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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my car

mccannamn59, 05/26/2011
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Car

g5driverMI, 09/26/2009
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

For a 19yo 6ft 210lb person i found the car very comfortable. I love the styling and it looks fantastic when cared for. I did find the e-brake under the armrest odd, however not really a problem. I drive very aggressively and still get great gas mileage. Coming from my previous vehicle (2003 Aztek) it is extremely fun to drive. It preforms pretty well, however dogs slightly until you get to 40+ mph. This can be alleviated with affordable after-market parts such as performance exhaust and intake.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Bought a bargain

Mean Marcus, 08/29/2009
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I would not have bought this tiny car, except for the $4,500 federal rebate. The gas mileage is incredible. The speed sensitive electrical power steering is just ok. Cornering is ok. I think it should have better front brakes, given the weight ratio. Attn. Gm: this is a coupe. Do you understand? am I getting through? it's a coupe; a coupe. Make it comfortable for two people. Jump seats would be fine in back. And the parking brake nestled under the armrest is just plain stupid.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

DON'T buy a Pontiac G5 or Chev. Cobalt

rogerandsally, 03/11/2009
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Do not buy a Pontiac G5 or Chev. Cobalt. If you could buy one for half the MSRP maybe otherwise look else where. Seats very uncomfortable. Gas mileage not that good for a small 4 cyl. Mine did not even come with a spare tire or jack. It is not only plastic, but cheap plastic. And I am sure resale will be horrible. Do not learn the hard way like I have. I LOVE AMERICA, but not their small cars.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

First GM Buyer

First GM Buyer, 12/22/2009
2009 Pontiac G5 GT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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