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Pontiac G8 GT pricing to start "well under" $35K
by Alex Nunez on Jun 19th 2007 at 9:07AM 
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Enthusiast website TheGMSource.com is reporting that, according to its sources, General Motors will give the range-topping G8 GT sedan an MSRP under $35,000. That's pretty much the extent of it. We've got to believe that the sum refers to the G8 GT's starting price, as it's hard to imagine a fully-loaded version of the V8 muscle sedan coming in at or under $35K. We'd be happy to be pleasantly surprised, though. That would also let GM position a possible GXP version in the $40K range if/when it's ultimately released.
UPDATE: We reached out to GM on this. While G8 pricing is not yet finalized, the folks at the Pontiac division told us in no uncertain terms that "the G8 GT starting price will be well under that $35k price point." (Emphasis added.)
So, the question is this:
[Source: TheGMSource.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
Avinash machado 9:15AM (6/19/2007)
Looks like a far better buy than the Camry or Accord.
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Kevin 8:33PM (6/19/2007)
It's a pontiac therefore its a POS. I'd put the money into the 09' Acura TSX with the rumored S2K motor turbocharged with SH-AWD. Gotta love JDM!
a1121265 3:39PM (6/24/2007)
Hey guys,
its not built by pontiac, its built by Holden in Austrlia. Get your facts striaight. Its no BMW/merc build quality but its still pretty good. 0-60 in sub 5's, 60-0 quicker than an M5 and lambo murcielago. Just go take it for a test drive. Ull be suprised!
SSBR 9:16AM (6/19/2007)
Regardless of cylinder count or horsepower output, its still a Pontiac. I think it should be priced at 30k, with taxes (and a $5000 rebate). The G8 is however a big image improvement over the Grand Prix and Bonneville (*shudders*). However, at $35k, i'd rather get something with more "Class."
http://www.rolesor.com
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Keith 9:25AM (6/19/2007)
Yeah cause I know a ton of people looking to drop $35 on a base model Pontiac and a $40k base on a GXP..I don't care what the output is it's still a Pontiac. Develop better rep first, then ask for this price.
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Tyk 9:30AM (6/19/2007)
I wouldnt be caught dead in a Pontiac.. America's BMW my a$$ ...
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bgdc 10:02AM (6/19/2007)
Ditto. There's nothing remotely BMW-like in a Pontiac. If for some reason I were to decide not to buy another BMW, I'd go Mazda or Subaru.
Pep Boys Sux 3:14PM (6/19/2007)
My boy,
I said that about your mom, but I still did when all was said and done. You weren't a great result, but we can't win them all.
Elliott 9:30AM (6/19/2007)
I think that it is better looking than Chrysler 300C and will have equal quality; thus, pricing it just below the 300C sounds like a good idea to me.
I'm not in the market, but I can picture myself in this if I were.
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Paul 9:35AM (6/19/2007)
you nailed it Elliott - better looking, better performance, equal quality, at minimum... its a steal at that price.
bmoredlj 9:43AM (6/19/2007)
Frankly, I'm a little peeved they're making the first rear-drive big sedan a Pontiac and not the new Impala. Pontiac doesn't deserve first dibs on this, just like GMC didn't deserve the Acadia. Both should be Chevys now.
What did GM's best-selling brand do to deserve these snubbings? Or were they idiotic enough to pass on new products?
Meanwhile the remaining TrailBlazers/Uplanders are still on Chevy lots, stinkin' up the joint, and the current Impala is getting real old real fast. Just put one next to the '08 Malibu and see for yourself.
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Beat-it-nerd 10:19AM (6/19/2007)
Why would they continue to give Chevy 1st dibs on everything, thus cheapening every other Brand in GM's Stable of franchises?
This is the 1st time in a really long time that Chevy has not had the frist version of just about every new model and it is adding much needed strength to these Brands. Saturn and GMC are doing fantastic with the new products. GM cannot produce enough Acadias for GMC dealers. And, Saturn has seen a 48% increase in sales in May CYMTD (and that figure is getting only larger).
bmoredlj 10:47AM (6/19/2007)
Why give Chevy first dibs on everything? Because I want 'em to!
Those holes in the G8's hood are a crime.
Steve 9:43AM (6/19/2007)
A Dodge Charger R/T comes in at well under 35k starting so why not. Hell the SRT version is 38k. This is Pontiac not BMW even if they both have dual grills.
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Dausman 9:43AM (6/19/2007)
If the G8 equals or betters its competition in the categories of quality, safety, endurance and reliability(you can add other categories) then I may or may not consider a G8.
If GM builds it right, perhaps it will be a bargain at 35K.
If not right the first time GM may dig a hole they can't get out of. Buyers of this category of sedan are usually very sharp when critiquing automobiles.
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pd 9:44AM (6/19/2007)
This is not a Pontiac. Completely DESIGNED and ENGINEERED in another country by HOLDEN. Just because it has Pontiac badges on it when it gets here doesn't make it a Pontiac!!
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Keith 9:49AM (6/19/2007)
Just because audi did a ton of the engineering for the new Lambo, doesn't mean your buying an audi...
Also, when you take your car in for maintanance, good luck traveling to austrialia to get your HOLDEN serviced.
Tyo 9:53AM (6/19/2007)
in my family we've had quite a few pontiacs, if the interior quality is less plasticky they may be able to compete with bmw in performace for less money, but not luxury. I also think its better looking than a 300, and traditional Gm craftmanship has to be ignored, these are holdens.
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Eric B 9:54AM (6/19/2007)
Pontiac better hurry putting this thing to market: it's already looking old...
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Nick 10:00AM (6/19/2007)
Yea I don't get all of the 'it's a Pontiac' comments, because it's a Holden, with nothing more than the steering wheel moved over, some badging, and a signature Pontiac grille.
As for being 35k starting, that would be an alright buy, considering the Charger R/T starts at 32k, and that has less power and a god awful interior compared to the G8 GT, not to mention no available manual transmission.
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