So! My first love, (the Pontiac Grand Prix) has a new addition to it’s family and Pontiac has named it, The G8. I first saw my new reason to drool on Thanksgiving 2007 when Pontiac placed one in clear, glass trailer on the back of a delivery truck. As I drooled in my freshly financed 2008 Toyota Corolla (nick named The ‘Rolla by me before Toyota decided to jack move me!), I quickly began to realize that I do NOT belong in a 4 cylinder engine (especially since I was spoiled on V6’s) as the G8 suspension bounced along the bumpy ride of the delivery truck on the ragged freeway. If you don’t understand, just check the specs.
Engine & Power
- 3.6L Variable Valve Timing (VVT) DOHC V6 SFI aluminum;
256hp at 6300 rpm, 248lb-ft of torque at 2100 rpm <–The Conspiracy - 6.0L V8 SFI aluminum with Active Fuel Management;
361hp at 5300 rpm, 385lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm <–The Crime
Transmission
- 5–speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and Sport Mode
- 6–speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and Sport Mode
Drivetrain
- Rear–Wheel Drive
EPA estimates MPG mileage
- 3.6L engine (automatic): 17/25 (city/highway mpg) <–2nd Degree Murder
- 6.0 L engine (automatic): 15/24 (city/highway mpg) <–1st Degree Murder
Standard Capacities
- Fuel tank: 19 gallons (approx.) <–Capital Murder
- Seating: 5 <–Plea of Innocence
Well, 7 months later, I’m pulling into work and see the same beauty with the same paint job parked illegally (just slightly) and facing me head on . . . looking at me like, “Yeah bitch . . . I’m still around!” What did I do? Why DUH!!!! I pulled out my big, black, weapon and began to shoot all around! (get your mind out the gutter, I’m talkin about my camera!)
My next mission is to learn to FULLY drive a stick, cause I’m seriously not trying to become a victim of conversations like the following ANYMORE!
Sirius-ionno, I find it funny. You’d be the only one to drive it, it doesn’t come in automatic, if I got it that is . . .
Jai-I don’t see why it would come in a automatic that would just be very “punkish”
It’s a shame to admit it, but the lady has a point. I guess my “S” model Corolla is just another compact sedan with a fast look and slow speed . . . HA! I refuse to believe that . . . however, I won’t be able to pit it against many bad boys such as the G8, Stang, Vette, Camaro, Skyline . . . ehh let me stop while I’m ahead . . .
Passion is bred from a desire to achieve greatness from within. What are you passionate about?
-Sirius
