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Post by bonneville dan-o »

my be trading the gxp for a 2008 g8 v6 today! its orange! 47k


will report back later
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bonneville dan-o wrote:v6
Why the hell would you do that?
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You may want to reconsider... the GT's gas mileage isn't really that much worse.
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repinS wrote:You may want to reconsider... the GT's gas mileage isn't really that much worse.
Was gonna say...as abysmal as the G8 V6's mileage is, you would do yourself a favor by getting a G8 GT and at least have some fun.

And as my buddy with the G8 GXP always says, "A G8 just isn't a G8 without a V8."
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harofreak00 wrote:
bonneville dan-o wrote:v6
Why the hell would you do that?

I was thinking the same thing? The orange I like.

But trading the GXP for a V6?
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I do like mine.

The V6's aren't really all that bad. They'll still light 'em up. Although the cost and MPG benefit isn't much over the GT.
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What is a reasonable price for a GT with ~30K miles?

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Post by bonneville dan-o »

because thats what happen to pop up on the lot at work... and insurance and price tag... thats why the v6

it seems faster than the gxp. i'll be content =)
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TRADED IN! 2008 G8 Ignition Orange Metallic LY7, 47k miles, Flowmasters, all options but sunroof.

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TRADED IN2004 GXP Black. 53,000mi.... drop in K&N filter, 5000k H.I.D. lows, 8000k H.I.D fogs, switchback 5000K turn signals. cleared headlights. 20% Tint.
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It has a distinct tranny advantage over the GXP, more available mods, and... it's orange.

Get the windows tinted and some GT taillights, it'll look very nice.
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^ windows already tinted cept the rear window... i can do that on a weekend i already have the tint. ;)

it also has cat back exhaust. real deep sound.
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2006 Crown Vic, white P71 interceptor. Push bar, 35% tint.

TRADED IN! 2008 G8 Ignition Orange Metallic LY7, 47k miles, Flowmasters, all options but sunroof.

SOLD! 2000 SSEI Black, 180 t-stat, autolite 104's, 3.4" MPS, custom M&D CAI, 1/8" phenolic S/C spacer, throttle body heat sheild, solid front mount, MSD wires, shift kit, 3rd brake light overlay, cleared headlights, tinted and cleared tails, 20% tint, Syntec, ARP license plate bolts Goodyear Eagle GT's,disabled DRL's, 8000k H.I.D's, pilot angel eye fogs

TRADED IN2004 GXP Black. 53,000mi.... drop in K&N filter, 5000k H.I.D. lows, 8000k H.I.D fogs, switchback 5000K turn signals. cleared headlights. 20% Tint.
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Post by bonneville dan-o »

well brought it home. manager told me to take it overnight before making the final decision. i love the car. just gotta check out financing tomorrow!
2006 Crown Vic, white P71 interceptor. Push bar, 35% tint.

TRADED IN! 2008 G8 Ignition Orange Metallic LY7, 47k miles, Flowmasters, all options but sunroof.

SOLD! 2000 SSEI Black, 180 t-stat, autolite 104's, 3.4" MPS, custom M&D CAI, 1/8" phenolic S/C spacer, throttle body heat sheild, solid front mount, MSD wires, shift kit, 3rd brake light overlay, cleared headlights, tinted and cleared tails, 20% tint, Syntec, ARP license plate bolts Goodyear Eagle GT's,disabled DRL's, 8000k H.I.D's, pilot angel eye fogs

TRADED IN2004 GXP Black. 53,000mi.... drop in K&N filter, 5000k H.I.D. lows, 8000k H.I.D fogs, switchback 5000K turn signals. cleared headlights. 20% Tint.
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I too would have to have the V8, but if you are happy with the v6, more power to you! It will still be an awesome ride!
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viper8907 wrote:I too would have to have the V8, but if you are happy with the v6, more power to you! It will still be an awesome ride!
Well, technically less power to him, LOL.

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well of course i want the v8 but unfortunately my pocketbook is not bottomless... so this will have to do until i can afford a g8 GXP

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TRADED IN! 2008 G8 Ignition Orange Metallic LY7, 47k miles, Flowmasters, all options but sunroof.

SOLD! 2000 SSEI Black, 180 t-stat, autolite 104's, 3.4" MPS, custom M&D CAI, 1/8" phenolic S/C spacer, throttle body heat sheild, solid front mount, MSD wires, shift kit, 3rd brake light overlay, cleared headlights, tinted and cleared tails, 20% tint, Syntec, ARP license plate bolts Goodyear Eagle GT's,disabled DRL's, 8000k H.I.D's, pilot angel eye fogs

TRADED IN2004 GXP Black. 53,000mi.... drop in K&N filter, 5000k H.I.D. lows, 8000k H.I.D fogs, switchback 5000K turn signals. cleared headlights. 20% Tint.
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bonneville dan-o wrote:well of course i want the v8 but unfortunately my pocketbook is not bottomless... so this will have to do until i can afford a g8 GXP

baby steps :eek:
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Post by CMNTMXR57 »

How much more expensive is a GT? Seriously? I also realize it's also not just about purchase price, but insurance and repair costs too. Either way, a GT can only nominally be more than te 6!

I'm not knocking the 6 holer, but this car was meant to be a V8. If you think you love it in V6 mode, think about how much you'll love it with 6.0L and 8 cylinders.
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Any pics yet? I've only actually laid eyes on one orange one. Well, make that two, but I think one was resprayed with more candy in it.
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Post by PRD2BDF »

I like the V6, I think it's perfectly adequate. I don't go using all the 210 HP in my turbo 4. Why would I need all the 376 HP in the V8?

I say congratulations!
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^^^ Notsureifserious

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I use all of my 470 every day, and am jonesing for more...
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this is the only pic that i have.... its been cloudy/rainy so not the best.
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TRADED IN! 2008 G8 Ignition Orange Metallic LY7, 47k miles, Flowmasters, all options but sunroof.

SOLD! 2000 SSEI Black, 180 t-stat, autolite 104's, 3.4" MPS, custom M&D CAI, 1/8" phenolic S/C spacer, throttle body heat sheild, solid front mount, MSD wires, shift kit, 3rd brake light overlay, cleared headlights, tinted and cleared tails, 20% tint, Syntec, ARP license plate bolts Goodyear Eagle GT's,disabled DRL's, 8000k H.I.D's, pilot angel eye fogs

TRADED IN2004 GXP Black. 53,000mi.... drop in K&N filter, 5000k H.I.D. lows, 8000k H.I.D fogs, switchback 5000K turn signals. cleared headlights. 20% Tint.
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