I spoke to Dad this morning. His dealership only earned "2", that's right, 2 G8's. So based on that, I don't even know if he will be able to sell me one at my usual family discount. So I may be waiting until '09-'10 when there is inventory available.

Great

Here's some more info. (the allocation qty for my local dealer is also 2 units):

The 2008 G8 allocation quantity shown below represents your dealership's estimated allocation for the entire 2008 Model Year above and beyond any earned First 888 units.

Dealer allocation is based on the following distribution formula:

* 75% segment registrations (source: R.L. Polk) and 25% 12-month Pontiac retail sales.

Please be advised that the following allocation quantity is only an estimate and is subject to change. This information is being provided to assist your Pontiac dealership with expected 2008MY G8 orders that may be tagged online and to help manage customer expectations. If you have any questions, please contact your ASM.

The estimated 2008MY G8 allocation for your Dealership is: 2

For those dealers who do not earn a unit for the 2008MY, they will be eligible to receive at least one (1) unit in the 2009MY.

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G8 Tagging Business Rules

Dealers will be able to tag G8 vehicles utilizing gminventory.com assuming the following criteria are met:

* Dealer has allocation available for the current month
* Dealer will be limited to tag 10 G8 units at one time
* If monthly tagging volume is not used, the volume will be lost and it will not be replaced the following month
* Custom G8 orders will not be received, dealers with allocation will only be able to tag pre-ordered vehicles online

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G8 First 888 Program Overview

Pontiac is providing the First 888 G8 vehicles to eligible dealers to attract first-in-line G8 consumers and collector-minded enthusiasts. Leveraging the power of “8” in G8, this special introductory program will deliver 888 of the earliest retail units to over 700 Pontiac dealers nationwide.

The First 888 G8 vehicles will feature the following:

* Special vehicle identification number (VIN) sequence from #001 to #888 (last 3 digits)
* A unique interior logo on the passenger side that reads “G8 First 888” with an artistic outline of the car

First 888 vehicles have been pre-packaged and pre-ordered and will be available in both V6 and V8 models in a variety of colors and trims. 80% of the First 888 vehicles will be GT models equipped with a V8 engine and 20% will be base models equipped with a V6 engine. Vehicle configuration choices are available as follows:

First 888 G8 (base) with V6 engine will have one configuration including:

* Comfort & Sound Package and Premium Package.

First 888 G8 GT with V8 engine will be available in two configurations including:

* Premium Package and optional 18-inch all-season tires
* Premium Package & Sport Package (includes 19-inch aluminum wheels and summer-only performance tires)

These limited-run vehicles are being allocated above and beyond estimated 2008MY G8 allocation quantities to eligible Pontiac dealers based on the distribution formula combining segment registrations and 12-month retail Pontiac sales.

If your dealership is eligible for a First 888 unit, you will be contacted by a Pontiac launch team specialist on your vehicle preference(s) starting on Monday, November 26, and no later than early December 2007. Between now and when you are contacted, eligible dealers may wish to contact interested customers to help determine vehicle preferences. For your individual dealership quantity for the First 888, please contact your zone team representative.

Elements of the G8 First 888 Program are as follows:

* In descending order of dealer ranking, First 888 vehicles will be assigned and best matched against a dealer's vehicle preferences
* There are no guarantees of matching vehicles 100% based on dealer preferences so please have alternatives in mind when contacted
* Dealers may waive their First 888 allocation if they so choose
* Specific VINs will NOT be pre-communicated and will be assigned at random
* First 888 vehicles will be allocated above and beyond estimated 2008MY dealer allocation quantities provided at Pontiaclaunch.com by November 21, for your planning purposes
* First 888 vehicles are expected to arrive by March 2008 depending on dealership location

Frequently Asked Questions for G8 First 888 Program

Can any Pontiac dealer obtain a First 888 unit?
No, dealers will need to earn the unit. Over 700 dealers will earn one or more units while approximately 2,000 dealers will not. However, dealers will be able to review their 2008MY allocation quantity estimates at Pontiaclaunch.com in the G8 distribution section.

Can an eligible Pontiac dealer sell a First 888 unit to any customer?
Yes, dealers can determine who purchases the vehicle, although dealers are encouraged to place additional G8 orders for non-First 888 units against their earned allocation.

Are First 888 units eligible for GMS or supplier discount?
Yes, dealers may choose to sell a unit to any customer whether retail, GM or dealership employee, or supplier.

What should dealers charge for First 888 unit?
Dealers are encouraged to charge no more than MSRP. (There is no option price for First 888 units, cars are priced same as non-First 888 units.)

Will a tagging fee apply to all G8 vehicles including the First 888 vehicles?
Yes, a $150 tagging fee will be charged on the vehicle invoice to help defray administrative costs of vehicle allocation and tagging activities.

Will every Pontiac dealer earn or be offered a G8 to tag for the 2008MY?
No, but all dealers will have an opportunity to tag a G8 unit through the 2008CY (either 2008MY or 2009MY depending on earn) due to a short 2008MY production run.

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Distribution Plan

* Formula-based allocation will consist of Pontiac retail sales and competitive set registrations
* Competitive set consists of Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, and Nissan Maxima

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Key Dates

* First Consensus is planned for December 2007
* Vehicles expected to arrive in late Q1 2008

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'05 GP GXP
'08 G8 GP (hopefully)
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Every dealer CAN have at least (and maybe limited to) one 2009 G8, whether they get any for 2008 or not.

No custom orders. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz knows all, sees all, builds all to his and only his magic formula. If you want something uniquely configured, sorry but you may be SOL.

Three pre-configured and built (with no estimate of how many of each) G8s in the 888 mix. And with no other options availabler it looks like none of these will have a sunroof - so for that reason alone I'll pass and take #889 and above.

More G8s will go to dealers that have had a hard time selling against the three segment cars, if I read correctly that calculatioin is worth 3 times the actual # of Pontiacs sold. Locally I see tons of 300s, and Chargers but even though a good friend has one, very few Maximas compared to Altimas.

Had an intersting chat with the dealer today. I was ready to lay down a deposit on one of the first G8GTs, and they wouldn't take my money! His understanding is that there will be no 2008 G8s brought to Canada; they'll all be heading to the USA. Not just none of the first 888 G88 option cars, but NONE AT ALL.

His other insight was that the 2009 models could be arriving as early as May of 2008, meaning the 2008s are going to be a SHORT model run. Conversely, that means the 2009 manual cars would be here earlier too.

Not sure what to make of it, but just another data point.

I said it before, a few weeks ago. I'm now looking at buying something else. Some dealers getting no 2008's and some dealers only getting one 2009.

Like I'll be able to get a reasonable deal with that availability. I can hear the dealer now. "you want a discount? supplier discount? you don't get no stinking discount"

Let the gouging begin.

I really dont know what all the fuss is about with the pricing. You guys are getting an awsome deal on these cars and you are still umming and ahhring about weather its cheap enough or not! I bought my 06 VE SS in January and even with my employee discount i ended up paying around $10,000 (US) more than what you are paying...WTF??? As for dealer allocation, i cant see there being a problem considering we are making an average of around 300/day with the first shipment of 1500 units due to leave in a couple of weeks. All i can say is be patient and i believe it will be worth the wait!!

i'm in canada, and if i can't get the 08my i'm ok. i need a manual tranny so i am prepared to wait until 09. but if i can't get a special order 'priviledge' then i may go to a Mitsu EvoX. i was prepared to pay full MSRP but if i don't get what i want then i just won't buy. i don't need to buy, i want this car