Comments on: Pontiac G8 GT better than a BMW 5 Series?

By: BMWho

BMWho — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:56:57 +0000

As a G8 GT owner with a just a tune and CAI, I am putting down 340 to the wheels with a 0-60 less than 4.5 seconds. Next please…

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By: The Lee

The Lee — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:12:04 +0000

And you suck, G-Man, for bringing up a topic that (I just noticed) died months ago.

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By: The Lee

The Lee — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:10:39 +0000

First off, let’s get something clear: the G8 is not an American car. It’s an Australian car with an American-branded logo.

The G8 isn’t a bad car. It’s not a bad-driving car, either. And in GT trim, it’s pretty quick. Is it necessarily an E60 rival? Not really, no. Different markets, and most people who can afford an E60 aren’t going to buy into the marketing speak.

The comparison is really meant for those who aren’t in the market for a BMW in the first place. It’s so that people who buy a G8 can tell their buddies “My G8 compares to (insert vehicle here that retails much higher than the G8).” It’s the same strategy that Kia/Hyundai (don’t remember which) employed a couple years ago where they were saying their car was superior due to a larger number of cup holders.

Take it for what it is, laugh it off and move on with life. There’s no reason to get butt-hurt over marketing speak from a company that has a VERY short life to live before it’s gone for good.

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By: G Man

G Man — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:48:08 +0000

Azer ur dumb the m5 dosn’t even get close to 2.3 seconds 0-60 the buggatti veryon goes 0-60 in 2.3 and it has 1001 horses and 4 turbos the m5 is slower than the cts-v and that dose 0-60 in 3.9

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By: Azer

Azer — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:36:57 +0000

Furthermore, if Pontiac wants to prove that G8 is faster than BMW then they should take BMW M5 since they are comparing with GT version. BMW M5 has 10 cylinder 5.0 litre with 500hp. It can hit 0-60 MPH in 2.3 seconds. Now, Pontiac G8 GT hits 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. WTF Pontiac get a life….

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By: gene

gene — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:24:37 +0000

I love how people want to comment but never read everything someone else has to say first. I will not say mean things and call people mean names. This is for constructive criticism.

American car fans say that we can only bring up luxury and hp for the BMW.. are you retarded? The handling of a BMW is MUCH greater than the Pontiac hands down. HANDLING ALONE is sometimes reason enough for any driving enthusiast to pay more. Guess who has a 5 year/100k mile warranty and guess which car will retain it’s value much better.. The BMW over the Pontiac. 30 grand more for for a car that is worth more than 30 grand more than it’s American “competitor” .. It makes me laugh to think people will think the value of a Pontiac comes close to a BMW.

No, American cars are not coming out of it’s slump from the past decade, especially due to horrible management. Do I hate American cars? No. I actually like the new designs coming out for some of them. BUT LETS BE REAL. BMW isn’t like it’s German counterpart MB, who’s car has been slowly losing it’s grip on their loyalists because of poor quality the last 10 years. So no, I’m not bias against German, American or Japanese car engineering.

Good day to all. =D

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By: Paul Phillips

Paul Phillips — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:41:02 +0000

The BMW is almost DOUBLE the price of the G8. All you can do is bring up HP and L… pathetic. The G8 offers not as much luxury and comfort a BMW 5er does, but its also almost 30k less. Thats what is hilarious. $30,000! haha. Wow. Now lets talk about an American car in the SAME price range. Try bashing the 550hp Cadillac CTS-V for 58k. It blows BMW’s 5 series out of the water.

And yes…the advertising is hilarious, for one reason: a car for 30k should not even come close to the performance of a car almost double the price. Get over it, American cars are coming out of the slump they have been in for the past decade. Sorry, but your little 5 series has met its match (or matches).

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By: Mohammed Ali

Mohammed Ali — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:28:45 +0000

haha right?
right

soo … 2 things the pony beats beemer in .. being spacious and uh speed… i agree with the author when he said they’re comparing a 6 litre to a 4.8
but what about all the technology with the idrive, the looks (i prefer the 6 series but watever) and drive in a BMW or …. hahah pontiac
LOL i feeel sorry for american car makers they’re losing lots of money
then they claim to be better than german cars

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By: Toy Yoda

Toy Yoda — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:26:59 +0000

The Pontiac motor is more compact and weighs less than the BMW motor and has more torque. Why bring up HP/L when you can also put up HP/Volum and HP/weight which favors the American motor. Such arbitrary arguments in favor of BMW is inane.

And yeah, I own a 6 series.

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By: Pontiac Sedan versus the BMW 5-Series: An Unlikely Fight

Pontiac Sedan versus the BMW 5-Series: An Unlikely Fight — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:04:53 +0000

[...] the BMW 5-series for less money. I’m sure you have seen the current advertisement for the new G8 versus the BMW 5er. But is it really the car that they say it is? Well, let’s look at the [...]

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By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:40:54 +0000

WHAT a FIRGGING JOKE!!! So what of the Pontiac is cheaper?? Okay, buy that Pontiac with its cheap plastic interior….watch as the value (oxymoron) of that same Pontiac drop 50% when you drive off the dealer’s lot….tell you what…at the end of two years, let’s see which car retains more of its value….

You will NOT catch me screaming down RR 12, FM 1431 or any other twisty road here in central Texas….you WILL find the Pontiac rapped around a tree or upside down in some ditch after some person TRIED to copy the BMW’s the ad is going after…

WOO WOOOOO, funny ad indeed!!!

Cheers,

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