Pontiac G8 better than BMW E60
04-02-2008, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gravis121' post='555092' date='Apr 2 2008, 06:38 PM
jeremy clarkson of top gear reviews and compares the G8 to the 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-xRvDpVtfw...feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-xRvDpVtfw...feature=related
For those interested see: http://www.hsv.com.au/cars/ESeries/clubspo...clubsportr8.asp
04-02-2008, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='555076' date='Apr 2 2008, 07:09 PM
Do you think I'm that naive? 
I know first hand what a nice watch, nice tie, and even nice shoes can get you in to
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I know first hand what a nice watch, nice tie, and even nice shoes can get you in to
Free beer for you
Awesome!! But as you might expect I only drink imports.
04-02-2008, 09:18 PM
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Spent many years driving Holdens and every time they release a new one, the first thing they aim at is the BMW 5 series. I thought they were ok until I got my first Bimmer. This time around they crowed that the new Commodore (G8) handled the same as the BMW. Just take a look at the lack of gaps in an E60 dash compared to low rent design in the Holden, or have a look at how close the doors are to the body and how consistent the gaps are. The quality of the finish, the materials, the lack of road noise, no flexing in the body shell (door rubbers noisy) etc.
Recently had one for quite a few days. Well I gotta say other than performance, I think the thing is a POS. I had it for a long country drive, and the waist line window height in the rear seat meant my (tallish) 5 year old had to have a booster under the booster seat so he could see out. What 'FAMILY' car has no vision for the kids? Talk about 'are we there yet?' The interior plastic is so soft that it scratches horribly. The multi function trip/nav computer is just INSANE to use (worse than the original Idrive), the seats are shiite, the steering is too light until it loads up, the brakes are a common Holden (GM) failing and the list goes on...
Might as well compare Kmart with Cartier
Cheers
Recently had one for quite a few days. Well I gotta say other than performance, I think the thing is a POS. I had it for a long country drive, and the waist line window height in the rear seat meant my (tallish) 5 year old had to have a booster under the booster seat so he could see out. What 'FAMILY' car has no vision for the kids? Talk about 'are we there yet?' The interior plastic is so soft that it scratches horribly. The multi function trip/nav computer is just INSANE to use (worse than the original Idrive), the seats are shiite, the steering is too light until it loads up, the brakes are a common Holden (GM) failing and the list goes on...
Might as well compare Kmart with Cartier
Cheers
04-02-2008, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by VHHDT' post='555239' date='Apr 3 2008, 12:18 AM
Spent many years driving Holdens and every time they release a new one, the first thing they aim at is the BMW 5 series. I thought they were ok until I got my first Bimmer. This time around they crowed that the new Commodore (G8) handled the same as the BMW. Just take a look at the lack of gaps in an E60 dash compared to low rent design in the Holden, or have a look at how close the doors are to the body and how consistent the gaps are. The quality of the finish, the materials, the lack of road noise, no flexing in the body shell (door rubbers noisy) etc.
Recently had one for quite a few days. Well I gotta say other than performance, I think the thing is a POS. I had it for a long country drive, and the waist line window height in the rear seat meant my (tallish) 5 year old had to have a booster under the booster seat so he could see out. What 'FAMILY' car has no vision for the kids? Talk about 'are we there yet?' The interior plastic is so soft that it scratches horribly. The multi function trip/nav computer is just INSANE to use (worse than the original Idrive), the seats are shiite, the steering is too light until it loads up, the brakes are a common Holden (GM) failing and the list goes on...
Might as well compare Kmart with Cartier
Cheers
Recently had one for quite a few days. Well I gotta say other than performance, I think the thing is a POS. I had it for a long country drive, and the waist line window height in the rear seat meant my (tallish) 5 year old had to have a booster under the booster seat so he could see out. What 'FAMILY' car has no vision for the kids? Talk about 'are we there yet?' The interior plastic is so soft that it scratches horribly. The multi function trip/nav computer is just INSANE to use (worse than the original Idrive), the seats are shiite, the steering is too light until it loads up, the brakes are a common Holden (GM) failing and the list goes on...
Might as well compare Kmart with Cartier
Cheers
Which model was it that you were recently driving?
04-03-2008, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='555065' date='Apr 2 2008, 05:51 PM
...
Chicks dig a shiny new ANYTHING on wheels, ...
Chicks dig a shiny new ANYTHING on wheels, ...
"Chicks" just dig shiny stuff, just like children. The difference is, "chicks" don't plaster their greasy hands and face all over the side of your shiny car. (Not unless engaged in some semi-public debauchery. 
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04-03-2008, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='555139' date='Apr 2 2008, 08:05 PM
Wow, I just found a G8 chrome logo on eBay. I wonder if I rebadge my 550 anyone will know.
04-03-2008, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by gene1' post='555230' date='Apr 2 2008, 11:32 PM
Awesome!! But as you might expect I only drink imports.
German beer is something I will NEVER be unbiased about.
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04-03-2008, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='555436' date='Apr 3 2008, 12:05 PM
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That being said, I prefer Stella Artois but I'm not picky...
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='555436' date='Apr 3 2008, 12:05 PM
Not even Sam Adams?
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I'll make an acceptation if you're buying.