Oppo Poll

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 01/26/2018 at 17:00 • Filed to: None

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Time for two American beauties. G8 or SS which would you buy?

Spanfeller is a twat > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:02

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Whichever is manual

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:04

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ISF because reasons. 

WilliamsSW > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:05

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SS - I think it looks a little better, personally.

Eeyore FTW!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:05

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The G8 is frankly an awkward design, but the SS is both generic and makes me nurse my irrational dislike of bowtiedom by being so very bowtie, and I’ve liked the *idea* of the not-a-kidney Poncho grill design language (if not always the execution) since childhood.

So, the G8 it is.

RangerSmith > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:06

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G8 GXP, because who doesn’t like more power.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:07

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g8

For Sweden > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/26/2018 at 17:08

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I starred this even though you are wrong

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > For Sweden 01/26/2018 at 17:09

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I’m wrong for all the right reasons.

ranwhenparked > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:09

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G8 definitely, don’t even need to consider it.

E90M3 > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:12

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The SS, in this color.

Roadster Man > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:12

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G8, I always had a soft spot for doomed Pontiac.

And hood vents.

LJ909 > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:13

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The SS, but reluctantly. The power and muscle car-ness of the SS is appealing, but its invisible design and high price aren’t. The G8 is too old now and doesnt have the amenities I’m used to. I’d rather any SRT Charger over the SS.

interstate366, now In The Industry > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:16

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“American”

That said, G8 GXP.

Maxima Speed > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/26/2018 at 17:17

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This is the correct answer.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Maxima Speed 01/26/2018 at 17:19

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Mostly because I am about to get one and it’s a V8 too. I’ve always thought the Pontiac’s were the ultimate sleepers because I can’t even figure out when one does have the Corvette V8... They are indescribable from the normal ones because I haven’t taken the 2 minutes until now to find the differences but I would go for the SS.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:20

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The g8 looks sharper and more modern, I’d go with that.

Scary__goongala! > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:21

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Purple SS

LongbowMkII > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/26/2018 at 17:21

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We’ll now refer to Australia as South America.

I hope I’m not overlooking anything.

Svend > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:22

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The answer is C.

Holden Commodore Motorsport Edition VF Series II, manual 6.2 V8.

Because manual,

and steering wheel on the correct side,

interstate366, now In The Industry > LongbowMkII 01/26/2018 at 17:22

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Looks good to me!

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:22

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I’d take the VF over the VE any day.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > E90M3 01/26/2018 at 17:23

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I love Regal Peacock Green so much I made it for the SS (and other VFs) in Forza Horizon 3.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:23

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SS is the only correct answer.

Chariotoflove > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:24

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SS

LongbowMkII > Spanfeller is a twat 01/26/2018 at 17:25

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i test drove a manual and automatic and the stick makes all the difference. The auto didnt feel all that much different than the impala SS. the manual felt special, like there was beast just under the surface.

404 - User No Longer Available > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:26

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G8. Unless it’s a LWB then either the Buick Park Avenue or HSV Grange.

Maxima Speed > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:30

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Both of them and yet neither one.

PS9 > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:37

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This is a pointless poll. To buy one is to buy the other; they are both a holden commodore.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > JR1 01/26/2018 at 17:37

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The SS with the bow ties replace by a Red Arrowhead

Spanfeller is a twat > LongbowMkII 01/26/2018 at 17:51

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Then its settled

LJ909 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/26/2018 at 17:51

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The only way to tell a V8 G8 GT from a regular G8 is the quad exhaust tips out back and the GT badging.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > LJ909 01/26/2018 at 17:54

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Yeah that’s not enough difference. I thought they were really cool when I was younger but if it just looks like a V6 Pontiac that’s not good. ISF and M3 are better formula unless that’s all you wanted was a major sleeper.

LJ909 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/26/2018 at 17:59

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Yea there really isn’t a difference. They both have hood scoops too. The only other difference aside from equipment, leather etc is that the GT gets different wheels as well. Even with the GXP there isn’t much difference aside from the wheels and GXP seats inside.

Mechanically > For Sweden 01/26/2018 at 18:00

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I stared this for your noble honesty and being so civil in disagreement.

Also, you are wrong.

Mechanically > Mechanically 01/26/2018 at 18:01

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*mechanically desperately wishes the Taurus SHO was actually a competitor to either*

bwp240 > Svend 01/26/2018 at 18:05

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or D: Maloo

bwp240 > Maxima Speed 01/26/2018 at 18:07

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If I am picking the non sequitur...

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 01/26/2018 at 18:08

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G8 GXP (manual) > SS Manual> G8 GT> SS Auto

Svend > bwp240 01/26/2018 at 18:21

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Jarod’s post has got me looking at cars for sale in Australia.

Just this moment looking at this:-

Racin'Jason001 > JR1 01/26/2018 at 19:12

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I’d go with the SS because modern features.

for Michigan > JR1 01/26/2018 at 19:18

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Certainly the Pontiac.

pip bip - choose Corrour > JR1 01/26/2018 at 19:19

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either, as they’re great Holdens

JR1 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/26/2018 at 20:15

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I do like me some Lexus speed.

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/26/2018 at 20:18

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I have always enjoyed the styling of the g8 and even the baby brother g6

JR1 > RangerSmith 01/26/2018 at 20:18

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Power is life

JR1 > ranwhenparked 01/26/2018 at 20:20

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That strong of an opinion? To me they seem pretty close

JR1 > E90M3 01/26/2018 at 20:20

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A deep green will never not look pretty

JR1 > LJ909 01/26/2018 at 20:21

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In all honesty I think I’d take a Charger over either of these

JR1 > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/26/2018 at 20:22

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Excellent point!

JR1 > Scary__goongala! 01/26/2018 at 20:22

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They made it in purple?

JR1 > Svend 01/26/2018 at 20:23

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I want a Maloo so bad. They should import them to the US

JR1 > Maxima Speed 01/26/2018 at 20:25

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The secret answer then

JR1 > PS9 01/26/2018 at 20:27

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Eh yes and no. That’s kinda like saying a 68 Mustang is the same as a 68 Cougar.

JR1 > Racin'Jason001 01/26/2018 at 20:29

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That is an excellent point

LJ909 > JR1 01/26/2018 at 20:29

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I would as well. Looks more of the muscle car part.

JR1 > LJ909 01/26/2018 at 20:30

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Still annoys me it isn’t manual but a four door with paddle shifters and almost 500hp would still be fun.

ranwhenparked > JR1 01/26/2018 at 20:43

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Yes, the Pontiac looks much better. I think the hood is the only sheet metal change, but it makes a difference.

LJ909 > JR1 01/26/2018 at 20:44

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Its so big and old school that I can forgive that it doesnt have a manual. I kinda wouldnt want a manual in something that big.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > JR1 01/26/2018 at 20:47

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SS because more modern and more colors

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > JR1 01/26/2018 at 20:49

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SS with the Holden exterior bits fitted. Yaaaasssss

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > JR1 01/26/2018 at 20:50

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Sure did!

Shane Moore > JR1 01/26/2018 at 23:30

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I bought an SS so I guess SS?

HPoz - I like Honda Fits and I cannot lie > JR1 01/27/2018 at 01:28

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The G8 is better looking imo. I’d consider going even further back and getting a GTO though.

whatamIdoinghere > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/27/2018 at 02:07

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++ ISF

Svend > JR1 01/27/2018 at 05:19

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There is a company in the U.S. that makes them from parts sourced from Oz, with an American Chevy doner. I think they are called American Utes or something.

PS9 > JR1 01/27/2018 at 07:44

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Well... Yeah, they kind of are. One is not qualitatively different than the other. The SS and G8 are body kits for the same car. Your commodore can have a Chevy badge, or a Pontiac badge, but no matter which you chose, you’ll be driving a Commodore at the end of it.

JR1 > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 01/27/2018 at 12:50

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I have seen those fitted to a couple SS cars

JR1 > Shane Moore 01/27/2018 at 12:51

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You’re in rarified air as an SS owner

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > JR1 01/27/2018 at 18:27

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More like saying a 72 Mustang is the same as a 68 Cougar. They are a generation apart.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > JR1 01/27/2018 at 18:29

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GTO. The AUDM to USDM precursor to both of them.

Nauraushaun > JR1 01/28/2018 at 02:04

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In what state of America were these built?

JR1 > Nauraushaun 01/28/2018 at 10:10

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Aussie built with a nice American made suit on top

RT > JR1 01/29/2018 at 05:20

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American as a kangaroo having a barbie.

Strewth, if it were my money, the G8 is a cheaper deal for the near-same car.

Give me one with the steering wheel on the side it left ‘Straya with though.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 02/17/2018 at 08:57

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Hmmmm....two basically identical cars, and even assuming the G8 wasn’t the base V6 which it appears to be, the SS has the much nicer interior.

This is not a contest.