
02-25-08, 06:48 PM
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 | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): Platinum 2001 Cadillac Catera Sport | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 54
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| Re: Do Catera owners like the Pontiac G8? I've been thinking about it. As much as I'd like a GTO, I prefer a sedan to a coupe. Two doors just don't work for me. But I'm not sold on the G8. I've never been a Pontiac fan. They always seemed to go overboard with the styling add-ons. Lots of plastic cladding, scoops & vents, decals, wings, and that's just the outside. The interiors were just as gaudy.
The G8 is much better than their older cars but of course they couldn't resist "improving" the Commodore. So they gave her hood scoops, Chrome in the nose, tail lights, and around the windows. I don't like chrome unless they're badges and lettering. The interior looks cheap. I hate the steering wheel.    
This is what I'd buy. I found pictures of a Chevrolet Impala SS destined for Saudi Arabia and other overseas markets that I prefer over the G8. Same car, different trim. I couldn't find interior shots but hopefully it's along the lines of the exterior. I like its looks much better. No split grill, no hood scoop, and less chrome. I hate the wing in the last picture though. I'll wait and see how the G8 does in terms of reliability and buy a wingless Impala SS in 2010.  
Elvin |