Comments on: Pontiac Sedan versus the BMW 5-Series: An Unlikely Fight http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:48:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Artmic http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-54869 Artmic Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:17:05 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-54869 hmmm looking at both those cars above, i dislike the look of both, they are plain ugly cars. The old 5 was awesome looking, the current 5 looks like any other car in my opinion. I hope they re-design the 5 soon, i would never want a 5 looking the way it does now. hmmm looking at both those cars above, i dislike the look of both, they are plain ugly cars.

The old 5 was awesome looking, the current 5 looks like any other car in my opinion. I hope they re-design the 5 soon, i would never want a 5 looking the way it does now.

]]> By: mel http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-54463 mel Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:09:48 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-54463 I just took delivery of a new 2008 G8-GT in Panther Black Metallic. The car is equipped with the premium package which gives you the upgraded leather interior. Let me say this: I have never had the pleasure of owning a BMW, but after owning several Corvettes, Cobras and performance cars, I was VERY inpressed with the G8-GT. The combination of ride, handling and power of this 4 door sedan can only be appreciated after a test drive. I make this statement as I currently own 2 other high performance cars - a Viper and a Shelby SC Cobra with 550+ HP. You owe it to yourself to test drive one of these G8-GT's......granted, although the BMW may possess more luxury and status, the G8-GT is half the price. You can certainly think of many other ways to spend the extra 30+k. I just took delivery of a new 2008 G8-GT in Panther Black Metallic. The car is equipped with the premium package which gives you the upgraded leather interior.

Let me say this: I have never had the pleasure of owning a BMW, but after owning several Corvettes, Cobras and performance cars, I was VERY inpressed with the G8-GT. The combination of ride, handling and power of this 4 door sedan can only be appreciated after a test drive. I make this statement as I currently own 2 other high performance cars - a Viper and a Shelby SC Cobra with 550+ HP.

You owe it to yourself to test drive one of these G8-GT’s……granted, although the BMW may possess more luxury and status, the G8-GT is half the price. You can certainly think of many other ways to spend the extra 30+k.

]]> By: RIX535i http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-50342 RIX535i Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:26:03 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-50342 This is not an American Car! It is a re-badged Holden Commodore VE, made in Australia, For the record Holden tried a 'Better than a Five' type ad campaign when the VE was first released.... This is not an American Car!
It is a re-badged Holden Commodore VE, made in Australia,

For the record Holden tried a ‘Better than a Five’ type ad campaign when the VE was first released….

]]> By: Horatiu B. http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-49607 Horatiu B. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:17:40 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-49607 @<a href="#comment-49592" rel="nofollow">tassandre</a>: I think the comparison was based on a video ad that was trying to mock the BMW 5 Series and promote the Pontiac @tassandre: I think the comparison was based on a video ad that was trying to mock the BMW 5 Series and promote the Pontiac

]]> By: tassandre http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-49592 tassandre Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:15:03 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-49592 I AM VERY OUTRAGED TO SEE PEOPLE COMPARING THE bvmw 5 TO AN AMERICAN CAR. PLEASE ...PLEASE... I PERSONNALY WOULD PICK A USED BMW OVER ANY NEW AMERICAN CAR. PLEASE SHOW MORE RESPECT FOR THE DIAMOND 'BMW" I AM VERY OUTRAGED TO SEE PEOPLE COMPARING THE bvmw 5 TO AN AMERICAN CAR.
PLEASE …PLEASE…
I PERSONNALY WOULD PICK A USED BMW OVER ANY NEW AMERICAN CAR.
PLEASE SHOW MORE RESPECT FOR THE DIAMOND ‘BMW”

]]> By: Sam http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-47642 Sam Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:20:31 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-47642 You forgot that Pontiac made the GTO (0-60 4.7-4.8 seconds, 1/4 in 13 flat) which is a RWD vehicle and it was/is faster then both the 5 series sedans listed. It may have 2 doors, but the Monaro it was based on came with 4 doors and the 5 series was its competitor overseas. Where you need to compare the different engines is passing speeds on the highway, not 0-60. Thats where the beautifully simple and reliable LS series motors shine. The o-60 numbers dont tell the whole acceleration story and thats why your comparison on engine numbers is flawed. After 60 mph, the G8 will pull away hard because its torque never really deviates much across the band, and its hindered in 0-60 by its inability to put all the power down into forward movement. If you noticed the 0-60 of the two BMW sedans are almost equal despite the 60hp difference which has alot to do with traction--run them both out from 50mph to 100+ and you will see why they bother making the V8 and assuredly, the G8 will cover that ground faster. The Pontiacs are not BMWs. Pontiac cant match their overall quality evoke the same level of class all for $30k, but if it cost more, people would buy the name brand just because its a known entity. I really cant make a case where the G8=550 sedan for $30k less, but it is a great option for those that dont have the money but still want to be able to beat the richer guy next to him to the next light. He might have to just settle for less supple leather or a sound system thats not as brilliant or maybe a little more road noise You forgot that Pontiac made the GTO (0-60 4.7-4.8 seconds, 1/4 in 13 flat) which is a RWD vehicle and it was/is faster then both the 5 series sedans listed. It may have 2 doors, but the Monaro it was based on came with 4 doors and the 5 series was its competitor overseas. Where you need to compare the different engines is passing speeds on the highway, not 0-60. Thats where the beautifully simple and reliable LS series motors shine. The o-60 numbers dont tell the whole acceleration story and thats why your comparison on engine numbers is flawed. After 60 mph, the G8 will pull away hard because its torque never really deviates much across the band, and its hindered in 0-60 by its inability to put all the power down into forward movement. If you noticed the 0-60 of the two BMW sedans are almost equal despite the 60hp difference which has alot to do with traction–run them both out from 50mph to 100+ and you will see why they bother making the V8 and assuredly, the G8 will cover that ground faster.

The Pontiacs are not BMWs. Pontiac cant match their overall quality evoke the same level of class all for $30k, but if it cost more, people would buy the name brand just because its a known entity. I really cant make a case where the G8=550 sedan for $30k less, but it is a great option for those that dont have the money but still want to be able to beat the richer guy next to him to the next light. He might have to just settle for less supple leather or a sound system thats not as brilliant or maybe a little more road noise

]]> By: rupinder singh http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-47418 rupinder singh Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:30 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-47418 i think BMW is a best brand,evokes envy yill u own one i think BMW is a best brand,evokes envy yill u own one

]]> By: Spec Comparison: Mini Cooper S & BMW 135i http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-45660 Spec Comparison: Mini Cooper S & BMW 135i Tue, 13 May 2008 06:09:27 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-45660 [...] that to me actually makes more sense than most that I have been writing about lately (ie: BMW 550i/Pontiac G8 GT). Even though the Mini and the BMW are cousins they have a lot of similarities, and probably just [...] [...] that to me actually makes more sense than most that I have been writing about lately (ie: BMW 550i/Pontiac G8 GT). Even though the Mini and the BMW are cousins they have a lot of similarities, and probably just [...]

]]> By: Mark http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-45102 Mark Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:58:32 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-45102 I still say let's see which of the two retains most of its value after, say, one year...then two years and then three....pretty tough when Pontiac cars loose roughly 50% of their value when they drive off of the lot.... That aside, I wonder of Pontiac has finally learned to out a decent interior in their cars?? NOT plastic and vinyl and chrome.... Cheers, I still say let’s see which of the two retains most of its value after, say, one year…then two years and then three….pretty tough when Pontiac cars loose roughly 50% of their value when they drive off of the lot….

That aside, I wonder of Pontiac has finally learned to out a decent interior in their cars?? NOT plastic and vinyl and chrome….

Cheers,

]]> By: RawAutos http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-45082 RawAutos Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:58:03 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-45082 JRC, This is true... I actually can't wait to drive it. You say you could have two for the price of 1 550i... Did you drive the G8 or G8 GT? After currently owning three BMW's and driving the new G8, which would you rather have? JRC,

This is true… I actually can’t wait to drive it. You say you could have two for the price of 1 550i… Did you drive the G8 or G8 GT?

After currently owning three BMW’s and driving the new G8, which would you rather have?

]]> By: JRC http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-45081 JRC Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:51:37 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/29/pontiac-sedan-versus-the-bmw-5-series-an-unlikely-fight/#comment-45081 I think you shouldn't make any judgements until you drive both. I own 3 current BMW's, test drove the G8, and came away VERY impressed. I don't know if I'd buy one but I could have two for the price of my 550. I think you shouldn’t make any judgements until you drive both. I own 3 current BMW’s, test drove the G8, and came away VERY impressed. I don’t know if I’d buy one but I could have two for the price of my 550.

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