2009 Pontiac G5 Consumer Reviews

G5 is FUN to Drive!

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Not only for teens, being a 60+ guy who wanted to try a stick shift again. Bought new, there is now over 18,000 miles on my G5 - all of it put on by me. It's a blast to drive. I'd forgotten how much punch a manual transmission provides compared to the non-premium automatics. The freeway on-ramps are fun again and driving in traffic is even much more interesting than driving an automatic. I've had absolutely no problems with the car. Mileage is over 28 mpg in town and over 35 on the highway - with regular gas and a fairly "heavy" foot. The ride is fairly quiet and comfortable. Finally, my wife loves to go out with me in our "sports car!"
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I love my car

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

The pontiac g5 is the perfect car for a teenager whos trying to save some money on gas, and still drive a nice car.
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I love my G5!

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2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

My dad purchased me this car because I was transferring to a university and I needed a reliable car and I absolutely love it! I have had no problems (other than the steering defect recall which GM is replacing). This car is very fun to drive, handles well, and gets great gas mileage. It doesn't have the greatest horsepower, but will get and go. When it was purchased it had about 23,000 miles and it now has around 26,700. Nothing has been replaced. I plan to keep this car until it won't go anymore. I would recommend this car for a teenager/college student or just anyone who loves a small reliable car! I wish Pontiac didn't go under!
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Unhappy with the G5

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2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

My 1st new car and it's been to the dealership 3 times for a clunk in the front end, which started around 7,000 miles. After replacing the rack and pinion, it still had the noise, it went back again and this time the inter. shaft and steering column was replaced, it no longer makes the noise (for now), but I have found 2 items not put back together correctly. I am not happy with the car, or the dealership I have it serviced at. The car handles bad and has since I got it, even with new tires it just doesn't handle well, I can see why the company went under!
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Most fun car in 40 years

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This vehicle hugs the road, has great visibility, no factory defects and is fun to drive
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great little car

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

this car has been a great so far,love the trunk,our skis even fit inside with the seat folded down,milage has been very good always over 35mpg and as good as 42mpg with the 5 speed trans
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Okay but not special

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Exterior styling is nice one the G5 but actual gas mileage is lower than I expected. Fit and finish is typical of a domestic lots of hard plastics. Not bad but not appealing either
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First GM Buyer

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G5 GT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car in July with warranty for 5 years or 40,000 miles. The drive is very comfortable however there is a noise problem with the steering wheel (it rattles every time you take a turn). At this moment car is mostly sitting in the garage. The dealer has already replaced the steering column but the noise is still there. GM refuses do anything more, but I am still fighting to get it fixed. I like every other feature though. Don’t expect more in this price range, at least $4000 less than comparing Japanese models and the G5 has better features, look, fuel efficiency. I am not sure why GM took this brand off the market.
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Last of the Pontiacs: G5

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This car has been 100% reliable and, for a small economy car, it's fun to drive. Had the dealer correct a minor manufacturing defect with the antenna, and otherwise it's been perfect. Steering is solid and precise. Acceleration is good, but won't blow your sox off. Visibility is fair -- the faux spoiler partially blocks the view aft, and side mirrors are a bit small. At 6'5", I can't rave about space, but it is adequate, and better than most cars of this size (and many larger cars as well). Plenty of storage, with folding rear seats to expand trunk space. Noise level very good as small cars go.
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Dead Battery AGAIN!!!

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

It's an otherwise GREAT car but have had a dead battery 2-times!!! Serviced at Steinle GM in Fremont, OH but they can't fix it either because they dont care or dont know how. It has run down protection so the battery should never go dead. They just say "there's nothing we can do".
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