Overview & Reviews
The 2009 Pontiac G8 receives standard XM Satellite Radio across the board, and the high-performance G8 GXP makes its debut, featuring a detuned version of the Corvette's V8 along with a sportier suspension and an optional manual transmission. Also, the dorky Atari-style oil/battery gauges atop the center stack have been removed.
- Sharp handling, firm but compliant ride, muscle-car power with either V8, spacious rear seat, sets a new Pontiac standard for interior design and quality.
User Reviews:
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Amazing Pontiac - 2009 Pontiac G8
By TxNessie84 - November 9 - 10:30 amThis is one amazing car and one of the best bargains in cars anywhere. This car will outperform a lot of cars costing a lot more money. Everyone who sees it and rides in it loves it and thinks it cost a lot more than it did.
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Replaces a BMW for half the price - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Terry - September 16 - 9:33 amI bought this car to replace my troublesome BMW M3 and to be able to give the family more room. Well I can honestly say its done this and more! The car is great, and seriously CAN NOT BE BEAT for the price! $65,000 for a comprable 5 series BMW or $29,000 for one that can spank it and has more room. This is what I call a "no brainer" Keep up the great work GM!
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Great Car! - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Brad - September 16 - 9:26 amThe Pontiac G8 is a Very Fun Car to Drive. Is Comfortable and is a great car to take trips in. The car runs effortlessly has no trouble passing or leaving other cars at the lights. Damn shame GM killed it in the states.
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best car on the market. - 2009 Pontiac G8
By yikes - September 13 - 7:00 pmtest drove G8 and test drove 2010 Camero enjoyed G8 more. great handling,very roomy, plenty of power for v6, got premium package, cant ask nothing more out of this car.
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Thunder from Down-Under - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Bill H - August 31 - 4:56 pmMines grey metallic with Sunroof and Premium Pkg options; 3 mos. old and approaching 3K mi. Here briefly (because it will repeat what many have already stated)are the pluses: great car for the $$s; excellent warranties; great straight-line or twisty roadsperformance; 87 grade gas with good mileage (hey! Its a V8!) if you properly manage your right foot; nice seating front & back; couple strangers saying Nice looking car. My great deal included dealer adding the Sport Pkgs bright pedals,swapping the GTs dull 18" wheels w/summer only tires with the bright, best looking ones w/all season tires off a base G8 and a compact spare.
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g8isgreat - 2009 Pontiac G8
By roadrunner - July 24 - 7:00 pmSuper car for the money. I buy a new car every year and this is the best one Ive had in 15 years. No problems since I took delivery. My average mpg 16.9.
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Excellent Vehicle - 2009 Pontiac G8
By RBM - July 18 - 4:06 amI am truly amazed with this car and all I keep thinking is I wish I could afford to buy another one. I have to work out an arrangement with my wife so we both get time with it. The car is so comfortable and familiar feeling that you dont realize how much you miss it until yoo get in another car. The ride is superb, the fit and feel of the seats is the best I have ever experienced and the power....wow. As others have said get one while you can, this car is fantastic. It turns as many heads as any sports car twice its price. Liquid Red!
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Not perfect, but glad I bought it - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Scott - July 2 - 11:06 pmGreat handling, good ride, nice looking car, draws a lot of compliments. Gas mileage averaging about 18 mpg in mostly city driving. Nice steering feel, decent stereo. Two problems so far at about 10,000 miles. Bad gas cap, no big deal. Developed a vibration in steering wheel at about 8000 miles. Dealer said its the cylinder deactivation (active fuel mgmt) system transitioning from 4 to 8 cylinders and there is no fix for it yet. Went to a tuner and he turned the thing off and retuned to run on super unleaded and reprogrammed transmission shift pts. Car runs better than new and my mpg is about the same or even a little better. That vibration was driving me crazy.
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WOW!!!! Sit back and hold on!! - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Nick - June 8 - 3:46 pmI think I got the last one in the midwest. Whatever, I think there were only 1823 built. Still working on that one. This car is ridiculous, a 3900 lb. car 0-60 in 4.5? Yes. Im 55, this is the best, most fun car I have ever owned, and Ive owned some, from corvettes to T-bird Super Coupes that were not stock, very fast. This thing is it. Even the Stereo is ridiculous. Oh, by the way, I could care less what the gas mileage is. Wonder what this sucker will bring at the Mecum Auction in 15 years when all the muscle cars are gone????
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Most fun for the money - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Big and Bold - May 31 - 1:00 pmI now own one of the most fun vehicles on the road. It is a great looking car in black that causes people to stare and ask what Im driving. It is fast and handles better than any other big car Ive owned. Ive owned a 300C and SRT-8 Jeep. I planned to purchase a SRT Charger or Challenger but was turned off by dealers over price. I drove the G8 and fell in love. It handles better, is almost as fast as the SRT8 and it more comfortable. It cost less plus, I dont see it everywhere I look on the road. OnStar is great with turn-by-turn and the layout is perfect. The G8 drifts great, pulls strong off the line. Ive suprised a few vehicles on the road who try and challenge the mighty G.
