saving up for one over the next year or so. GT or base?

DISCUSSION (14)

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/28/2013 at 22:04

Well GXP if possible, but if you can't afford it, get the base and modify it. Or get the GT and don't. Lol

Milky > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/28/2013 at 22:07

Its American(ish), you get the V8 whenever its a option.

Firewrx234 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/28/2013 at 22:12

I've driven a G8 GT not even a week ago and no question in my mind that I want that car! Darn me working at a dealership and giving myself aspirations!

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Firewrx234
11/28/2013 at 22:20

Did you notice the AFM kicking in and out? That's one of the things that has me questioning the GT.

offroadkarter > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/28/2013 at 22:22

base model isn't even an option.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/28/2013 at 23:15

The base is a V6—you don't want that. Keep your eyes open for good ones with low mileage. As the supply of Chevy SS Sedans starts ramping up more, the price should come down a bit I suspect.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Where have all the lightweights gone?
11/28/2013 at 23:20

Here's hoping they do. Right now they're still fairly inflated.

aquila121 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/28/2013 at 23:24

I believe the standard wisdom is "always get the bigger engine."

Simplify, then add beer > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/29/2013 at 02:34

I've put thousands of miles into the Australian version of the V6. It's a solid motor, very reliable (taxis here put nearly half a million miles in before the govt makes them trade in) however the V8 turns it from a mere conveyance to a rubber shredder.

However if you're looking for a project, buy the V6 and crate swap it down the track.

BeaterGT > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/29/2013 at 04:10

I thought GT was base? It's the GXP you want. Search long and hard.

911e46z06 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/29/2013 at 04:32

Basically you're asking V6 or V8. You already know the right answer.

atk09 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/29/2013 at 06:55

Base isn't a V8.

GT doesn't have a manual, but is V8

GXP has both.

Firewrx234 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/29/2013 at 08:14

Not on the one I drove. Besides I would get that deactivated to avoid problems down the road

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > atk09
11/29/2013 at 10:33

Yeah. I know all that...