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2010_5thgen · 01-22-2009, 09:12 PM

gxp base is 35. but for the same price you might as well get the camaro loaded up. go with the camaro

Number 3 · 01-22-2009, 09:47 PM

G8 GT is a very nice automobile. But it does not have the styling of the Camaro. My G8 GT was nearly invisible. No attention, no cell phone cameras, no one coming up an asking what it was. Camaro on the other hand..........................more attention than anything I've ever driven. That being said, for $22,000 the G8 is a great buy and a really enjoyable car to drive.

SoFlaZ · 01-22-2009, 09:47 PM

I say keep your evoX one more year and then get a lightly used 2009 produced 2010 model Camaro with similar miles to the current G8. Most likely what I am going to do, but I dont think you would be able to find one for 22K.
Unless you are set on getting one new and custom ordered, just go for the Camaro this year.

Caliman93230 · 01-22-2009, 09:51 PM

wait for it, wait for it. you don't want to regret it.

TJ91 · 01-22-2009, 10:23 PM

Get Both. Problem solved!
Just kidding, but that would be the best deal ever!
I would go with what Number 3 said, the attention your going to get, for the first year or so (Peak Attention grabbing time) you will have such a cocky smile on its great. The G8 is beautiful, always had my attention, but the Camaro will have everyones attention, and you get an LS3!

Scooter · 01-23-2009, 06:22 AM

Camaro all the way, just a few months away!!!

fastdoc436 · 01-23-2009, 02:32 PM

Asking people on Camaro5.com probably won't get unbiased opinions. We are on this site as we have a common passion. I voted for the Camaro, but I'll have 3 when the new one arrives...and by step sons each have a Camaro, and their Dad has a Camaro=6 total. It depends on your personal needs and funding...the G8 sounds like a good deal! But I would still get the Camaro, it's an affliction that I'm trying to live with.

PQ · 01-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastdoc436

Asking people on Camaro5.com probably won't get unbiased opinions. We are on this site as we have a common passion. I voted for the Camaro, but I'll have 3 when the new one arrives...and by step sons each have a Camaro, and their Dad has a Camaro=6 total. It depends on your personal needs and funding...the G8 sounds like a good deal! But I would still get the Camaro, it's an affliction that I'm trying to live with.

That's not true, I am unbiased as they come on this sight and I think he should buy a 2SS Camaro, a Camaro hat, a 5th Gen t-shirt, a lunch box, a Camaro concept poster, and forget about the g8........

2010 SS · 01-23-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastdoc436

Asking people on Camaro5.com probably won't get unbiased opinions. We are on this site as we have a common passion. I voted for the Camaro, but I'll have 3 when the new one arrives...and by step sons each have a Camaro, and their Dad has a Camaro=6 total. It depends on your personal needs and funding...the G8 sounds like a good deal! But I would still get the Camaro, it's an affliction that I'm trying to live with.

I recommend Stage III Camaro counseling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by irpq11

That's not true, I am unbiased as they come on this sight and I think he should buy a 2SS Camaro, a Camaro hat, a 5th Gen t-shirt, a lunch box, a Camaro concept poster, and forget about the g8........

UncleBenny · 01-23-2009, 03:54 PM

I'm in the same boat, and I'm honestly leaning towards the G8. Whatever I get will be my daily driver, and it does snow here. The 4 doors is also nice since I do put 3 in the back seat of my current car sometimes.

But as someone said, it would be really tough when those Camaro's finally hit the streets and I don't have one.

Croy · 01-26-2009, 02:12 AM

i can tell you first hand go to car domain and look at my G8 gt twin turbo with 22's lol...its a good family get around car but if its for your self go with the camaro trust me.

oshawainsider · 01-26-2009, 07:03 AM

stills looks like a grand prix to me....hmmm camaro or grand prix doesn't seem that tough

RS/SSYellowJacket · 01-26-2009, 08:18 AM

I happen to like the GTPs and the GTOs they are good looking and liek the G8 can be made very fast! If you have to run kis around a lot then the G8 is the correct deal for you right now. At 22k thats tought to beat thats close to $180 a month less car payment fo rother bills. If you budget minded and kids but still want HP the G8 is the better deal for ya.

If you have an SUV or Minivan to take kids around in and don't need the savings really. Then wait for your camaro. The camaro looks more like a hotrod/sportscar than any of the afore mention rides.

Thats the real deal.

I have looked and considered the G8s a few times but I just can't get past the camaros looks and the offer a slaesman gave me this weekend while i was just cruising around was 29k for a new one that was marked 35k. Not a bad start but for me in this case 33k vs 27/29k isn't enough savings.

3whiterag · 01-26-2009, 08:37 AM

I may be biased, but...... I think you know my choice!

View Poll Results: What Should I Buy?
$22,000 ~ G8 GT & Modify	18	18.00%
$31,000 ~ Camaro 1SS & Keep Stock	82	82.00%
Voters: 100. You may not vote on this poll

01-22-2009, 09:12 PM	#15
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	gxp base is 35. but for the same price you might as well get the camaro loaded up. go with the camaro __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

01-22-2009, 09:47 PM	#16
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,169 View My Garage	G8 GT is a very nice automobile. But it does not have the styling of the Camaro. My G8 GT was nearly invisible. No attention, no cell phone cameras, no one coming up an asking what it was. Camaro on the other hand..........................more attention than anything I've ever driven. That being said, for $22,000 the G8 is a great buy and a really enjoyable car to drive. Attached Images __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

01-26-2009, 08:37 AM	#28
3whiterag GM Powertrain Retired Drives: 67SS350, 87 IROC L98, 96SS ver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 352	I may be biased, but...... I think you know my choice! __________________ http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1224.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1227.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1230.jpg

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01-22-2009, 09:47 PM	#17
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	I say keep your evoX one more year and then get a lightly used 2009 produced 2010 model Camaro with similar miles to the current G8. Most likely what I am going to do, but I dont think you would be able to find one for 22K. Unless you are set on getting one new and custom ordered, just go for the Camaro this year.

01-22-2009, 09:51 PM	#18
Caliman93230 Drives: LS3S/C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CALI Posts: 1,344	wait for it, wait for it. you don't want to regret it.

01-22-2009, 10:23 PM	#19
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Get Both. Problem solved! Just kidding, but that would be the best deal ever! I would go with what Number 3 said, the attention your going to get, for the first year or so (Peak Attention grabbing time) you will have such a cocky smile on its great. The G8 is beautiful, always had my attention, but the Camaro will have everyones attention, and you get an LS3!

01-23-2009, 06:22 AM	#20
Scooter Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 465	Camaro all the way, just a few months away!!!

01-23-2009, 02:32 PM	#21
fastdoc436 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,35thLE/SS,30thAE/SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 154 View My Garage	Asking people on Camaro5.com probably won't get unbiased opinions. We are on this site as we have a common passion. I voted for the Camaro, but I'll have 3 when the new one arrives...and by step sons each have a Camaro, and their Dad has a Camaro=6 total. It depends on your personal needs and funding...the G8 sounds like a good deal! But I would still get the Camaro, it's an affliction that I'm trying to live with.

01-23-2009, 03:54 PM	#24
UncleBenny Drives: 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 162	I'm in the same boat, and I'm honestly leaning towards the G8. Whatever I get will be my daily driver, and it does snow here. The 4 doors is also nice since I do put 3 in the back seat of my current car sometimes. But as someone said, it would be really tough when those Camaro's finally hit the streets and I don't have one.

01-26-2009, 02:12 AM	#25
Croy Drives: Fast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Savannah,Ga Posts: 33	i can tell you first hand go to car domain and look at my G8 gt twin turbo with 22's lol...its a good family get around car but if its for your self go with the camaro trust me.

01-26-2009, 07:03 AM	#26
oshawainsider Drives: 09 G6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: oshawa Posts: 30	stills looks like a grand prix to me....hmmm camaro or grand prix doesn't seem that tough

01-26-2009, 08:18 AM	#27
RS/SSYellowJacket Old School Drives: Ordered Yellow/Black RS/SS2 M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Weatherford, Tx Posts: 65	I happen to like the GTPs and the GTOs they are good looking and liek the G8 can be made very fast! If you have to run kis around a lot then the G8 is the correct deal for you right now. At 22k thats tought to beat thats close to $180 a month less car payment fo rother bills. If you budget minded and kids but still want HP the G8 is the better deal for ya. If you have an SUV or Minivan to take kids around in and don't need the savings really. Then wait for your camaro. The camaro looks more like a hotrod/sportscar than any of the afore mention rides. Thats the real deal. I have looked and considered the G8s a few times but I just can't get past the camaros looks and the offer a slaesman gave me this weekend while i was just cruising around was 29k for a new one that was marked 35k. Not a bad start but for me in this case 33k vs 27/29k isn't enough savings.