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Knew What I Was Getting
czuchster, 09/24/2010
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
There are some squeaks here and there, especially with the steering wheel, but I read the reviews before I bought the car and I knew what to expect. The only disappointment has been with the gas mileage, which hasn't quite been up to the EPA estimates. Even my Hondaphile and Toyotaphile friends have been impressed with the comfort and looks of my Torrent. On the safety front, I was in an accident three months ago that sent two other drivers to the hospital but I didn't get a scratch, or even feel sore the next day. I can't rave enough. I've looked at trading it in for something with better MPG, but I can't find anything I'd give up for Torrent for.
Love my Torrent GXP
JRagan, 11/20/2008
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought my '08 Torrent GXP about a month ago. It is Carbon Black. Mine came fully loaded with DVD entertainment system which included a pair of Panasonic wireless headphones. It also has OnStar and XM raidio. The sound system sounds great and movies really rock coming out of the cars speakers. The wireless headphones sound great and are much much better than I thought they would be. I really like how the 60/40 rear seat can slide almost 8 in. I must say the GXP's 264 hp engine really delivers.It gives you plenty of get up and go and lots of power to tow. I drove mine through the Rocky Mtns towing over 3000 lbs and had no problem on the very steep grades. This is my first SUV and I love it.
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Don't Buy
tk6227, 07/11/2014
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
35 of 42 people found this review helpful
I purchased by Pontiac Torrent in 2011 each year i have had problems. Within the first year the radio went out and the repair is $400. The next year my transmission went out $1500. The next year - when it rains the floors in my back seat get wet and causes and odor. Now i am seeing all these recalls for all these things that are wrong with the car. I called GM and the Dealership on several occassions and they just don't care. i am too far under to even get out of the car into something more reliable.
Loved Until Recently
randy394, 12/31/2014
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Bought my 08 Torrent GXP in 2011 and, up until recently, I have loved it. However, Ive now had the power steering hose break three times and Im growing tired of repeatedly fixing it. My battery also died at only 44,000 miles and the all-wheel drive regularly goes out when the temperature dips below zero, which is the type of weather when you mostly need AWD. I love the comfort, look, features, and how the Torrent drives, but Im now looking at a new car as Im sick of these mounting piddly issues. I never once had my 04 Malibu 2LT in the shop beyond oil changes in the 7 years, 80K+ miles I owned it.
Highly recommend GXP
Brad, 01/08/2008
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is one fast little SUV. The six speed auto tranny helps with fuel enconomy while not hurting performance. The manual mode of the transmission has about a 1 second lag between the time you shift up or down to the time it actually does it. Seats are very comfortable over a long trip.
WOW What else can I say ?
jackay_boy, 10/14/2011
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle for several month's now, and look for reasons to take it out and play. All of the ponies under the hood are married perfectly with the 6 speed tranny. I think this 3.6 really puts out like Pontiac said it would. Hope I get to keep my license for as long as I own this beauty, which I have the feeling will be a long time.
GXP Sleeper
ACE, 05/04/2008
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Every Torrent owner I have talked to really likes their vehicle. This GXP is really fast and handles like a sports car. It is so neutral in the corners. When you expect the front end to push, it just digs in & goes round. I am at over 22 mpg now. It has great utility to boot. If you are looking for a vehicle like this, you really owe it to yourself to give it a try. I know of Honda owners who don't get but a 1mpg more in their smaller CR-V and no fun factor at all. Even Scions only get about 23.5 & are slower than molasses.
Ahead of its time
chucklerf, 11/08/2018
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Excellent value
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Beautiful car
Keith98mod, 07/06/2020
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought it with 82,000 on it. I love the looks, how it rides, plenty of power, and comfort. Had it a year now and its been a huge headache. December I put a transmission in it that cost me $3000 dollars being AWD. Had some hiccups for a short time after with check engine lights and ended up changing the battery and all was good till now. Took it to the dealership about a month ago and with a crank sensor being bad.... now all kinds of issues are coming up and the dealership has officially given up on it with no explanation. JUNK!!!!!
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Love the car, hate the cup holders!
torrent, 02/25/2009
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love the car. Getting in and out is great, the interior is very roomy. Hate the cup holders. I dropped my keys in the open space and it took me an hour to get them out between the seat and the open space. Wish I knew something I could get to replace the cup holders.
1st month 3000 Kilometers
Rusty, 05/16/2008
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Happy with the purchase of my 2008 GXP over all. My wife tells me it's good for grocery shopping. Its comfortable to drive and has a good driving height for visibility. No problems driving in rain. Nice looking vehicle. Lots of room to carry all our stuff.
Locked up steering and ignition
dgulrey, 08/04/2008
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has locked up 8 times on us since we bought it in April 2008 I have been told that's the way there designed and that's normal for torrents.
Pontiac paperweight.
Strandedmom, 10/08/2020
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for a car that needs a new motor after 240k, then this one's for you! But don't think that a new motor will do you any good. If anything, you'll just be wasting thousands of $$ for a heap of junk that will leave you dead in the middle of an intersection. I had my motor replaced at 240,000km because it just died one morning and never started again. The motor that was put in ($3,700) had under 100,000km, and lasted me 6 months before it died on me in the middle of a highway intersection. The check engine light came on, the car DIED, and all of the lights started flashing: service stabilitrak, low oil, no engine power, no fuel, no abs. If you can think it, the warning sign came up for it. Codes showed up for Throttle Position Sensor, Knock Sensors, Crank Position Sensor We towed it home, replaced all of the sensors and a whole new Throttle Body. Drove the car for half an hour, and it died again. Not accelerating, not driving, and throwing all of the codes for the sensors we JUST REPLACED. The car would turn back on, but wouldn't drive for more than a few feet before dying again. I have no more savings to get this car back up and running and no local shops have a clue in hell what could be wrong with it. I have 2 young children who can't get to school now. I've been without a vehicle for 5 weeks and I have no options. Awesome. I don't understand why there isn't a recall on this vehicle - the amount of people who seem to have experience the same issues is almost comical.
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