I sold my G8

**-Ray-** · 10-09-2018, 05:18 AM

Since we only have a few members left from the old days, I'm sure not many will see this.

I bought #334 of the first 888 on May 20th, 2008. It was the 2nd G8 sold in Indiana. I knew I was going to buy one before they got to the states.

I started on the other forum until I met Charlie. LOL He asked me if I would be a moderator. I told him no. LOL He made me a mod anyway.
I was fortunate enough to meet Charlie, as my job traveled me around the country.

Most people know of the fire I had with the turbo charger. Only a few know I wiped the whole left side of the car side swiping a telephone pole. I had two of my friends and GM techs in the car. Burnout from a stop to 100 mph. They said don't lift!! Burned all the way through 2nd gear, and when it hit 3rd, the car pitched left. I tried to yank it out. Too late. Thank God the telephone pole was there. Corn field was to the left and down about 5 feet. It saved us from going off the road on the top of the car. I didn't lift though.
The buyer knows all about the wreck and repair as he also worked at the dealership.

The 9 years I had this car was a blast. Did a lot of events with quite a few members of the forum. Some of the best were working in my shop at home on Travis' car and putting the turbo on Cory's.

After I moved to Texas, it just sat. So, I had been thinking about selling for a year.

It went back home to where I used to live. Lebanon, IN
It's where it belongs.

I had a good time. Thanks everyone.

**STL_G8GT** · 10-09-2018, 07:09 AM

A bittersweet day!

Glad it's going to be driven.

Have enjoyed meeting you here.

**BigZub** · 10-09-2018, 09:30 AM

What did you replace it with?

**norm8332** · 10-09-2018, 10:02 AM

Glad someone's enjoying it. I know you've had your ups and downs with it and hope you have another less stressful hobby now. Are you sticking around here?

**-Ray-** · 10-09-2018, 12:53 PM

The boys in Indiana are super happy with the car.

Tomorrow morning I'll be at the dealership picking up my GMC Canyon. Crew cab, long box. My girl friend and I are going to look at some campers that this truck can pull. 7000 lb. rating.

I'll stick around Norm.

**astynx** · 10-09-2018, 03:59 PM

Take care Mr. Ray. I believe that you were Crazy Paul's 'U.S. distributor' when we could purchase items from Crazy Paul another member from the old days.

**tchr49** · 10-09-2018, 04:03 PM

How bout some pics of the new ride Ray?
Glad you’re still going to be a part of this.

**Kermit** · 10-09-2018, 04:16 PM

Glad to know the G8 will still be in good hands. Also happy to know that you will still be hanging around. From one old G8 member/driver that shares the same birthday as you, Glad to keep you around and maybe the next time I visit my parents in San Antonio, I'll try to look you up.

**Featherburner** · 10-09-2018, 06:30 PM

OG here, I still check the site a few times a week. I remember all the trials and tribulations you had with the car. I'm glad it went on to someone that is appreciative of what he has.

**jimmyban** · 10-09-2018, 07:28 PM

Ray, thanks for everything you have done here over the last 9 years.

Congrats on the Canyon...I have a 2016. You will love it!

Jim

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