2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Consumer Reviews

GREAT CAR

Written by: Alan on 10/01/2009

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The best car I've owned in my 63 years of living. I'am 6'3" tall and have all the room I need. My 100lb German Shepard comes with me on errands and seats clean up easily. Again, great car!!!

Favorite Features

Power, seats, HUD and handing.

Suggested Improvements

Somebody buy Pontiac Divison.

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love it, but material quality stinks!!!!

Written by: thomas_cory2000 on 09/16/2009

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The gas mileage sticker claimed 15/25. Well I get about that city but, highway I get usually 33mpg going 55mgh - gets 27 mpg going 65 mph (as long as I stay out of it). Brakes are amazing, handling is also amazing for a 4 door family car that weights 4,600lbs. My main complaint is the quality of the materials. I take very good care of my car and baby it! The leather on the seats is starting to wear more then my 5 year old Cadillac I had prior, the paint job stinks, it's starting to chip and wear in places it shouldn't for a 2 year old car and the interior is all plastic?? Shouldn't this problem with a $30,000 car.

Favorite Features

Overall outside look. Acceleration, stopping power, handling, gas mileage is amazing for the engine

Suggested Improvements

It needs to be made better, the quality of the materials specifically: paint job, leather seats, to much interior plastic, is not nearly satisfactory for a $30,000 car!! Come On Pontiac!!!

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Last year 2008 GP GXP goes out Winner!

Written by: 69Judge on 09/13/2009

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

These GP GXP's are a terrific value right now. Very stylish inside and out. It is a blast to drive the V8 is strong and produces a great exhaust tone on the road, it handles the road with ease all instrumentation is easy to read and driver friendly. Everyone loves te suede leather bucket seats they are really comfortable. I have plenty of head/leg room. The 18 inch rims really make the car stand out in the parking lot. The GXP makes driving fun again, sporty with V8 power to match and all the extra options you'd expect from a luxury car. The 05-08 GXP's(14,800) are one of the automotive industry's best kept secrets!! I'm very, very happy with mine.

Favorite Features

Remote start(auto cools/heats) the interior too. 5.3L V8 has great get up and go. Affordability, Better HUD than previous Grand Prixs, AFM this is a biggie: Active Fuel Management turns the V8 into a V4 under low load driving conditions. Nice large slotted rotors, Bilstien gas shocks,DIC informative

Suggested Improvements

Auto dim rear view mirror, design dual chrome exhaust tips to extend 2 more inches. 1 more accessory outlet, little better rear wheel undercoating/interior dampening. offer spare tire/Jack.

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Great Car to Own, driven 25000 miles.

Written by: WestWorth9 on 07/14/2009

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My Pontiac is a standard coupe with options. It has remote start (great for winter for heat or summer for A/C) built-in antenna, painted alloy wheels, full power seats, windows, doors, etc. Body on outside is great. The interior is overall good besides a little rattle of the smallest, imobile vent in the dash that is intermittent. Everyone loves my car but I've seen the same frame on the reliable, world famous 2002 Impala. That is not a bad thing at all, the interior is way different! I can't be more annoyed by prissy-foot drivers saying, "too much torque!" IT IS A PONTIAC!! THEY MAKE ALL CARS FASTER!! My Pontiac NEVER got stuck in the 2009 winter storm of Seattle!! 8" anywhere!!

Favorite Features

ENGINE!! I have an aftermarket soundsystem in my car, the stock stereo was fine. Seating capacity is good for 5. The in-dash CPU is helpful. Steering ratio is great. Rear doors open nearly 90 degrees, good for handicaps. Trunk is like my old Lincoln, great. Alloy wheels match car (silver) Storages.

Suggested Improvements

The front seat could have been a bench- seat like the 2002 Impala. In-dash CPU screen said, "Charging System Failure" twice while going up-hill and at 35mph. But nothing else to me...

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Lots of Problems - ready for a new car

Written by: tsfergus on 05/21/2009

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Was fun to drive in the summer, but living in Michigan - it is single- handedly the worst vehicle I have ever driven on snow and ice. It was so bad that it could no longer be used on the freeway during the winter. Also, for over a year now, there is a constant squeaking noise coming from the front tire. Three times to the dealership, new brakes and they still can't find out what's wrong. Have also had a electronic system failure warning pop up on the dash display twice. Not very comforting when you drive on the freeway everyday. Overall, too many problem for a new car.

Favorite Features

Heads-up display and steering wheel radio functions. Heated seats are great in the winter.

Suggested Improvements

Too much torque for the light-weight nature of the vehicle. Makes it utterly useless in the winter.

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Sleeper GXP

Written by: wzntme78 on 04/17/2009

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased this car with about 12,000 on it, as a former program car. The car right of the bat sold itself as far as performance and comfort went. I fell in love with the rumble of the exhaust..And punch the pedal and you can feel the pull. As for torque steer, we are talking about an big torgue high hp V-8 in a car...Not some little handa with 200 hp and no real torque, so of course you will have this at times. Just hold on and make sure you are aimed in a direction other than whats desired! Torque steer can also be found in any Cadillac fwd with the northstar!

Favorite Features

The Power obviously sold the car. The exhaust rumble especially. The exterior is fine although the editor, whom probably didnt even drive the car thinks not! As for 0-60 time ...its under 6 seconds easy! Again the editor who reviewed this vehicle could have been at the bar and not in the car.

Suggested Improvements

Better interior components. Can GM ever make a sports car with door panels that don't rattle or make tons of noise? The offset wheel and tire combo wasn't needed! And come on the stereos GM uses don't have to be used 15 years consecutively!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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1st new pontiac

Written by: john on 03/20/2009

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've only had this car for 6 days, highway was nice with little background noise with auto radio. I get excited every time I drive and love the car it's the newest car I’ve ever owned, and more power then I’m used to but I’m trying to conserve. it's roomy for everyone. The car does have get up and go, haven’t gone on highway for long distance. I too like cockpit feel and how everything centers around me driving and easy access to info. I would like less plastic and stronger feel buttons I want this car to last and look good the whole time. I also hope they might bring back and improve gas or turn to cng car or hydrogen car for zero emission! and I'd get that I got this cause owned two pontia

Favorite Features

Cruise, tilt wheel, automatic, power seat, ele instant fuel usage, miles to go on tank aprox, stereo controls on steering wheel, power everything ex passenger seat, quiet interior, ele tire pressure gauge, auto start, two plug ins for charging, ok rims, runs very quiet, big trunk fold down rear sea.

Suggested Improvements

glove box small, Blind spots in rear small rear windows on both sides, I can feel 4 speed trans shift sometimes, Poor gas mileage 20/30 highway, my car no sunroof in price range, no pass electric seat, or abs, stronger front seats. change fuel type to something with zero emission!

4 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Last of the Grand Prixs

Written by: peter christoff on 02/14/2009

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I think it was a big mistake for GM to do away with the Grand Prix. I love mine. I test drove a new G8, and was not impressed at all. The 2008 Grand Prix got a bad rap when they underrated it as just another carry over car that was ready to be put out to pasture,so to speak. I will drive this one with pride, and hope GM brings it back in a few years like the Camaro.

Favorite Features

Sound system, powerful 3.8,6 cyl engine which delivers a steady 24.4 miles per gal in the city, and close to 29 going up north. Drives like a dream. This is one of my favorites since I started driving back in 1970.

Suggested Improvements

You can't improve on something that is gone.

12 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Wow!!

Written by: Amy on 02/11/2009

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought my Grand Prix 08, last year. My husband took me to a place right off base. And i saw a beautiful white/pearl car staring at me! we have a daughter who is turning 3..and let me tell you. <great> the car is sooo smooth! everyone who gets in,..their first word is (WoW) this is a smooth car! plus it's big enough for a family..yet compact enough to be sporty! my husband loves my car! and my favorite feature is when you first get in, every single detail curves around the driver! I would say, its made to fit you!! Not to mention, in these economic times, we get about 19/24mpg yet it's cheaper then the camry and the malibu!

Favorite Features

when you get in, everything revolves around the driver! It's a very smooth ride! Enough to sit 2car seats, plus another person (in the back)!

Suggested Improvements

lift the glove box up,..it hits your knees!lol.. and then...well,,nuthing!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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An Honest Review

Written by: stelo27 on 12/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I had a 2006 Grand Prix GT V6 Supercharged and fell in love with it. I have always been a big Mazda fan growing up but had to switch to Pontiac after trading in my Mazda 6S for the 06 Grand Prix GT. I had it for 8 months and then sadly wrecked it. So i turned around and jumped right back into a 2008 Grand Prix, but the GXP this time. I love it. There is room for improvement, which i believe they have accomplished it in the new G8, But people, this is an awsome car. Especially for the price. I got mine slightly used with 9k miles on it, it MSRP for $29800, but being that its the last year for the Grand Prix and with the G8 now available, I got my GP GXP for $19000 and you can't beat that.

Favorite Features

Powerfull realiable V8. Love the 303 Hp that can be modded with a chip and intake to 335 Hp. Beautiful comfortable seats. People knock the style but I love it, and it can be modded as well with chrome grille and trim. Gas is better than expected for the power. 5 year/ 100,000 mile power train warranty!

Suggested Improvements

Should have been rear wheel for the power. Need more head room. Transmission work well, but 4 gears, come on! No contrast in color on center console, it needs some trim. Hood scoops would be nice. And basically every improvement I just listed, is on the new G8 plus another 60 horses. Good jop GM!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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