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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  G5 gt - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Mario Armanno - October 20 - 12:19 am

  The car is great handles like a champ all the power u need with a 2.4 gt I think it is a great car solid feel better than any Japanese cars Ive drove I wish the just had a wider wheel stance for better cornering not that its bad now with the gt but 2 inch wider would make it a true sports car very quite solid running car that fits young family and sports car very nice

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  G5 - A Bargain - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By AMP - December 17 - 8:06 am

  I bought my G5 six months ago - so far, it has exceeded my expectations. My daily commute is 57 miles round-trip, 90% highway. Im averaging 32.5 MPG, despite the 4-speed auto transmission. The 4-cyl Ecotec has plenty of power and the cabin is quiet for an economy car. The tire-pressure monitor alerted me to an air leak in one of my tires caused by a nail BEFORE I drove on the Interstate - very nice. The climate control system is excellent - HOT heat and COLD AC. I like the firm, supportive seats - like a VWs and very comfortable over long trips. If you like soft, cushy, couch cushions, this isnt the car for you.

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  Wish I could get rid of it! - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By BLCurry - March 8 - 1:46 pm

  My car has had many small issues, speaker went out, air vents wont turn, blinker doesnt tick anymore. The one thing that set me over the edge is that the battery is in the trunk. That is really not a problem, until you combine that with the whole anti theft thing where when your battery is unhooked or dies, your key gets stuck in the ignition. How are you supposed to get to your dead or unhooked battery that is in your trunk with the key stuck in the ignition? Seriously? Most women (and this is a womans car) do not keep their spare on them. So, that leaves us with either climbing into the trunk or calling a popalock to open our trunk. Oh, and now the thing is on the recall list FANTASTIC!

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  Pontiac Can Kiss It - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By staple - February 15 - 5:10 am

  I no Longer will buy a GM product. i got rid of my 05 Pontiac G6 because it was falling apart at only 40,000 miles also i need a commuter car that would get better gas mileage. so first off bad gas mileage in my 08 g5. lucky to get 24 mpg higway. been in the shop about 5 time. engine sounds like a 1950 vw beetle. it all makes wind noise. also rattles and in the dash. rough shifting transmission. brakes squeak all ready. as soon as i can it is gone.

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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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  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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  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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  Great Little Car - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By DR - December 18 - 1:03 pm

  Purchased this in May 08. I test drove the Chevy Cobalt and ended up liking this a lot. Gas mileage is fairly good. (25 city/32 hwy). Price is right too. Beats buying the Japanese products!

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  Not a bad little car - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By cam - June 28 - 12:46 pm

  I bought this car brand new in 08. Definately an impulse buy. The resale value is bad but that didnt bother me at first. I drove it about 55000km the first year without any major problems. Now had it for a year and a half and put 88000km on it with only oil changes every 5000k. I do 98% highway driving and it does just fine. Plus the dark blue color with 20% tint looks very sharp.

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  Pontiac G5 - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By misty - September 8 - 3:53 pm

  I got my Pontiac in May brand new and it ran great until it started getting cold out. Then it decided to have problems starting.We tried jumping it and nothing happened. I have had it in the shop 3 times for the same problem. 1st they asked if I pressed the clutch in far enough, 2nd they replaced the ignition, and 3rd they replaced the starter not to mention they had to put a hose on the radiator due to a recall and fix a leak in the windshield and do some work in the transmission due to grinding when going into 4th gear. So my advice, get the extended warranty, you will need it