G8s on their way

stovt001 · 01-17-2008, 09:56 PM

From Edmunds.com:

Fresh off the Boat: 2008 Pontiac G8 Arriving in the U.S.

Date posted: 01-17-2008

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — With Job 1 officially behind them, the first shipment of 2008 Pontiac G8s is currently floating its way from Australia to the United States. A total of four ships will soon arrive in Northern California's Benicia port, with the first ship expected on January 28. Aboard will be 1,800 new G8 sedans, a 50/50 mix of the 3.6-liter V6 G8 and the 362-horsepower 6.0-liter V8 G8 GT.

The G8 is expected to arrive in Pontiac showrooms by March 1, with West Coast dealers likely to receive their cars first due to the San Francisco Bay Area arrival port. General Motors used the same port for the Australian-built Pontiac GTO that GM imported briefly from 2004-'06. Pontiac says it will have 7,000 G8s on U.S. soil at launch, and expects to reach an annual sales volume of 40,000 cars in a full production year.

Customers won't necessarily have to wait for the G8 of their choice to be configured on the Australian production line, but instead may choose a G8 that is already in transit. Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director said, "The dealers and plant are so far apart, orders would take a lot of time. Instead, we've configured cars 11 different ways, and dealers will be able to use a "tagging tool" to choose cars that are already on the boat and reduce the order lead time."

With few available options, the top-of-the-line G8 GT tops out just under $33,000.

What this means to you: Pontiac is anxious to get the G8 from Down Under to your local dealer as quickly as possible. — Kelly Toepke, News Editor

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-17-2008, 10:45 PM

Top-of-the line GT, with all the trimmings comes in at 33k? Impressive.

So...

Now we get to factor in a few things:

1: Generally, Pontiacs are 500-1000 dollars more expensive than their counterparts.
2: Camaro will (probably) have a more powerful motor. (but that doesn't mean it will cost more to make i.e. The LS3 is cheaper to produce than the LS2 was)
3: Camaro is a two-door coupe, not a big-a$$ 4-door sedan(saloon)
4: Generally, no matter how you package the options, they don't differ very much from brand-to-brand.

So...chances of seeing a fully-equipped V8 Camaro (not the GT500 killer) for 33k??

Pretty damn good!!!

Oh, and I WILL be checking one of these out.

Just because.

*Mindz* · 01-17-2008, 11:10 PM

I'll have to head out to Benecia on Feb 1st to check out the lot where they keep the f.o.b. cars. I will probably be able to borrow my mom's telephoto lense and see if I can get some good shots.

stovt001 · 01-17-2008, 11:44 PM

Feb 1st is my birthday!

And Dragon, that's what I've been saying all along. The G8 has told us so many good things about what the Camaro will be. Remember also that a base GT comes with upgraded audio, auto AC, etc. Freaking WOW.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-18-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Top-of-the line GT, with all the trimmings comes in at 33k? Impressive.

So...

Now we get to factor in a few things:

1: Generally, Pontiacs are 500-1000 dollars more expensive than their counterparts.
2: Camaro will (probably) have a more powerful motor. (but that doesn't mean it will cost more to make i.e. The LS3 is cheaper to produce than the LS2 was)
3: Camaro is a two-door coupe, not a big-a$$ 4-door sedan(saloon)
4: Generally, no matter how you package the options, they don't differ very much from brand-to-brand.

So...chances of seeing a fully-equipped V8 Camaro (not the GT500 killer) for 33k??

Pretty damn good!!!

Oh, and I WILL be checking one of these out.

Just because.

Everything he just said X2!!!

*DGthe3* · 01-18-2008, 02:26 AM

I've said it before, the G8 is Camaro's big brother. Any test drive taken in the G8 will be similar to the Camaro, but the Camaro will be somewhat sportier level for level. The other thing is pricing, which was already brought up. The price for the G8 starts at 27 595 for base, 29 995 for the GT. I have no idea how that will translate into the Camaro. The Mustang GT starts at 26k, soooo I am splitting the differance and saying that the equivelent V8 Camaro will be 28k. Similarly, the base V6 should be in the area of 21-25k, depending on horsepower. ~200 hp it will be lower,~250 hp it may be higher. Hmm, perhaps I should copy and paste that into the pricing thread . . .

After all that, its cool that the G8 is literally on its way. They are very nice cars, gonna be nice to see the comparisons against the Charger and others this summer

stovt001 · 01-18-2008, 03:40 AM

Yup, I can't wait to see the comparison tests against the Charger and/or 300. I don't think there are really any other competitors. V8 powered, full size RWD sedans for under $30K? I can't think of anything else. I'd love to see Ford enter a competitor.

01-17-2008, 09:56 PM	#1
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	G8s on their way From Edmunds.com: Fresh off the Boat: 2008 Pontiac G8 Arriving in the U.S. Date posted: 01-17-2008 SANTA MONICA, Calif. — With Job 1 officially behind them, the first shipment of 2008 Pontiac G8s is currently floating its way from Australia to the United States. A total of four ships will soon arrive in Northern California's Benicia port, with the first ship expected on January 28. Aboard will be 1,800 new G8 sedans, a 50/50 mix of the 3.6-liter V6 G8 and the 362-horsepower 6.0-liter V8 G8 GT. The G8 is expected to arrive in Pontiac showrooms by March 1, with West Coast dealers likely to receive their cars first due to the San Francisco Bay Area arrival port. General Motors used the same port for the Australian-built Pontiac GTO that GM imported briefly from 2004-'06. Pontiac says it will have 7,000 G8s on U.S. soil at launch, and expects to reach an annual sales volume of 40,000 cars in a full production year. Customers won't necessarily have to wait for the G8 of their choice to be configured on the Australian production line, but instead may choose a G8 that is already in transit. Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director said, "The dealers and plant are so far apart, orders would take a lot of time. Instead, we've configured cars 11 different ways, and dealers will be able to use a "tagging tool" to choose cars that are already on the boat and reduce the order lead time." With few available options, the top-of-the-line G8 GT tops out just under $33,000. What this means to you: Pontiac is anxious to get the G8 from Down Under to your local dealer as quickly as possible. — Kelly Toepke, News Editor

01-17-2008, 10:45 PM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Top-of-the line GT, with all the trimmings comes in at 33k? Impressive. So... Now we get to factor in a few things: 1: Generally, Pontiacs are 500-1000 dollars more expensive than their counterparts. 2: Camaro will (probably) have a more powerful motor. (but that doesn't mean it will cost more to make i.e. The LS3 is cheaper to produce than the LS2 was) 3: Camaro is a two-door coupe, not a big-a$$ 4-door sedan(saloon) 4: Generally, no matter how you package the options, they don't differ very much from brand-to-brand. So...chances of seeing a fully-equipped V8 Camaro (not the GT500 killer) for 33k?? Pretty damn good!!! Oh, and I WILL be checking one of these out. Just because. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-17-2008, 11:10 PM	#3
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	I'll have to head out to Benecia on Feb 1st to check out the lot where they keep the f.o.b. cars. I will probably be able to borrow my mom's telephoto lense and see if I can get some good shots. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

01-18-2008, 02:26 AM	#6
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I've said it before, the G8 is Camaro's big brother. Any test drive taken in the G8 will be similar to the Camaro, but the Camaro will be somewhat sportier level for level. The other thing is pricing, which was already brought up. The price for the G8 starts at 27 595 for base, 29 995 for the GT. I have no idea how that will translate into the Camaro. The Mustang GT starts at 26k, soooo I am splitting the differance and saying that the equivelent V8 Camaro will be 28k. Similarly, the base V6 should be in the area of 21-25k, depending on horsepower. ~200 hp it will be lower,~250 hp it may be higher. Hmm, perhaps I should copy and paste that into the pricing thread . . . After all that, its cool that the G8 is literally on its way. They are very nice cars, gonna be nice to see the comparisons against the Charger and others this summer __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-17-2008, 11:44 PM	#4
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Feb 1st is my birthday! And Dragon, that's what I've been saying all along. The G8 has told us so many good things about what the Camaro will be. Remember also that a base GT comes with upgraded audio, auto AC, etc. Freaking WOW.

01-18-2008, 03:40 AM	#7
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Yup, I can't wait to see the comparison tests against the Charger and/or 300. I don't think there are really any other competitors. V8 powered, full size RWD sedans for under $30K? I can't think of anything else. I'd love to see Ford enter a competitor.