Overview & Reviews
The 2008 Pontiac G8 is an all-new full-size sport sedan. It boasts available V8 power, rear-wheel drive and dramatic styling.
- Commendable ride and handling balance, muscle-car mojo with the optional V8, the best Pontiac interior in recent memory.
User Reviews:
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Did i pay too much? - 2008 Pontiac G8
By rich - February 2 - 9:40 amI bought a red g8gt last week. List with options was $31,345. I got it for $30,000 even. I was expecting more of a discount, this close to year end. So far my questions/gripes - weird noises when you put it in reverse, especially from the steering gear and rear suspension. No satellite radio available. Faux carbon fiber dash doesnt like Armour all. The seat controls are chintzy. The radio off button isnt on the knob. Interior is a bit dark and depressing. Acceleration and braking are terrific though. The paint is normal red, not metallic?
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Best Bang For The Buck Sedan/Sports Car - 2008 Pontiac G8
By SRG963 - January 31 - 1:13 pmNothing can touch the Pontiac G8 GT in the same price range for overall performance and comfort. The G8 is Pontiacs 7-series sized, 5-series handling, 1-series priced, 3-series BMW. With time it would have gone from a very good car to a great car. GM dropped the ball, big time, when they canceled the Pontiac brand. I only hope that they will bring the Australian Beast back. Regardless what brand it would fall under, or what they called it, I would purchase another one. Out of the 20 vehicles Ive owned, the G8 one is by far my favorite. It doesnt matter if Im looking at her in my garage, detailing her, or drifting her around some corners, she always brings a big smile to my face.
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What a great car! - 2008 Pontiac G8
By VieraHal - November 15 - 7:36 amI bought this for my wife and she is very, very happy. Which makes me happy! But now I have to buy her a radar detector to help save money :-)
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Incredible package!! - 2008 Pontiac G8
By KaiserM715 - October 21 - 7:30 pmMy wife and I have put about 1000 miles on our G8. It is FANTASTIC!! The acceleration is brisk, the handling is crisp and the interior is excellent. The look of the car is somewhat European (or Aussie!!). The fit and finish and ergonomics are all excellent. The leather with the premium package has an excellent feel. The seats are very comfy on road trips and the back seat leg room is generous. The steering wheel with the sport package feels very nice in your hands. The car is a great value, a lot of features and a lot of car for the money.
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Great - 2008 Pontiac G8
By Chase413 - September 27 - 1:00 pmThe car is great, could not have asked for a better vehicle from GM. Had an 07 SS impala before and they improved just about everything i didnt like about the impala. the handling, suspension, rear wheel drive, its just a smooth ride with everything you would need in a car and the ability to get up and go with cars that cost a good deal more. (ex: Taurus sho for 40 something, g8 gt for less than 30)
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Wow - 2008 Pontiac G8
By Don P - August 20 - 7:30 amBeen watching and reading about this car for months. Finally got to see it and test drive it on a rainy night. Amazing performance, handling, ride and comfort. Has just the right features and accessories to make it the perfect car. What a treat to drive. Absolutely the most exciting vehicle Ive ever owned. A good value, even at MSRP.
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Wonderful Automobile! - 2008 Pontiac G8
By Andrew G - June 28 - 2:50 pmI went to the dealer to purchase a G6 GT sedan after looking at many other mid-sized vehicles. While waiting for the sales person, my wife and I looked at a G8 sedan parked on the lot. One test drive later, we were driving it home. I purchased this car for work (sales) where I drive hundreds of miles daily. With all of the freeway work being done and a particularly harsh winter, the roads are brutal but the G8 does a nice job of smoothing out the bumps without sacrificing a tight, controlled ride and excellent handling. Plus, my clients, many of them 6+, are very comfortable in the back seat. The styling is also very sporty without looking "boy-racer"- ish. Nice job, Pontiac!
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The Problems Ive Had with any Pontiac - 2008 Pontiac G8
By George Kruk - June 14 - 6:26 amIve had my car in the shop now 6 times to fix the front suspension. There is a huge clunking noise whenever I go over bumps. The entire front suspension has been replaced (1 control arm, both struts and all the linkage) and the problem is still there. Did I mention that I only have 30K miles on the car. I miss my 2004 Grand Prix GTP, hands down a better car. As soon as the suspension is fixed I am getting rid of this car.
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You would be MAD not to love it - 2008 Pontiac G8
By David - June 8 - 12:06 amAfter looking at all the pros and cons I decided the pros won out. This car is not only comfortable, refined, with great handling it is also economical, at least on highways. However if you use your right foot to much the gas mileage will suffer. The performance is unbelievable when you push the gas pedal, it just forces you back in the seat. At a constant 70 mph the mpg is around 28. Good job GMC
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A treat to drive - 2008 Pontiac G8
By BHuge - May 24 - 9:10 amI have always been the type of person who dreaded driving. It was just never any fun. Since we got this car I drive everywhere. I am 63" and there is plenty of room for me up front and plenty of room for my children in the back.
