Pontiac G8 GT long term wrap up
#1
Pontiac G8 GT long term wrap up
#3
Very positive review but a couple of points...
- Not sure about the 13000 mile oil changes? Personally, I would be changing my oil no later than 10,000 km (6,000 miles).
- New brakes were necessary at 36,000 miles?!?! That's below par. Just goes to show, you can't go wrong with good performance spec brakes.
Trouble free miles is the key. Sounds like they had fun overall and are looking forward to the next model...
- Not sure about the 13000 mile oil changes? Personally, I would be changing my oil no later than 10,000 km (6,000 miles).
- New brakes were necessary at 36,000 miles?!?! That's below par. Just goes to show, you can't go wrong with good performance spec brakes.
Trouble free miles is the key. Sounds like they had fun overall and are looking forward to the next model...
#4
Very positive review but a couple of points...
- Not sure about the 13000 mile oil changes? Personally, I would be changing my oil no later than 10,000 km (6,000 miles).
- New brakes were necessary at 36,000 miles?!?! That's below par. Just goes to show, you can't go wrong with good performance spec brakes.
Trouble free miles is the key. Sounds like they had fun overall and are looking forward to the next model...
- Not sure about the 13000 mile oil changes? Personally, I would be changing my oil no later than 10,000 km (6,000 miles).
- New brakes were necessary at 36,000 miles?!?! That's below par. Just goes to show, you can't go wrong with good performance spec brakes.
Trouble free miles is the key. Sounds like they had fun overall and are looking forward to the next model...
#5
New brakes were necessary at 36,000 miles?!?! That's below par. Just goes to show, you can't go wrong with good performance spec brakes.
My Mazda, though, still has the original pads, but they will need to be replaced now, at 80,000 kms.
So, a budget car is built for low maintenance, premium cars are built for $$$. That's been my experience.
And don't get me started on my Camaro's rear brakes. Those suckers wouldn't last past 35,000 kms.
#6
Most cars built in the last couple of decades get on average 30-40K miles out of the factory installed front brakes. If you have a performance car (or heavy car), like the G8 GT, that gets 36K miles from the brakes, you're doing well!
#7
fwiw, I have over 60K on my G8 GT... I'm still on my original brakes and they are far from used up. I also change my oil every 10K using Mobil one synthetic.
My only complaints on the car where
1.) Front Control Arms - GM stepped up and fixed it out of warranty!
2.) Drivers side door locks have issues and don't always lock with the key fob
3.) Transmission sometime has to find itself... I fixed this myself with a flash from Vector
Also, with my new ECM I'm knocking down 29mpg hwy on 91! Pretty darn good for a car that makes 400hp!
My only complaints on the car where
1.) Front Control Arms - GM stepped up and fixed it out of warranty!
2.) Drivers side door locks have issues and don't always lock with the key fob
3.) Transmission sometime has to find itself... I fixed this myself with a flash from Vector
Also, with my new ECM I'm knocking down 29mpg hwy on 91! Pretty darn good for a car that makes 400hp!
#8
My only complaints on the car where
1.) Front Control Arms - GM stepped up and fixed it out of warranty!
2.) Drivers side door locks have issues and don't always lock with the key fob
3.) Transmission sometime has to find itself... I fixed this myself with a flash from Vector
Also, with my new ECM I'm knocking down 29mpg hwy on 91! Pretty darn good for a car that makes 400hp!
1.) Front Control Arms - GM stepped up and fixed it out of warranty!
2.) Drivers side door locks have issues and don't always lock with the key fob
3.) Transmission sometime has to find itself... I fixed this myself with a flash from Vector
Also, with my new ECM I'm knocking down 29mpg hwy on 91! Pretty darn good for a car that makes 400hp!
#9
fwiw, I have over 60K on my G8 GT... I'm still on my original brakes and they are far from used up. I also change my oil every 10K using Mobil one synthetic.
My only complaints on the car where
1.) Front Control Arms - GM stepped up and fixed it out of warranty!
2.) Drivers side door locks have issues and don't always lock with the key fob
3.) Transmission sometime has to find itself... I fixed this myself with a flash from Vector
Also, with my new ECM I'm knocking down 29mpg hwy on 91! Pretty darn good for a car that makes 400hp!
My only complaints on the car where
1.) Front Control Arms - GM stepped up and fixed it out of warranty!
2.) Drivers side door locks have issues and don't always lock with the key fob
3.) Transmission sometime has to find itself... I fixed this myself with a flash from Vector
Also, with my new ECM I'm knocking down 29mpg hwy on 91! Pretty darn good for a car that makes 400hp!
1) Control arms, again. Been in the shop twice for it, last time they replaced all four. Here's hoping the new parts are different (and of course better) than the originals
2) My stereo/HVAC screen sometimes doesn't come on. This is another somewhat known problem, and will likely require replacement of the screen soon
3) My tranny sometimes gets confused too ... usually when coasting down to about 25 mph and then wanting to accelerate again. There was a campaign for that at one time, I should ask the dealer about it next time it's in.
As for oil changes, I'm a firm believer in doing what the computer tells me, not some half-baked wisdom handed down from the days of slobbering carburetors, loose manufacturing tolerances, and poor quality oil. As it turns out, I don't drive enough in one year (maybe 10k miles) to trip the computer's reminder, so I change the oil once per year.
Slightly off topic: looks like someone finally came up with a decent (and drone free) exhaust for our cars. I'm hoping to get some Solo axlebacks in a few weeks
#10
Very positive review but a couple of points...
- Not sure about the 13000 mile oil changes? Personally, I would be changing my oil no later than 10,000 km (6,000 miles).
- New brakes were necessary at 36,000 miles?!?! That's below par. Just goes to show, you can't go wrong with good performance spec brakes.
Trouble free miles is the key. Sounds like they had fun overall and are looking forward to the next model...
- Not sure about the 13000 mile oil changes? Personally, I would be changing my oil no later than 10,000 km (6,000 miles).
- New brakes were necessary at 36,000 miles?!?! That's below par. Just goes to show, you can't go wrong with good performance spec brakes.
Trouble free miles is the key. Sounds like they had fun overall and are looking forward to the next model...
#11
Below par!? You are aware you said miles, and not kilometers, right?
Most cars built in the last couple of decades get on average 30-40K miles out of the factory installed front brakes. If you have a performance car (or heavy car), like the G8 GT, that gets 36K miles from the brakes, you're doing well!
Most cars built in the last couple of decades get on average 30-40K miles out of the factory installed front brakes. If you have a performance car (or heavy car), like the G8 GT, that gets 36K miles from the brakes, you're doing well!
I do accept, however, that these guys absolutely gave the car plenty around the test circuits.
#12
http://www.insideline.com/mitsubishi...ac-g8-gxp.html
This is the car I was hoping to read about.
I was a little disappointed that they went with the Evo. Not everyday a car get's COMPLETELY BENT OVER in price, hp, tq, 0-60, 1/4 mile and braking... and still wins the comparison test.
This is the car I was hoping to read about.
I was a little disappointed that they went with the Evo. Not everyday a car get's COMPLETELY BENT OVER in price, hp, tq, 0-60, 1/4 mile and braking... and still wins the comparison test.
#13
Damn....I wish I had bought the GT, although I still love my V6 powered G8. It is one of the best cars I've ever owned. People that ride in it with me can't believe how well the car rides, although the comments I always get are "oh...too bad its a Pontiac...." or "too bad its a GM"....sigh......
On a positive note, I'll be keeping this car for a long time......I'm very pleased with it.......
On a positive note, I'll be keeping this car for a long time......I'm very pleased with it.......
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