Used 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
Used Torrent for sale
Knew What I Was Getting
czuchster, 09/24/2010
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.
Don't Buy
tk6227, Quincy, IL, 07/11/2014
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.
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Loved Until Recently
randy394, Bismarck, ND, 12/31/2014
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
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
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.