GM FYI Blog: A Letter from a Happy G8 Driver

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A Letter from a Happy G8 Driver

A while back we posted a video of some Pontiac G8s to the GMblogs YouTube channel. Shortly thereafter we started to receive messages from one individual who was particularly excited about the G8. To make a long story short, this individual ended up buying a G8 and sent out the following message - Adam Denison, GM Social Media

Dear GM Blogs:

The G8's have finally arrived and I picked up my fully loaded G8 GT a month ago, the day after arriving at my dealership.

I just wanted to let you know that the G8 is doing great, with no initial problems in the first 700 miles. Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing did a great job and build quality is excellent, one of the best cars I have had out the door at 700 miles. My past cars were both Japanese marks (including Acura and Lexus) and German marks, with plenty of problems that would have showed up by now, by far this is the best initial build quality car I have had. I also wanted to mention that this is my very first new domestic car purchase, congratulations to GM for a conquest buyer.

The car I just came out of was a BMW 530i sport package, which I held onto for an extra year just to get the G8 GT, and I am happy to report that I am really pleased with the GT and have no regrets with my decision.

I am getting lots of compliments and stares from people on the street, in parking lots, and at gas stations. It has received lots of comparisons to German cars (is that a new Audi, BMW, etc), and complements of what a great stance the car has. Cars on the roadway even slowdown to take a look and give a “thumbs up” of approval as they drive by.

Friends, family, and others on the street can't believe it is a Pontiac (or GM for that matter) and most think it is European at first. The folks at Holden have done a great job along with those at Pontiac who have integrated the Commodore into the American market.

It looks like Pontiac and General Motors, have a real winner on their hands. Fit and finish on the car are great, body panel gaps are minimal and even.

Interior is just the right amount of use of hard and soft plastic, looks very upscale, and everyone complements the black/red interior combo that I have in my car, indicating that it could have come right out of an Audi.

I am extremely pleased with my first new GM (and first new domestic) vehicle purchase and I am extremely proud to buy and support GM, even boasting about it where ever I go, and you have turned me into the type of spokesperson you need, passing on by word of mouth and showing (via my G8) that GM can provide quality and value, and build a great car such as the G8. Others questioned me when I told them I was buying a Pontiac (coming from a BMW) and now, they all know why and all agree that this car is really top notch in looks, driving feel, performance, and quality all at the right price.

I am sure that the entire GM family is very proud of this car, by bringing a top rate enthusiast 4 door car to America with praises not only from the media, but the owners themselves. Congratulations GM!

By the way, until the G8, I would have never thought I would speak about a GM car this way. You are changing opinions about GM with every new vehicle release.

Keep up the good work!

Steven
New York State

Posted by Editor on May 5, 2008 2:02 PM