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Worth the wait.
Greg & Mindy, 06/13/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We purchased our G6 convertible in January 2008 and then patiently waited for warm weather to arrive. During that wait we found that the remote starter on our G6 works great from inside my office while the remote starter on my co-worker's BMW would not work from the same office. The car is a joy to drive with the top up or down. Many co- workers thought it was a sporty coupe until the top folded into the trunk. We are pleased with the gas mileage we have been getting. No long trips yet but around town mileage is averaging close to 20 MPG. The trunk is basically useless with the top folded down but we knew that when we purchased it. We are very happy with our Pontiac G6 convertible. Enjoy!
Midlife Crisis Resolved
Gary B., 04/18/2009
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I love everything about this car! The ride is smooth and comfortable with plenty of power, zip, and pep. It's simply a blast to drive top up or top down. With the top up I've heard a few times, 'how is that a convertible'? I get fond looks and compliments from many folks with the top down. I enjoy driving it as well as being a passenger. Move the front seat a notch or two and I'm comfortable in the back seat and I'm 6'2". I know there's room for 4 adult sized adults in this car. No room in the trunk with the top down? So what, there's plenty of room in the back seat. Mustang can't say that!
Best 4-Seat Convertible Value in the US
Convertible Steve, 06/30/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
By far, G6 hardtop convertible is the best value in this segment. All expectations have been met or exceeded, & it has been relatively free of "surprises." Noticeable negative is interior plastics. GM really "stretched" to make this a truly affordable, modern 4-seat convertible, & for the most part, it succeeded. Top mechanism is unbelievably complicated, so an extended warranty is likely to be wise purchase. Power of 3.5L engine is fine, but occasionally feels sluggish at highway passing speeds. Surprisingly, fuel economy exceeds 17 city/26 hwy EPA estimates by 10 - 15%. Tranny is well-mated to engine. Wide turning radius, but otherwise handles well. And best of all, a rock-solid ride.
Life is better now that I have this car
Dave, 07/14/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I test drove all 4 of the reasonably- priced hard-top convertibles. Mazda was too small, Chrysler was not good, the Eos is worth a look but to get one with all the great features the G6 has would require spending about 3K more. I loved the G6 during the test drive but some of the negative comments I read in professional reviews were discouraging. After buying the car, I know those comments are unnecessarily over-critical. Comments on the lack of trunk space when the top is down are silly. Its a hard-top. Where else does one expect the roof to go? Many people have commented on the poor quality of interior material. I dont get it. The interior is just fine. I highly recommend this car
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Couger, 02/08/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Overall, a great car. In the handling departement, it competes well with Japanese models. It doesn't compete with the German cars, but it's a lot less expensive, and sportier looking to boot. Anyone looking for a convertable would do well to consider the G-6. The seats are comforable and well designed. The lack of a power recline feature on the power seats can be overlooked. The height of the arm rests are perfect. So far, we havn't had any probles with this car. This car looks and feels great. Some one else mentioned last year that college girls love this car. It's true. Just trust me on this. If you're a single 20 or 30 something guy and can afford it, buy this car.
My Latest Convertible
OldMGDriver, 09/07/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had a 1958 TR-3A, a 1972 MGB and a 1988 Chevy Cavalier Z24 convertible in my driving lifetime and this is the best overall package in the bunch. The only drawback is the tiny trunk when the hardtop is stowed, but, for heaven's sake, it IS a hardtop convertible! The thing must go somewhere! Fit and finish seems excellent. Several storage cubbyholes in the cockpit are very handy for stowage of manuals, remote controls and other "glove box" items. ONStar and XM radio are wonderful additions. The ac/heater vents have provided a perfect home for my Garmin GPS. We'll see how she likes the trip up to our condo in Flagstaff.
The critics don't own the cars they rate
new pontiac fan, 10/05/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This a great fun package, and I am one of the few around that owned the original Ford version. MY first car 40 years ago was a rusty old ford retractable hardtop, and I was hooked. Have had other convertibles since and own a nice 1980 corvette now. Have never looked at Pontiac till I saw this convertible and had to have it. 3.5 v6 powerful enough and very smooth. White diamond tri-coat with taupe leather, what a stunning car. I knew there would be no trunk and bought it anyway instead of a mustang convertible. Intend to keep this car for at least 10 years.
Fun & economy!
happytoes, 10/09/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am loving my 2008 Pontiac G6 convertible with greater mileage than I expected (32 MPG hwy/22 city). Just so fun to drive, & observe the admiring glances at the car. The acceleration, relative quiet of ride, on-command manual transmission, sound system, fit & finish are up to the most finicky standards, for the price range. Such a great value..I am very happy with this car (former Buick LaCrosse CXL owner)
Wifes loves her car
Bigchief, 10/11/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
With a family of 4, this is the only choice for a convertible. Excellent all around performance. A lot of rattling after 1000 miles, the dealer greased the door latches and no more problems. The brakes started to squeak at 3000, the dealer installed ceramic pads (under warranty) problem solved. The fun factor is 100% as well as her satisfaction.
Fun Car to Own & Drive
Peggy Woodward, 01/09/2009
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Finally bought my first convertible. I looked for about a year before deciding on the Pontiac G-6. So far, I have been pleased with it. I have had a few rattles develop, but the dealer has taken care of them, no mechanical problems. I get a lot of looks driving around town with the top down, Really fun car to drive, and for the money, you could not beat it.
My new toy
twdavis, 02/04/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have always wanted a convertible but knew a soft top would not be good for me as I don't have covered parking. The only hardtops out there were not affordable enough for me...then came the G6! Thank you Pontiac for making my dream car a reality! I absolutely love my new toy! It's so much fun to drive, it's very sporty and looks awesome with the top up or down! I get looks, honks and thumbs up from everyone! I chose the black with tan leather interior and walnut burl accents. It looks like one of those more expensive cars on the inside. Very classy!
A vastly under-rated hard-top convertible w/3.9L
KD Mann, 10/05/2020
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
No, our Pontiac G6 GT convertible is not on par with a $50,000 Infiniti G37, but as hardtop convertibles go there is not anything better even at twice the price. If you are looking for a low-cost used convertible, don't buy anything before you drive one of these! We were looking for a retractable hard-top convertible under $15,000, mostly for my wife ;-). Previously she'd owned a VW Jetta, and we'd just sold her Infiniti G35xS Sedan. She (we) liked both cars, so we test drove the G37 and the EOS. We were underwhelmed with the EOS. We were very impressed with the G37 but not surprised because it is nearly identical to the G35. Then we found a 2008 G6 GT and figured 'what the heck, it's half the price of the G37 and it has the optional 3.9L six...let's drive it and see...'. Wow..the G6 blows away the VW EOS on so many levels. The german-built Karmann retractable hard-top in the Pontiac is much more smooth and solid than VW's, and the Karmann top mechanism seems as good or better than the one in the G37. (Note, Pontiac and Karmann made some improvements to the retractable top mechanism for 2008, so I would try to find a 2008-2010 model). The V6 engines (especially the LZ9 3.9L) are, in a word, SATISFYING. The low end torque is great, the sound is mellow with just the right amount of rumble to the exhaust and the car is more than fast enough...but without ever feeling whiney or buzzy like the EOS. The front-drive G6 is not as fast or sporty feeling as the rear-wheel drive G37, but the G6 feels much more like the G37 than the EOS. What I think is most surprising about the G6 is how 'German' it feels, but it turns out that the car really IS German -- it is based on GM's 'epsilon' platform that was designed in Germany by Opel. Other cars based on the the same platform are the Saab 9-3, Cadillac Catera, Opel Insignia and a whole bunch of other well regarded vehicles. Look up 'epsilon platform' on wikipedia for more details. The G6 convertible was a joint project between Opel and Karmann and it is surprisingly well executed -- almost unbelievable considering the original prices for these cars were under $30,000. The G6 GT has a gorgeous body, areal head-turner -- the EOS by comparison looks mundane and boring. In the end it was probably the design and visual appeal that hooked us. One of the complaints about the G6 sedans and coupes that reviewers noted back in 2006/07 when these came out was the interior seemed 'plastic-ey', but except for the glove-compartment door, we don't share that impression in our GT Convertible. Twelve years and 80,000 miles later the interior of our car is quite beautiful with almost no rattles or buzzing. All of the controls, handles and levers are very high quality with great feel, especially the parking brake lever (VERY beefy and nice), radio/electronics/climate controls and the air-conditioning vents (these are easily the best and smoothest of any car we've owned). I rate all of these as equal or better than what we had in our up-scaled Infiniti G35xS, and also better than what we saw in the EOS. Ergonomics in the G6 are also uniformly excellent. Another complaint was that the gussets and braces that Opel/Karmann added to the G6 coupe didn't go far enough in stiffening the chassis. Here I will agree, with the top down on a rough/bumpy road I find myself slowing down because the chassis flex is a little unnerving. Better than many convertibles, but I would have preferred the extra stiffness even if it would have added another 300lbs to the car's weight. That said, the Karmann and Opel designed hardtop is an engineering marvel -- it stiffens the car to a surprising extent when the top is up, and then the G6 GT not only looks like a coupe, it 'feels' like a coupe. Very solid. Here's a real bonus -- the eight-speaker 400w "Monsoon" audio system in the G6 GT is unbelievably great. It is substantially better than the optional Bose system that we had in our 2008 Infiniti G35xS, and is WAY better than the 2009 G37 convertible audio. The Monsoon audio system performs far beyond my expectations, especially for a convertible, which is a notoriously difficult problem for audio engineers to solve. The junk that was in the EOS wasn't even close and I'm not sure we could have 'fixed' it even if we'd spent $3,000 in aftermarket upgrades. One beef with the G6 audio system -- the big subwoofers in the doors cause some resonance vibrations that make the rearview mirrors get blurry when you have the bass cranked up...but as a former audio engineer I can probably fix that. Normal people don't listen as loud as I do so this might not bother you. The bottom line is that we're surprisingly delighted with this car. Our only dilemma is what we are going to do with the extra $8,000 we didn't spend on the G37 convertible...
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Great geezer fun car.
Gene, 04/16/2018
updated 10/20/2020
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We were getting too old to travel on a motorcycle so we opted for a convertible. Didn't know they even made hardtop convertibles and we love it. Buying used we were able to afford the luxury model and all the gadgets. I'm glad it had the optional 3.9 engine (just because it's still fun to push the pedal once in awhile). It's just a fun summer car so the lack of trunk space isn't a problem. Fuel economy is great (avg. 25 mpg highway). Repairs have been few even with 88,000 miles on the clock. Ours has the 3.9 V-6 option which is far superior to the standard 3.5 V-6 by comparison. Nothing much to add for 2020 Only driven in summer, less than 3000 mi/yr. Still under 100K. In 2020 we've put les than 1000 miles on it. Just inspected in June and it's for sale. We still love it, just don't have time to use it.
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1st and last GM product.
Unhappyg6owner, 04/20/2009
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car over a Ford Mustang convertible because it was front wheel drive. Wasn't impressed with the acceleration, but this was after driving the Mustang. In the beginning I loved the car. The car looked great with the top down and even better with the top up. Sluggish and had too much pause between shifting. Horrible in snow, so ended up driving my truck all winter anyways. Now almost 8 months later I am in a rental car while I wait for my transmission to be fully rebuilt. The moldings around the seats are coming off for no reason. There is no where to put anything. Cup holders are in a bad place. Random rattles. More things, but running out of room. Should have bought the Ford.
Don't get me started
Susan, 04/27/2009
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My advice - don't fall for the fact its a convertible! I bought my car with only 3000 miles on it. I owned it for 6 months and called it quits. I would have paid for the dealer to take it back. I did love it when the top was down but that is all I can say that is positive. The car constantly pulled to the right. The hardtop constantly rattled when it was closed. The breaks didn't seem to want to stop and forget trying to drive it in the snow. It scared me to death. I had to get rid of it. I now own an eclipse again. I actually feel safe again. Is the car cute? Yes. Hot? Not hot enough to stress over daily. This is my opinion. Others seem to love it.
Are you Kidding me!
l clenney, 06/15/2018
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I LOVED this car. LOVED! Until the roof began acting up. Now the top no longer works at all. the dealer is no help. says it is the sensor. the part is no longer made. the top and trunk no longer will open and close. Am so disappointed with Pontiac (GM) and that they are no help at all. haven't found a shop that can help. so I now have a coupe with a trunk that doesn't work. Was looking forward to summer drives in this car for many years. well, not happening. Don't buy this car. when the top goes out you're screwed.
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Great car, fun and comfortable
j. brown, 01/11/2009
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had a Chrysler 300C, so originally thought car would be too small. But at 6' 2", It fits great. Comfortable, smooth ride. I got compliments on this car from other drivers on the test drive. Car looks unique on the street with the top up and really cool with top down.
Hardtop Conv. Under 30k wow
Howie, 02/17/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
For the last 3 years I've been driving around in my Mini Cooper convertible. It was a fun little car to drive but not much pickup or interior space. It was the first convertible I've ever owned. The G6 caught my eye it has 3 packages available, Premium, Sports and chrome (though a lot of the stuff seems to overlap). After test driving it, I was hooked, its still the winter so I'm sure many dealers aren't selling convertibles right now, but having a hardtop you just feel like your driving a regular car, its not as noisy, or cold as a soft top. I can't wait till the summer so I can enjoy this car to the max.
Love my 08 G6!
gracie g., 03/20/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car for fun & performance. It has wonderful styling inside & out, comfort, and features such as monsoon sound, multiple cd player, heated seats, day/night mirror, etc. I feel as comfortable as in my Buick Lacrosse, except more fun & sporty. The convertible top operation (speed, tightness, convenience) are amazing. Love my G6!
Fun to drive
Beth, 05/28/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love it. Lots of fun to drive. Handles well in all driving conditions. No, blind spots.
2008 G6 convertible hardtop/ coupe
GeeSixus, 08/11/2021
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 4 doors of this year are all rusted out under the doors. I do not know why but the 2 door model coupe and convertible do not seem to have this issue. Mine has the head light issue where it burns out alot. It is really easy once you figure it out to fix. My headlights fogged over last year so i got some after market ones off ebay . I can see in the dark now, Front end: it eats up front end bushings. If you are a mechanic or work on cars yourself you can save a fortune by DIY. Control arms, tie rods, wheel bearings and sway bar parts seem to wear out too quickly, but I do drive it hard. It leaks oil, I just watch it close. The hard top has issues cause it is worn out and parts are no longer made .Be aware of this is you buy a used one, parts are hard to find for top. Heated seats and remote start still work good, stereo is still going strong but sometimes it holds my cd hostage cause the ejection is wearing out. It still gets decent MPG28-29 on freeway. When we bought ours 10 years ago it had a warranty and the transmission went out so we got a reman tranny which saved us a fortune. The tranny unit is an automatic with slap shift manual option 4 speed, I always use the automatic. If the tranny is replaced make sure the plastic clips for the transmission and power steering lines are replaced. Mine were not and it caused the rubber hose part of the power steering line to rub against the catalytic converter (only an inch clearance) the fluid is flammable and leaked all over the cats, filling the car with smoke. We pulled into the nearest self serve car wash and I hosed it down, the power steering hose is a pain to fix. Over all it is still a nice car at 180,000 miles. We don't use the top anymore cause the hydraulic lines and lift units are worn out. The convertible was nice when it worked. If you buy this car make sure it is a coupe, or if convertible be aware you may want to keep it up all the time do not pay extra for a convertible. Oh yes and mine is the GT with the larger 3.9 liter v-6. It seems much quicker than my 4.0 Mustang. This car is scary close to the Toyota Solara. My daughter has it looks almost identical until you look under it or have to buy parts the G6 parts have been alot less expensive all round. I do think the regular hardtop coupe looks better, but when the top goes down nothing beats a convertible on a sunny day
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My G6 Convertible
Darcelle Strother, 08/15/2009
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the second G6 that I have owned. The quality is great, the performance is fantastic and I enjoy the hard top convertible. Very sleek and classy.
Love it
Don , 01/07/2022
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hardtop Buffalo Has to be Good power, great ride, nice feature!
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What a fun car!
First Pontiac, 01/25/2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 13 people found this review helpful
I got the Pontiac G6 Convertible for a Sweetest Day gift! I absolutely love this vehicle! I always feel safe and secure! The car barely feels like it is turned on when you start it! It has a great ride and great look! I love turning heads in my car! I even had a police man stop me just to talk to me about my car! If you are looking for a safe and reliable car that not only has a great drive, but also makes people turn their heads, this car is for you!!