A Rare and Powerful Pontiac G8 GT V8 at IAA! Will it Run?

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  • @StalePhish
    @StalePhish 3 місяці тому +27

    I'm the original owner of a 2009 Pontiac G8 GT in blue! What a great looking car. I cannot believe how rough it looked under the engine, that thing looks like it's seen some things in its life.

  • @jonesvaughn8946
    @jonesvaughn8946 3 місяці тому +72

    That was actually pretty funny how you were sitting in the BMW and that guy just randomly comes up and starts messing with the hood😂

    • @t.l.robinson2162
      @t.l.robinson2162 3 місяці тому +27

      I would have blown the horn.

    • @TheMustardisbad
      @TheMustardisbad 3 місяці тому +11

      *roll down the window* "Aye man do you want me to pop the hood?"

    • @locotrucker46
      @locotrucker46 3 місяці тому +3

      @@jonesvaughn8946 that was pretty funny

    • @thebiggoldshark496
      @thebiggoldshark496 3 місяці тому +9

      Kinda disrespectful dude needs to wait his turn

    • @RUSS312
      @RUSS312 3 місяці тому +8

      Gonna guess that dude has poor urinal etiquette too.

  • @thomaslibonati
    @thomaslibonati 3 місяці тому +14

    You should get the G8 GT. Fix her up a little bit and throw an exhaust on it. Those are so cool.

  • @ShabibShabirRawi
    @ShabibShabirRawi 3 місяці тому +35

    good old holden commodore

  • @SpeedyGeneralMotorsINC
    @SpeedyGeneralMotorsINC 3 місяці тому +6

    Get the G8 Randy that thing is sooo coool definitely would fit with the rest of the cars

  • @bobbymalhi6082
    @bobbymalhi6082 3 місяці тому +15

    Love the g8 gt/gxp, more reliable than a hemi. Also keeping my eyes peeled for a cheap trailbrazer ss.

  • @howardluecke5494
    @howardluecke5494 3 місяці тому +25

    I know the G8 is a money pit, but I am a sucker for a PONTIAC!

  • @locotrucker46
    @locotrucker46 3 місяці тому +7

    I wound love to have a g8 gt. 355 HP and rear wheel drive. So cool.

  • @christopherhamilton5557
    @christopherhamilton5557 3 місяці тому +13

    That dude at the BMW tho… 😂😂😂 Did he not see you in it? I mean, the engine was running…

  • @BozzFromAus
    @BozzFromAus 3 місяці тому +17

    Would love to see the Pontiac G8 aka Ve Holden Commodore on the channel 😁 could be interesting to see Randy have a lead foot 😉🤣

  • @adamcar1234
    @adamcar1234 3 місяці тому +7

    In Australia we call the pontiac G8 a Holden VE SS commodore. There quire common here, well the automatic ones are

  • @Innis241536
    @Innis241536 3 місяці тому +1

    Get the g8 gt man. I have one as well and it’s definitely a fun car

  • @SpeedyGeneralMotorsINC
    @SpeedyGeneralMotorsINC 3 місяці тому +4

    Gotta get that G8

  • @jnorthrop70
    @jnorthrop70 3 місяці тому +1

    I love that G8. Such a sleeper since it looks like the other Pontiac FWD junk.

    • @BURN.365
      @BURN.365 28 днів тому

      Always get compliments in mine.

  • @thevacdude
    @thevacdude 3 місяці тому +5

    Grandparents had two Camry’s and an Avalon.
    All were great cars.

  • @josetraba2453
    @josetraba2453 3 місяці тому +1

    G8 is rare performance sedan from GM Australia know as holden commodore. It was the Pontiac swan song hence rare performance sedan.

  • @Nkmeyer2915
    @Nkmeyer2915 3 місяці тому +5

    Thank you Randy for being an internet personality that is outstanding and welcome in our homes! 😊

  • @topher8634
    @topher8634 3 місяці тому +1

    The G8 GT had AFM. That was probably the ticking sound, if the system is still intact.

  • @lindenday7046
    @lindenday7046 3 місяці тому

    It’s good to see you decided to keep doing the videos Randy! If you were closer it would be nice to buy a car from you there’s not many honest people like you these days.

  • @davidanderson4404
    @davidanderson4404 3 місяці тому +1

    I love my G8. If you buy it for cheap the parts alone are expensive. Paid $200 for 1 hood scoop. Front facia goes for $500 if it doesn't have parking block crack.

  • @ruckusrodkustom8140
    @ruckusrodkustom8140 3 місяці тому +4

    That Scat Pack was nice!

  • @MikeInBendOregon
    @MikeInBendOregon 3 місяці тому

    My wife had a Maxima. If I remember correctly it was a 91. It was a 5 speed sport version
    with the factory rear spoiler. It only had 40,000 miles on it when we bought it, but it had
    283,000 on it when we finally sold it. The only things we did to it was a clutch, radiator and
    a couple timing belts. It still ran great when we sold it...
    $12,000 for that Challenger. Somebody has been smokin some crack. I'd get more excited
    about the old Buick for a couple hundred bucks.

  • @davidcorder95
    @davidcorder95 3 місяці тому +2

    Heck, yeah get that RT brother those are worth some money. Those cars are hard to find too.

  • @EuweyMercer--TeamLongroof
    @EuweyMercer--TeamLongroof 3 місяці тому +4

    It's a Holden Commodore from here in Australia 🇦🇺

    • @WayneKerr69420
      @WayneKerr69420 3 місяці тому

      I have one! I got it as my first car

  • @bryanmeier272xp8
    @bryanmeier272xp8 3 місяці тому +9

    ya i like those g8s with the v8 i dont touch any gm car with a 3.6 tho

    • @jnorthrop70
      @jnorthrop70 3 місяці тому

      3.6 is a pile.

    • @BURN.365
      @BURN.365 28 днів тому

      The G8 GT is a 6.0L V8
      Great car for what it is.

  • @GrandmaKeith
    @GrandmaKeith 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful black G8

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 3 місяці тому +1

    Glad you are winning the Buick and Tracker 😀

  • @trbstang
    @trbstang 3 місяці тому +2

    I had saved your Challenger to watch the auction and it did disappear quickly! Congrats on the quick sale.

  • @Pokeblue02
    @Pokeblue02 3 місяці тому

    The consistency is amazing on this channel ❤

  • @johnnysmile01
    @johnnysmile01 3 місяці тому +1

    Love that red Máxima it's an amazing car a Legend now it's beautiful 😍 i would love to see it on your channel man Nice Toyota truck these newer Models are sick 😍 i like the blue Challenger too looks nice

  • @jefferyshearer6056
    @jefferyshearer6056 3 місяці тому +5

    Get that challenger if price is right use it as a beater!

  • @gonz9
    @gonz9 3 місяці тому +2

    Hoping to see the Pontiac G8 on the channel!!!

  • @Snip3rwolf22
    @Snip3rwolf22 3 місяці тому +2

    In Australia thats a Holden commodore VE a Aussie car that we dont make anymore

  • @CarolinaWheezer
    @CarolinaWheezer 3 місяці тому

    Orange mustang with the black hood let's go brother would love to see that on your channel 😮

  • @ianmitchell1594
    @ianmitchell1594 3 місяці тому

    Ford ranger has red cutout switch next to battery. Also as you pointed out plastic body work to metal panels the paint always looks different after a few years 👍

  • @bren70ssss94
    @bren70ssss94 3 місяці тому +1

    That tundra is nice , we don't have them over here but we do have the hilux 😊

  • @AlS-oq8kj
    @AlS-oq8kj 3 місяці тому +1

    Grab that g8 mate

  • @nyn3482
    @nyn3482 3 місяці тому

    Those Maxima's were so nice

  • @stephenbartram7377
    @stephenbartram7377 3 місяці тому +1

    That blueturd with the mouse poop on the air filter probably make it run better 🤣

  • @carsonmcleod1809
    @carsonmcleod1809 3 місяці тому

    Love that obs chevy paint scheme

  • @kaoticrod_yt9106
    @kaoticrod_yt9106 3 місяці тому +1

    A lot of the vehicles that you review comes too Indianapolis 😂👍🏾

  • @aPpiknik
    @aPpiknik 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Randy for your great videos. Appreciate you sir

  • @danielkern1110
    @danielkern1110 3 місяці тому +1

    Good morning Randy I just got done watching your new video on the Copart walk around that you posted this morning first saw that Dodge hellcat the blue one. It’s in pretty rough shape like you said, but I am sort of glad that you walked away from it because it’s in pretty rough shape and I think you could find out the better one on beryllium. I hope you have a wonderful day and I’ll talk to you soon. I can’t wait to see your next video whatever you have planned for tomorrow talk to you later man

  • @grahamalldred7769
    @grahamalldred7769 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video Randy.........

  • @brianleclerc1593
    @brianleclerc1593 3 місяці тому

    That Challenger would be a great track day car.

  • @darrenjones1551
    @darrenjones1551 3 місяці тому +1

    The Pontiiac G8 GT was Chevy Lumina in South Africa Holden in Aussie Commadore and a Vauxhall Manaro here in the UK - Don't see many of them

  • @Elis2000sle
    @Elis2000sle 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello Randy could you look at that 05 mustang gt in yellow it’s at the very end of the video next to the liberty

  • @mikesharp8653
    @mikesharp8653 3 місяці тому

    I'd say yes on the Pontiac G8 GT V8. Lots of video content. If you bring it back you'll me bank.

  • @CCFBGGarage
    @CCFBGGarage 3 місяці тому

    Hey Randy, fyi, if you find a Avalanche with a 6.2 in it ....BUY IT ....only made in 2009/10 they are very rare and very hard to find stats on but I assure you they made them.
    On the exhaust on the Avy's have 2 styles to identify them.
    1) the 5.3 have curved down tip from the factory
    2) the 6.0 and very rare 6.2 have a straight larger exhaust tip.... if you see this type start looking for a 6.2 tag under the hood.
    Fyi in your search, good video 👍🏻 Mark

  • @paulcooper3934
    @paulcooper3934 3 місяці тому +1

    Randy, the Pontiac GT is just a Holden Commodore from Australia.
    So getting parts would not be hard mate.

  • @kestut
    @kestut 3 місяці тому +1

    Easiest way to tell that a Dodge has had bodywork is when the bumpers match the fenders.

  • @johnholland1560
    @johnholland1560 3 місяці тому +1

    Pontiac is the Australian model !

  • @haskellburks
    @haskellburks 3 місяці тому

    Good morning Randy. The Cadillac CTS is a good looking car even though it's got front end damage on the passenger side. The BMW X4 is a good looking SUV.

  • @chrish4317
    @chrish4317 3 місяці тому

    I have always wanted a G8!!!!

  • @maxoklock4805
    @maxoklock4805 3 місяці тому

    The burnt orange ‘98 Tracker was interesting if it wasn’t totally trashed in the front. Drove a ‘95 in High School, wouldn’t want to have one as my only vehicle , but I still wouldn’t mind having another again as a toy

  • @jonell1425
    @jonell1425 3 місяці тому

    I'm voting for the old Maxima. Give it a chance. I wanna see it live!

  • @paulradice3534
    @paulradice3534 3 місяці тому

    Very quick 👍

  • @Ford_Guys_Videos
    @Ford_Guys_Videos 3 місяці тому +1

    Randy that Blue Challenger in your video was missing catalytic converters.
    It sounded like someone chopped off the catalytic converters.

  • @larsmanson9577
    @larsmanson9577 3 місяці тому

    That old school pos obs Chevy is just gonna go up in price if you clean it up and get it running those damn things are getting high here in Houston Texas

  • @Terryhicks
    @Terryhicks 3 місяці тому

    Randy you might want to check out that 22 tundra out they have a recall on that engine I believe they will replace the engine.

  • @mightymatt3624
    @mightymatt3624 3 місяці тому

    A g8 gxp maroon is my dream car.

  • @KingHenryVR4
    @KingHenryVR4 3 місяці тому

    Still never got that old 80s/90s DODGE on the channel.

  • @malikdigger4544
    @malikdigger4544 3 місяці тому

    Both V8 modern muscle car's would make great projects kool 09 G8 Gt definitely for sure but blue Challenger RT with rear glass window is good too.

  • @chadriddle3517
    @chadriddle3517 3 місяці тому

    The bmw was very nice ! Do love some BMW’s!

  • @RonTrimarco-or4hz
    @RonTrimarco-or4hz 3 місяці тому

    We just totaled a Chrysler van like that at the body shop I work at but that was in Venice Florida

  • @landlubber1967
    @landlubber1967 3 місяці тому

    Randy, at the 30 second mark you breezed past what looks to be a loaded old F150 with a toolbox. It looks super nice but maybe I haven't seen you look at it?

  • @Whitefeatherhomestead
    @Whitefeatherhomestead 3 місяці тому

    Cheers from Byars, ok.. been enjoying ur channel for a little while now.. awesome channel, if u need a camera guy brother or a driver hit me up I’d enjoy helping a local out

  • @ariesdunn1725
    @ariesdunn1725 3 місяці тому

    Would love to see the newer Toyota Highlander that you walked in front of to look at the silver Cadillac please.

  • @08GA
    @08GA 3 місяці тому +1

    Id go for the G8 they are amazing cars. The battery light/alternator warning is probably because someone replaced it with a cheap aftermarket one. Those cars are picky and only accept the highest of quality oem alternators lol.

  • @bot8te592
    @bot8te592 3 місяці тому

    Hopefully I get to see my old 02 Dodge pickup in one of your videos

  • @BigJon22091
    @BigJon22091 3 місяці тому

    17:41 There’s a clean looking Chrysler 300 SRT8 in the background. You rarely see those around anymore.

  • @robertkburnish8565
    @robertkburnish8565 3 місяці тому

    Randy if u see a kia telluride can u show one of them on ur walk please

  • @67judge
    @67judge 3 місяці тому +2

    Please ❤get that G8 for more content.

  • @sway329
    @sway329 3 місяці тому

    I think the g8 is the cadillac 3.6 just like the 2010 camaro v6 got that 3.6 those g8 Gt are nice cars man and definitely got some power with that v8 👀

  • @BuffaloChicken
    @BuffaloChicken 3 місяці тому

    Maxima the four door spots car!

  • @josetraba2453
    @josetraba2453 3 місяці тому

    G8 worth saving

  • @1crustyoldmsgtretired870
    @1crustyoldmsgtretired870 3 місяці тому

    CTS - Yes there's suspension damage. Look at the different angles of the front wheels. Is that a Dodge Failcat RT with a Campbells soup shifter ?

  • @IKhanNot
    @IKhanNot 3 місяці тому +2

    I would remove the engine cover on that G8 to see if it is an actual V8 by counting the amount of ignition coils.

    • @WayneKerr69420
      @WayneKerr69420 3 місяці тому

      If its a GT its a V8. Its the 6.0 not the 6.2 though.

    • @IKhanNot
      @IKhanNot 3 місяці тому

      @@WayneKerr69420 I know but people can stick covers and badges on them. One time I noticed a BMW 328i at an auction but it was actually a 320i with the detuned N20 motor. I noticed it when I plugged in the VIN number to Carfax. Somebody stuck a 328i badge on it.

  • @ProvenPredictions
    @ProvenPredictions 3 місяці тому

    Look at MiniVans here and there!?!. Looking for one and would like to see what all the different brands look like. Appreciate you!

  • @carsonmcleod1809
    @carsonmcleod1809 3 місяці тому

    "Do you smell that?" we can smell with our eyes snell vision 2024

  • @bigtermtech5188
    @bigtermtech5188 3 місяці тому

    Show us more of that old F-150 at time code 1:26 😭

  • @amrelkheshen9381
    @amrelkheshen9381 3 місяці тому

    I wanna see some Durangos please❤️

  • @shawnmelvin3712
    @shawnmelvin3712 3 місяці тому

    hay randy at the 125 mark u went by a red and white ford half ton some time when u around it again can u take a look at it thanks

  • @juanarreola8221
    @juanarreola8221 3 місяці тому +1

    You should get the G8 and fix it up

  • @peterexyboy4275
    @peterexyboy4275 3 місяці тому +1

    G8 bogan mobile , Australias finest

  • @rokuandriod6742
    @rokuandriod6742 3 місяці тому

    You know what they say you break you buy since you broke the glove box lol 😂

  • @erickort1987
    @erickort1987 3 місяці тому

    sir,have you ever saw a newer 2005 pontiac gto?

  • @allenkranawetter9482
    @allenkranawetter9482 3 місяці тому

    I like the orange mustang

  • @michaeltripodi8919
    @michaeltripodi8919 3 місяці тому

    Ve commodore Australia ❤❤

  • @bryanmeier272xp8
    @bryanmeier272xp8 3 місяці тому

    that challenger tho you can put the bigger hemi in easily my buddy has a ram 2500 it had 5.7 he bought the bigger hemi from Crysler brand new think it was 6.4 i helped him put it in and it went right in think he orderd diffent motor Mounts but bolted right in on stock trans its been going strong for 3 years now

  • @keith455
    @keith455 3 місяці тому

    The chrome on the door handles give it away as a GT.

  • @dirtyfrogs4540
    @dirtyfrogs4540 3 місяці тому

    I bit $6500 on the shaker challenger but lost it. It sold in yesterdays auction for $11,100 😮

  • @bryanhill4467
    @bryanhill4467 3 місяці тому +1

    Is that nissan with the smashed trunk an Altima? If so its still driveable...LOL

  • @ZachAmos-q1p
    @ZachAmos-q1p 3 місяці тому +3

    Get the Challenger

  • @indoorbailey5384
    @indoorbailey5384 3 місяці тому

    what camera you using

  • @Chrisb4318
    @Chrisb4318 3 місяці тому

    Did that red and white f150 think it was a 1990 model did it sell yet ? Thanks

  • @christophersplitt1772
    @christophersplitt1772 3 місяці тому

    Wow!!! V8 Pontiac!

  • @Dwizzle2023
    @Dwizzle2023 3 місяці тому

    Do you ever see any newer expeditions or tahoes?

  • @topher8634
    @topher8634 3 місяці тому

    I owned a G8 GXP. Unfortunately it was totalled when a mustang side swiped me on the interstate.

  • @michaelparker2225
    @michaelparker2225 3 місяці тому

    Guy at the Toyota dealer in Florida said the 2022 tundra had a problem engine!