While Supplies Last: Pontiac says only 16 G8 GXPs left at U.S. dealers (among other things)
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP – Click above for high-res image gallery
If you're looking to get your hands on a Pontiac before the General Motors division shuts its doors for good, you'd better act fast, because stocks are dangerously depleted.
According to Pontiac's Twitter page, there are only some 3600 units left of some of the brand's most desirable products left at dealers across the United States. If the G8 sedan is what you fancy, there are only 570 GT trims left, and only 16 examples of the top-tier G8 GXP. We'll have to assume any remaining parts stock is will remain in Australia.
The Solstice is similarly low on stock, with only 139 base coupes and 160 GXP coupes left on dealer lots. Pontiac also reports there are only 1500 G5s, 530 G6 GXPs and 350 Vibes left in stock. If that kind of announcement doesn't spur some sort of driving excitement among prospective Pontiac buyers, nothing will.
[Source: Pontiac via Twitter]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Samurai Jack 2:04PM (11/11/2009)
How many G3's? That's what inquiring minds want to know.
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alex 2:08PM (11/11/2009)
Subtracting all the quantities of the vehicles mentioned in the post from the total number of pontiacs yields 335 left. probably not an entirely accurate number, but it's gotta be in the ball park.
Sea Urchin 2:12PM (11/11/2009)
Can you explain why would a muscle division get G3 while a fuel efficient division (Saturn) get a much sportier Astra?
jjpg2000 2:33PM (11/11/2009)
Sea Urchin, that conversation is dead.
Sea Urchin 2:43PM (11/11/2009)
@ jjpg, most of GMs executive team is the team that made these mistakes. They need to seat down and think why they did what they did.
jjpg2000 2:47PM (11/11/2009)
SU, like a time out?
Andrew Castillo 8:37AM (11/12/2009)
235,357. Yeah... We're not supposed to know about that. HAHA
Shiftright 2:05PM (11/11/2009)
Really really wish I could afford a G8 GXP with a stick...
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Mehdi Cheddadi 2:06PM (11/11/2009)
I can, but they don't have any in canada :(
MemphisNET 2:11PM (11/11/2009)
Georgian Pontiac in Barrie, Ontario. Hurry -- it was there 2 days ago.
Tony 6:06PM (11/11/2009)
How can the Barrie dealer have a GXP version when this car was never imported to Canada by GM. I wouldn't know if a Canadian could import a GXP into Canada, though say good-bye to the warranty. I would of bought one if GM had brought them over the border.
paul34 7:50PM (11/11/2009)
I'm sure existing G8 GXP owners are probably somewhat happy (but also not, at the same time). Anyway, the scant availability should help to keep the used prices from falling too quickly.
Now, excuse me while I go window shop eBay motors for manual G8 GXPs I can't afford...
Volk 10:29PM (11/11/2009)
yeah, hear you. me too. stupid, stupid, stupid GM and Fritz particular moron!
Fredro 2:11PM (11/11/2009)
Damn I'm so pissed, now when I am done with college and can afford a car, GM cancels it. I so want a GXP with a 6speed but might settle with a G8 GT or a new GTI insead.
F*ck GM..
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Danimal 3:00PM (11/11/2009)
I find it interesting that the two cars that fit what you want in a car are a G8 GXP or a GTI. Which to me, are two very different animals. I you wanted a GXP then I'd think you'd go Taurus SHO or something like that, not small hot hatch.
Chris O 10:02AM (11/12/2009)
Fredro:
As a former G8GT, and current G8GXP owner, I can say with some confidence that you will be able to buy a GXP on the used market pretty easily.
While some people have said that the GXP will become a collector's item, I respectfully disagree. I love my car, but a previous-gen CTS-V (with the LS6, I think), has roughly the same driving dynamics, interior quality (since it was before the CTS refresh), and power. It's less expensive, too, but insurance should be comperable. As a point of reference, both the GT and GXP G8s cost me more to insure than my either my Z06 or my GT-R. The GXP is better for me, as I prefer the sleeper look.
Fredro 11:44AM (11/12/2009)
I don't know why the hell are people downgrading me.
A G8 GT with incentives costs just as much as a new 5 door GTI.
Both fit well for a guy like me, a young professional in his 20s.
Both are quick good looking cars and most importantly they are practical (unlike Camaro or Mustang).
Plus I grew up with GP's and a Bonneville so it's sad to see GM kill the G8 like this.
I looked into used CTS-Vs but I am afraid of the differential cracking problem. Supposedly its fixed in the 2006's but those are harder to find.
Sean 2:11PM (11/11/2009)
WOW, I thought it said "only 16 G8 GXPs left US dealers" and got really sad. I was very happy when I re-read it and discovered my mistake.
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Ray 2:13PM (11/11/2009)
Dammit! I want one!
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Wayno-san 2:20PM (11/11/2009)
G8 GXP or Solstice GXP?....
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