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4.88 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR

Alan, 10/01/2009
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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The best car I've owned in my 63 years of living. I'am 6'3" tall and have all the room I need. My 100lb German Shepard comes with me on errands and seats clean up easily. Again, great car!!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Will miss the Grand Prix, get one if you can

bobr15, 12/20/2010
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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Bought my 2008 GXP used from a MA dealer who bought it at rental auction at 12k miles in June '08 (was a former Alamo rental). Excellent car, but burned through brakes like crazy. After replacing front brakes with rotors at about 18k, needed all brakes/rotors again at 25k. Some light arm twisting at the local dealer and GM rep agreed to a whole new set of rotors/pads front and back. Still holding at 37k though there's a lot of brake dust on the front wheels. Smoking, fast car. Even better than the 2000 Grand Prix GTP turbo I drove for 8 years prior. Too bad, it's the end of an era.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

An Affordable 5 Series Beamer

Beytmeta, 09/18/2007
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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The GXP is a serious American sports sedan that is a true competitor with the high priced over designed and excessively engineered German products particularly BMW 5 series. The 08 GXP performance handling, acceleration and braking is sweet and enjoyable without being too riggid or over the top. On road bumps the 08 GXP is a little untamed; instead of a smart, crisp "dip the 08 GXP sort of rolls over 'certain' road bumps. This is not a problem persay. The tires are my only concern. 2 different sizes and no tire rotation and no spare is a real challenge. 08 GXP Smart, sweet, gorgious.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Almost Perfect

Amdetsion, 09/18/2007
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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After driving (2) GTP's and a Comp G my experience with the GXP is simply amazing. The GXP is truely a culmination. The Grand Prix is truly expressed through the performance and styling of this car the 08 GXP. If it had anymore technology or performance improvements it would exceed the already excessively designed and engineered German products. The car is precise and smartly cued with technology, comforts and prestige without the lavish and 'non-sensical' over statements and cost common to many up level Euro-imps. I want to ride American and feel good about it. GXP is a very good feeling; especially when I remind myself of its price, operating and maintenance cost.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Lots of Problems - ready for a new car

tsfergus, 05/21/2009
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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Was fun to drive in the summer, but living in Michigan - it is single- handedly the worst vehicle I have ever driven on snow and ice. It was so bad that it could no longer be used on the freeway during the winter. Also, for over a year now, there is a constant squeaking noise coming from the front tire. Three times to the dealership, new brakes and they still can't find out what's wrong. Have also had a electronic system failure warning pop up on the dash display twice. Not very comforting when you drive on the freeway everyday. Overall, too many problem for a new car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Move over BMW

WHERES MY GTO, 03/19/2008
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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I just got my GXP. WOW. My son has a BMW 325ci and now all he wants to drive is my American muscle V8. Front Wheel drive is cool in a V8. The torque steer is kinda weird but it is great is the rain and snow. I have been looking for a new car for several years but the GTO was not up to par, the Charger is no fun to drive, the 3 series BMW is too small, and the 5 series and Lexus are too expensive and this car competes with them rather handsomely.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

An Honest Review

stelo27, 12/03/2008
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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I had a 2006 Grand Prix GT V6 Supercharged and fell in love with it. I have always been a big Mazda fan growing up but had to switch to Pontiac after trading in my Mazda 6S for the 06 Grand Prix GT. I had it for 8 months and then sadly wrecked it. So i turned around and jumped right back into a 2008 Grand Prix, but the GXP this time. I love it. There is room for improvement, which i believe they have accomplished it in the new G8, But people, this is an awsome car. Especially for the price. I got mine slightly used with 9k miles on it, it MSRP for $29800, but being that its the last year for the Grand Prix and with the G8 now available, I got my GP GXP for $19000 and you can't beat that.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

American muscle

BMW KILLER, 04/01/2008
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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I have had my GXP for few months now. I had an 04 GTP and I must say that having the GXP is a big difference. The rumble from the exhaust is much greater and once you step on the gas you go. The tires are summer tires though which is a concern living in Chicago. Overall it's a blast to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sweet!

Pontiac RULZ, 04/28/2008
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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This car is the car of my dreams! It rides smoothly which makes me feel like I'm floating. I love the space and all the things that come along with it!!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

GXP Grand prix

John Wilson, 04/26/2008
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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Love this car! Fun Fun and more fun! But I like to just cruise and take in easy in the most wonderful (and great looking) sport seats! Great sound system. Reviewers bad rap this auto, how it looks ( body). Trust me people still look at it all the time. Still loved by the common folk!

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