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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Rocket on wheels - 2009 Pontiac G8
By T23G - July 24 - 1:20 pmI am now into my second week owning this car and wow! You cant imagine how many heads this car turns. Obviously the HP is great out of the hole, but you really notice it on the highway with its passing power. The styling and handling is equal or better than anything I test drove before buying (CTS, A4, BMW 3). I cant believe their isnt more of these on the road already, it really is a big step up for Pontiac and GM. The one thing you really need to know is if you dont want to buy this car, DO NOT TEST DRIVE IT! Once you take it for a spin, you will not want to let go!
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What a Beast! - 2009 Pontiac G8
By David P. - April 12 - 8:16 pmI had a G8 GT before this one, what a difference. The G8 should be the model that all other GM cars should follow. It seems like the Aussies are the ones who are keeoing there end of the deal. People want more than just trucks and SUVs. Sure the fuel economy isnt the greatest, but lets be resonable here, its a 6.2 litre! You have to pay to play. I put an air intake (RotoFab), aftermarket exhaust (Borla) and some SLP headers and that made a huge difference. This car is very responsive to performance upgrades, especially intake and exhaust. If you want a car that will give you a serious kick in the pants for a great value (0% financing, factory pricing), this is your car.
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Found a Diamond - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Ross Gore - January 27 - 3:23 amI had been searching for months on a 4- Door Sedan to buy and had come down to the Ford Taurus and Buick LaCross. Then on day while having my Chrysler Sebring Conv. serviced I happened to see the front end on a G8 in the preowned car area. I walked over and took a look and walked in and said how much. That very day I solved my sedan problem and have really enjoyed the driving experience of the Dark Gray V- 6. I have put 3000 more miles on it and have been avg 27.5 on Hwy and 21 hwy/city. I took it to the mountains to see how it handled the curves and climb and was very much pleased with it. I plan to keep this car until the wheels fall off. If you can find one in great to good shape, buy it.
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Perfect car for me - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Scott - December 28 - 11:46 pmThe G8 GT has everything I was looking for in a car - high end looks, great performance, good price, and a domestic make. Fuel mileage is good relative to the performance, but if the first thing you check out on a car are the EPA ratings - this car is not for you. I get great feedback from others on the car and enjoy driving it. My other new car choices were foreign makes but the domestic G8 delivers on all counts.
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Vicious and Delicious - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Bill - December 25 - 11:03 pmI love being able to roll up next to someone driving an Acura or Infiniti or BMW 3/5 series and then smoke them off the line. They had no idea. Ive not had one problem with the car. The best experience is driving this car around town and everyone looking at it because you dont see these cars everyday.. And the ride is very comfortable.
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Great ride - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Don - December 15 - 7:00 amBought in Jan and love the ride and quick steering response. I have one issue with the car. It sounds and feels like the engine "flutters" when I am cruising down the road, whether Im going 20 or 65MPH. As soon as I give it a little bit of gas it goes away and evens out. Dealer told me it was the norm for this car. Does anyone else have this issue? Getting about 19.8 MPG avg and performance and responsiveness is great..just have the flutter.
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Sweet. - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Geo - November 21 - 9:36 pmLove the car. Replaced a G8 GXP. Very refined. Very spacious. Very quick. Terrible in the snow. I will need to buy snow tires next season for the first time in 30 years.
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4 door Vette - 2009 Pontiac G8
By 2009 GXP - November 13 - 2:16 amBought a used 09 GXP for 32.7k with 5600 miles. Hot White with black & red leather. 6 speed manual. Added Corsa exhaust already and sounds great, much deeper and burbly. Love the car! Really fun to drive, and you never see one and I live in Houston. Have had zero issues so far. Car feels solid & unlike some I really like the stereo. Its not as clear as some, but the windows down I can be driving 60 and still hear very clear. No one has messed with me yet. I have people all the time ask me about the car and what it is. They cant believe the engine specs. You pop the hood and tell them the battery is in the trunk and they laugh. At my age 42, wife asked if I was having a mid-life.
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BMW 5 Series Eater - 2009 Pontiac G8
By MTA - November 7 - 7:36 amThis car is ridiculous. Everywhere I go, it turns heads. Pontiac listened to all the customer suggestions on the 2008 and on the 20009, got rid of the oil & temperature gauges in the center console, added XM Radio standard and no noises other than the awesome purr of the engine as I upshift past overpriced German imports. The V8 blows doors on everything else in its class while getting surprisingly good gas mileage. If you want to enjoy driving again, go get yourself a 2009 G8 GT.
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Each Day I Like It More - 2009 Pontiac G8
By sa - October 11 - 1:43 pmI didnt really want this car. It was a gift. Now that Ive had it a week, and driven it daily, Ive fallen in love with it. I just want to get in and drive. Its a white G8 GT with all of the options, including 19" summer tires and two toned seats. I love the V8 but dislike the MPG, then again, what does one expect with a V8? The previous review said that there wasnt a trunk release button, there is, in glove compartment.
