Overview & Reviews

The Pontiac G5 enters its second year with minimal changes. All models receive side curtain airbags and satellite radio as standard equipment, while the GT trim gets stability control and OnStar as standard.

• Respectable acceleration, smooth and quiet ride, good fuel economy.

• Cheap cabin plastics, marginal backseat space and interior storage, lifeless handling.

User Reviews:

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  Reliable. - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Beautifultruce - September 22 - 10:06 am

  My job involves driving over an extensive area, and the mileage I get with my G5 is worth every penny that I spend on gas (30-32 mpg highway, 25-29 mpg city). The driver information system alerts are also very helpful - so far only needed for traction and tire pressure.

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  G5 Kentucky - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Skyhawk - June 24 - 7:26 am

  I bought this G5 as a "go to work" vehicle. Solid performer. Drive train (engine & transmission) are very smooth and responsive. I got 7,000 miles on it and Im averaging about 29.5 mpg (mostly interstate driving). Road noise is minimal. Limited visibility on the passenger side "blind spot".

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  Ignition problem - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By RainaJoi - April 28 - 4:56 pm

  This is my second car. I bought it for the price and the fuel economy. I have a 5-speed and get 29mpg City. I would highly recommend it as a stylish alternative to the "bubbly" fuel economy cars. It rides beautifully and quietly for a standard. However, I have had it back to the dealer TWICE because of problems with the ignition and my keys not being recognized by the car. They said it was not a "recall" on the car, but there is a "bulliten" on this problem. So, beware.

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  Fun to drive! - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By blink1342 - February 19 - 11:03 pm

  I bought this car about one month ago and I can say I am very happy, excellent ride, very comfortable seating, good cornering , nice style, small and fuel efficient, what else could you want, for this price? I am very happy i have had many GM cars in the past, like the impala, century, malibu and they were all great, reliable vehicles. Overall recommended. At least test drive one and youll see what I am talking about.

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  Becoming irritated with my G-5 - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Shelby - January 6 - 9:33 pm

  I bought my G-5 last July as sort of an impulse buy, part of the "new me" I wish I would have done more research on this vehicle. I also wish I would have known that Pontiac was going under and that right now i can buy my car for as cheap as $10,000! Anyways, I drive my car 90 miles round trip to school and its never left me on the side of road. In the year ive had it though, its been to the shop twice for annoying squeeks. One is in the rear brakes (they said nothing was wrong), and the sunroof squeeks. Also, when i make a turn the car twist and pops the sunroof out of the roof. The crome on the door handles peeled off. The warranty for Pontiac is nice, but not bringing it in for repairs.

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  One Hot G5! - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Rob - November 30 - 2:36 am

  This was my first car. I got it brand new in 2008 as a 2008 model. Its really fun to drive, sporty looking, and quick for its powertrain. The Pontiac G5 hasnt given me any trouble, and im getting 30.3 mpg average. I baby my car, keeping it clean and not dogging it, only go above 3500 RPMS every so often to hear her hum. People always want to race because it looks so sporty...Victory Red. Love the car, would recommend it to anyone!

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  2008 Pontiac G5 - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By SUnny2735 - November 19 - 7:40 pm

  This car is good for someone buying their first new vehicle. Other than that stay away from this car. The inside is plastic, and feels like its going to fall apart. The handling is crappy and that is putting it nicely. It is supposed to have about 148 HP but it feels like 100. The suspension is terrible. The road noise is outrageous and the radio signal is bad. You get static all the time.

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  best little car - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By g5gt2008 - April 26 - 12:56 am

  i bought the G5 GT because i wanted a new car. i cant be happyer with the car i picked. this car is very powerfull for a 4cyl i have taken to the 1/4 mile and ran a 15.03 all stock with the 2.4 5 speed. i have 30k on it already and my dealer has not seen it ones. i get 40mpg on the highway and 33 in the city. the ride is very nice. the car stoped on a dime and the inside is nice and laid out right with not to many bottons. the seats are for good for long driveing. i just drove it on a 31 hour one was trip and it was great. would def but another one.

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  So Cal G5 - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By James - February 2 - 12:30 pm

  I traded in my 2004 Mazda 3 for the new G5 with automatic tranny. Even the dealer asked me why I was trading the "great" Mazda for the Pontiac. But the Mazda was a piece of junk. Over $2k in repairs after warranty. So far Im happy with the little Pontiac. I like the black exterior too. I got the preferred package with the nice 16" wheels/ABS. But my gas mileage has been poor so far. Only averaging about 24 mpg. Maybe 30 on the highway. But So Cal gas stinks too. I would recommend the car for the reasonable price easily instead of the overpriced, underfeatured Japanese makes.

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  Sports car in disguise - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By ckone - March 23 - 9:20 am

  I have had my G5 preferred package in competition yellow for 4 months now and I love it. I like that there are not many on the road so people tend to do a double take when I drive by. Lots of people wanna race (maybe because its yellow) which I think is ridiculous with fuel prices being so high. I commute 74 miles one way to work on highways, freeways and city streets with lots of hills and I am averaging 29.5 mpg. Just as good as a scion tc but way cheaper.