Overview & Reviews
The GT model and its supercharged V6 are no longer available. There are no other significant changes to the Grand Prix for 2008.
- Strong V8, easy-to-use controls, big trunk, comfortable ride, solid handling and ride balance.
- Excessive torque steer on GXP model, no more supercharged V6, numb steering, below-average build and materials quality, tight backseat, noisy base V6, limited in-cabin storage.
User Reviews:
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My favorite car - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By hawkeye22 - December 25 - 9:29 pmI cant afford a BMW or Mercedes like the car magazines want you to, but count me as a Pontiac guy. This is my 3rd one and my 2008 Grand Prix is my favorite car of all time. I got it with 13k mile on it, have 89k on it now. No problems. Lots of horsepower, love the heated leather seats, the tire pressure system has come in handy. Slight hum from the climate control motor (drives my wife nuts, doesnt bother me). Started getting better gas mileage the more I drove it. I thought about trading it in on a 2014 Mustang but I would miss this car too much. Im keeping it for now. (accidentally posted 1rst as comment to another review)
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Not a BMW 5 series killer... - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Gomez - October 26 - 3:33 pmWhile the exhaust notes are a delightful symphony, the suspension and torque steer remove any fantasies of carving a canyon and putting the whup on any German engineered product. First impression: throaty growl stimulates adrenal gland...then ride on the street is like drinking sour milk. Suspension is so soft that the front emd bottoms out at speed over moderate undulations in the road. Feels like floating in a raft in the pool. Torque steer nearly planted me in the car in the next lane on the freeway. Under hard acceleration, it is not unlike flying a helicopter: dont even think of releasing the controls! Constant input requirement drowns the fun of the acceleration.
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American muscle - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By BMW KILLER - September 27 - 1:13 amI have had my GXP for few months now. I had an 04 GTP and I must say that having the GXP is a big difference. The rumble from the exhaust is much greater and once you step on the gas you go. The tires are summer tires though which is a concern living in Chicago. Overall its a blast to drive.
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Best Car Ever Made - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Janice - February 25 - 8:23 pmThe 2008 Grand Prix GXP is a blast to drive.this is my 4th Pontiac and are the more reliable cars on the road. Had a 98 Grand Am with over 250,000 on it when I sold it and it was still running a of 2 years ago (lost track of it). I love the power when you step on the accelerator you can feel the gs pulling you back in your seat.S for winter driving I had no problems in the 2009 winter here in the North Idaho. Put 4 studded tires on and went everywhere in 12" of snow and ice. The exterior could use a little more chrome here and there.
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A "FAN" for GrandPrix... - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By photoguy - February 10 - 9:33 pm3 weeks & 1500 miles of ownership so far & totally satisfied! Looks great on the outside & inside (ivory White) (camel interior)! Nice "stock" sound system & very nice ergonomic & (comfort) features makes this car fun to drive, pleasure to own, cant wait to drive it every day ! Refined powertrain is peppy too! Handling & other features are better than consumer reports "says" they are, (. By the way !). One has to drive this automobile to appreciate it (thank you gm!)
