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Originally Posted by camaro5
This is definitely a sweet picture. Looks more stylized than GT. Maybe if we don't park next to 1990's Pontiacs it would be OK. I know what you mean about room, the G8 is mega roomy.  |
Yes, it is really nice inside the G8's. I test drove one as soon as they hit the dealership, and actually put an order in through GM Company Vehicle Operations (Dad's a GM employee), only to find out it would take them about 6 months to preference, build, and ship it to the states. So I cancelled the order to wait on the GXP. It was during this wait that I fell back in love with the camaro, so now its becoming quite a struggle for me.
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Originally Posted by The_Blur
The truth is that both have the functionalities of ordinary life. If you want a car that's 100% performance, the only real car for you is a Corvette ZR1. If you want a car with functionality, then you've got the Camaro or the G8. If you want more performance, you've got the Camaro SS or the G8 GXP. In this case, you've got to decide between a convenient 4-door beast or a slightly faster beast that requires you to move the seat forward every time that someone sits behind you. They're both pretty much the same, but the Camaro has the coupe appeal, which may not be appealing to someone who constantly has 3 or more passengers.
Since you don't want to hear the doors argument, I'll give you a different one. Styling is an issue for some people. Most cars look more like the G8 than the Camaro in today's market. The Camaro stands apart because it has less rounded shapes than other cars on the market. It matches the domestic competition appropriately. On the other hand, the G8 is in the mix with shapes that fit the international market. It's more mainstream. What style would you rather have—sporty with curves or sporty with angles?
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I appreciate your input. You are right, the G8's blend in with today's cars a bit more. Especially where I work, its Office Building USA, meaning Acuras and BMW's and Lexus' and Infinities are a dime a dozen. I occasionally see a G8 around, but I only notice it because I'm looking for them; not because they stand out. Granted, this is a plus for the sleeper effect. A 400+hp car that blends in is often an enjoyable thing to be driving. I'm actually quite fond of the appearance, because it has a little bit more "classy" muscle look, rather than the camaro's "sporty" muscle look.
In the end, I really think its going to come down to pricing. If the GXP is around 40k, I don't think its worth the extra 6k for me. If it comes in much more competitive to the Camaro's pricing, then I'll definitely have to do some soul searching...