G8 GXP or IS-F
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The G8 GXP, with a 402 hp 6.2 liter Corvette engine under the hood.
If any of you guys like watching racing, you will see Pontiac's on the race track.
I have yet to see any is-f on the race track in the states, in Japan different story.
I think the only issue with Pontiac, as other have said, is RELIABILITY...
G8 Gxp Test
Pontiac G8 GXP Sebring May 2009
Pontiac G8 GXP Sebring May Part 2
If any of you guys like watching racing, you will see Pontiac's on the race track.
I have yet to see any is-f on the race track in the states, in Japan different story.
I think the only issue with Pontiac, as other have said, is RELIABILITY...
G8 Gxp Test
Pontiac G8 GXP Sebring May 2009
Pontiac G8 GXP Sebring May Part 2
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If the decision is between a Lexus and a Pontiac, the decision is pretty easy in favor of the Lexus IMHO. The only compelling and true need for some is a roomy and more usable backseat that favors the Pontiac.
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See the problem with the statement above is that not all people are LEXUS FANS. When they see the Pontiac and Lexus together they might think about how Pontiacs are more well known for there performance and Lexus is known for its comfort. So IS-SV remember that all performance car buyers dont run toward Lexus IS-F
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I would choose the IS-F over the G8 any day. Hands down. But to the G8's defense, it doesn't look as bad as other pontiacs like the G5 or G6. I saw a Motoring 2009 episode that reviewed the G8, and supposedly its a re-badged Vauxhall from Australia or something. Which is why there probably is a difference in the build quality.
But yeah, there is no contest. IS-F FTMFW!!!!!!!!!
But yeah, there is no contest. IS-F FTMFW!!!!!!!!!
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See the problem with the statement above is that not all people are LEXUS FANS. When they see the Pontiac and Lexus together they might think about how Pontiacs are more well known for there performance and Lexus is known for its comfort. So IS-SV remember that all performance car buyers dont run toward Lexus IS-F
Despite Pontiacs old history of performance, its most recent history is about poor quality, poorly styled cars and huge monetary losses for the division, leading to the elimination of the Pontiac division.
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The reliability of this Pontiac (psst, it's really a Holden) should be pretty good. The GTO was pretty reliable. Will it be Lexus/Toyota reliable? No, but the average is so good now that it shouldn't be an issue. I'd be worried about two things, parts availability and the shear size of the thing...it's a bit of a boat. Oh, make that three, unless you plan to keep it 'till the wheels fall off the resale will be bad too.
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See the problem with the statement above is that not all people are LEXUS FANS. When they see the Pontiac and Lexus together they might think about how Pontiacs are more well known for there performance and Lexus is known for its comfort. So IS-SV remember that all performance car buyers dont run toward Lexus IS-F
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I wouldn't buy GM in the good times and now even moreso in bad times. THe cars are built poorly...period. They may feel right when you first own it , but later down the road the car loosens up, in every aspect.
I can't believe the OP would consider the GX8 against the IS-F. As many have said, GM is going bye-bye and they will have to rise from the ashes, in order to do business on US soil. This should be a lesson to all the US manufacturers to take a lesson from the Japanese auto.
Get the F, you won't be disappointed. Oh a dn the resale value would be better as well
I can't believe the OP would consider the GX8 against the IS-F. As many have said, GM is going bye-bye and they will have to rise from the ashes, in order to do business on US soil. This should be a lesson to all the US manufacturers to take a lesson from the Japanese auto.
Get the F, you won't be disappointed. Oh a dn the resale value would be better as well
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I'd say that the responses are very civilized consider that the OP insinuated that the F is slower than the 350, and that it looks childish and people laugh at it. This is not the first time we've seen other car owners jump into this forum to try to justify their purchase. All I have to say is, enjoy what you have, and if you have doubts, trade it in for an F. You won't regret it.
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why not get a lancer and save more money? lexus's old ad guy did...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbV6Bh_aHuY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyf_EGgzYvo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbV6Bh_aHuY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyf_EGgzYvo
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Lexus is not known for there performance cars. Pontiac is. I mean thats really important to me. Anyways all the luxury and amenties I bet a lot of IS-F owners dont use everything that comes with the car. And wow didnt expect so much feedback!