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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Overview

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Base
Avg. Price: $10,359
GXP
Avg. Price: $13,073

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Average User Score

4.35 stars

Based on 16 reviews

I Think It Is A Great Car by dood
 — The acceleration is very good,(if you you floor it you might to a burnout), Braking is quick and excellent, handling is good, but not so quite so much when you try to park. The build quality is great ... Read More
Grand Prix Gxp by Nick
 — Love this car... Extremely fast, and agile. People are embarassed when they realize they got beat by a "family" sedan. Interior is too "plasticy" but it looks nice. Mine came fully loaded, with nav... Read More
Great Car, Good Gas Mileage! Can't Beat The Looks Or Price. by Anubis_01
 — I needed a 4 door car for commuting and taking the family out occasionally... This car is perfect. It is looks great and runs strong with good MPG. Currently averaging 26MPG. The price was very reason... Read More

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Overview

Overall User Score

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Based on 16 reviews

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Pontiac Grand Prix backpedals a bit for 2008, which will be its last year in production. A GT version with a 260-horsepower supercharged V6 engine, available the previous few years, has been dropped from the lineup, leaving only an underpowered (according to many drivers) Base model with a 200-horsepower V6 and a sportier GXP, with a 303-horsepower V8 and a sport-tuned suspension.

Other than that, Pontiac made no changes to the Grand Prix for 2008, which essentially is a transition year, as the Grand Prix retires after a run that dates back to the early 1960s, to be replaced by the Pontiac G8, an Australian-built car with much more contemporary lines and newer technology. For 2008 both models will share a spot in the lineup, and in 2009 the G8 will formally replace the Grand Prix.

As might be expected for its final year, the 2008 Grand Prix is a bit long in the tooth, with an exterior design that looks dated when compared to newer models from competitors (the Grand Prix's last design refresh occurred in 2004). It offers familiar amenities (air conditioning, six-speaker stereo system, remote keyless entry, etc.) as well as some newer technologies, including Safety Cage Construction with front and rear crush zones and an available StabiliTrak Sport suspension that manages braking and acceleration in an emergency situation to prevent the loss of control of the vehicle.

The Grand Prix also retains some of its less-than-superb features, including a small backseat, some plastic interior parts that detract from its overall build quality, a lack of adequate interior storage space, and a V6 engine that some consider noisy. However, the Grand Prix remains a nostalgic choice for those seeking a reliable family car, and those buyers may be willing to overlook a somewhat dated design for a last chance to own this iconic automobile.

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Gas Mileage (highway) 28 29 30
Horsepower 200 211 164
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 16.0 14.0
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.2 42.3 42.2

Pontiac Grand Prix Questions

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2008 Grand Prix Door Locks And Remote Door Locks Will Not Engage Door Locks...

I can hear silenoid click when attemptin to engage switch on door but I get nothing when attempting to use remote. Changing DIC Vehicle customization personal programming dose not alter results

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baller2349
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Whats The Firing Order For 2008 Grand Prix V8

105 views with 1 answer (last answer 5 months ago)
Lachandra Williams
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Do U Bleed The Air Out The Motor When U Change The Thermostat

148 views with 2 answers (last answer 6 months ago)
lgreene33
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How Do I Remove The Metal Plate From The Top Of The Radio In My 2008 Pontia...

The light bulb behind the Time & Station Display does not work. I have removed the radio, but I don't know how to remove the metal plate on the top of the radio so I can get at the bulb.

95 views with 4 answers (last answer 7 months ago)
chacha
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I Purchased A 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Two Weeks Ago. It Has 16,000. Miles

I do not understand why it is only getting about 14 mpg. i take off slow, drive under the speed limit. Is it possible that there is something wrong with it. IT is a certified vehicle. i am thinking ab...

427 views with 10 answers (last answer 8 months ago)