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2 out of 5 stars

DO NOT get the base model/V6

Tiffany, 07/09/2022
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

The V6 engines put in these cars are crappy. You're better off getting a new engine from a different car rather than fixing any issues. All the parts for the whole car are expensive. The best thing about this car are the seats. That's if they are leather. The cloth seats suck.

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4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

right string and the WRONG YOYO :(

JOHN, 03/01/2009
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

have owned lots of dif' cars.. after living with this latest GM wonder..(only decent car they've tried to build in over 10 years). DRIVETRAIN: pretty good ! 4cyl. shutdown works!(23mpg@80 and under 14sec. darn good :trans- kinda close. suspension/steering..borderline lousy! steers hard at slow speed and too light at speed. rear end skips on ANY rough surface and the darn thing weighs as much as my previous crown vic..which with aftermarket sway bars, out handles it.... Interior sound system..1 on a hundred! other controls..fire the computer nerd !

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Huge Disappointment - GM lost me

SM, 12/17/2009
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful

Bought the car last month and have nothing but problems. Just got back from the dealer and they tell me there is nothing wrong with the car. A near vision-blurring vibration, engine misfires, transmission sticks in second, and the stability control turning itself off then cannot be turned back on are just a few of the complaints. I've been a GM guy and in the auto biz for almost 30 years. 12 major malfunctions at 1k miles Paleeeeze. GM seems to have lost it as far as I'm concerned. If you have issues with your car like I do, you will find out what "The New GM" is really all about. Based on my current experience, I would not recommend any new GM product. My car is a lemon!

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Worst car I have ever owned

boingo13, 09/30/2011
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 28 people found this review helpful

The problems started when I took delivery. All four wheels and the steering wheel were out of alignment. After that, it developed a vacuum leak in the fuel system, an engine mount came loose, the brake lights stopped working, and the front fascia came loose. Then, it needed a new steering rack, and all new control arms in the front. The car vibrates like a guitar string at all speeds. It squeaks, rattles, and buzzes in various places, and the steering has a lot of slack, despite all the new parts up front. The V8 engine runs OK, but the transmission is very slow to shift and never seems to find the right gear. A lot of wind and road noise, but little engine sound. 32046 current miles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome!

stlembach, 11/24/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Unbelevably awesome! The fit and finish of this car is so solid, you would think it was built in Germany. The motor pulls very hard on demand. Yet can be mild bopping around town. The engine management system is seamless. A driver's car!

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