Overview & Reviews

The Pontiac G5 enters its second year with minimal changes. All models receive side curtain airbags and satellite radio as standard equipment, while the GT trim gets stability control and OnStar as standard.

• Respectable acceleration, smooth and quiet ride, good fuel economy.

• Cheap cabin plastics, marginal backseat space and interior storage, lifeless handling.

User Reviews:

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  Too Many Troubles! - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By WOOF - October 19 - 2:40 am

  Bought new and had for almost 2 years before finally parting ways. Decent power, styling and MPG but way too many problems. Heres the list of things it went back to the dealer for in no specific order: Power windows, power door locks, sunroof switch bezel fell off repeatedly, std tranny shifting problems repeatedly, water in headlight assy, CD/Radio replaced twice (orig, and replacement both failed), etc. etc. etc. The car did start and run every day, but I feel that the benchmark for a "new" car should be just a little bit higher than that. Wish I had researched before buying. My main reason for choosing it was the "good deal" (rebates). Sorry GM, but Im done now. Just bought a Mazda.

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  G5 GT - Not For Me! - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Bigron - June 11 - 11:00 am

  I bought this car this past January, but was disappointed. I really only bought it for the gas mileage (since gas prices were peaking just over $4.00 per gallon!). Im an avid weightlifter, a big guy (62 260). I have a small waist (I wear a size 33 inch/34 length cargo pants) but I have very large arms and very broad shoulders. My point is, my upper body feels too cramped in a car this size, and there is not much headroom. Bigger guys definitely should not purchase this car because I guarantee you that you will not be comfortable!

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  reliable, economical car! - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By mike_sinclair - December 17 - 6:16 am

  bought the car in august of 2007 as an 08 model Ive had this car for six years now and i am amazed, this is a great little economical car great in Canadian winters never had a problem no lights ever came on only thing that i had to replace is the sway bar (links)(my fault) only because I travel on a lot of bumpy roads and dirt roads a lot of the time and about 80% of my driving is city driving barely highway kms, the car has about 200,000 kms on it again never had any problems at all no noises or service lights never hesitated to start all ways started right up like the day I bought it, and i have to admit i dont take the best care of my cars it has a couple dents(me) very reliable car!!!