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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  No passenger leg room - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By Brent - December 7 - 1:30 am

  I have the V6, it is extremely noisy, low gas mileage especially in town. I get maybe 24 on the open highway. They replaced the tires twice at the dealer and it still shakes at 65/70 MPH. The worst feature is the front passenger seat does not go back as far as the driver side. It is 5 inches shorter and anyone over 5 foot 10 inches is very uncomfortable. Pontiac attitude is poor regarding this

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  Best for the money - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By Alan - November 10 - 9:23 pm

  I have been a GM customer for years, owning a number of cars that were primarily just for transportation. The exception was my 1984 Buick Regal T Type (same as the Grand National, only in blue with chrome bumpers). I contemplated the G8 GT for quite some time I and finally purchased the same day that I helped my son buy a new Sierra. With all the GM incentives and my GM card points, I got the 34K car for 25k; how could I go wrong? Even the dealer said I could probably sell it for more than I paid. I think the styling, especially from a distance, is fantastic and the interior is beautiful; so the leather isnt on the doors, who cares? For a large 4 door sedan, it is impossible to beat.

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  2009 Pontiac G8 - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By gr2ar - July 31 - 6:10 pm

  I really like this car. The external design is awesome looking! The inside is nice and there arent many blind spots, either. I am averaging 22 mpg on the highway but have received 27 mpg! I get 18 mpg in the city. The car has about 1200 miles on it now.

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  For the money it cant be beat - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By S V - July 22 - 7:06 pm

  Have had this car for 6 months and about 7000 miles. It is an incredible value and I have no regrets on the purchase. The car is refined yet powerful in a way that no other sedan in the 20s (real world price) can touch. The torque is always available and free flowing and lets the car cruise at highway speeds effortlessly. Mileage is acceptable on the freeway, quite bad (10 or so mpg) in stop and go. The interior doesnt match the exterior style-wise and there are a few cheap plastic bits but I can live with it and the styling is nowhere near as tacky as some past Pontiacs. Big flaw is passenger seat does not go back far enough for taller people. Car was delivered with warped rotors.

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  Dont think I would buy another - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By eva Smith - April 6 - 2:46 pm

  We have only had our G 8 less then a year and our air conditioner went out. Of course the dealership said the condenser had a puncture and it is not covered. Also one on the handles has plastic peeling off already. For the price not happy.

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  Great value drivers car - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By Ron - March 4 - 7:23 pm

  I have the 2009 SRM G8 GT with premium and sports. This is a drivers car, and is amazingly nimble for its size. The interior can be nicer, but that is not the reason why people buy this car. The AFM when engaged adds vibration. As a previous reviewer commented, the idle is a bit rough, but that is true of most cars with the LS series push rod engine. The handling is excellent for such a big car. It beats my previous front-heavy Accord V6 hands down. And the V8 engine propels the car to highway speeds in a blink of the eye. Unfortunately, the price one pays for such performance is high fuel consumption. All-in-all, driving this car is a blast and surprisingly comfortable. Great car.

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  So far so good - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By gfarrell - February 10 - 5:33 pm

  I really like this car. It is fun to drive and I consider it a great value. Not the nicest interior, and doesnt have all the gadgets, but enjoying the drive is the most important thing to me. Every morning the commute to work is an adventure. So far it has been very reliable, and the dealer was easy to work with. I had a couple of issues that needed to be addressed the week after I got it, but they were fixed correctly and quickly. I do not miss the drama of the BMW service department.

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  So far, so good - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By dmblystone14 - September 16 - 1:32 am

  I just bought my G8 GT 4 months ago, though Ive been looking for one for over a year and a half. I originally wanted one when they were new but they were a little too expensive so I went with a used Grand Prix GXP (big mistake). So far I love this car. I get "nice car" comments weekly, even by my local GM/ex-Pontiac dealer who apparently doesnt get to service too many of these. If you are looking for performance and value you really cant beat this. For a new car with this performance youd easily spend $35k.

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  Best of the Last - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By Sport Red - May 28 - 12:10 pm

  GM has "mothballed" the Pontiac brand indefinitely, but too soon! The Pontiac G8 is the best car GM has produced in my lifetime, thats nearly 60 years, and from the looks of the near future offerings, it will be my whole lifetime! This car has great performance, outstanding styling, excellent build quality, and for a high HP V8, very acceptable fuel mileage. If you want one of your own, you best hurray! Even thou Pontiac will be around until the end of 10, the G8s will be gone long before that!

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  Ginger - 2009 Pontiac G8
  By amgendude - April 25 - 5:26 am

  Bought the car for $26K right after Xmas when GM was giving $6500 rebate and took advantage of dads discount. Car is an incredible value. Defy anyone to find comparable value. Total shame that Pontiac is gone. Now own two discontinued cars (2002 S2000). Not enamored by the interior, radio has some odd controls, no power seat back adjustment or garage door controls either. Minor complaints. Car accelerates great but agree that the tranny could be smoother. Driving on the turnpike, its not surprising to look down to see Im going 90 and not realizing it. Love the styling and love the attention it gets since you hardly see this car in south Florida. A real gem. Would buy again in a minute.