Pontiac G8 GXP Review...The Forgotten V8 Super Sedan

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Meyn Motor Group

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Pontiac G8 GXP review featuring the 2009 model year. The Pontiac G8 has ties to the Holden Commodore in Australia and the G8 GXP is one of those epic forgotten cars, but we will see what makes it great in this review. See my Cadillac CTS-V Review here: • 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Co...
Many of you asked me to review the Chevy SS but I personally loved the body style of the Pontiac G8 the most. The GXP trim is the top trim with the LS3 6.2l V8 from the Corvette. If you are an owner of the Pontiac G8 GXP, let me know in the comments how it held up for you.
Before continuing, huge shout out to Cary Imports for allowing me to do this review for you. Info below:
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Address: 1803 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513
Phone: (919) 388-0300
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:21 - Drive
14:34 - Interior, Features, & Space
20:27 - Conclusion
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@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
See my Cadillac CTS-V Review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJu8h4yneLdjgJY
@OsrsHoldens
@OsrsHoldens 3 жыл бұрын
This was my old GXP i recently sold, glad to see its still in great shape. Hope the new owner enjoys it! Great review as well.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
This exact GXP in the video was yours? That's incredible, small world!
@OsrsHoldens
@OsrsHoldens 3 жыл бұрын
@@MeynMotorGroup Yep, 10000% mine. Same engine cover i replaced before trading it in, same exact burn mark right near the shifter. Vin matches up too, its my old car haha
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's mind boggling haha well, incredible job my friend, this car is a masterpiece to drive. I find it awesome that you found this video as well, thanks so much for sharing!
@dynasty2295
@dynasty2295 3 жыл бұрын
@@OsrsHoldens why did you sell it if you don't mind me asking
@OsrsHoldens
@OsrsHoldens 3 жыл бұрын
@@dynasty2295 high mileage scared me, cost of maintenance in the future would of been a lot... but i regret selling it
@lexusaristogs3002
@lexusaristogs3002 3 жыл бұрын
The Pontiac G8 GXP are so freaking underrated.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@ThatG8Guy
@ThatG8Guy 3 жыл бұрын
The best car I've owned yet, uncommon, practical AF and "dumbass quick" Great review 👏
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Such an epic car and the design has aged so well. Glad you own one of these beasts
@FC3_RIPPER
@FC3_RIPPER 3 жыл бұрын
As a Sunfire and a G6 V6 owner i can pretty much call this my dream car. Love that you actually did it lmaoo
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool my friend! Yea I was glad I was able to make this video as well haha
@jeromeaguileta8999
@jeromeaguileta8999 Жыл бұрын
i got a sunfire as well and the g8 is my dream car!
@alexjoseph330
@alexjoseph330 2 жыл бұрын
This was my dream car when it came out. Unfortunately, by the time was financially able to get a car, Pontiac had long been defunct. Finding these in good condition now is rare. Enjoy that car man
@themexpineapple1626
@themexpineapple1626 3 жыл бұрын
Dumbass quick is my new favorite line man thanks for making my day
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Haha glad you enjoyed that my friend
@brandongary8234
@brandongary8234 3 жыл бұрын
50 cent tried his damn best to promote this car there's also a Firehawk version of this
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
He did he really really did
@CodenameOliver101
@CodenameOliver101 3 жыл бұрын
Huh? I’ve never heard of this. Going to try and look it up now
@kyokushinkuma
@kyokushinkuma 3 жыл бұрын
I have a G8 GT, once you put a CAI and cat backs on, it really wakes the car up. The G8 was based on the VE Commodore, the SS was based on the VF Commodore.
@AHSolitaire
@AHSolitaire 7 ай бұрын
Ive got a VE SSV Redline Commodore. Trying to work out why this car has a Holden badge on the back, and a pontiac front bumper lol
@Getbent0015
@Getbent0015 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I've owned 3 G8s and some things you mentioned like broken driver's seat trim and key FOB falling apart are very common. Still have an M6 Pacific Slate GXP with 6000 miles sitting in the garage.
@myKurisma
@myKurisma 2 жыл бұрын
would you sell it is the question? haha
@bobw3235
@bobw3235 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought two key FOB cases from China for my 2008 GT, 10 bucks ea. Simple fix, sorry I waited this long to do it lol
@pmscalisi
@pmscalisi 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve replaced my drivers seat trim three times on my 2008 and the last one I installed broke again. I just gave up and used cable ties to fix it. It’s been a few years and it’s still working.
@hixnada8278
@hixnada8278 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see the GXP getting some love! I almost bought a GXP 6 speed manual but never did. The SS is the next generation G8 GXP.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
For sure my friend, loved the old G8s. Did you end up going with the SS manual? Chevy SS is another car I would like to check out
@hixnada8278
@hixnada8278 3 жыл бұрын
@@MeynMotorGroup yes - I bought a 2017 SS sedan with a manual trans after they announced they would be discontinued. It is completely stock aside from the skip-shift delete I put on. Currently has 7600 miles and the screen protector is still on the Nav screen. Considering selling for something else, but once it’s gone, I’d never be able to get another.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Wow absolutely stunning great job getting that ride. Yea if you sell that gem it will be near impossible to get another one especially in the excellent condition you have. But up to you tho you would probably get a lot of money for it you did sell. Maybe you could keep it and lease a nice car? But whatever you do at least you got to experience that amazing car.
@detroityoungin26
@detroityoungin26 3 жыл бұрын
Love both cars and want both but gonna have to get a g8 gt for now
@pmscalisi
@pmscalisi 3 жыл бұрын
@@hixnada8278 yeah just like I regret selling my 67 Camaro RS/SS which I probably would still have if I wasn’t so young and stupid then.
@matthewvithiananthan
@matthewvithiananthan 3 жыл бұрын
Last March I was looking for my first car and I came across your Acura TSX video and I loved it, I ended up getting a TL but I wouldn’t have got it if it wasn’t for your video so thank you
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Massive congrats on the TL my friend great ride and honestly better than the TSX. Enjoy!
@moeanthony9308
@moeanthony9308 3 жыл бұрын
Man I so wanted one of these back in the day. Nice review Kevin
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching sir!
@aj_412
@aj_412 3 жыл бұрын
Always been a nice car thank you for an updated video on da car. It’s always great to see dem still out on da road. I see about 2-3 a week on average n have only seen about 2 ss last year.
@pbjracing14yearsago49
@pbjracing14yearsago49 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, it looks great! Understated and brawny design
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed my friend!
@royal2b1
@royal2b1 3 жыл бұрын
Those flared fenders are what always got me..America’s answer to rs4 🇺🇸 💪
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yea loved that look subtle but you know what it is this would eat an RS4 😆
@barlos1497
@barlos1497 3 жыл бұрын
It’s Australian not American
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Well GM is what it is
@didncozosksma4466
@didncozosksma4466 3 жыл бұрын
@@MeynMotorGroup I think GM owned Holden (Correct me if I'm wrong), Holden made these but the Gxp was imported under the Pontiac logo. So U.S. by owner (GM), built in Australia by Holden.
@randomdude4669
@randomdude4669 2 жыл бұрын
@@didncozosksma4466 Holden was bought out by gm ages ago and was a gm subsidiarie but other than that it was built and designed in aus with its own platform and plenty of gmh parts only and they used to run there own v8s,i6s and boxs
@fredaydaybae8450
@fredaydaybae8450 Жыл бұрын
I love this review! Your enthusiasm about this fantastic car is contagious! I’ll own a G8 or SS one day when in rich. A practical dream car.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup Жыл бұрын
It’s def a sweet ride for sure!
@thehyperspacevault
@thehyperspacevault 3 жыл бұрын
This GXP has an aftermarket exhaust and an aftermarket intake. The stock exhaust system doesn't drone. The LS3 is probably been tuned too, if that is the case it's putting out at least 450hp. There is nothing wrong with GM quality, the car has 12 years of wear and tear on it. This design dates back to 2007. Compare the interior to other cars from 2007, and the G8 interior is hands down better quality than 95% of the vehicles from that era. The only bad thing about the G8 is the high end Blaupunkt stereo system is crap.
@g8beast679
@g8beast679 3 жыл бұрын
I still have mine since May 2012 with only 77,000 KMs. And they are awesome cars. Would never trade mine for anything.
@creedk1516
@creedk1516 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine since April of 2009, 224,000 Miles
@texan903
@texan903 3 жыл бұрын
This car would've succeeded, it was just the bad timing in the market that did it in, in my opinion. I'd need a garage to house one of these if I were ever able to get my hands on one.
@texan903
@texan903 3 жыл бұрын
GM is focused on revenue producing CUVs, and at the time of this car's heyday, fuel economy in the sedans. That left little for a niche market in terms of funding to market their vehicles.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Yea came out in a recession sad stuff Hellcat and hype got released in 2015 when the economy was booming
@uncommonman6210
@uncommonman6210 2 жыл бұрын
I was cracking up through out the review. So funny which makes it interesting to watch.
@Xaevryn
@Xaevryn 3 жыл бұрын
I drive a base model G8 in the same color and I love it. It was the most performance I could get for the least amount of money. 8 grand got me a G8 with that suspension, good weight balance, great brakes, and a... decent motor. And it looks great, it turns heads, and even only having a V6 I know I have more power and performance than 90% of the other cars on the road. You know. The malibus and focuses and all those crossovers and such.
@regriefing1807
@regriefing1807 3 жыл бұрын
exactly i love all G8s the base model and the GT and the GXP they are extremely slept on cars.
@pmscalisi
@pmscalisi 3 жыл бұрын
I have a base and really like it . Bought it new in early 2009 from a Pontiac dealer that was closing and got a really huge discount. They weren’t discounting the couple of GT and the GXP they had (of course) so couldn’t really afford them.
@blaquenoise
@blaquenoise 3 жыл бұрын
I use Sport Mode once I get on the freeway to and from work. Plan on putting in shifter paddles.
@peterlee6745
@peterlee6745 3 жыл бұрын
Good Vid . Bine a Holden Fan in UK From the 80s Have Had The Monaro vxr .Now The VXR8 6.2 .Smiles Per Gallon . Cheers
@bern4166
@bern4166 2 жыл бұрын
I got one of these here in australia , i just replaced the plastic trim on the seat ,the bonnet struts and the windscreen rubbers. Pretty easy to fit and the parts are cheap. Now the interior is like new.. i got the hsv clubsport r8 version. It was modifired with a magnuson 2300. Goes insane.
@MA-fu5tm
@MA-fu5tm Жыл бұрын
Great video not many reviews like this out there
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend!
@VidTubeWatch
@VidTubeWatch 2 жыл бұрын
At about 1:41 where the plastic panel for the forward/back switch is hanging there was a recall for this part. Many chose to zip tie it back into place, and no one was the wiser. I own an '09 GT which I recently purchased and love. The original owner chose the zip tie repair, but he also included the replacement part from the recall which I still have sealed in plastic and in the trunk. I guess when and if the zip tie breaks, then I'll replace it with the improved part. These are great cars.
@arcstar000
@arcstar000 2 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh this brings back so many memories 🥲 miss this thing so much, one of my fav if not my fav car I've ever been in. We had one at 10k miles but my mother decided we must sell it or we out the house lmao. Only had a tune and exhaust. The thing was so fun to drive... accidentally hitting 130 mph+ on the highway lol. Miss this thing, wish they never canceled pontiac
@AlexSchwartzATV
@AlexSchwartzATV 3 жыл бұрын
This and the GTO are beautiful cars. also the S4 im about to. put a video up about was just about 4k lbs and it didnt feel heavy imo!
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Yea man weight is over played it's not as big of a deal as people think especially if you have a good chassis to contain it.
@DCB2018
@DCB2018 3 жыл бұрын
It's 4am here in Melbourne, and I'm watching this review without the sound, can't make any sound right now.. 😂 Anyway just to see the Pontiac G8, and Yes, there still is the GTO, which is our Holden Monaro, liking it even in silence, but I will watch this review from start to finish again later. 😊
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the support my friend haha man you're up later than I am!
@jeffeverhart8464
@jeffeverhart8464 3 жыл бұрын
Isn't the G8 the Holden Commodore discontinued in 2017?
@barlos1497
@barlos1497 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffeverhart8464 no that’s the vf commodore (Chevy ss)
@jeffeverhart8464
@jeffeverhart8464 3 жыл бұрын
@@barlos1497 thx 👌🏼
@ryanfinco6849
@ryanfinco6849 2 жыл бұрын
I have #627 of the 1829 produced. I love this car. I sent it to livernois and it's got all bolt ons it can have before superchargeing. It's such a fun car.
@odkman9108
@odkman9108 2 жыл бұрын
Real car guys haven’t forgot about this beauty! It is hella underrated tho! She’s still on my wishlist!
@bluecent
@bluecent 3 жыл бұрын
If the exhaust is droning it’s not standard. Let’s not praise GM for this car. It was the local Holden engineers who got it right.
@shane401
@shane401 3 жыл бұрын
This makes me Miss my 06 Red on Red GTO ! I got it new and had it about 4yrs and end up selling it because parts took forever coming from another country n just wasn't gonna work out. But I added few mods and thing was a beast
@benila3992
@benila3992 3 жыл бұрын
Best Christmas ever Kevin, complete in Santa Claus red! Would be cool to see a comparison to the hmm V6 model or a Caprice PPV if you ever find one! Thanks for bringing it 🔥🔥🔥
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Haha glad I could deliver my friend!
@giolopez9505
@giolopez9505 3 жыл бұрын
been lookin at a gxp,cts v,chevy ss or a scat pack…which one do you think i should get?
@rileyflanagan1733
@rileyflanagan1733 3 жыл бұрын
Well assuming you figured it out but the sport mode is if you push the shifter to the right and it tightens you're gears and makes it a lot quicker. Than you can go up and down from there if you want to drive it in manual mode.. I love my GXP picked it up couple years ago
@malachijones705
@malachijones705 Жыл бұрын
I have a base G8 V6 model automatic … Would you recommend driving it in manual mode?
@somejackball
@somejackball 3 жыл бұрын
this came out of Holden's Hay-day. and what a shame we in the US never got a El Camino version of the Ute SS 😥
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
I know we instead got that SSR nonsense 😒
@bluecent
@bluecent 3 жыл бұрын
Which I have. It’s going into the shed soon.
@marcboulware6242
@marcboulware6242 2 жыл бұрын
We in the US should have gotten a US version of the Ute SS. They could have easily re-badged it as a Late-Model El-Camino.But they never did, so alas......
@maximhachez6601
@maximhachez6601 8 ай бұрын
I have a GT and it’s a 9.8/10 physically i mean out of every other types of car i saw before this one is litteraly the cleanest i have saw and bought it for so much cheap man i just love it and i’m never selling it
@davidreynoso56
@davidreynoso56 Жыл бұрын
I bought a red G8 GT April 2022 and I love everything about it 🚗
@simonp.fields9638
@simonp.fields9638 2 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍
@chadoliver2966
@chadoliver2966 2 жыл бұрын
I love this car. I'm in the process of making my own gxp version of the Pontiac G5. Full upgraded suspension, m62 supercharger from a cobalt ss supercharged and custom gxp interior.
@YTT718
@YTT718 Жыл бұрын
Which motor does your G5 have
@sethgreaves3345
@sethgreaves3345 Жыл бұрын
there’s a used one for sale near for with 90,000 miles, you guys think it would be a reliable daily?
@Turbo_G.T.Blackwing63
@Turbo_G.T.Blackwing63 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted one of those back when I was really young
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Same I def had an affinity for these growing up
@matthewvithiananthan
@matthewvithiananthan 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s goooo new video
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you my friend!
@DanielC9507
@DanielC9507 3 жыл бұрын
I remember my uncle having one, we raced some other car on the freeway. I remember the speed actually scared me cause we up to 120 real quick
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Yup exactly! It reaches those speeds in no time crazy
@ImChrisHansen.
@ImChrisHansen. 3 жыл бұрын
I have a gxp. About 32,000 miles. Love the car
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Wow now your car deserves to be in a museum!
@ImChrisHansen.
@ImChrisHansen. 3 жыл бұрын
@@MeynMotorGroup lol thanks. I wish i had the manual tho
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Yea I know that would be nice but fortunately the auto does a good job shifting
@Danny211086
@Danny211086 3 жыл бұрын
I Love This car, greets from Germany
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for stopping by my friend!
@ProdJxnny
@ProdJxnny Жыл бұрын
Definitely helping my decision of saving up for a gt 💙
@specialed171
@specialed171 3 жыл бұрын
Nice hat, my favorite car! Go Pack!
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you my friend appreciate you stopping by!
@BigBoyWoogie
@BigBoyWoogie Жыл бұрын
I did a double take when I saw your hat and then when I saw the Cary sign..I was like .. okay. Go Pack!
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup Жыл бұрын
Haha 😅 thank you for the support my friend
@vitolozano50
@vitolozano50 3 жыл бұрын
Never forgotten!! we got a hugggeeeee g8 group in houston!
@f1hotrod527
@f1hotrod527 2 жыл бұрын
G8 is better looking that the Chevy SS. Such a cool car.
@blaquenoise
@blaquenoise 3 жыл бұрын
My flip key looked the same when I got my G8 a few months ago. Then I ordered a blank had it cut then programmed it myself.
@haiUnderground
@haiUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
They sold 41,000 units in 2008-2010. The sport mode is just moving the shifter to manual mode without up/down shifting. The G8 is actually a full size sedan, not mid size. It statistically has more space front and back than the interiors of the newest Dodge Chargers. BMW similar design was due to engineers with a BMW background. Aside from those things, I enjoyed the video. Many are indeed beat up, that's why I get a lot of compliments when people see mine. Maybe 2 or 3 compliments whenever I do actually drive it.
@ryanfinco6849
@ryanfinco6849 2 жыл бұрын
The gxp didn't come anywhere close to that production amount. I believe it is sub 2000 made.
@haiUnderground
@haiUnderground 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanfinco6849 1829. I meant G8s overall.
@ryanfinco6849
@ryanfinco6849 2 жыл бұрын
@@haiUnderground true! I have number 627 😀
@OsrsHoldens
@OsrsHoldens 3 жыл бұрын
My old car! I miss this ride
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool that you owned this gem my friend!
@spider686
@spider686 3 жыл бұрын
Justaholdn You should have kept it cuz maintence upkeep cost would have offset value$$
@kiwiinterstates3190
@kiwiinterstates3190 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! The car from my home country haha! The commodore was a great car but it didn’t make financial sense in the end unfortunately.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool to have so many Australian viewers love it! And yea unfortunately cars like these never make a good business sense so they end up going away
@kiwiinterstates3190
@kiwiinterstates3190 3 жыл бұрын
@@MeynMotorGroup an Australia whose lives in North Carolina haha
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow that's awesome glad to have your support really cool to have viewers so close by!
@tbowers581
@tbowers581 3 жыл бұрын
You're describing the "rolling roadblock". That's two jabroni's rolling down the road next to each other at the same speed.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Yup that's it right there lol
@linwoodccole9765
@linwoodccole9765 3 жыл бұрын
I own one its a solid car all around and fast as hell and a lot of people the have muscle cars know what that car is and they dont bother me as racing me. But u got to respect the power its nothing to play with.
@PhillyDee215
@PhillyDee215 Жыл бұрын
I was debating on the GXP or the Cadillac CTS-V3 for a while. Got the CTS-V3 but I still want that GXP🤾‍♂️
@rodger7029
@rodger7029 3 жыл бұрын
Beast
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
For sure!
@adamgardner3948
@adamgardner3948 3 жыл бұрын
whoop!
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me check it out!
@raspbear7630
@raspbear7630 Жыл бұрын
Trying to find one of the gt models for under 10k is hard, but god i want this car
@jb6574
@jb6574 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah those g8 gxp six speed manuals are hard to find. Found one one time for 30k
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Yea for sure very rare
@OTOWNSLOTSPINSVIBES
@OTOWNSLOTSPINSVIBES 3 жыл бұрын
That was not stock the intake looks to be varraram at the least, nice car, I own a gt w alot of mods, love the gxp wheels
@gregkistner1955
@gregkistner1955 2 жыл бұрын
And it's still got the Holden badge on the trunk lid!
@blaquenoise
@blaquenoise 3 жыл бұрын
It pulls in the back because all G8 are RWD and also because the battery is in the back to help distribute weight.
@paintedhouse7948
@paintedhouse7948 2 жыл бұрын
hell yes what a cool car.
@w1a458
@w1a458 3 жыл бұрын
Yessir 👍👍
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you stopping by!
@sndnrnr3441
@sndnrnr3441 6 ай бұрын
I live in Australia so mine is badged as a HSV GTS. 325kw (430hp i think) ive had camwork etc done and now it has 473rwhp. Coil over suspension package and factory 6spd manual it goes alright.
@deanwharepapa8561
@deanwharepapa8561 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic car,
@Mac_DNH
@Mac_DNH 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to purchase one of these out of Florida... but it was silver. Damn dealership wouldn't budge on the price.. of a 10yr old car they wanted 25k. True it had 30k miles but the price was ridiculous. So instead I bought a 2016 SS for like $30k with 24k miles.
@sicksixgamer2694
@sicksixgamer2694 3 жыл бұрын
This is going to be my car when $AMC goes to the moon!
@ImmortalInflames
@ImmortalInflames 3 жыл бұрын
As an Aussie, I refuse to call that a pontiac... it's a bloody Commodore, some version of our SS with a dog ugly front on it. Incredible car though... Ever heard of the "Holden Special Vehicle Avalanche" or "HSV Coupe AWD" ??
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
No but I just googled it, man you guys got some interesting cars Americans are jealous haha
@ExoticNarcotics
@ExoticNarcotics 3 жыл бұрын
Im an American, and i love ALL HSV Hell ALL HOLDEN cars. Maloo is LAWD
@pmscalisi
@pmscalisi 3 жыл бұрын
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
@Biospark88
@Biospark88 3 жыл бұрын
the G8 was a gem too good to last. Pontiac had finally started to look good again and then they had to go and kill it!
@juliann7379
@juliann7379 3 жыл бұрын
great i have a 08gt awesome cars
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice my friend! Such a fun and cool car
@Everettematthews2
@Everettematthews2 3 жыл бұрын
Love this review smash on the gas uh that’s okay that’s what this motor is for
@blaquenoise
@blaquenoise 3 жыл бұрын
The only things I hate about my G8 is the carrier bearing issue, power seat control comes out of the seat and their not full power control, and remote start sucks. I almost have to be up on the car for it to start, most of the time.
@rileymurtagh3365
@rileymurtagh3365 2 жыл бұрын
You should get your hands on a straight 6 Barra engine, its the aussie 2jz, produced by Ford Australia but unfortunately not for the US market, these things are insane, and ive seen people import them to America!
@grahamogorman7831
@grahamogorman7831 8 ай бұрын
There's also a short wheelbase, 2 door version (Monaro, in OZ) with 6.2 supercharged or 7 litre 427 version
@holeshot1721
@holeshot1721 Жыл бұрын
He said just look at how well this car aged zoomed out and i saw the most basic 4 door sallon car ever! Look like every 4 door ford taurses, crown Victoria , and so on with chrome wheels
@andrewvogrin1074
@andrewvogrin1074 7 ай бұрын
Been looking for one of these automatic gxps but all I can find is gts
@VencedorGamer
@VencedorGamer 3 жыл бұрын
5:08 That's okay, that's what that V8 motor is for... Ya damn right it is! 🤣
@sqwiggleward3848
@sqwiggleward3848 2 жыл бұрын
Love the hat
@raymondchoate5687
@raymondchoate5687 Жыл бұрын
I do love mine.
@raymondchoate5687
@raymondchoate5687 Жыл бұрын
I have the 6sp manual
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup Жыл бұрын
@@raymondchoate5687 that’s a sweet ride enjoy my friend!
@AgentFitz
@AgentFitz 3 жыл бұрын
Good review. I don't believe GM actually who this car was for. This was on many examples of cars were many enthusiast wanted them but when the manufacture provided it no one actually brought it. This was a rebadged Holden Commodore that arrived on our shores and failed. Auto manufactures have realized the error of trying to carter to a market that is all talk but don't actually buy. I believe we will continue to see less cars like this. Kind of sucks but I understand that tame SUV's and family sedans are what people buy.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly my friend that is precisely whats going on and in this ev regulation world we are headed, cars like this will be extinct in no time. But its crazy how long dodge has been able to last with their crazy cars but thats mostly because they actually sell! I can't believe dodge sells so many Challengers and Chargers. Their marketing is great but also they have great lease programs and the redesign for those cars happened in 2015 when the economy was actually good. Unfortunately stuff like the Pontiac and V10 BMWs existed in the middle of a recession as well which I'm sure didn't help
@marchudson880
@marchudson880 3 жыл бұрын
And the reason GM didn’t care to put a manual transmission on the new C8. Nobody buys them anymore. Ask six people you know and I bet 4 can’t drive stick.
@wigletron2846
@wigletron2846 2 жыл бұрын
It's because enthusiasts tend to be younger and can't afford brand new cars. The people who can afford an enthusiast vehicle brand new usually have families. Not to mention GM never really marketed the G8 or the SS at all. The G8 came out during the $4+ gas prices of 2008. The SS was only brought here to meet an obligation to Holden before GM axed the company.
@davidmcdonald2349
@davidmcdonald2349 3 жыл бұрын
This is great car .however only the tip of the ice berge for holden v8.checkout holden speshal vehicle .they had a all wheel drive vershan. A big block vershan. Feril body kits and trim. Whay improved handling. Holden also had 4 door utes, And don't forget the luctury grange With long wheel base Station wagons .
@Cypress_films
@Cypress_films 3 жыл бұрын
I got the gt g6 😈I’m getting this soon
@VencedorGamer
@VencedorGamer 3 жыл бұрын
My grandpa used to be a GMAC employee 1969-89, he used to have a couple sayings "GMC, stands for Generic Made Chevy's." and "GM might know how to make decent vehicles, but some of their performance vehicles and limited models, lack a good advertising department, and I think their stupid for it."
@Tanner_Teves
@Tanner_Teves 2 жыл бұрын
I own a GT version, going to be swapping in an LS3 crate engine due to a lifter fucking up my L76. For those who are in the market for a G8, they are absolutely awesome cars. However, if you go for a GT just beware of lifter failure. I didn't even have the DoD and it still failed, from the factory the DoD will destroy your engine at any given moment, save up some money to get that deleted and put some Johnson lifters in it and you'll have a nice reliable car 🤙🏼
@user-jj6jj7fw5w
@user-jj6jj7fw5w 7 ай бұрын
My lifter was knocking after 40000. I started using top engine cleaner before oil changes. Knocking went away. Still own it at 117000 miles. No knocking yet 😊
@knyffeler
@knyffeler 6 ай бұрын
Don't bother with the cost of an LS3. Swap in a Brian Tooley Racing DOD delete kit with the Stage 1 cam. After the tune, I ended up with over 400 hp at rear wheels (more than an LS3) with stock exhaust and intake. My G8 screams now.
@shamnarain8854
@shamnarain8854 3 жыл бұрын
Got one im going in the grave with mine!👍🏻👌🏼💀
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Haha very nice my friend
@jackglicktheinternationalvlogg
@jackglicktheinternationalvlogg Жыл бұрын
My Red GXP has 57,500 mi on her! Take it to car shows once per month. Perfect condition! 40k and ill part with her...
@wigletron2846
@wigletron2846 2 жыл бұрын
The G8 looks better than the SS, imo
@jay_Jalapeno
@jay_Jalapeno 11 күн бұрын
The ss is ugly
@abrahamperalta1197
@abrahamperalta1197 3 жыл бұрын
i never wanted one till like 3 months ago
@alpharaptor7510
@alpharaptor7510 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of people here in Australia are buying Pontiac G8 bumpers and Badges for there Holden Commodores
@pmscalisi
@pmscalisi 3 жыл бұрын
Now that’s funny!
@alpharaptor7510
@alpharaptor7510 3 жыл бұрын
@@pmscalisi yeah it is I saw a Holden with G8 front end yesterday
@wbwayne8887
@wbwayne8887 3 жыл бұрын
That would be an incredible collector's car. However I am not sure I wouldn't rather have a newer, but very similar Chevrolet SS with 6spd manual and Magnetic dampers.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! And yea really want to try a Chevy SS
@wbwayne8887
@wbwayne8887 3 жыл бұрын
@@MeynMotorGroup You should, and then you can compare the 2 drives. I would be interested in hearing which one you liked more.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Yes that would be ideal! But yea I think the SS will be even more of a clean driving experience albeit more money to buy tho since it's newer
@wbwayne8887
@wbwayne8887 3 жыл бұрын
@@MeynMotorGroup Would it truly be more though. I figured values would have gone up quite a bit on the G8 GXP by now. Such a rare vehicle from a GM division that isn't around anymore.
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Yea I think perhaps parts prices might be higher or just non existent in general because Pontiac is no longer in business but idk I feel like that applies for many cars that have gone up in value lol
@timmyturner1929
@timmyturner1929 2 жыл бұрын
To put it in sport mode u put the shifter in the manual slot in the shifter and don’t touch it
@grahamogorman7831
@grahamogorman7831 8 ай бұрын
Its a Holden, Aussie muscle car. They also come with 7 litre/427 c.i or 6.2 litre/380c.i supercharged version
@bensharpe64
@bensharpe64 2 жыл бұрын
My dream car is one of these with a Ute bed on it
@ahmadmorrow2749
@ahmadmorrow2749 3 жыл бұрын
I was just looking at a g8 gt!
@MeynMotorGroup
@MeynMotorGroup 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@ahmadmorrow2749
@ahmadmorrow2749 3 жыл бұрын
@@MeynMotorGroup the only problem with the g8 gts and the 5th gen Camaros is doing a dod delete. Very expensive to do and needs to be done ASAP
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