2009 Pontiac G8 Consumer Reviews

Amazing car at any price

Written by: DallasTex on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I purchased my 2009 Maverick Silver G8 GT in lieu of a BMW 550. Not only was the G8 almost $50,000 less than the BMW, it actually performed better. I am 6'4" and weigh 330lbs. I fit perfectly in the car. On the road, I average 28mpg, and about 15mpg around town. The car is very quick, and handles well. It has been trouble free up to this point, and believe it or not, the car is quite exclusive. I can go a month without ever seeing one on the road, and I live in N. Dallas. Sadly, the G8 is no more, but the legend will live on. I am very happy with my purchase.

Favorite Features

6.0L V8, seat comfort, driver ergonomics, appearance, suspension, sport shift, Aussie quirkiness, Onstar navigation is excellent!

Suggested Improvements

No power recline adjustment on the driver seat, no auto up windows, VERY thin paint on the rocker panels, wipers are odd, and lastly, if you wreck yours, best of luck finding parts. :)

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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G8 GXP - The 4-door Corvette

Written by: pokerfred68 on 10/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Best vehicle owned to date. Well beyond expectations. Bad idea for GM not to continue to offer this in the US. Want one bad enough...go to Australia. M5 killer for half the price. Also have a 2009 Vette with same engine...G8 can almost keep up! Only regret: no offer of an in-dash nav. This is one of the top 5 sport sedans in the world...bar none...regardless of price. At 415 hp, it's only $100 per pony. Glad to have one of the very few GXP's sold...hopefully a collector for the future.

Favorite Features

Engine, manumatic tranny, brakes, exhaust note, interior space, black leather with red accents

Suggested Improvements

Hmm...moot point since it's gone forever.

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A fine GT sedan

Written by: phantom on 09/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Thi is one of the finest cars that I've ever owned: It is fast, well styled, handles well, and is quite comfortable. It is a shame that it wil soon no longer be available, since it is one of the very best four-door sedans ever offered by GM. I also owned a 2004 Pontiac GTO, and the G8 is superior to it in every way - faster, roomier, and better looking. The rear seating area is especially well done, with comfortable seats and plenty of head and legroom. GM should not let this car get away. If you are considering the purchase of a high-performance GT, get one of these while you still can.

Favorite Features

The V8 engine is smooth and very quiet. Thanks to the Active Fuel Management feature, I have attained up 26 mpg on the highway, while averaging over 60 mph. One of the many subtle details that indicate this car's quality is the trunk lid hinge design: no doglegs intrude on trunk space.

Suggested Improvements

The interior lighting is a peculiar mix of blue and red - all blue would have been more attractve.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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best car on the market.

Written by: yike''s on 09/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

test drove G8 and test drove 2010 Camero enjoyed G8 more. great handling,very roomy, plenty of power for v6, got premium package, cant ask nothing more out of this car.

Favorite Features

heated seats, sport shifter, very roomy, all around airbags,

Suggested Improvements

manual recline on the seats.

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Awesome!

Written by: Tom on 09/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I love this car! I read all the great reviews on this web site before buying (Sport Red Metallic GT, V8) and the car has more than lived up to the rave reviews. The power is fantastic. Gas mileage is very good for a car with this power (averaging 19 to 20 mpg mixed highway/city). Over 25 mpg on highway when I can control my right foot. Acceleration off the line is amazing! I test drove the V6 and V8. Get the V8! It does not cost that much more and the gas mileage is almost the same. The extra power makes it that much more fun.

Favorite Features

Power and acceleration. Superb performance. Great look inside and out. Comfortably seats my family of 5. The radio is excellent.

Suggested Improvements

Keep making this car. If not as a Pontiac then as a chevy or other GM brand. This is a great car and should not disappear with the Pontiac brand.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Awesome 4 door performance car

Written by: Doug on 09/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

The GT performance package provides the best of both worlds I was looking for ... a quiet and refined 26mpg freeway ride to work and 0-60 in 5.3s performance car with exceptional handling on the 19" wheel package. Corners at 30-40 are a blast, not to mention highway ramps. I love how the vehicle's manual mode really lets the car perform. Its balancing is exceptional. It's ashame GM didn't come out earlier with this vehicle and even more so that it will not be rebadged over to Chevy. Having driven BMW 5 series, I'll take this car straight up. At 25K less, its not even close...

Favorite Features

performance handling, balance, engine, IP (simple and well laid out), stereo, backseat and trunk space;

Suggested Improvements

rear parking sensors; redline on the tach, awd (although, I'm hoping 17" wheels with Blizzaks will do just as well during the winter); stealth mode to eliminate speeding tickets ... ;)

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For the money it can't be beat

Written by: S V on 09/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Have had this car for 6 months and about 7000 miles. It is an incredible value and I have no regrets on the purchase. The car is refined yet powerful in a way that no other sedan in the 20's (real world price) can touch. The torque is always available and free flowing and lets the car cruise at highway speeds effortlessly. Mileage is acceptable on the freeway, quite bad (10 or so mpg) in stop and go. The interior doesn't match the exterior style-wise and there are a few cheap plastic bits but I can live with it and the styling is nowhere near as tacky as some past Pontiacs. Big flaw is passenger seat does not go back far enough for taller people. Car was delivered with warped rotors.

Favorite Features

Other than the fake hood scoops and the just so-so rims, I love the looks of this car. The lines and proportioning are perfect. The interior is extremely comfortable for long trips. And of course the power...for what I paid nothing on the planet can touch it. Variable displacement helps the MPG.

Suggested Improvements

The stereo is horrible. Cheap speakers and no power. The passenger seat should go back as far as the driver seat does. The car should come with a spare tire. The transmission could be refined a bit, but it's not as bad as some of the earlier reviews seem to say. In town mileage is miserable.

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Rear Wheel Drive "Dominator"

Written by: JPK on 09/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I have almost a year of experience with my 09 G8/GT. I am 63 years old and have owned many vehicles. My G8/GT has more bang for the buck than any of them. I get many positive comments on this vehicle for its looks and the way it goes down the road. Many of these comments are from people (including women) who have very little interest in cars. People ask me all the time, what is it. I have had NO problems with this vehicle. This car is quiet and smooth as a big Cadillac under normal acceleration. Get on the"Loud Pedal" and it will definitely put a smile on your face. The head and leg room (front and back seats) is very good and the seats are very comfy.

Favorite Features

Looks,acceleration,roominess,large trunk,supportive seats, and fun to drive factor.

Suggested Improvements

Spare tire and jack not included. I got them through the dealer's parts dept. This vehicle was poorly marketed resulting in little chance of survival. This vehicle is a "jewel" and with proper marketing could be a "game changer" for GM. Do they have what it takes to get it done????

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Yes, this was the car I expected.

Written by: Zambini on 09/03/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Exactly what I expected it to be after reading the literature and tons of reviews. It is a great ride, and very willing to perform. A few minor oddities, like the cup holder placement and lack of courtesy lights for rear passengers, but nothing that affects the overall drive-ability. It is a shame it was cut. It was destined to be a top performer in the GM line.

Favorite Features

Snappy willingness to respond to driver's desires. Auto start. On star with hands free phone.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holder placement needs to go back to the dash or doors as in the Bonneville and other GM offerings. More control over which speakers at which volume for the stereo.

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Feeling tentative

Written by: Tentative on 08/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Purchased 3 weeks ago and spent last week in the shop. Initially told the fuel pump was bad. Dealer ordered fuel pump. Now we find out there are 2 fuel pumps and another is on order. Looks like I will have spent 1/2 of my ownership in the shop. The car isn't even tagged yet! Hope I don't have a lemon...

Favorite Features

Looks, power, comfort, everything I was looking for in a car...except the problem with the fuel pump(s).

Suggested Improvements

Larger diameter cup holders.

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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