I’ve talked to BMW owners – my son in law is one – he was ready to buy a G8 over that BMW until Pontiac’s murder was announced. He never considered a cadillac because of the image – too ritzy – nor a chevy – not ritzy enough – nor a buick – too stodgy. But he was about to sign for a G8. Here’s a typical review:
Overall, the Pontiac G8 GT is one of the best sports sedans on the market for the price. No other American sedan offers the same experience at this price point. A similarly priced Infiniti G35 might offer a comparable level of refinement, but it’s quite a bit smaller and has 60 less horsepower. With a base price of just under $30,000 – our tester stickered for $31,245 and came with every option except a power sunroof – the G8 is unbeatable for a sedan of this size.
My neighborhood cocktail group likewise won’t even consider GM for the heretofore “image” reasons of the brands remaining. Pontiac alone – as discussed above – offers that hope.
I observe – and notwithstanding their three year production absence – they’re (Pontiacs) all over the place. GM is losing sales big time – I’m convinced of it.
