ToniCipriani

I share your feeling, BV. For me it was first an Alero, then now a G6. I'm still in the process trying to get past my sis.

I saw this one before in the old forum. I remember there's a Mickey mouse painted somewhere on this one.

I was waiting for a friend out in Toronto, then I passed by a Pontiac dealer. I went in to grab how much they were selling the G6 for, and I was invited to a test drive. I thought... sure, why not. I always wanted to anyways. Model tested: Pontiac G6 GT /w Panoramic Sunroof 6km on the odometer I wanted a 4-cylinder, but they didn't have one. Gave me a GT tester instead. Interior: LIGHTYEARS ahead of my Cavalier. IMO it's much better than the Solstice as well. At least the door panels were finished properly and you can't see the edges. I really don't see why people are complaining. I sat in a VW Jetta (The Bora version, not the newest) earlier tonight, and it felt pretty much the same as the G6, except more cramped. So I really have no complaints about the fit and finish. Even my friend approves. He's always been trying to get me to go away from domestics (because he says a Chinese guy like me should be driving imports, it looks odd now for me to like a Pontiac). Capacity-wise, I'm extremely happy. Thanks to the longer wheelbase, the interior is huge. My friend only complained when I moved the front seat all the way back. Otherwise, at practical positions, it's perfectly fine. Although I'm not sure if this is just Seats are very comfy and supportive. No more sitting on a sponge like my Cavalier. I only sat in it for like 20 minutes, so I really have no idea how exactly it will feel after an hour drive. Perhaps if the dealer let me drive it to Waterloo, then I could tell. But that won't happen. But the first sit in it is impressive. One thing I didn't like too much, well, more of a personal taste, is that they moved the folding rear seat release into the trunk. I sort of got used to having it on the back seat itself, but it's really a personal taste. The tester came with a Panoramic sunroof. I thought it was cool, but it was really a niche thing and a selling point. It's a bit overpriced, but if you have the money, I would say go for it. It's like the signature of the G6. Another complaint is about the hand brake lever. Again probably not really a valid one, but I didn't like it myself. The release button location didn't really work out for me. It's under the lever instead of at the front, so you push it with your index finger instead of using your thumb. I got used to my Cavalier's at the thumb, and I think generally the thumb exerts a bit more force than the index finger. It's a more natural position for it to be at the front anyways. Easier snow handbrake drifting :P Exterior: It's a G6. What can I say. Design wise, I have no complaints. As I probably have mentioned before, one of my other friend, who lived his whole life in European luxury cars and will never even look at a domestic, thinks the G6 is sharp. My tester came with the 17" chrome wheels, but I personally didn't like it. Again, personal taste. I'm ordering mine (If I do get approval) with 16" alloys. One thing they might want to consider, is putting hydraulics for the hood lid. It's still a prop rod, but it would be nice to have hydraulics. Loved my Ma's 95 Lumina, no prop rod. Mechanical: I've heard complaints about the electrical steering, but I myself like it. It does feel wierd at first, but definitely after you get used to it, it feels nice. Especially when I got to the highway, the difference between the G6 and the Cavalier is significant. It was near effortless, and the steers were precise. Given that the plastic wrap around the steering is still there (it had a leather wrapped 3-spoke wheel BTW), it was sort of hard to hold the wheel physically. But I think the steering helped me a bit there. Tried the manual shift mode, didn't work for me. Shifts were a bit lazy and slow. But anyways, my prospective model doesn't have it. Not really a concern to me, but I would suggest to actually make it work, this is probably a point for improvement. Plus, manual shifting a 4 speed is no fun. The 201 HP V6 in the G6 is perfectly adequate. The G6 felt heavy, and I almost got into my bad habit of flooring (as I usually do with Cavy). I could only say the 3.5L is a monster. I felt the power. I freaked my friend as well with quick red to green light pickups. The engine tone was gorgeous. Again, pushrods at its best. Verdict: I'm ordering mine once I get approval. See what I mean? I would recommend someone who hates domestic and trys to beat the crap out of them to actually try it first before further comments. Sorry, no pics. I was having too much fun with the car. I keep on forgetting to use my camera phone...

Edmunds must have seen my half-done sketch :lol: But no... A rear wheel drive Saab is wrong.

Hey look! Those bumper inserts appeared in the SEMA G6!

Pontiac Tempest, at least in Canada. Can't mention that enough.

It's more of a manufacturing issue than technical. It's not that they can't, but it's cheaper to keep everything the same.

For me it doesn't really matter, as long as I have a shelter that doesn't leak :P But to choose, subrban. I'd then have the convenience of urban, without the urban noise.

Is that a W-body Century/Regal I see?

Hmmm.... long lost brothers? They both look triangular and both of them are made of white rice....

That's the same wing as the production SS SC...

Increasing number of new Civics. Oh Nooooo!

Anyone noticed they tried to look like Chevy with the big chrome bar right through the middle? They want to confuse you that it's a Silverado SS from a distance :lol:

Well it's not like the target audience of Buick would be interested in the "accessorized" vehicles in the first place. Buick doesn't have a ricey image like Lexus. So I think it's perfectly fine. Although Buick in SEMA would be a nice to have, but certainly not a must have.

That interior looks like a rehash of the original Miata! Uninspiring... But oh well... it's C&D. What can you do.

Raw onions.

Horror! All of a sudden 89.9! But please tell me it will go back down or I'm dead for the next term. I need to commute to work...

It's only a concept, no worries. I've seen someone putting a Northstar V8 in a Golf...

But if you look closely the whole roof is glass, not like the G6. The G6 still has a big frame around the glass panels. But oh well. I forgot the Astra Convertible. I guess it's fine then.

I now know what that wing looks like: A 1980s Porsche 911 Turbo I never know they were THAT ambitious...

It still looks like a Mazda Tribute to me...

Hmmm.... They are really trying to be A Ricer's Friend...

With the glass roof, would it still be structurally rigid?

BTW, the grille screams Opel for some reason.

That Lancer was a 2004 model. Now who's ripping who off...