December 25, 200817 yr What would be a better purchase than a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT with ~10k miles? Not much IMO, maybe a CPO Cadillac CTS, and a list of cars that I'd buy that you probably aren't into
December 25, 200817 yr There's a So Cal Ford dealership (Galpin) selling new (pre-update), well equipped Mustang GT's for ~$18k Edited December 25, 200817 yr by AAS
December 25, 200817 yr Author Wow, sign me up for Christmas at the Herzog house! Haha, I'm not actually getting one; I just thought that was a pretty awesome deal... $13k depreciation in a year or less. That Mustang GT deal is pretty insane, too.
December 25, 200817 yr Haha, I'm not actually getting one; I just thought that was a pretty awesome deal... $13k depreciation in a year or less. That Mustang GT deal is pretty insane, too. What's the GTO worth? Or you just like the coupe?
December 25, 200817 yr First thought (reaction to thread title) Since a 2009 Pontiac G8-GT is out of the price range 2006 Pontiac GTO or gently used, high mileage 1st gen. CTS-V. What would be a better purchase than a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT with ~10k miles? Uhhhhh.... oh yeah! DAMN STRAIGHT!
December 26, 200817 yr You could get a slightly used Jag XJ, Caddy DTS, or VW Phaeton, too. Lots of metal (or aluminum) for the money.
December 26, 200817 yr You could get a slightly used Jag XJ, Caddy DTS, or VW Phaeton, too. Lots of metal (or aluminum) for the money. Yeah a slightly used Deville/DTS would likely top out my shopping list.
December 26, 200817 yr Agreed. Bad for people who bought them new and may want to trade...but holy cow are there deals now on barely used G8's. Some V6's are under the $20k mark and GT's are not that much higher, generally. Even with a 2 month old Malibu, I've been "curious" looking at all the ads for them. A big majority are ex rentals, with under 10k or 15k miles, but some also are exec cars & demos. If you really look, there are barely used 2009's also pretty low. So yeah, hard to beat one. I'd agree. Not sure what else would entice me for the price, if a sports sedan was what I wanted.
December 26, 200817 yr Ok, assuming you insist on a new car.... ....there's a chance in a blue moon that there might be an 08 Grand Prix base model here or there. You could also pick up an Impala LS/LT 3.5 with the more basic things on it or a Malibu LS/LT with the 2.4 L4. All are good cars ... but if you can handle something "gently used," then go Pontiac G8 - what a looker - but would a Pontiac G8 be "gently used?" Also, the G8 hasn't proven itself over long-term use with its newer mechanical components and such. Actually, this is a tough question!
December 26, 200817 yr Author What's the GTO worth? Or you just like the coupe? I'm not sure what exactly the GTO is worth. Probably $13-14k. I don't drive it much though because I don't want it on campus (vandalism mainly). My dad drives it most of the time now but he likes the G8 a lot. I wouldn't be surprised if he bought an '09 if the deals are really good soon, which seems possible considering they have over 200 days supply of G8s based on something I read a couple days ago.
December 26, 200817 yr Depending on CTS coupe pricing/availability/options, I could "settle" for a G8.
December 26, 200817 yr gently used, high mileage 1st gen. CTS-V. I would stay away from those, serious differential problems.
December 27, 200817 yr buy an 80's G-body buick and spend the rest 19K on giving it great power and good paint.
December 27, 200817 yr Low mile GTO would get my money first. Can't do the sedan thing. A six speed GTO would be my choice. Followed by a slightly used Cobalt SS/TC...or a Solstice GXP. Chris
December 27, 200817 yr Or this, set up for showroom stock SCCA racing... http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/330576.aspx Chris
December 27, 200817 yr Ok, assuming you insist on a new car.... Yeah... I went with that premise for once. Otherwise I would have said: 1961 CdV 2dr hardtop: $6,000 1932-37 Pontiac ANYTHING drivable in great shape: $10,000 $4000 for repairs., restification. Edited December 27, 200817 yr by Sixty8panther
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