SHO VS. G8 GT
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Which one should I get? Budget is about 15k and I need 4 doors. These are the two cars I've narrowed it down to.
SHO Pros:
>better gas mileage
>better interior
>transmission is less of a slush box
>can get a lower mileage one for less
SHO Cons:
>uglier exterior
>worse sounding engine
G8 GT Pros:
>dat glorious v8 rumble
>better exterior styling
>rwd
G8 GT Cons:
>gas mileage
>uglier interior
bls help
>>14314317
also no mopar you faggots. that shit is awful and you know it
>>14314317
What state, any snow?
>>14314429
va. so currently quite a bit lol but typically its not that bad.
awd is always nice to have though just in case
>>14314317
Keep in mind that I love the SHO, but the rear seat leg room is fucking atrocious.
>>14314446
You could get by with the G8 with snow tires, the SHO can make noticeable gains with a few simple mods.
too many Taurus police interceptors
G8 wins by default
Get the commodore
>>14314317
Man g8 gas mileage Is crazy bad.
>>14314448
is it really that bad?
i havent sat in it yet but it doesnt look that much worse than the g8 gt from pics
i could be wrong tho
>>14314465
>the SHO can make noticeable gains with a few simple mods.
like what? i saw you can get pretty solid gains from just a tune
>>14314466
lol that is true
its basically the new panther
>>14314476
>tfw not strayan
>>14314511
ive had cars with worse but yeah its really not good especially on premium fuel
>>14314537
Tune, intercooler and exhaust
>>14314537
http://www.full-race.com/articles/full-race-f-150-ecoboost-dyno-testing.php
Read this and try not to get erect
>Final Result of Test 1 (add Tune only): 421WTQ and 347WHP
>Gains: +125wtq/+70whp @3000rpm and +75wtq/+60whp @4000rpm
One of the joys of factory turbo motors is that they are tuned conservatively as fuck.
If you can find a $15k SHO I'd definitely do it. Its lightyears newer/more advanced than the G8.
To be fair though a $15k Dodge would be a SRT-8 Charger which would be a pretty badass car, even the 1st Gens.
>>14314537
I can't speak for the G8. But I do know that the Taurus and MKSs I've sat in here horrible for anyone who is a large manlet or greater. plenty of headroom and width, but no place to put your feet. and I'm only 5'10", confirm for manlet.
I used to like them more until I experienced the FORTY-FIVE-HUNDRED POUNDS OF AMERICA that it weighs.
Honestly I'm more excited about the new Fusion Sport, with it's 2.7L Ecobooooooost and AWD and not being over 2 tons.
In any case it's a good car. But if you wanted it to be more... executive? It's not really the greatest. It will work great for chillins and coworkers to lunch though.
And of course the AWD is extra bonus to snow/winter, while it IS FWD ultimately.
>>14314549
pretty much what ive read
seems like you can get tos lightly over 400hp with just those
>>14314588
>try not to get erect
its not working
>>14314598
>If you can find a $15k SHO I'd definitely do it. Its lightyears newer/more advanced than the G8.
would it really tho? the two i were looking at specifically were a '10 sho and an '09 g8 gt. thats only one year newer.
>>14314607
i am also 5'10" king of manlets
i might need to sit in one and see if its a dealbreaker
>>14314317
>ignoring the ctsv
well, thats the obvious reply. i had a great one with blower and all. then rode in my friends 2001 5-series that he bought for 6k and it was the greatest car ive ever rode in.
>>14314802
jk everyone i forgot about the tbss
those faggot sedans can gtfo of my thread now
>>14314607
>No room
You must be 400 lbs or something because my limited is spacious as fuck and I'm 6'0 250. The only car that had more room was my Crown Victoria, which is the king of comfy from now until forever.
Get the SHO OP, you won't regret it.
>>14314861
>that literal wall of china between the two front seats
what were they thinking my balls hurt just looking at that
>>14314317
Me mum has a g8 v6
The interior is really shitty and cheap but it is still better that an ugly tourus.
>>14314868
So? It's still plenty roomy. And again, I'm not exactly a manlet.
>>14314802
Well, keep in mind that I was thinking of it from a Crown Vic replacement perspective. Part of the biggest malfunction is that the rear floor is in such a way that you can't stick your toes under the front passenger's seat... at least in the MKS you couldn't. Though I can't see why it'd be different.
Try it out but honestly for a family it'll be more than fine.
>>14314855
I owned a tb ss. Can confirm it's better than a g8 or a sho.
>>14314883
Depends on the year. On the 13 and newer models there is more foot room, plus the seats in the rear are a bit deeper.
>>14314317
SHO nigga
Drove one when I worked for a dealership and god damn it was comfy. Like old Cadillac tier comfy ride/interior, and it was quick enough.
If you're going 4 doors most likely you'll want comfort and shit.
>>14314861
maybe it is an MKS/Taurus difference. I distinctly remember both times not being able to wiggle my feet front to back because the footwell was tiny.
OP disregard me and buy a green SHO
>>14314869
i like lots of cockpit space tho
i really just need to go sit in one
>>14314883
>Part of the biggest malfunction is that the rear floor is in such a way that you can't stick your toes under the front passenger's seat.
wut
i cant even picture how this would be possible
>>14314884
any transmission issues?
thats the one thing holding me back
>>14314899
'13 and newer models are more than iw ant to pay tho. gotta say i am quite happy the value on these things literally plummeted tho lol
>>14314907
>Like old Cadillac tier comfy ride/interior,
kek goddammit /o/ this is the literal opposite of all other opinions in this thread
>>14314914
>green SHO
i dont think ive seen green ones before that would probably look pretty slick
id most likely be a faggot and buy a black one tho and tint the shit out of it
also i have to say good thread so far. shit fliging has been surprisingly low so far
![2013-ford-taurus-12[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/xiD2Kvp.jpg "2013-ford-taurus-12[1].jpg")
>>14314978
you need this.
>>14314907
>If you're going 4 doors most likely you'll want comfort and shit.
but yes forgot to mention that is incredibly important to me. possible even number 1 (other than le benchracer numbers of course)
>>14314994
holy fuck
i was not expecting that kind of green
did they make that on the 2010 ones that is sweet as hell
>>14314978
You still have plenty of room up front in the older Tauri, I was saying that newer ones gave the rear passengers a bit of extra room. But yeah, they don't hold resale value well, at least not going from new to used. Once they're "used" the value is pretty stable. But I got my 14 Limited for $18500. And even though it isn't a SHO it still has plenty of power to it.
>>14314978
>kek goddammit /o/ this is the literal opposite of all other opinions ITT
That's because I've drove both, and I'd choose the Taurus.
G8 does look good, and has a 'sporty' ride but the Taurus is pretty comfy
>>14315000
SHO is definitely more comfortable in my experience.
>>14315009
yup. when the SHO was first released it's the only taurus model that was available in green
For 2016 they dropped the emerald and gave it Guard, which is also amazing. I like the emerald better on the SHO though.
GET THE FORD
GM IS GARBAGE
>>14315032
yeah i was just looking at a '10 sho with less than 50k for 17.5k. pretty ridiculous considering what they retailed for only 6 years ago.
>>14315052
i dont doubt the sho has a comfier ride quality but what about interior/cockpit comfort itself? i havent sat in it yet but judging by pictures there seems to be much less space for the driver because of that wall of china they have going on between the two front seats.
>>14315055
that emerald really is amazing. thanks for the tip i wouldnt even have considered that.
>>14315101
i actually love gm tho
they make some truly great cars
and of course plenty of shit ones
but so does every manufacturer. i never understood brand loyalty is completely retarded.
![2016-ford-fusion-st-spy-photos-12[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/uxsKfsq.jpg "2016-ford-fusion-st-spy-photos-12[1].jpg")
I would wait for the st version of the fusion.
some speak of a 6 speed manual AWD. and a 2.7 SVT tuned eco.
>>14315110
GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS
THE ONLY GOOD GM CAR MADE IN THE LAST TWENTY YEARS WAS THE ZR1
FORD HAS OUTDONE OUTPERFORMED OUTSOLD THEM IN EVERY WAY AND THEY DIDN'T NEED TO BE BAILED OUT BY THE FUCKING GOVERNMENT
>>14315103
Again, trust me. They have plenty of room for all but the fattest of men (or women).
![2017-ford-fusion-sport001-1[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/OuQYYtS.jpg "2017-ford-fusion-sport001-1[1].jpg")
>>14315128
It's already been confirmed. 2017 is Fusion refresh, offering a Fusion sport with the 2.7 V6 ecoboost and AWD, with I'm sure an automatic.
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/11/2017-ford-fusion-sport-detroit-auto-show/
>>14315128
is that even confirmed habbening?
also thatd be way out of my budget for at like 3-5 years
>>14315134
k
>>14315141
im only partially fat
maybe this will work anon
>>14315134
thanks for the new copypasta you faggot lmao
>>14315172
This is my fat ass in my Taurus. PLENTY of room.
>>14315134
Jesus Christ fanboys are so fucking lame. Just like the other guy said nearly every brand has made at least a few good cars. You are fucking stupid man.
>>14315185
does look fairly solid 2bh. your legs look pretty spread too from what i can see. and your arm is definitely fatter than mine. this bodes well anon, this bodes well.
>>14315195
You can't tell but my one leg isn't even touching the center consol/wall/whatever. And the doors are contoured to give you more leg room.
>>14314317
don't know about you but the answer's easily G8 for me.
Taurus is a FWD based platform so even if you get the AWD SHO I think it still might be front biased (although I'm not exactly sure about this).
the SHO also has a minivan-tier V6, pretty boring generic engine.
the G8 is one of the last specimens of its kind. first of all it's a Holden so that's pretty unique and cool IMO.
and of course it's a V8 RWD muscle sedan. much more interesting, not something you see everyday, as opposed to the shitty taurus
You have to go with the G8 GT
>>14315222
>3.5L TT that also sees duty in the GT halo car capable of pushing 600+hp
>boring
Either way you're getting a truck engine
>>14315219
wonder where all the complaints come from then that sounds pretty great
>>14315222
im fairly certain it is fwd based which is a bit unfortunate.
>>14315226
you faggots are making this real hard
>>14315252
>implying thats bad
>>14315261
I have no clue. I heard the same complaints until I actually sat down in one. Like I said, it's no Crown Victoria, which I had before, but it's a damn good successor.
Are people seriously suggesting a FWD v6 Ford over a glorious LS powered RWD ground pounder??
>>14315241
doesn't change the fact that V6 is a soulless generic shit-tier configuration
> b-but muh Ford GT
> b-but Nissan GTR
sure it makes good power for its size but still would take a I6 or V8 over a V6 any time of the day
>>14315290
If he got the GXP then it would be LS powered. The L76 in the GT is not an LS engine but it's still awesome.
and yes people are actually suggesting that :(
>>14315261
My gfs Escape has a display that shows you where power is being directed. It sends power to the rear wheels from a stop every time and the only time it's full FF is under very light load cruising.
![2016-ford-focus-rs-official-photos-and-info-news-car-and-driver-photo-654997-s-original[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ATXn46M.jpg "2016-ford-focus-rs-official-photos-and-info-news-car-and-driver-photo-654997-s-original[1].jpg")
>>14315165
If it comes with an ST badge.
it has to be 6 speed manual, they already have it.
>>14315290
one of his requirements was "4 door", and it has been noted that he is interested in some comfy. The G8 is not very good as either a people hauler or comfy, as glorious as it is.
It is also very old.
>>14315285
the panther had almost absurd levels of space. no new car can compete with that but if the sho has as much room as you say it does i cant imagine it being an issue
>>14315290
no doubt the g8 gt has the better engine
thats not the only thing to consider tho
>>14315316
but... it's NOT going to come with an ST badge. It's a Sport, not an ST.
>>14315312
that's actually really cool
>>14315317
lol no. The G8 has more rear seat leg room
>>14315312
hmm thats kind of cool
im sure that isnt directly comparable to the sho but definitely relevant
>>14315317
im sure the ride quality of the g8 gt isnt exactly comfortable but what about interior comfort?
Likely out of budget, but the G8 GXP is truly a four door Vette.
Get the Pontiac, dew
>>14315290
the SHO is AWD
I don't understand how anyone could buy a Taurus. They have the worst interior packaging of any large sedan in history.
>>14315340
low mileage ones are close to 30k these days my man
i wish tho that thing is fucking sick
>>14315366
are you honestly suggesting the g8 gt's interior is better? neither of them are that great but come on the g8 is truly horrific
>>14315406
Didn't say it was better. The packaging (space efficiency) on the G8 is loads better.
>>14315417
my mistake.
quality is without a doubt worse but i could see where youre coming from with the space efficiency comment. although judging by this thread that is a bit debatable.
Buy a G37 sedan
>rebadged skyline
>ATTESA AWD
>Not made in Mexico or Canada
>>14315461
ive been in one
speaking of all this cramped talk lol. that aside tho they are great cars just not very comfortable to be in
>>14315461
Are they ATTESA based? Don't recall ever reading about that.
And isn't the G8 Aussie built? Or is Canada the final assembly point?
>>14315351
It's FWD masquerading as AWD, like so many cars today unfortunately....
>>14314511
wat
>>14316459
>avg speed 61mph
>coasting all the way down to 30mph
>still only 34mpg
Wtf was the point of this picture? Did you think you made a valid point or something?
>>14315309
Are you the type of guy who says OMG LQ9 ISN'T LS BECAUSE IRON AND TRUCK?
L76 is just an LS2 block with an L99 top end.
>>14314317
Neither. 2-3 classic cars.
If I had to choose one, G8 gt. In manual.
>>14316476
I've had up to 40mpg before, cruising at 60ish with five people in the car. That's not "crazy bad," like >>14314511
>>14316485
Nevermind. They never came in manual. I'd save until I could afford a GXP
>>14316486
>I've had up to 40mpg before,
On the computer or you actually did the math for you MPGs? You remind me of that guy with the "Trifecta Eco tuned Impala" that was bragging about how he got 30+mpg. He said he would make a fuelly to post his MPGs and has disappeared after he realized how shit his MPGs actually were.
>>14316508
>On the computer or you actually did the math for you MPGs?
Both. It's pretty good. With the AFM turned off, I get 23-25mpg cruising at 80mph. It's nothing stellar, but calling that "crazy bad" just isn't true.
>>14316500
i can afford the gxp im just not spending 30k on a used car. that is fucking stupid
>>14314588
>mileage is now kill
>drive train stressed beyond initial design
>being erect over this
>>14317961
>not modding your car
>>14318005
>op wanted good mileage
>>14315312
But you see the G8 sends power to the correct wheels 100% of the time.
>>14317901
So why not but 10-20k down and finance the new Chevy SS?
>>14318165
simply put im just too much of a jew. i love cars but spending 50k on one just for laughs isnt smart financially. especially when i can get a great car for about 1/3 of the price.
Manual 6 spd GTO with new springs ($300) shocks ($300) and poly bushings all around ($200 + labor).
GTO and get Monaro bumpers
>>14315510
>And isn't the G8 Aussie built? Or is Canada the final assembly point?
Holdens are built in Elizabeth, Aus.
>>14315103
It actually has a curved cockpit feel from what I remember, almost like what people consider "race car", but nah you've got tones of room.
The G8 isn't -that- big, it's kind of just your regular mid size sedan. Seating in the back is fine for children/teenagers. Can't comment on the back seats of the Taurus as I was driving. If it's anything like the Fusion then it's limited for anyone past 6 feet tall. My head touches the roof on new Fusions
>>14315295
>>14315295
>>Minivan tier V6
Why don't you mke up your mind with what you are angry about for whatever reason.
>>14316476
Are you the same guy angry at V6s? Or is/o/ just riddled with aspergers?
>>14318066
True, but when you actually want AWD, it's there. FWD is fine for rolling along. It distributes power to the rear when you step into it.
>>14322304
No, I was replying to a guy about his G8 dummy. Read more.
