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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  What a shame - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By vegassam66 - August 2 - 2:33 am

  Just bought my first American car in 25 years and I come to find that GM is killing it. No wonder they are bankrupt. GM listen to your customers not the bean counters. I have just bought mine three days ago and an in love with it. The performace for the dollar is second to none, and I dont mind driving in rush hour traffic.

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  Get One If You Can - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By GXP_CraZy - November 29 - 7:33 pm

  It was definitely worth the wait. This is the best performing car for the money out of the box. Great road trip car and when you get tired of cruising, grip the wheel and mash the pedal. If you can latch on to one you wont be disappointed. An aftermarket exhaust really wakes the beast and gives it a much more respectable tone.

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  My new car has a vibration? - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By Tina - November 23 - 1:33 pm

  We really thought that we had found our dream car, even though we traded in a 2006 330I BMW. We loved the whole look and feel until we drove our new vehicle home for the first time. Mind you, this vehicle was on the showroom floor, the odometer read 11 miles. While driving our "new" vehicle we first noticed that it did not idle properly and at various speeds between 30-45mph and 50-65mph there is a harmonic vibration. We have spoken with the auto specialist thinking that they would know what was happening since they are familiar with the vehicles they sell. We were told that this is normal for the 6.0L. We do not believe this is normal and we are still currently having these issues today.

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  I switched from a BMW 545i - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By JSBMWMAN - September 20 - 4:13 pm

  Just purchased a Panther Metalic Black Onix/Red G8 GT. Did a lot of research and test driving prior to buying on 3- 30-09. I am 52 Yrs old and owned/driven nothing but Porsche,BMW, and Mercedes most of my adult life. I am a total Car Fanatic and love to drive. For the overall driver the BMW is by far the best, but it comes at a price. My most recent BMW was a 545i which I purchased new in 05. I started getting tired of the cost of owning these cars and drove the G8 GT two months ago, and was hooked. It is far from a BMW or Mercedes in terms of luxury and overall ride, but for the $ the G8 GT was good enough to convert me. It is a total buyers market, now is a great time to buy.

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  GREAT CAR (EVEN IN V6 FORM) - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By Jerome - September 10 - 8:16 pm

  For the last 6 months I would see a slate gray G8 GT parked in the same spot on my way from work everyday. Each time my head would turn 90 degrees to look at it every time I passed by it. I went to a dealer who said that they did not have anymore G8s left. I went expecting to buy a 2010 Buick LaCrosse. When I got there they had (1) G8 Sedan left displayed on the showroom in Liquid Red. My wife and I took it for a test drive and immediately fell in love with the performance & handling of this car. Ive had it for a month now and have been driving with it in sportshift mode and learning how to drive using the the Tapshift. Fun factor increases 10 fold in these modes even in V6 form.

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  G8-Late in 08 - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By msufan - February 5 - 6:40 pm

  Great exterior styling, nice cool interior, except for the center battery and oil display (ugh!). Also, someone forgot to install the trunk sound dampening material lining; the dealer put in 09 sound material. Our 1996 Bonneville SSEi has a heads- up display and I wonder why Pontiac never pushed this and/or continued this cool feature in other models. Anyway, we like our White Hot G8 a lot; and, there arent that many G8s on the road it seems and thats cool. It drives well, is tight on curves and moves out when you want to. It feels sturdy and solid-well put together.

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  A lot of car for the money - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By Todster - July 14 - 5:06 am

  This is a phenomenal vehicle for the money and overall I am very pleased with it. My only complaint is the fact that the vehicle left the factory with a defect (hole) in the gas tank. It was discovered after a 1600 mile trip to Las Vegas. After repair I contacted Pontiacs customer service division about the problem from the safety standpoint and they really didnt seem to care. I love the car, I do not care much for Pontiac Motor Divisions so called customer service. I will probably not purchase another Pontiac product due to this, but the car is a lot of fun.

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  Ultimate Sleeper - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By sleepercity - June 26 - 3:30 pm

  Love this car. Was looking for a toy and almost went with a Vette, but have always loved sleepers (cars that surprise without looking like they should). So much fun and the expressions are priceless, although not usually around to see them unless I catch a light further up the road. My overpowering thought when I leave someone in the dust is google it. G8GXP. Sooo much fun, yet very drivable and comfortable on the road. Best MPH on a trip is just under 25, but like others have said, who cares. BTW, I have the 6 speed manual. The drop down wouldnt let me choose.

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  G8GT 2 month review - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By WiG8GT - May 21 - 10:26 am

  I love driving the car. The suspension has the right combination of firmness for good handling but not so stiff that you get beat up. Plenty of room in the back seat, we can all sit up with out hitting our heads, one of the reasons we purchased this over the CTS. The mileage is about 18.5 mixed, we have 2800 miles on it.

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  Pontiac G8 Gt - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By Irish - May 3 - 1:13 am

  Have had a problem with the parking brake not releasing has been to the dealer 2 times for this problem, was told there is nothing wrong.They said they replaced it I still have the problem. Their suggestion was my wife pulled it too tight, It was only pulled tight enough to hold the car on a hill. this is probably a design flaw that Gm either is not aware of or not willing to repair.