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February 25, 2009
Ford Taurus SHO vs. Pontiac G8 GXP: Which Would You Choose?
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
Ford made headlines recently when they announced that the SHO is coming back. Pontiac has been in the news as well, though it hasn’t really been good news. Still, the G8 GXP is one of the hottest Pontiacs to come along in a long time, so we thought this would be a good match up. With the SHO you get AWD, a 365 hp twin-turbo, direct-injection 3.5-liter V-6, and your only option is the paddle-shift 6-speed auto. The G8 GXP is RWD, has a 415 hp 6.2 liter pushrod V8, and it’s available with a 6-speed manual tranny. Both cars come in right around $38k. So, which would you choose?
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thechaz101
Mar 1, 2009 at 5:38 pm
sho has a nicer interior but looks like it bit off the camry outside
thechaz101
Mar 1, 2009 at 5:32 pm
g8 is sexy but too pricey
FamousPaul
Mar 1, 2009 at 2:21 pm
NONE
GTwildfire
Feb 27, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I owned a Taurus and a Sable at the same time. Well, I guess I should say I survived owning a Taurus and a Sable at the same time.
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The Sable was nicknamed the DISable and well I couldn’t come up with anything for the Taurus but it wasn’t any better.
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Sure, they would do well in crashes but most of the time people drive… not crash.
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I guess the longevity of today’s Taurus and Sable (they still make Sables?) is better. I certainly hope so because the ones I owned were WEAK to say the least. The only Ford I owned after them was a ‘99 Windstar which I sold only 5 months after buying it because I wanted to get out before something major broke. Also from front to back the paint had majorly cracked along the roof creases on both sides. I decided to sell it while it still looked good and was running.
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I find it ironic that Ford is in better shape than GM presently.
theguynamedbrad
Feb 27, 2009 at 12:34 pm
lol… my grandma drives a taurus. All I’m gonna say to all you screaming taurus…
iceguyb14
Feb 27, 2009 at 6:26 am
taurus SHO ftw! twin turbo 365hp awd and awesome features inside.
plus throw a boost controller on there and up the boost another few psi, get it tuned, and be pushing more power than the G8 thru all four wheels
artie99
Feb 27, 2009 at 2:42 am
I’d take the Gate.
WilliamPanik
Feb 26, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Trust me I;m a Ford guy and I LOVE the new Taurus but I have to go with the G8.. I’ve had a soft spot for it since the first time I saw it..
XTZTwinTurbo
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:36 pm
I like the direction that Pontiac is finally heading in.
I’d say the G8 GXP
fortyfordsedan
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:55 pm
G8
CamryAllDay
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:11 pm
GTwildfire, its good ur pontiacs r running well for u. where i live, u would see 1-3 pontiacs every 3 blocks and about 60 percent of the cars ford, 30 percent gm and the rest japenese. many of my neighbors have owned pontiacs and so has my dad. theirs all died pretty quick where as i have neighbors with fords that r over 15 years old still runnning. theres a reason why GM is kicking pontiac off the assembly line. pontiacs almost as bad as a saturn, lol
GTwildfire
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:03 pm
oh and 6 out of 12 of the driveways in my court have Pontiacs on them. Mine was the first.
GTwildfire
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Pontiacs don’t die, they just pull away quickly while those left behind make excuses.
CamryAllDay
Feb 26, 2009 at 7:27 pm
who the hell drives pontiacs anymore?? i dont see them on the road anymore and its about to get kicked off GMs assembly line. i would take the SHO anyday because 1- its a FORD! 2- taurus` r very reliable i still see the really old ones all over the place here in ny 3-AWD 4-TWIN TURBO 5-ECO BOOST 6-PEDDAL SHIFTERS so much more. Pontiacs basically dead already
bbasdeo
Feb 26, 2009 at 7:26 pm
sho all the way
GTwildfire
Feb 26, 2009 at 7:15 pm
lets see… swim or drown, eat or starve, G8 or SHO…
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decisions decisions.
trill77monte
Feb 26, 2009 at 5:34 pm
G8 ALL THE WAY!
enviousdreams
Feb 26, 2009 at 4:36 pm
This just seems like a STUPID QUESTION, how can you even begin to compare the two. i vote G8
blacks78cutty
Feb 26, 2009 at 2:36 pm
that G8 is so fuckin sexy!!!
krishan
Feb 26, 2009 at 1:06 pm
SHO because u get around same performance from a twin-turbo v6 using far less fuel… n the AWD would be real handy on a rainy day……..
Brandon
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:58 pm
G8 but not by much.
Josh
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Hello Rick. Snow is one thing, you can at least get some sort of grip with snow. Believe me, I lived about 5 years of my childhood in Syracuse, N.Y., but ice is something completely different! I live in the DFW area of Texas now. Winters here are almost always ice. I also used to own an ‘05 Mustang GT with traction control, I’m also familiar with driving it on ice. So RWD with traction control can’t save you from sliding on ice. You get a RWD 3,000+lb. car sliding on ice even going 30mph, you’re basically fucked…Nice expensive new G8 GXP, say hello to either one of two things – ass-end of the P.O.S. in front or the guard rail!
POPIMPINCUSTOMSINC
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:56 pm
def going w the g8 im american muscle all the way although turbo + all wheel drive does have its advantages the 4 door w/ hella horses is the way to go
Michael
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Ok on second thought, after looking at the pictures the SHO looks pretty damn ugly to me, the interior looks ok. I’d take the GXP for sure!
Matthew
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:47 pm
WOW I cant wait for next year for what people are going to say when they put the 2010 Mustang Cobra kr500 v.s. a 2010 Camaro Z28
Michael
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Tough decision here. Based on which car company will be around longer, probably Ford. I looked for the weight on the SHO, but couldn’t find it and I was unaware Ford was even bringing back the SHO. My dad has a 04 GTO and noticed a few rattles today. Plus the G8 GT is pretty quick for the price compared to the GXP. The GTO has about 50/50 weight distribution, traction control, limited slip, and we run blizzak snow tires, gets around fine! But AWD would be nice and I’m sure the turbos could be tuned, I might actually go with the Ford!
greg
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:35 pm
great sexy styling, V8 power, manual tranny, and rear wheel drive. come on people this should be easy, the G8 GXP is WAY better. and plus its competting with a FORD. fords r trash but what the hell, anything is better than a shitty import:)
tony g
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Thay both look like sh-t
Rick V.
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I like how people bring up the fact that because it’s rear-drive, somehow it’s completely immobile in the snow. I drove a ‘99 Miata without ABS and balding tires through several winters in horrid New Jersey traffic along tractor trailers and what not–it’s totally do-able! Perhaps not to some of you chumps that are acting like it’s not, but trust me, it is.
Josh: I do like Subaru’s AWD approach better because they still use a proper/better FR layout; a longitude-mounter motor and transmission (and who doesn’t love a boxer engine?) rather than Ford’s FF transversely mounter motor and transaxle ftl. I personaly think the Subaru Legacy 2.5GT is an absolutely brilliant car! Nonetheless, with today’s traction control, stability control and other electro-nannies onboard, there’s never been a BETTER time to make a case for rear-drive Sedans. There’s a reason why Mercedes and BMW never stopped making rear-drive, and why the Japanese luxury divisions have been building them that way.
The Protojekid: I’m with you 100% there buddy, that and the engine/tranny layout for me too.
Buck Masterson
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Taurus for SHO! AWD=Hell yeah!
theprotegekid
Feb 26, 2009 at 11:24 am
i am not usually a ford fan but i gotta say this is a good one. i love both of these cars but the deciding factor in this one for me is the manual transmission, call me old fashioned but i love the clutch.
Josh
Feb 26, 2009 at 10:55 am
…You’d have to catch me first David! I’ve said it before, RWD in a sedan these days is pointless. Take that $38,000 cashere’s check from the bank and get a Subaru…
MrGxp
Feb 26, 2009 at 10:48 am
Its no contest the G8 Gxp all the way. Looks better and has way more power.Sure it does not have all wheel drive who cares.Thats why they made 4×4 trucks. The sho at least could have gotten a V8. This sho looks better but in the end its still a ford (Fix And Repair Daily) Need I say more.
Beech
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:53 am
WOW TOUGH CALL, Im a Ford man but I do own a G5 right now and Im very happy with it so Pontiac does appeal to me but that new Taurus is such a huge change in looks(for the better)then all the others b4 it, its a hot car 4 sure.But the G8 is just as nice, V8 415hp 6 speed tranny and the Taurus a V6 365hp Paddle shift Twin turbo, like I said TOUGH CALL, but I think I gotta go with G8.Props to CARDOMAIN.COM for this “SHOdown” between the two cars!
ALB3RT
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:51 am
G8, it seems so far ahead of the Taurus even though the latter has not come out yet!
Dylan
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:08 am
G8 all the way! It looks a whole lot better than the SHO, due to the added body kit, spoiler, and hood vents (plus you wouldn’t see your grandma driving it). Also, it has more power and a manual trans option. So what if it isn’t all wheel drive!!
Franxou
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:07 am
I was leaning toward the SHO because I’m the son of a ford guy even tough the G8 is RWD and (I though) the SHO was FWD but when I’ve read that the SHO was going to be AWD, well the vote is going straight to the SHO. Twin turbo AWD v6 is a more modern drivetrain than the tried-and-truely great rwd v8 so it’s gonna bring something new to the north-american offering. The Taurus looks like it’s going to be a great car and the sports version can just be better, plus the G8 isn’t tailored for the weather here (rwd+snowy and iced roads is fun to play on but when you have to go to work and the tail keep spinning out in corners or then going uphill it’s a pain in the ass).
SHO got my vote
mario
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:53 am
G8. no contest
FordRulesAll
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:53 am
You know what Rob brings a good point SHO has all-wheel drive. That means when you G8 fans are stuck in the snow spinning your rears me and my SHO will ride right past you.
geoff partain
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:20 am
g8 with a manual please
Chris
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:17 am
G8 for sur. Its touger, better lookin and faster. Would you wanna say you have a ford or a pontiac
Justin
Feb 26, 2009 at 7:35 am
Im going to go with the G8 by looks I’d say the SHO has the same weight issue as the Magnum SRT8 and the Charger SRT8. I don’t know there exact weights buy I imagine the G8 is the lightest by probably 100, 200 pds.
goose
Feb 26, 2009 at 7:27 am
Pontiac!!
Taurus should have stayed dead and this newer better looking model should have stayed the 500
Mav
Feb 26, 2009 at 6:35 am
i_luv_dusty
Feb 26, 2009 at 5:41 am
Considering the fact that Pontiac is dead, and taking into account my love of turbos, I would choose the TAURUS SHO
what?? are you serious?? ok im just gonna go ahead and assume your stupid cause pontiac is in no way dead! no way can that SHO stand up to the G8 performance wise
Mike
Feb 26, 2009 at 6:21 am
Pontiac
You cant beat the chevy V8s!
Derrick
Feb 26, 2009 at 5:52 am
Pontiac
i_luv_dusty
Feb 26, 2009 at 5:41 am
Considering the fact that Pontiac is dead, and taking into account my love of turbos, I would choose the TAURUS SHO.
carsick30
Feb 26, 2009 at 5:23 am
G8 all the way over the cheesy Shotaurus.
Maffew
Feb 26, 2009 at 5:11 am
G to the izz8
NobiZero
Feb 26, 2009 at 5:08 am
-James
“Crank them up to 20psi, increasing fueling, maybe a water/methanol setup for detonation resistance, some diverter valves that can hold the boost (cause you KNOW Ford probably cheaped out there…), and maybe downpipes… I would say with basic performance mods like these, blown transmissons, since it’s a Ford, and a wiped out rear differential, since it’s based on a FF platform doesn’t sound unrealistic. Then watch your G8 idle away from a “broken grandma taurus.””
fixed.
IXLR8
Feb 26, 2009 at 4:39 am
The Taurus is a FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR ! They added the rear differential as an afterthought. The drivetrain will not take any more power. Actually the Taurus SHO ECM is currently limiting the torque, to keep the drivetrain from imploding. The G8 However is true rear drive V8 with an engine and drivetrain built for 550hp. I want to see the Taurus drift, I have seen video of the G8 doing it beautifully.
Rob
Feb 26, 2009 at 4:18 am
For $38k, looks and sound don’t mean much. A big motor is always nice, there really is no replacement for displacement. But what else is there? I’d have to go for the SHO all the way. For that price you get a smaller motor for great gas mileage and a twin turbo setup for excellent top end power. Not only that but you get an all-wheel drivetrain which allows for quicker off-the-line acceleration on street and better handling on dirt, wet roads, snow, and ice that rear wheel drive simply can’t compare to. Manny-matic technology is getting as quick as a standard transmission, all you don’t get with a paddle shifter is a clutch pedal. I think the G8 is meant for those who desire ego, while the SHO is meant for those desire functionality. Personally, I won’t pay for ego.
rayne
Feb 26, 2009 at 3:42 am
gotta love this, both cars are aussie designs imagine that, australia selling muscle cars to detroit…
on the cars, i like the ford for looks… to me it just seems more refined a little euro maybe? but the pontiac comes with a stick…
ford for the smaller engine with turbo’s is a win for me, my god that pontiac is ugly!!!
well i’d go for the ford between those two, however were the pontiac to look like it’s parent car http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=4006 i’d have to go with that…
jeremiah
Feb 26, 2009 at 2:28 am
AWD, a 365 hp twin-turbo, direct-injection 3.5-liter V-6. Ford Taurus SHO all the way.
Tony Cassa
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:13 am
No contest. I agree, perhaps the SRT8 would of been a much better choice. Aussie all the way! G8!
Jeff
Feb 25, 2009 at 11:42 pm
G8 for sure cause its a GM. I cannot stand Ford.
alfonso
Feb 25, 2009 at 11:27 pm
G8!!!!! U cant go wrong with a v8!!!!
andrew
Feb 25, 2009 at 10:53 pm
g8
James
Feb 25, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Easy, SHO. Why?
-That powertrain is going to be sick off the line. Remember how fast the GMC Sy/Ty twins were, off the line? AWD + turbo large displacement V6 + torque converter automatic – epic launch. Brake torque to build boost up and lock torque converter, pop off brake and nail it, you are GONE.
-Fuel Mileage. Doesn’t the SHO get like 24 on the highway? Yes please.
-I’m sure you “yay pushrods” types really aren’t aware of the potential a lightly modified SHO will likely have. I say “likely” because this engine has just debuted, but come on. It’s a 3.5L V6 with direct-injection and two Honeywell ball-bearing turbos that spool instantly. Sure, they’re small but these cars aren’t running that much boost stock anyway. Crank them up to 20psi, increasing fueling, maybe a water/methanol setup for detonation resistance, some diverter valves that can hold the boost (cause you KNOW Ford probably cheaped out there…), and maybe downpipes… I would say with basic performance mods like these, mid-400 crank horsepower doesn’t sound unrealistic. Then watch your G8 get spanked on in the quarter by a “grandma taurus.”
Alternatively, if you’re a redneck who thinks 6 cylinders is just not enough by 2, you probably didn’t understand what I just wrote in the first place, so never mind. Drive the G8; I don’t blame you. It is better looking, and the instant torque of the LS3 (not LS7, come on!) won’t be matched by the EcoBoost motor. But I prefer sleeper to flashy, so the Taurus appeals more to me.
Also, the G8 has a cheap, cheap interior. Yuck. The Aussies are still workin’ on that.
Michael Cunningham
Feb 25, 2009 at 9:28 pm
G8 all the way!
Andy
Feb 25, 2009 at 9:11 pm
g8 all the way…
the g8 does not have a ls7 guys!!!
ls7 = 7.0
Nicc a.k.a Young Smash #325 of 888
Feb 25, 2009 at 9:08 pm
sorry, to all u ford lovin fruit cups, but this isnt a contest, a g8 gt will destroy that piece of shit. they couldnt even begin to try to compete with the gxp. and for the record, srt8z are over rated. ive beaten a charger srt8 and a magnum srt8 in a race, in my g8 gt. GM ALL DAY
Julian
Feb 25, 2009 at 8:53 pm
the G8, it’s a much more stylish and satisfying car, and it actually comes in a manual.
austin
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:57 pm
i wouldnt buy the taurus for the 2 reasons one its ford no offense people and 2its a taurus i dont car how fast it is when you slap a taurus emblem on it the car is worthless in my opinion tauruses are fords grandpa cars
Cole
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:49 pm
G8
PurplDodge
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Neither. Dodge Charger SRT/8.
Kris
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Give me the Robocop machine. AWD will make the SHO sell more, and should bring it back. I’ve had a bad history with Pontiacs, with each of the 3 cars quitting right around 100,00 miles. I like both cars, but I’m partial to the SHO.
Russ
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Ford Taurus SHO…AWD is awesome and with 365HP it will eat up the road!
Nibz
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Pontiac g8 ls7 (corvette) engine all the way and for anyone who would take the taurus instead…ur gay 4 that 1
Nate
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:23 pm
I think this showroom showdown is a bit unfair. Your comparing a V8 that produces over 400 hp vs the SHO which produces 360 hp. To make this fair, it would have to be the SHO vs the G8 GT…either way who ever wins this battle on this blog, GM already lost in sales with the G8 which proved to be a failed project.
pete
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Hey cardomain! guess what, the SHO WAS MADE TO BE A PERFORMANCE SEDAN WITH DECENT GAS MILEAGE, NOT 19 – 15 LIKE THE GXP. just thought id remind you of that little tid bit. SHO all the way
Jon
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:12 pm
G8 all the way! V8! No replacement for displacement.
cknarf
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Serious question???
Pontiac all the way.
craig
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:07 pm
g8-v8 just needs a nice muffler and done
Chuck
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I’ve seen the extent of teh SHO’s performance and have to say, They’re pretty over rated. The Pony has my vote! If it aint GM, It ain’t worth it!
Canyon
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:53 pm
SHO FTW I love the turbos and can’t wait for the four cyl. EcoBoost
Oh yea, chicks would dig the ecoboost more.
Daniel
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:52 pm
G8 baby, gorgeous car, LS7 engine, how can you go wrong?
Kevin
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Id like to say the pontiac but I cant. The Tauraus because of the history of the name. Plus im a ford guy so that pretty much ends it.
joe
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:19 pm
G8, although with those prices id like mine with 2 doors and quite a bit more hp…
1988montecarloss
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:13 pm
i pick the g8 because it has a v8 but the sho still kicks ass
Kenny
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:12 pm
$38k?! That ain’t worth it to me (rather invest in a 2JZ Supra Twin Turbo).
But I’d say the G8 looks and sounds like it performs better than than the Taurus SHO. The SHO is pretty sleek and sexy though but the G8 looks more masculine.
retroman
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I’ll take the G8. How could the SHO possibly compare with it’s good looks and extra horses? Don’t get me wrong, the SHO is an awesome car and prolly gets better fuel economy, but I feel like it needs a little extra design kick.
CJ
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:08 pm
sho awd baby
Brian
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I’ll take the G8 this time around.
IamWHATwillisWAStalkinABOUT
Feb 25, 2009 at 5:57 pm
definitely gonna have to say the G8.
Eurobahn
Feb 25, 2009 at 5:46 pm
American cars are gettin worse and worse, they dont make sense anymore
Nick
Feb 25, 2009 at 5:44 pm
I have to go with the SHO on this one. I would give up both of my pinky fingers for either one, but, the AWD turbo V6 is too enticing.
A Bengals Fan
Feb 25, 2009 at 5:40 pm
I’d take the G8.
Dean
Feb 25, 2009 at 5:31 pm
at least make them available with 2 doors, 4 door cars are not sports cars they are family movers. there are hardly any decent 2 door sports cars that are available or even affordable anymore. g8 def for style but i think it would be a toss up if either was a 2 door.
Vinnie Vinopal
Feb 25, 2009 at 5:13 pm
g8
Jap-mod
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:51 pm
FUk them both. american piece of sh**s lool
id rahter drive a 1986 cary and that would last longer than those too lool
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Mike G
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Ford FO SHO!
mitch
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:19 pm
no contest, G8 all the way. And add the firehawk option to seal the deal.
IH-international
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:11 pm
twin turbo and it only makes 365hp!!!!! thats fricken pathetic!!! imagine now if you twin turboed the g8!!!! you would have like 1000hp!!!! g8 all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luis
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:09 pm
sho
RAD
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:02 pm
It would come down to a coin flip. Heads, Pontiac wins. Tails, Ford loses. hahahaha but that SHO is pretty crazy though too. I mean, twin turbo??? That thing must be pretty easy to mod
Allen
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:01 pm
After driving a stick for the past year, an automatic just feels weird, and unnatural in a sports car. G8.
Mikey
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:00 pm
I’ve never been one to appreciate American vehicles but the G8 really is an eye catcher, so my choice would definitely be the G8 over the SHO. Plus, N/A is more reliable than Turbos anyday.
Bobby
Feb 25, 2009 at 3:36 pm
G8 GXP
Brad
Feb 25, 2009 at 3:34 pm
This is a no brainer. The G8. I know there are a lot of sho nuts out there, but saying that they hope that the G8 and Pontiac get killed is just wrong. Just because GM makes a car that can kick ass, doesn’t mean you have to wish that the company will die. This next part goes out to the pearson “FordRulesAll”, if your going to compare cars, make sure u take both sides truthfully. And the reason why you dont see people driving Pontiac Muscle as daily drivers, is because they “truely” car for their car. Would anyone out their drive a classic Pontiac around every single day in any weather conditions? I wouldn’t. G8 Gxp all the way.
USA ALL THE WAY!
Feb 25, 2009 at 3:33 pm
All you, more than likely hillabillies, lovin the G8 and hatin on the SHO go f*** yourselves ahaha. AWD > RWD, if you think other wise you are most defenitely are redneck, oh did I forget to mention TWIN TURBO! The G8 is one sick ride and the sound of it is great but off the line while your sitting there spinnin in your G8 the SHO is gonna be gone, CYA! prob catch up to it in the long run with the V8 but still. and granted the G8 might be a bit better looking than the SHO but shit who cares. And after GM cuts prodution to pontiac all I have to say is good luck!
shitface
Feb 25, 2009 at 3:17 pm
G8 just for the power!!
nick
Feb 25, 2009 at 3:07 pm
pontiac, taurus’ are for the old ladys..
Bob Balderston
Feb 25, 2009 at 3:04 pm
someone stated they see plenty of 15yo sho’s?what, as yard ornaments?common knowledge after 70k miles, the cam sprockets spin on the hollow camshafts and cause many thousands of dollars in damage….lets get real here, rwd, v8….g8 all the way
mulham
Feb 25, 2009 at 3:02 pm
G8 ofcourse
the previous gen GTO (commodore/lumina/vauxhaul) w/e are better though
Colton
Feb 25, 2009 at 3:01 pm
G8 hands down. screw the p.o.s. clitaurus
Michael Pranz
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:58 pm
g8 for the most lopsided showdown in cardomain history
unknown2u
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I’ll take the g8 over some taurus
Aj
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I test drove a Pontiac G8 GT, and loved it.. I wonder if the G8 GXP is even sweeter?? Must be I love the looks (Interior/Exterior)….. BUT To play it safe, right now I would get the Ford WHY? ECONOMY?! Pontiac has a strong chance of going down…
Sadd…
jonathon
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:39 pm
G8
gmh
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:35 pm
G8GXP
Austin
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Although I like the look of the SHO, the G8 has more horsepower, that power going to the correct wheels and the sound of the V8, so I’m going with the G8.
Rotang
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:19 pm
G8 GXP FTW! Why? Sexy sheet metal, manny tranny, and the Taurus looks like a rebadged fusion.
Rick V.
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Oh, and pay no attention to a certain someone’s Ford fanboy comment. He didn’t fortify his claim when he said, “The G8 has nothing going for it…” but instead he just left it at that. He cites ‘paddle shifters,’ ‘ecoboost,’ and seeing old ones being used as daily drivers as PROS to his argument?! Fail. Oh, and a “20 year Taurus History.” Well, 1. Let’s take a look at who’s driving them: Chumps, chumps are driving them and 2. Ford found it worthwhile to drop the nameplate for the Five Hundred and in a marketing ploy decided to rebadge that car a Taurus.
Katherine Helmetag
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:05 pm
G8, but only because I’m a stick shift freak. The minute the Taurus ships with a stick, I’m all about SHO.
Mike
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Actually a closer race than I thought it’d be! I really like that SHO interior, and since Pontiac might not even be it’s own brand anymore, I think I’d go with the Ford!
Ian
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:01 pm
the g8 for sure its got more horsepower and you can do some sweet donuts, and it looks about 10x better then the tore-ass
Brett
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I personally would take the SHO just because I worry Pontiac is going to be folded into the GM shredder and I’ve owned a few SHO’s in the past. But I like the G8 So its a tought decision but I’d say SHO for sure. I’m 100% positive that the G8 will win, everytime something with a blue oval shows up on here they get bashed more than anything else and their build quality has gotten better than GM and Chrysler over the past ten years. H8ers are everywhere.
Firehawk
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:58 pm
G8 looks more sporty! more horse power! you have the option of a stickshift!! i would take the G8
nes
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I’m not voting but you can clearly tell G8 is going to win.
Duston15
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:51 pm
G8, looks much more bad ass
Red
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:51 pm
uhhh the SHO doenst look sporty at all it just looks like a middleaged womans’ grocery getter, i like the looks of the G8 but ive owned a Pontiac before and it broke down on me with 1 1/2 years of owning it so ill take either and trade it in for like the new Challenger
Rick V.
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Mmm, that Ford Taurus has almost a Mondeo or Falcon like front-end to it; it’s absolutely stunning! Having a boosted car myself as well a having a buddy of mine with a B5 S4 running RS4 turbos and a bunch of other craziness, I am now quite partial to the forced induction. And yes, the Ford is AWD, but it’s Lincoln MKS chassis it is built off of is a FF platform with a transversely mounted engine and transaxle. The Zeta-based G8 however has the motor sitting the proper way and in the GXP’s case, connected to a proper 6-speed manual transmission. My friend Mike (check out his CarDomain profile via my link) has a G8 GT and to me that car is breathtaking and I’m well aware of the capabilities of GM’s LS motors. Seeing how I 1. loathe automatics and adore manual transmissions and 2. I greatly appreciate the proper layout of a FR car, my vote would have to go to the G8 GXP.
Manny
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:48 pm
415hp G8 GXP with out a doubt, ford sucks. The Taurus could never compare to it especially not the 2009 GXP G8 Street concept. It freaking has a LSX 7.4L 454 crate engine rated at 634hp. Im sorry but you would have to be a dumb ass to choose the SHO.
NobiZero
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:45 pm
G8 FTW
Screw your gas mileage, I’ll take the muscle car.
Chris
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:45 pm
G8 no question.
TJ
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:42 pm
G8 GXP. Not only because I currently drive a firebird, but I have to go with the v8 powered RWD sedan that looks like it has as much power under the hood as it does. Nothing against the SHO though, which should still perform quite well in its own right
TG Williams
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:38 pm
SHO
Andrew Baumea
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Ya G8 all the way. It looks a lot better has a v8 and is rear wheel drive whats not to like. And who in the world want to be like I have a Ford Taurus SHO? No one cares its still a Taurus and Taurus are not ever going to be big performance car.
Gary
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:33 pm
G8!! this is NO contest
Jeremy
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:21 pm
SHO
FordRulesAll
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:19 pm
The SHO easily, Pontiac stopped building muscle a long time ago they failed with the GTO and they failed with the G8. The G8 has nothing going for it but the SHO with a roundabout 20 year Taurus history behind it with all the newest technology of a Ecoboost, paddle shifters, special handling package, also have any of you been in a 2010 Taurus, I have they are amazing. I don’t see any Older Pontiac Muscle cars as Daily drivers but I see 16 and 17 year old SHO’s all the time. Let’s not forget gas mileage either a Turbo V6 vs. a GM V8. So let’s let Pontiac and it’s G8 die and give our vote to the car that should win, the Ford Taurus SHO.
Jeff H
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:17 pm
This contest is really funny considering I got my first ride in a GXP today, my buddy is lookin at buyin one, and that thing is BADD FAST!!!! So, I HAVE to say G8…all the way, that thing was awesome.
Nate
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:09 pm
i say sho
David Clarke
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Dont make me slap you. V8 RWD all the way baby. PONTIAC G8 GXP
Josh
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Neither, I’ll go buy a used Lexus and get better reliability.
Chris R
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:55 pm
G8
Levi
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:51 pm
G8 cause it is more muscle the taurus is turboed and a v6 if u wanted better fuel economy it would be the taurus if u wanted better stablity in snow and rain it would be the taurus but the g8 would be funnier to drive adn better looking with the musclely feel which i like
Matt
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:48 pm
NEITHER FOR THAT MUCH MONEY ! The g8 is much nicer but GM is slowly dying and ford is in no need of a bail out( go figure )
Katakuna
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:48 pm
G8. The Taurus still looks like a common car. Paddle-shifting is for pussies.
Jesse
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:47 pm
G8 GXP, that thing looks mean.
G
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:42 pm
G8
zach
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:38 pm
g8 no doubt
Jake
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:34 pm
G8
louis
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:34 pm
G8
Austin
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I’d have to go with the G8. The new Taurus is a good looking car but the G8 has more of an aggressive appearance, plus the V8 and manual trans. The IP in the Taurus looks like Ford swiped them straight out of the new Impala from the pics I’ve seen.
Captain Bacon
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:14 pm
G8. Duh.
paul
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:09 pm
g8
Brad Jolly
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:05 pm
G8 period
Steve Neil
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:04 pm
G8.
sarahsmile90
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Neither at that price point!
Keith
Feb 25, 2009 at 11:59 am
G8