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Best Bang For The Buck Sedan/Sports Car
SRG963, 07/01/2010
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Nothing can touch the Pontiac G8 GT in the same price range for overall performance and comfort. The G8 is Pontiac's 7-series sized, 5-series handling, 1-series priced, 3-series BMW. With time it would have gone from a very good car to a great car. GM dropped the ball, big time, when they canceled the Pontiac brand. I only hope that they will bring the Australian Beast back. Regardless what brand it would fall under, or what they called it, I would purchase another one. Out of the 20 vehicles I've owned, the G8 one is by far my favorite. It doesn't matter if I'm looking at her in my garage, detailing her, or drifting her around some corners, she always brings a big smile to my face.
4-Door HOT ROD
Rico, 07/10/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I replaced my 2005 Ford Mustang with the G8 GT. Much more room for my kids, performance and even gas mileage. The G8 is an incredible buy. I don't think I would change anything about this car. Most of the reviews I have read it seems people really don't like the oil/volt display. That really doesn't bother me. Otherwise, great performance, great seats, great rear legroom, great trunk and good looks all around. Nice work Pontiac! I would suggest if you are looking at this car at least do a test drive and go in with an open mind. If you look at this car like any other old Pontiac you will definitely sell yourself short!
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Aggressive!
Scott, 09/18/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2006 CTS-V for this car. While the V was definitely much faster, the G8GT is very aggressive and a very comfortable sedan. Overall, only a slight concession at half the price. I frequently travel I75 in Florida, this car cruises VERY nice at speeds of 80-85 mph. I have driven this car in excess of 120 mph a few times and it stills tracks nicely without vibration or float. Cars are my weakness and have had many - this 2008 G8GT is probably my overall favorite. I have removed all the badges on the car and people often ask what kind of car it is. "that looks great" and "I never heard of that" are usually the comments made. Lots of bang for the buck!!!!
Great car great beast!
ilpilgrim, 06/21/2015
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I owned this car from 21k miles other than oil changes and regular maintenance the car is great couldn't have asked for a better car now with 91k miles... I have drove it from san diego to rhode island with no issues at all its made the trip 3 times now which is some good miles can't beat the speed of the car it sounds great handles like a BMW with out decals most wouldnt know it's a damn pontiac lol can't go wrong with this beast has speed 0_60 in about 5.1 and all for under 18k now day...so if you are looking for a reliable car that has the looks and speed to match!
G8 is CAR
G8 888, 05/15/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing! I just picked up my new Ignition Orange G8 GT! The only thing I don't like is the panel gap between the hood and the grill, but to me, it kinda adds toughness to it! This car can smoke any "competition" any day of the week!
Why
Razz, 05/26/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I don't know why I bought this car. The V6 was plenty good. Tested the Charger, Mustang V6 & GT, Accord, Civic, Sonata and been in many others during my search over the last year. The BMW sure is nice but I think my friend will be disappointed when he sees the G8 GT for half the price. If you keep under 65 you get remarkable 25-27 MPG. It eats gas just idling. 15 is no problem in the city. First impressions: besides the tough look and motor is the front interior,and excellent seats. Warmers work great and no need for extra lumbar support. Handles good and is very fast. Reminds me of the Catalina I had with the special 400 plus motor that was ordered from the factory.
You would be MAD not to love it
David, 05/18/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After looking at all the pros and cons I decided the pros won out. This car is not only comfortable, refined, with great handling it is also economical, at least on highways. However if you use your right foot to much the gas mileage will suffer. The performance is unbelievable when you push the gas pedal, it just forces you back in the seat. At a constant 70 mph the mpg is around 28. Good job GMC
Awesome
Rod, 05/26/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was in my early 20's in the 70's Muscle car era. I had some of the best. The G8 GT brings back the thrill of driving that those cars gave back then. You know you have some thing special when a sheriff's Deputy follows you for 4 mile just to ask you how you like the car, and BMW 5 series driver parks next to you so he can get a close look at the G8. The car is very comfortable, and am still getting use to where all the switches are but so far has been a great experience. Mine is Panther Black, and with the stance of the G8 I have nick named it VADER.
GM got this one right.
Rod, 06/04/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The G8 has every thing one would want in a car. It has awesome performance, great looks, comfort, great road feel. One of the things that impressed me the most was the reaction from the mechanics I work with. Even our resident cynic thinks the car is awesome (he finds flaws in every car but none in my G8 GT). T The G8 is a very solid feeling car, the ride is not for luxury ride lovers, it is to firm and handling very responsive.
It just keeps getting better
Rod, 11/07/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well it is month 6 for me as a G8 owner. 6100 miles of enjotment in driving again. No matter how bad my day at work has been there is this little back road on the way home that I can detour on to and just let the G8 hang out in the corners and all the stress of the day is gone. My 96 Monte Carlo never gave that to me. It just wouldn't handle the 30 mph corners at 60 like the G8. The G8 has to be the best handling american car under $30K not just the most powerful. Oh by the way yesterday I showed a Taurus SHO owner you don't go heads up from a stop light with a G8. If God drives he/she would drive a G8.
Simply an Awesome Car, made for driving
Aka, 06/17/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I chose the V6 3.6 because it is absolutely strong and fast enough from me and I don't need extra 110 horses in the stables... The car is simply a fun car to drive, easily comparable with BMW driving qualities and performance. The gear is great, sporty if necessary. The engine has plenty of torque and it pulls great almost in any situation. It is huge on the inside, plenty of leg room for everyone. The luggage space is also huge and can carry two strollers easily. I highly recommend it for people who like a sporty, yet family friendly car. one warning, the base models don't provide extra gadgets or sophisticated hi-fi, it is quite basic, I like it that way, except for changing the speakers.
Great Car - Never Stops Giving!
GregD, 12/20/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for almost 8 months and I love it! I traded a 2005 Bonneville GXP, and I did not expect such a great deal from the G8 but, it keeps on giving. The styling, comfort, handeling and cool navigation system are always a good reason to look forward to driving this car. Oh yeah, the Sport Drive is great when you are looking for a thrill! Hopefully GM will keep Pontiac, if not only for the G8, this is the best car and it would be a shame to see it go. Finally, the consumer can own a really terrific car at a great price.
Two weeks later
Rod, 06/08/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has been two weeks since I wrote my first review on the G8 GT. The fuel mileage has gone up 2 mpg from tank one to tank 3. This car gets more comments about how great it looks and impresses more people than the first car I had that was super impressive, and that was a 1970 Hemi Cuda. It is also as much fun to drive as the Cuda, and handles way better. In one review someone commented about no release for the gas filler door. The gas door lock is part of the door lock system. If the doors are locked the gas door is locked. I like that don't have to pull a lever, just make sure the doors are unlocked, and who locks their doors when they are at the gas pump. you know you are being robbed.
GM Is Back On Track
G8 Is Great, 10/22/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my G8 almost two months now and like it more each day. The car is amazing to drive from the plentiful power to the superb handling, it makes you want to take the long way every where you go. The G8 is very comfortable and roomy in size and will easily accommodate taller individuals. Fuel economy is excellent considering this is a 4000 lb vehicle with a 361 hp V8 capable of comfortably hauling 5 full size passengers. Plus the G8 is half the cost of a 5 series and the V8 form is cheaper than a similarly equipped Mazda 6 The G8 proves GM has turned things around and is back on track!!!
Why buy a BMW?
Hilbilly, 08/03/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am really impressed with my Pontiac G8-GT. It's a real rocket but it doesn't guzzle gas. It holds five easily, although I rarely ever have more than two of us in it. Most important, is the fact that it does everything my friends BMW 550 does at half the price. I was really impressed with how well it's built and how solid it feels on the road. It handles very well and imparts a sense of confidence when I drive it. I guess if you need the snob appeal of a BMW then spend the extra $30K otherwise this G8-GT is a great buy. I had one of the first GTO's and this reminds me of it.
I love my "Yak"
W3ldon, 05/27/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
OK. I just got my black on black G8 two weeks ago and I am crazy about it. I took my wife to the Westin in it and the valet was like "Hey, man, what is this?" I was like, "this is the car that better stay parked tonight." He loved it. Everywhere I go, I get stares. Their eyes are saying, "Wow!" and then they see a Pontiac badge and they fall over. "That's a Pontiac?" Yep, a Pontiac. I can't get mad at 'em. Thats the exact thing I said just two weeks before I saw one on the road and bought one. This car is amazing. It good on gas for a V8, It is very quick and I'm going to have to get some tires in about 6 mos because, damn
4 Door Vette
Dave, 12/19/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is big, heavy, fast, but stops and handles well. It has good sight lines. The interior has annoying features like the oil battery gauge and air bag light on mirror. No satellite radio was available. It is a joy to drive, easy to park, and smoooth! Remote start and climate control are a big plus. The driver's wiper was annoying. I used a shorter blade to solve the tapping issue. A lot of car for 30 grand! It really gets 18mpg daily and I am not cautious.
1st Pontiac
gunter, 07/28/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded an 04 Tahoe on the car and have been quite pleased to date. The v-6 has plenty of moxie with just the right amount of cool in the styling. The fuel mileage could be closer to 30+ I would think, being it has a 5 speed auto. The rest of the car is still so new to us that we are still figuring out items. At first blush the one thing that sticks out to me is the tilt wheel. Seems it could have been more akin the tilts in pick ups and suv type vehicle. Not much range of motion, especially when one is in egress mode. Getting in and out is a bit challenging. I was also a bit leery about buying a vehicle that had the (odd size) wheels. Here's hoping the tires wear well. Expensive.
Have had one month and 3rd review
Rod, 06/25/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has been a month since I bought my G8 GT. I thought right after I bought it, "Gas prices are going out of site, what did I do?" The answer after thinking about it and a month with the G8, I don't need steak every night, hot chili and hot dogs are just fine. The fun of driving a real car that has great performance, is more fun at age 61 than a Japanese car that gets 30+ mpg. The fact that what ever situation I get in I can get out of. Can a Honda Civic that is stock accelerate out of a situation? Hell no. Or stop as fast as the G8. There is more to a car than gas mileage. Ability to handle any situation with power brakes or acceleration can save your life.
very happy man!
very happy man!, 05/21/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in Philly and i live 2.5 hrs north of that. It is AWESOME, mine is liquid red with black and red leather interior. I actually stayed overnight at a hotel in Philly and waited for this one to come in with every feature you could get. It drives like is has a grip to the road like no other, I test drove a BMW 3 and 5 series, a CTS and a LEXUS and this ONE came out on TOP! I lOVE THE HORSEPOWER!
Wonderful Automobile!
Andrew G, 05/25/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I went to the dealer to purchase a G6 GT sedan after looking at many other mid-sized vehicles. While waiting for the sales person, my wife and I looked at a G8 sedan parked on the lot. One test drive later, we were driving it home. I purchased this car for work (sales) where I drive hundreds of miles daily. With all of the freeway work being done and a particularly harsh winter, the roads are brutal but the G8 does a nice job of smoothing out the bumps without sacrificing a tight, controlled ride and excellent handling. Plus, my clients, many of them 6'+, are very comfortable in the back seat. The styling is also very sporty without looking "boy-racer"- ish. Nice job, Pontiac!
Car will make you excessive compulsive
Rod, 08/27/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
3 months and 3500 miles and this car has come alive. You stand on the gas and there is a sound you cannot believe till you experience. You look at the hood to see if it is collapsing as this monster 6.0 sucks air in, it makes a more awesome and powerful sound than my 70 426 Hemi Cuda did. If you love cars you will love the G8 GT, all you have to do is test drive it and you will want it. If you want a ultimate performance you can afford this is the best deal out there,.
My Congratulations to Pontiac
T. Giles, 09/03/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
All i have to say is congratulations Pontiac for creating the car I have dreamed of. I upgraded from a 2004 Grand Prix, a car that i have thoroughly enjoyed for all of the 104000 miles i put on it and i was completely blown away. The G8 GT is in my opinion one of the best sport sedans ever produced. It is gorgeous inside and out. It doesn't have all that goofy euro sport sedan styling, just big fenders and a beefy body. 100% American muscle. I would recommend this car to anyone! Pay the extra for the V8 its worth it.
Rental car like
Lloyd Carder, 03/27/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
We purchased the G8 and was excited the the rear wheel drive would give the ride and feel of a classic American car. Instead the car rides like a go Kart is jumpy off the line and has a gas pedal like a tractor. The speedometer and Tach are covered by you hands at 10 and 2 leaving the digital speedometer to be stared at before you can focus to see what the faint red number says. The shifter slips into Neutral if you rest your hand on the shifter. The rear view mirror requires you to flip a lever, not a problem but the mirror has so many buttons for OnStar and other gadgets that you are always hitting them. We are selling the car after only 250 miles at a 6K loss to just get rid of it.
The lemon
g6- 2 door coupe, 09/25/2010
2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 10 people found this review helpful
The car had been in the shop several time handles poorly in the snow. Tires are very expensive to replace. The brake light was on when driving - did not know it until a state trooper followed me. I would say that 36,000 miles was the life before every thing began to break down and then lets not mention the warranty was up after that and obama motors did not have a stimulus for the replacing the warranty of the car, how about that for a change!
G8 GT THE CORVETTE OF LARGE/MID SEDANS
JUNIOR, 07/18/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is very beautiful in the exterior design. The fenders around the wheel area are amazing. The aerodynamic feel to it is great. The upshift is smooth as possible. The gas mileage is much of a concern when you know what your getting into (G8). The interior is also awesome. No Navigation or XM radio but the thing is that you are going to have to pay for XM after your first year. And you can a navigation anywhere. The Red Digital Battery thing is okay not the greatest but its not the biggest of concerns in the fun car matter.
The G8 GT has a flaw
Rod, 10/25/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I still love my G8 GT but I did find a flaw. Minor $62 flaw. I am a auto mechanic and do things like my own oil change. When it comes to the G8 that oil change consist of 9 quarts of Mobil 1, and a AC Delco oil filter. Thank God for Costco who has the best price on Mobil 1, and Auto Zone for their price on Oil and filter. I have figured that $62 every 5K is very acceptable for what this super sedan gives back in return in performance and just fun to drive. Now that gas is below $3 a gallon it is even better cause can afford the premium stuff and you can feel the difference in performance of the 6.0.
It only gets better
Rod, 10/15/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Am going on 5 months with my G8 GT experience. There are minor flaws I have found if you can call them flaws. The most exciting one is that when you step on the gas in anyway less than very gentle it responds like a startled cat, it flat jumps and screams for red line. I have also noticed that once I shift into sports mode or manual mode and stand on the throttle, the car changes from a docile car to a beast, and seems to stay that way till I shut it off and drive it again. It may be a glitch in my G8's computer. I will not go get this if it is a glitch.. I love it. This car loves to be driven. If you love driving you will love this car. It rocks!
7000 mile and still loving it
Rod, 12/08/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It has been about 7 months and 7000 miles since I got my G8 GT. I learned one thing this weekend, the G8 is not all about going fast. Going home from work yesterday on freeway was doing 50 came around a blind corner and traffic was stopped. With the braking performance of my 96 Monte Carlo (I traded in on the G8) in my mind I was hoping that would be just a light crash. Three things happened. I hit the brakes, I saw someting fly on the pasengers side and I was stopped 5 car lengths behind the car ahead of me. The flying things were cargo straps that were on the floor in the back seat area. They bounced off front and ended up in middle of front passenger floor
Poor man's bmw
aldinero, 06/20/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car to drive. Ride and handling as good as it gets. Very comfortable seating. Steering is precise very good brakes. Radio only fair, controls somewhat confusing and seat back control knob hard to reach. Overall a competitive performance car.
You gotta get one of these
Monstrgrn, 08/02/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned imports and German cars my entire life. I can't believe I looked at a Pontiac and bought it. Seriously, I know there are lots of people out there like me reading this, this is a fantastic car you would be a fool to ignore it you are looking at BMW. Mercedes, Infiniti, Lexus. etc. Go drive one and tell me I'm wrong. This is not the plastic fantastic Pontiac that I remember! It is a refined truly remarkable machine that will blow the doors off of 98 percent of the cars on the road today. Buy one and have some fun, you know you want to.
I love this car!
JTB, 11/22/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have about 9500 miles on my 2008 G8 GT. I drove BMW's, Mercedes, Infinity's, etc. and this was the car I just simply fell in love with. Talk about fun to drive. Even after 9500 miles I still look for excuses to drive it, sometimes making 3-4 trips to the grocery store (my wife thinks I'm reformed)! I have installed several bolt on high performance upgrades (cold air kit, tune for premium gas, shorty headers with high flow cats keeping the rest of the exhaust system completely stock). The car hauls now. If I get the jump on a corvette it's by-by baby! The seats are more comfortable than BMW or Mercedes, no kidding. it's very quiet, but most of all, it's fun, fun, fun! Reliable too.
Love this car1
G8GT6969, 07/28/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not much to say ,except this car is incredible!!! As I am continue to put more miles on it(break it in!!), it's becomes more and more fun. I did my first hard takeoff yesterday.! Amazing!! Mind you, I've been driving a Dodge neon for the past 4 years, so It really feels impressive.
Maximum Bang for the Buck
gmgold, 01/20/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is one of the very best cars I have ever owned. Especially considering the price. Even my wife who was very skeptical initially now agrees that it is quite a car. I have had no problems. Fuel mileage is much better than I would have thought. It is just a great car.
8 months and still loving it
Rod, 01/11/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
8 Months and 8000 miles and still love this G8 GT. Last month we had the worst snow storm in Oregon in years. The remote start and the heated seats made it a lot better to get out in it. With $1100 invested in studless snow tires I got every where I needed to go, the limited slip and traction control made driving in the snow no big problem. If GM does close down Pontiac, I hope that they also start importing the Holden Commador SS, or put the G8 in the Buick line-up. This is to good a car to just let die.
You got to be kidding, don't tell anyone
8 "s in the blood, 08/02/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a winner, I got it for my wife because she wanted a sports car and I couldn't afford the vette, and she can't drive a stick, so it was this, the black gt, she can't stop driving it long enough for me to go somewhere in it. Awesome. By the way you can get a locking fuel cap, I used my old 96 astro cap it works.
a four door mustang?
big bill, 06/09/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2008 mustang GT with about 6,000 miles on for the G8 GT. it has nearly the same acceleration (but not the same exhaust note), much more room, and a less tacky (but still not sophisticated) dashboard. I like this vehicle but there are a lot of things done wrong - see suggested improvements below.
Sweet Car
Patrick, 02/19/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
An amazing car for the price. I ended up paying 20600 after taxes, and got a big, beautiful, 256 horsepower 4 door. The only things I dislike is that the remote start does not turn on the heater, so you have to deal with the frost if you have it. Also, I had to get a repair (snowy roads- my own fault) and I had to import a part from Australia.
After 3 months
Rod, 08/10/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my G8 GT for almost w months know and the more I drive it the more I love it. Getting use to where all the switches are and comfortable with it. Only big expense besides gas has been a oil change. 8 quarts of Mobil 1 are not cheap. The more I drive this car the more impressed I am with it. Merging into freeway traffic can be almost frightening. Any thing more than 1/4 throttle and you are going from 45 mph to 80 mph in about two heartbeats. Even after 3 months it is still hard to get more than 16 mpg. I think that has something to do with that thing Pontiac puts under your right foot. It keeps sucking your foot to the floor and putting a smile on your face. LOL
GM Nailed This One!
Bobbyg8great!, 02/19/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What a great car inside and out. It is pure fun. It is powerful and comfortable. I can haul around the kids with plenty of room to spare. Everywhere I go, people ask me what kind of car it is. I can 70 mph in a heart beat and cruise comfortably and quietly at 80 mph. The fuel economy hovers around 20 miles to the gallon. I get this even when I'm hard on the pedal. I would like the V8 to sound a bit more like a V8, but the wife doesn't know what it is all about this way. Overall this car has been the most pleasing to drive out of all my vehicles. I have owned Caddys, Mercedes, Jeeps, and a Porsche. I think GM nailed this one, it might be a bit too late though.
A treat to drive
BHuge, 02/23/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have always been the type of person who dreaded driving. It was just never any fun. Since we got this car I drive everywhere. I am 6'3" and there is plenty of room for me up front and plenty of room for my children in the back.
9500 miles and getting better
Rod, 02/26/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my GT for 9 months and it is getting better. Fuel mileage is up, it gets within 2 mpg of the 96 Monte Carlo LS I traded in, and the GT has 200hp more. If I keep my foot out of it average 17 mpg in town. The problem is keeping my foot out of the throttle. When you step down on it it is exhilarating.
Just Gets Better
Gene, 05/30/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Posted earlier after owning only 3 days. The car just gets better as does the mpg as it breaks in. Haven't been on any lengthy trips yet but assume it will get much better. As lots of others said, this car turns heads. Found that I'm not alone in thumbs down of oil pressure and battery. Liked another reviewers idea of pictures displayed there. I would prefer to see MPG or anything else displayed here. Would be even better if you could select from DIC what you want there.
I love my G8, but hate Blaupunkt
L Wheeler, 06/01/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For the money, my G8 smokes everything else in its class. It puts a smile on my face every time I put my foot in it. I test drove the Cadillac CTS, and really wanted to buy it, but couldn't justify the extra $10K.
Amazing!
Jessica, 06/23/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 3 weeks ago and absolutely feel in love! It is the hottest car on the road. My fiance and I went out to eat and had a crowd of people stop and just want to look at what it was. No one has a clue that Pontiac has made such an outstanding car. THANKS GM!!!
Great Purchase
Brian Sharrett, 08/18/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to replace my 04 Mustang Cobra. I really needed more room. This auto provides that and more! The performance is very good overall for the size and weight of the car. A lot of people complain about "Atari type gauges" but you do get used to them. After owning and driving this car for three month's, I realize, I have made a great purchase and I am not looking back!
Problems!Problems!Problems!
Billy G. Tinker, 03/30/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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Stranded on road one month after purchasing due to dead battery. In shop x4 due to vibrations, pulling to the right, surging when stopping, then the smell of raw gas. Three sets of nes tires have been put on the car in nine months. On the fourth time in the shop, we were told by phone the car was fixed, but was still vibrating and GM was having problems with the engine. I have been very frustrated and displeased with the Pontiac G8 GT.
Awesome!!
Matt, 04/06/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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It's a responsible family man's sports car. Powerful, great handling, room for 5 comfortably.
Month 4 with a G8 GT
Rod, 08/21/2008
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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Starting month 4 with the G8. I am getting comfortable with all of the switches. This car has proven that all of the press hype is not hype, it is fact. It is the best value that any car manufacturer has on the market for the price. If you want a real car, with real performance, room and quality this is the car. You can spend twice the money and get something like and buy a 5 series BMW, or you can buy the G8 GT get the same performance and have lots of money left over to bay the person at the gas pump. I love American Iron so I will pay at the gas pump instead of at the dealer. I vote to make Australia the 51st state.
Hammer Down
CEllis, 04/20/2009
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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I recently bought my G8GT with sunroof, sports and comfort package for my wife as we our first child neccessitated 4 doors. My wife LOVES this car as do I. The power this thing has is incredibly smooth and I regularly find myself going faster than I should. The only weak areas of this car are the brakes, lack of navigation, no memory for the driver (my 98 vette has it, why can't a 09?), the manual knob for the seat back, and the lack of bluetooth in lieu of Onstar (boo). Other than those little things, which are forgotten once I put the gas pedal to the floor, this car is a rockstar. In fact, I will be looking for a nice used GXP once I pay this GT off.