Used 2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Why did Pontiac leave us!!!!
Poncho Man, Chicago, IL, 02/24/2017
Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2015, It is indeed the most fun car I ever drove outside of my 81 Turbo Trans Am. The performance and handling is awesome. I could've got a V8 G8, but the V6 is enough for me. To this day it's quite the head turner and I love the fact folks have trouble believing it's a Pontiac. I get 32 mph to the gallon on the highway, 18 in the city. Compared to other owners I'm doing just great on gas mileage. I have all the options with the exception of the leather interior and V8 engine. I talked my son into buying a GXP version to keep him out of mine....LOL. Plenty of power, but I'm very happy with the V6. No major issues. I've only had to replace a couple of sensors and that's to be expected over period of time with any car. If Pontiac hadn't gotten the axe. I know this car would have evolved into a force to be reckoned with. My G8 will never be sold or traded in. It will be with me until the wheels fall off.
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Best Car I've Ever Owned
Dan Murphy Jr., West Chester, PA, 05/04/2017
updated 11/05/2018
Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 G8 V6 exactly 2 years ago with 30,000 miles on it, and traded in a 2006 Acura TL 6-spd. I was initially concerned about the automatic transmission of the G8 taking the fun out of driving, but I was very wrong. Even with an auto trans, the G8 accelerates very well, handles like a dream (minimal oversteer), and shifts smoothly in normal and sport driving modes. I detail cars, so I keep mine pristine all the time; and I've received more compliments for this car than my previous 4 cars combined. Pontiac did a great job with the exterior styling modification of the Holden Commodore platform. I've put 25,000 miles on the G8 in 2 years and haven't run into any major issues, just basic maintenance and cleaning. Although I love the way it drives and the exterior styling, the interior is less than impressive. Cheap plastic, a crappy Blaupunkt audio system, and low-budget red graphics leave a lot to be desired. Aside from the interior, it's been a fantastic vehicle, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a full-size sporty sedan on a budget.
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GREAT CAR (EVEN IN V6 FORM)
Jerome, 12/08/2009
Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
For the last 6 months I would see a slate gray G8 GT parked in the same spot on my way from work everyday. Each time my head would turn 90 degrees to look at it every time I passed by it. I went to a dealer who said that they did not have anymore G8's left. I went expecting to buy a 2010 Buick LaCrosse. When I got there they had (1) G8 Sedan left displayed on the showroom in Liquid Red. My wife and I took it for a test drive and immediately fell in love with the performance & handling of this car. I've had it for a month now and have been driving with it in sportshift mode and learning how to drive using the the Tapshift. Fun factor increases 10 fold in these modes even in V6 form.
Found a Diamond
Ross Gore, 07/19/2010
Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had been searching for months on a 4- Door Sedan to buy and had come down to the Ford Taurus and Buick LaCross. Then on day while having my Chrysler Sebring Conv. serviced I happened to see the front end on a G8 in the preowned car area. I walked over and took a look and walked in and said how much. That very day I solved my sedan problem and have really enjoyed the driving experience of the Dark Gray V- 6. I have put 3000 more miles on it and have been avg 27.5 on Hwy and 21 hwy/city. I took it to the mountains to see how it handled the curves and climb and was very much pleased with it. I plan to keep this car until the wheels fall off. If you can find one in great to good shape, buy it.
Don't miss this FUN TO DRIVE CAR
hopen4mail, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, 07/02/2011
Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great sporty car with great value. If you don't want to pay the price for a european rear wheel drive sport car or pay to fix them, this is the car for you. Love the looks, outside and in; the ride is sporty and fun and fast. I wish I would have spent the extra grand on the GT but, oh well. I bought brand new and have put 42K miles on since 4/09. Around town driving you get about 18 mpg and freeway about 24. Of course, I have a lead foot and enjoy going fast in my red baby so if you drive the speed limit, you'll get better. Nice thigh/knee support for picky drivers. I would definately buy this car again.
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