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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The American Dream from Australia - 2009 Pontiac G8
By i12cunekid - November 26 - 2:09 pmI simply love this car. 6 liters of V8 muscle with a 6 speed and rear wheel drive. Interior is nicely laid out with more room inside than anything else in or near its class. Fun to drive and gets lots of compliments. Sat radio, power everything, heated seats, DOD/AFM, factory 19" wheels, Leather seats, dual climate control,... Looks like a 5 series BMW on the outside and has more room on the inside. Yes the BMW has a nicer interior but its also twice the price. Ive had the car 3 years and love to drive it. If you can get your hands on one, get it while you can. Only imported for 2 years by Pontiac from GMs Australian partner Holden. Only thing Pontiac about it is the name badges. :)
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Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Dave - November 16 - 9:40 amThis is my first Pontiac. What a performer this car is. Eats everything on the road, cant keep my foot out of it. I bet it does get great gas mileage but I wouldnt know that yet cause I cant keep my foot out of it. Beautiful to look at in the Stryker blue I bought it in. This car is a rush to drive, feels so tight but yet refine ride. Massive power on tap all the time, with the TC off and a light power brake easily smokes those sticky summer performance tires. I wish I was rich so I could buy another one to stash away for a collector. I know these cars will be worth 10 times there sales price someday, so if you have one take good care it. If you dont you had better hurry up and get one.
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Love it so far - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Doug - November 14 - 3:13 pmIve only owned the car for 2 weeks, but I love how it looks (except fake hood scoops), rides & drives. Lot of room, decent Blaupunkt stereo. Power & torque are addictive, but also getting 21 mpg on mostly highway driving. Rare vehicle, so you dont see yourself coming & going.
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Should have bought 2 of them! - 2009 Pontiac G8
By dvick - October 8 - 3:13 amPurchased my G8-GT before I knew Pontiac was going down the tubes. Did my research. This car has more interior room than a BMW 7 Series, four 6 ft+ people can go cross country, no problem. V8 got me 24.5 mpgs fully loaded going thru desert with a/c full blast! I will keep this car until it craters on me. People still stop me occasionally to compliment the car. After 18k miles, absolutely no squeaks, no rattles, a pet peeve of mine. Performance claims are correct- 0-60 in 5.3, 13.5 1/4 mile at 110 mph- AWESOME for a car thatll haul the family in complete comfort. IF you can find one, BUY IT, but plan on keeping it- but dont worry, you WILL, as it puts a BMW 550i to shame for half the price
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Ill never own a BMW again! - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Danevick - September 28 - 1:26 amConsidered the G8 among others including MB C350, BMW 550i. MB too small, 550i too pricey and rode way too rough. The G8 is my Goldilocks car, just right, and 1/2 the price of the Beemer! Cant get over the value for the dollar. Have owned MB, BMW, Lexus before, every time I mash the go pedal the status issue disappears! Mileage on the road was actually 24.5, in town about 16-17 mixed driving. Cant tell when cylinder deactivation happens, but big v8 vibrates at idle like my old Camaro, shouldnt happen today. Lots of room in back for 6+ footers, huge trunk, a great family car that will still open your sinuses from adrenaline when pushed. compliant but firm ride. Buy 1, You wont be sorry!
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09 G8 GT Awesome !! - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Jeff Zabo - July 29 - 1:53 pmI read all the reviews and I have to say that the G8 GT is all that I could have hoped for. Mileage is unbelievably good. Through the old miles driven divided by gallons used, my lowest tank has been 18.4 while the highest was 24.9(all highway, 70- 80mph). I look at the computers mileage, and its close, but usually higher than actual. The power is addictive. The car is quiet quiet quiet ! Fit and finish are really good, doors close with german exactness. This is a drivers car, it doesnt come with tons of gadgets that you dont need, about the only thing Ive missed is my auto dimming mirrors. The car is a hot rod in family disguise...love it...
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Love these cars so much I own 2. - 2009 Pontiac G8
By jzpiano - April 15 - 9:07 amI bought my first G8 GT in April of 09 and have 23k miles on the car. I have modified it to be a track car and it has still been extremely reliable. After a few years of ownership I wanted to garage the car over the winter and knew I would miss driving it so I bought a second one that I DD everyday.
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One of a kind... High performance luxury 4-door - 2009 Pontiac G8
By hotrodder2011 - April 12 - 6:13 amThe 2009 Pontiac G8 GT is a great daily driver with the added fun of American muscle & European handeling. The car is very fast, as expected with GMs legendary 6.0l V8, packing 361 hp & 385 ft lbs of torque, maited to a 6 speed automatic. The comfort inside is great. Fully adjustable heated leather seats, dual zone climate control, plenty of legroom in all 4 seats, lots and lots of buttons everywhere, how can you go wrong? With a good set of snow tires, this car has zero trouble getting through winter. You can drive this car year round with no trouble. I am very pleased with it and it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel.
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A fine GT sedan - 2009 Pontiac G8
By phantom - April 11 - 11:03 pmThi is one of the finest cars that Ive ever owned: It is fast, well styled, handles well, and is quite comfortable. It is a shame that it wil soon no longer be available, since it is one of the very best four-door sedans ever offered by GM. I also owned a 2004 Pontiac GTO, and the G8 is superior to it in every way - faster, roomier, and better looking. The rear seating area is especially well done, with comfortable seats and plenty of head and legroom. GM should not let this car get away. If you are considering the purchase of a high-performance GT, get one of these while you still can.
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One Wasnt Enough! - 2009 Pontiac G8
By James Bounds - April 11 - 12:40 amI was interested in getting my wife a replacement for her high mileage Altima. She just thought her Nissan V-6 was fast! On the test drive I was driving... I punched it and WOW!!..she was sold!and so was I!...We both bought one! Mine silver, Hers,dark red.The looks are head turning...We hear over and over, "looks like a BMW"..For the money this car cannot be beat! Mileage wise 24mpg hwy.. havent checked city hwy combined. The extra few dollars for gas, well worth the FUN!
