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Perfect Performance Sedan 170,000 Miles
techman8, 02/17/2015
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
I've owned my G8 GT for 4 years now and it's been everything a car guy could want, it's very fast, reliable, and easy to maintain. It's Corvette derived high performance power-plant with the 6 speed transmission is a match made in heaven! 0-60 in 5.3 sec. I'm more than satisfied with my 16/19 MPG average in the city and 20/24 in the highway while cruising at around 80-90 MPH it feels very stable and well planted. It's awesome around corners with it's 50/50 weight distribution. The interior is quiet and comfortable but definitely sports car like. I have had no mechanical issues even though it currently marks a bit over 170k miles on the odometer. It's a shame GM discontinued this car!!!!
Best dollar per pound USED high proformence vehicle
randallel, 03/11/2015
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Pound for pound this is the best car for you the price. The V8 is powerful and responsive, tires get great grip, good handling the weight ratio is almost 50/50 which helps the suspension and handling but if you have the option the fe3 suspension on the GXP is better. The fact that you can buy one for under 20K and the car is competitive to hang with last model Camaro's and Mustang's that are twice the price tag is the best reason to buy this car.
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Why did Pontiac leave us!!!!
Poncho Man, 02/24/2017
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2015, It is indeed the most fun car I ever drove outside of my 81 Turbo Trans Am. The performance and handling is awesome. I could've got a V8 G8, but the V6 is enough for me. To this day it's quite the head turner and I love the fact folks have trouble believing it's a Pontiac. I get 32 mph to the gallon on the highway, 18 in the city. Compared to other owners I'm doing just great on gas mileage. I have all the options with the exception of the leather interior and V8 engine. I talked my son into buying a GXP version to keep him out of mine....LOL. Plenty of power, but I'm very happy with the V6. No major issues. I've only had to replace a couple of sensors and that's to be expected over period of time with any car. If Pontiac hadn't gotten the axe. I know this car would have evolved into a force to be reckoned with. My G8 will never be sold or traded in. It will be with me until the wheels fall off.
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Excellent
plumman, 03/16/2014
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car 14 months ago and love it. The car comes alive on the highway. The engine and tranny are matched for American highway cruising. Bmw performance at USA prices. The build quality is very good. I get around 19mph overall gas mileage. It uses regular gas. Get one of the plug tuners for tuning the transmission. Stock it shifts to late and makes the car seem sluggish, unless in sport mode. Tuning corrects this issue and transforms the car! Tires are pricey.
Aging like a fine wine
renter2, 12/15/2013
updated 06/20/2024
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
Purchased new 09 of 2008, after 134months of ownership I feel very comfortable with this car. Current mileage is 40300 miles original tires & brakes both still in pretty good condition other than stainless steel brake lines & a K&N air filter no other modifications. I drive it 2 or 3 times a week just to keep everything well lubricated. I have tried to stay on top of required maintenance & try to use only high quality replacement fluids & filters. So far no problems to report. At 77+ yrs old the car is driven carefully, it is comfortable & a pleasure to drive. I plan to keep it until I pass on , have not seen any thing I would want to replace it with. Always garaged & not driven in the rain way to anal I know. but I have a little suv for my daily driver. now have 41850 on the odometer still loving the car.
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So far, so good
dmblystone14, 06/15/2013
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I just bought my G8 GT 4 months ago, though I've been looking for one for over a year and a half. I originally wanted one when they were new but they were a little too expensive so I went with a used Grand Prix GXP (big mistake). So far I love this car. I get "nice car" comments weekly, even by my local GM/ex-Pontiac dealer who apparently doesn't get to service too many of these. If you are looking for performance and value you really can't beat this. For a new car with this performance you'd easily spend $35k.
Best Car I've Ever Owned
Dan Murphy Jr., 05/04/2017
updated 11/05/2018
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 G8 V6 exactly 2 years ago with 30,000 miles on it, and traded in a 2006 Acura TL 6-spd. I was initially concerned about the automatic transmission of the G8 taking the fun out of driving, but I was very wrong. Even with an auto trans, the G8 accelerates very well, handles like a dream (minimal oversteer), and shifts smoothly in normal and sport driving modes. I detail cars, so I keep mine pristine all the time; and I've received more compliments for this car than my previous 4 cars combined. Pontiac did a great job with the exterior styling modification of the Holden Commodore platform. I've put 25,000 miles on the G8 in 2 years and haven't run into any major issues, just basic maintenance and cleaning. Although I love the way it drives and the exterior styling, the interior is less than impressive. Cheap plastic, a crappy Blaupunkt audio system, and low-budget red graphics leave a lot to be desired. Aside from the interior, it's been a fantastic vehicle, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a full-size sporty sedan on a budget.
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One of a kind... High performance luxury 4-door
hotrodder2011, 01/14/2011
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The 2009 Pontiac G8 GT is a great daily driver with the added fun of American muscle & European handeling. The car is very fast, as expected with GM's legendary 6.0l V8, packing 361 hp & 385 ft lbs of torque, maited to a 6 speed automatic. The comfort inside is great. Fully adjustable heated leather seats, dual zone climate control, plenty of legroom in all 4 seats, lots and lots of buttons everywhere, how can you go wrong? With a good set of snow tires, this car has zero trouble getting through winter. You can drive this car year round with no trouble. I am very pleased with it and it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel.
Great sports car with room inside
anchorage, 05/10/2013
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
2009 G8 GT owned 2 months 19K miles 6' tall 250 lbs male (me) This a great sports car. I bought it after buying and then having to sell an Audi S4 (I can't use a manual due to a bad knee). The G8 is very fast and has a great automatic transmission. The seats are great and the interior is large enough for adult people who are larger than a size medium, unlike most sporty cars. Factory autostart has a range of about 25 feet line of sight. This car would be perfect if it had 2 inches more ground clearance, AWD, and better visiblity.
GREAT CAR (EVEN IN V6 FORM)
Jerome, 12/08/2009
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
For the last 6 months I would see a slate gray G8 GT parked in the same spot on my way from work everyday. Each time my head would turn 90 degrees to look at it every time I passed by it. I went to a dealer who said that they did not have anymore G8's left. I went expecting to buy a 2010 Buick LaCrosse. When I got there they had (1) G8 Sedan left displayed on the showroom in Liquid Red. My wife and I took it for a test drive and immediately fell in love with the performance & handling of this car. I've had it for a month now and have been driving with it in sportshift mode and learning how to drive using the the Tapshift. Fun factor increases 10 fold in these modes even in V6 form.
Found a Diamond
Ross Gore, 07/19/2010
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had been searching for months on a 4- Door Sedan to buy and had come down to the Ford Taurus and Buick LaCross. Then on day while having my Chrysler Sebring Conv. serviced I happened to see the front end on a G8 in the preowned car area. I walked over and took a look and walked in and said how much. That very day I solved my sedan problem and have really enjoyed the driving experience of the Dark Gray V- 6. I have put 3000 more miles on it and have been avg 27.5 on Hwy and 21 hwy/city. I took it to the mountains to see how it handled the curves and climb and was very much pleased with it. I plan to keep this car until the wheels fall off. If you can find one in great to good shape, buy it.
Long Live the G8 GT
Chris, 01/05/2016
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It sucks Pontiac discontinued this beast, this car easily matches up appearance wise with even the new 2016 model cars only thing it's missing is the newer LED headlights that most cars have now. Performance wise it's still one of the best. it's a nice suttle ride with a quiet comfortable cabin. People just look and stare they don't even know what kind of car it is and that's the best part about it. I preferred this over the Chargers, challengers, mustangs and camaros. The cars you see every 5 mins on the road. I get compliments everyday, and paired with a Borla exhaust this is the cream of the crop for uncommon American muscle. Wanna be different? Go with the G8 it won't disappoint
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Love these cars so much I own 2.
jzpiano, 06/02/2014
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my first G8 GT in April of 09 and have 23k miles on the car. I have modified it to be a track car and it has still been extremely reliable. After a few years of ownership I wanted to garage the car over the winter and knew I would miss driving it so I bought a second one that I DD everyday.
LOVE IT!
whitehotter09, 06/03/2011
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love everything but the RED dash lights, if the color was selectable I'd buy a spare G8 GT. I debadged mine & have A GTO license plate. LOVE IT! Glad I was able to purchase NEW at the end of the model run........ I worked at Pontiac in the 60's but never owned one, now I own the best they never made because it's really a HOLDEN with a Corvette\Chevy engine.
Don't miss this FUN TO DRIVE CAR
hopen4mail, 07/02/2011
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great sporty car with great value. If you don't want to pay the price for a european rear wheel drive sport car or pay to fix them, this is the car for you. Love the looks, outside and in; the ride is sporty and fun and fast. I wish I would have spent the extra grand on the GT but, oh well. I bought brand new and have put 42K miles on since 4/09. Around town driving you get about 18 mpg and freeway about 24. Of course, I have a lead foot and enjoy going fast in my red baby so if you drive the speed limit, you'll get better. Nice thigh/knee support for picky drivers. I would definately buy this car again.
The American Dream from Australia
i12cunekid, 07/15/2012
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I simply love this car. 6 liters of V8 muscle with a 6 speed and rear wheel drive. Interior is nicely laid out with more room inside than anything else in or near it's class. Fun to drive and gets lots of compliments. Sat radio, power everything, heated seats, DOD/AFM, factory 19" wheels, Leather seats, dual climate control,... Looks like a 5 series BMW on the outside and has more room on the inside. Yes the BMW has a nicer interior but it's also twice the price. I've had the car 3 years and love to drive it. If you can get your hands on one, get it while you can. Only imported for 2 years by Pontiac from GM's Australian partner Holden. Only thing Pontiac about it is the name badges. :)
Buy one if you can
Family Man, 08/12/2010
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have had for a few months and love the car. Fun to drive. Picked up one with 11,000 for 22K. Better value than overpriced European imports. Solid, handles well, and very good acceleration. Gas mileage not great, but gets about 2 mpg less than a high output V6. I was hoping GM would bring this body style back with the V6 / V8 Camaro engine. They would sell a ton of these.
Pontiac G8 Base 2009
Minhaj Zelani, 05/31/2016
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this car. I wish i had enough money to buy to by the GXP but i wouldnt trade this for anything.
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Pontiac last hurrah!
Nando82, 09/03/2010
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I found my car @ Carmax. Let me start off by saying that it is a great car, good engine, nice sound system and roomy as hell. I got the G8 GT with the premium leather pkg and also the sport pkg, this car does turn heads in the street though!
Just don't buy it for the snow lol
Blue Beast, 01/30/2016
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my G8 for 3 years now and it had to be one of the best decision I've ever made. If you're looking for a car that turns heads in performance and looks then this is the car for you
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Awesome looking BMW 7 series clone
Air Force Dave, 04/19/2010
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After tiring of driving my wife's CR-V to work, I needed something a little more sportier when the weather didn't cooperate with my motorcycling. We needed four doors and we didn't want to break the bank. I stumbled upon this Pontiac, and what luck! The only con I see to this G8 is the cup holders in the front. They sit too far back. There are no cup holders in rear of the cabin which is inconvenient. And a lack of a navigation system is disappointing. However, that all melts away when you smash down the accelerator. All in all, I'm very pleased with our purchase and hope that we spent $25K on a great product.
Great Car!
Brad, 07/03/2010
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Pontiac G8 is a Very Fun Car to Drive. Is Comfortable and is a great car to take trips in. The car runs effortlessly has no trouble passing or leaving other cars at the lights. Damn shame GM killed it in the states.
2009 Pontiac G8
sexxy86, 01/09/2014
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love my G8 when I first saw one I was like I have to get that car it looked good, I did just that own mine for 4years now. Did have problems when I first got where the engine kept coming on it was do to the gas cap it had to be replace which it was happening to a lot of the G8s. The other thing I have had problems with is the sit on the driver side the shift had come a loose had to have it fix 3 times in 4 years, other than that it's a excellent car it keeps the heads turning all the time.
Known Engine Problems
molina67, 01/06/2012
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new, and was not told of the potential problem with the engine. Before I get into the engine problems, the V6 gets terrible gas mileage for the horse power. Most 4 cylinder cars are faster than the V6 and the most you'll get is 24 mpg highway. After 28000 miles the check engine light comes on, I take it to the dealer and it sits in maintenance for a week because of camshaft problems. I did research and found that the problem is well known. Needless to say I traded it in. For a Optima Turbo that gets 274 HP and 34 MPG highway.
Thinking about buying G8
Sam Rine, 04/03/2016
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
I'm looking at a 09 G8 V-6 it has 77000 miles on it and in great condition but it does have a salvage title on it. It don't bother me that it salvage is $8500 still a good buy on this car it drives and handles great. I got to act quickly on this before it's gone need some good input thanks.
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Rocket on wheels
T23G, 09/22/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am now into my second week owning this car and wow! You can't imagine how many heads this car turns. Obviously the HP is great out of the hole, but you really notice it on the highway with its passing power. The styling and handling is equal or better than anything I test drove before buying (CTS, A4, BMW 3). I can't believe their isn't more of these on the road already, it really is a big step up for Pontiac and GM. The one thing you really need to know is if you don't want to buy this car, DO NOT TEST DRIVE IT! Once you take it for a spin, you will not want to let go!
Great First Impression
StevenE, 06/28/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was lucky enough to pick up a brand new (45 miles) red G8 in Minneapolis for a week long drive around No. MN, WI and MI Upper Peninsula. I put 1100 miles on the odometer and developed a great first impression of this car. It is tight, corners superbly, handles great and drives like a car much smaller than it's size. GM really got this one right! Acceleration wasn't outstanding with the V6, but balanced against gas mileage, it offered plenty for everyday, long term driving. I averaged almost 24 mpg for the 1100 miles in combination of driving including pushing it pretty hard on some back roads and freeways. Nice car...I'll have this one on my shopping list.
Not perfect, but glad I bought it
Scott, 01/08/2010
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great handling, good ride, nice looking car, draws a lot of compliments. Gas mileage averaging about 18 mpg in mostly city driving. Nice steering feel, decent stereo. Two problems so far at about 10,000 miles. Bad gas cap, no big deal. Developed a vibration in steering wheel at about 8000 miles. Dealer said its the cylinder deactivation (active fuel mgmt) system transitioning from 4 to 8 cylinders and there is no fix for it yet. Went to a tuner and he turned the thing off and retuned to run on super unleaded and reprogrammed transmission shift pts. Car runs better than new and my mpg is about the same or even a little better. That vibration was driving me crazy.
Base V6 Shouldn't Exist at All
Best Worst Vehicle Ever, 06/16/2020
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Let me preface this by stating the obvious - if you're going to purchase a G8 these days, there is no excuse to ignore the GT or GXP in lieu of the Base V6. However, when I purchased a gleaming bright red Base V6 in 2013 with 25k miles for $17,500 - the intention was to swap an LS Motor/Trans one day. Although the V6 was sufficient enough in limited situations like overtaking a slow driver or racing a Chevy Cruze from a stoplight, it was an insult to the GT, GXP, and anyone who was duped into settling for mediocrity. Pontiac missed the mark here -- the G8 should've retained 3 trim levels, but all should have NA V8 paired with a Manual Trans. The exterior design that blends Pontiac with Holden was absolutely stunning, and a long wheelbase on such a mammoth vehicle really set the G8 apart from anything else on the road at the time. My bright red base G8 with window tint garnered more attention than any project car or objectively nicer car I've owned, combined. No vehicle caught the attention of police up and down the east coast so easily, either - the V8 would've been helpful a few times. Now to the rest of the car. The true draw to G8's are exterior design and powerful engines, and whilst the interior layout wasn't the ugliest Pontiac has ever come up with, there's no doubt Pontiac was fully responsible for the excessive use of cheap plastics, faux leather seats, infotainment interface from 1992, and assembled with the grace of 8 toddlers. Nothing was flush, everything looked slapped together, plastics were poorly disguised with patterns resembled the quality of a solo cup, and the front seats were never uniform in build quality (even in the same G8). So if the interior is on par with early 90's Daewoo quality, the more common Base V6 model makes owners feel like American Muscle imposters better suited for a Bonneville, and both V8 models are still pushing $30-$40k in 2020 -- what's the point?? Nobody buys the G8 GT or GXP for any other reason aside from --> Massive & Muscular Car + 6.0L+ V8 Power = THE POINT. Between 2008-2009 absolutely nothing stateside was comparable to the G8. Even a decade later they're impossible to miss rumbling down the road or requiring 1.5 parking spots in the back of a Whole Foods parking lot. Even though I didn't have the pleasure of purchasing and caring for a true Pontiac G8, my bright red base model brought a smile to my face every single day.
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Great Car
RonNV, 02/06/2010
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have driver this car for about seven months. Some computer chip issues which were resolved by the dealer. I got big 19 inch snow tires for this baby since it is not really driveable in snowy weather. That reduced the mileage factor slightly. I used to have a problem accessing the highway ramp in my old Buick Park Avenues. With this car you have zero problem..regular or snow tires the car's acceleration is nothing less than fantastic. It is hard to explain but there is a confidence factor that you have with this car. You know that you can pass virtually any car out there. The brakes are excellent and versatility in emergency situations is really good.
Best automobile 🚗 ever
Keith Thomas, 05/01/2018
updated 11/01/2019
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
This automobile is awesome. The acceleration the looks everything about this automobile is what I was looking for in 2009 when I purchased it. Only 67000 on my baby.
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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 !
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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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!
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.
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!
Fun Car
Joe, 09/28/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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I just picked-up my G8 several days ago (9/24). My dealer had to do a locate and swap for the car to get my color (white exterior/solid onyx interior)and options (18 in all season tires, sunroof and Premium Package). The fit and finish of this car are perfect. The interior is done in high end materials and is nicely done. I knew since this car was designed by GM/Holden to be exported as a right/left driver I would have to deal with window and lock controls on the console (not an issue. Performance is better than I expected for an almost 4000 LB car. This car goes, the ride quality and stopping power speaks to a very well designed automobile. I'm getting 17+ mpg in the city.
Teriffic value
Larry, 12/01/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Update from 9-28:purchased (oem)19in rim & tire, fits perfectly into the spare tire well.R/R air pressure sensor failed, quickly replaced by Pontiac. Mixed very easy driving yielding about 21/22. We don't drive very much these days, so gas mileage not a problem. Fretted about buying an 8 cyl, did not need nor want the extra horses, it just drove better than the 6 cyl. Quieter & many options were standard. Apparently no insurance penalty for the 8 cyl. Love the overall quietness & comfort of this car. Rumor has it GM is ready to do away with Pontiac. Would not have purchased it had I known. If this happens I guess the 5 year 100k warranty will be worthless. Too bad, love the car.
What a great car!
MichiganJack, 11/28/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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The G8 GT's performance is amazingly close to my Audi RS 6 (450 hp), which cost $85K in 2003. With a tune I suspect the Audi's only remaining performance advantage would be traction thanks to AWD. If GM had been turning out products like the G8 GT all along, they wouldn't be begging before Congress.
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MTA, 08/13/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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This car is ridiculous. Everywhere I go, it turns heads. Pontiac listened to all the customer suggestions on the 2008 and on the 20009, got rid of the oil & temperature gauges in the center console, added XM Radio standard and no noises other than the awesome purr of the engine as I upshift past overpriced German imports. The V8 blows doors on everything else in its class while getting surprisingly good gas mileage. If you want to enjoy driving again, go get yourself a 2009 G8 GT.
So much car, so few back roads
candaceo, 08/29/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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I looked at the 08's in May but so glad I waited to get a Pacific Slate '09. This car is the perfect balance between performance and price and brings back all the passion and enthusiasm for driving that the recent choices between fuel economy or expensive luxury have deprived us of. Driving is fun, fast and effortless and I honestly don't care about no nav since getting there in this car is 'all' the fun.
Let's go somewhere
Dan, 09/25/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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Had an'03 BMW 325i that I drove to 100K miles, then an '08 Accord V6 that I hated from day 2...their cylinder deactivation was very noticeable, and now have 2K miles on '09 G8 GT. Have the same feeling for the G8 that I had for the BMW...let's go somewhere! Don't think I will ever get tired of that sweet engine rumble. Lived in Australia for a few years as a teen and admired the Holden's back then so great to have one stateside now. I'm in sales and live in my car. Very impressed with interior ergonomics, sound system, seat comfort, and low interior noise level on the highway. Way to go gm. Wasn't sure I would ever buy another one. Now if this car just got the hwy mileage of a vette.
Great Car, Great Deal
Overjoyed, 12/27/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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I had been waiting for this to happen for some time. And it was worth it. I looked long and hard at the competition - Malibu, Accord, Altima, Camry, Sonata, Lucerne, etc. but this was the winner. I didn't buy it for the rear wheel drive, but for the size and style. It is very sporty looking, agressive even. The interior is clean, uncluttered, and straightforward. The switch gear location, designed to make the switch from right hand drive in Australia, to left hand drive in the US takes some getting used to, but it isn't too big a deal. I am extremely happy so far, and so glad to be ride of my 2002 Camry. This is a much more exciting car.
For folks tired of European car prices!
Todd, 09/27/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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This car is the perfect replacement for people, like me, who are tired of the ever increasing price of Audis, BMWs, Volvos etc.. No price gouging on the options packages either. There are only three options, and they are all very reasonably priced. Just try to get a Sports Package on a European car for under $600! The car is an incredible value. Fast, great handling, great build quality, great looking. Also very quiet and comfortable. I've had M3s, 3 Series, 5 Series, SAABs and my last car was a Volvo S60R. This car shames them all, and at this price it's a knock out in the first round!
Beautiful car one concern
Cassandra Brown, 12/28/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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I have had this car for a week now love it. This is my first American made car. Very fun and quick car. What attracted me to this car was it put you in the mind of a BMW and not only that its a pretty red car but the fact is it was not many on the road which could be a bad or good thing but my thought was it would a good thing because it stands out from all the other cars and it does just that. People are always take a second look and comment on how beautiful my G8 GT is.
Vacation Time
Jean Baptiste, 01/01/2009
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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I love my G8 GT for a lot of reasons. All have been stated many times over in other reviews. However, I have a special reason to like this car. In past years when my wife and I loaded up previously owned cars with maybe 500 lbs of tools and luggage for a few months at our vacation house, I had to shim the rear springs to help keep similar (and safe) driving dynamics. In my G8 GT this past fall, the heavy load had little or no impact on my mormal driving experience. I credit this to the great suspension of this car.
Own it
Ward, 08/08/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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I bought this vehicle the end of July 08. Always thought I wanted a Charger. After test driving both I found I prefer the G8. It has more power than I'll ever need and very comfortable seating. My teens vibrate the whole car with their music, but otherwise the sound system in great. And I found it affordable.
What a Pontiac
jeff, 09/01/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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All i can say is this is the best car i ever owned. I can't understand why Pontiac didn't bring this car over sooner. I love the power of the v8 and the mpg are great for the engine size. This car to me handles better than the BMW 5 series. Pontiac needs to do a lot more advertising with this car. Its a 4 door vette. You cant go wrong with this one. It was sold before i even test drove it
A lot of car for the money
Todster, 09/29/2008
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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This is a phenomenal vehicle for the money and overall I am very pleased with it. My only complaint is the fact that the vehicle left the factory with a defect (hole) in the gas tank. It was discovered after a 1600 mile trip to Las Vegas. After repair I contacted Pontiac's customer service division about the problem from the safety standpoint and they really didn't seem to care. I love the car, I do not care much for Pontiac Motor Division's so called customer service. I will probably not purchase another Pontiac product due to this, but the car is a lot of fun.
Awesome drive
Brenda, 01/07/2009
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 4dr Sedan (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
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Pontiac G-8 GT is my 3rd Ponitac, and by far the best. I had a 96 Grand Prix GT 2-door for 10 years, traded for a 06 Pontiac Solstice and traded for the 09 Pontiac G8. It is the best car I've ever had, has everything you can possibly think of, design and interior is awsome at night. The best part is the performance, all I can say is wow.