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2009 Pontiac G8 User Reviews

2009 Pontiac G8 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 37 reviews

  • Performance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Appearance:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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PROS
"power" 22 reviews
"ride" 14 reviews
"speed" 7 reviews
"handling" 7 reviews
"comfortable car" 5 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 12 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews
"light" 2 reviews

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V8G8 writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review
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Very fast

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Terrible gas mileage

V8G8
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Head Turner — I own a 2009 Pontiac g8 gt and I can only say good things about it espiaccally the power of a ls2 corvette engine under the hood. Unfortunately pontiac went out of buisness but this is such a great car I would have bought in to the company for a live time. If your looking for power under thirty grand this is the car for you with a 6.0L engine that Makes 361hp it will move but if you also want something that can handle the g8 has that too with just a tap of the brake you can move around a corner quickly. The interior of this car is also very nice and makes you feel as if you are one of those fancy European luxury cars and this car comes equipped with onstar. Overall the 2009 Pontiac g8 gt is a great modern muscle car but there are flaws such a terrible gas mileage so if your looking to go green don't buy this car.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Pbg8 writes:
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awesome power, will hang with anything on the streets.  Great looks, ride.  The gas mileage isn't bad for the power either

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not available in stick unless you get the GXP. had bad factory speakers, but since i changed them out it sounds perfect.  Has the gas cap that will turn your check engine light if not tight enough

Pbg8
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Great Car — pretty much a near perfect car. Great styling, not many on the road, tremendous power, practical, decient gas mileage. 360hp from the factory! Some minor quirks like stero buttons being in odd places and no available GPS on the screen. Great bang for your buck!!!

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chevy87 writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 Base Review
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Too many to list.

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Not produced anymore

chevy87
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Great Driver And Excellent Design! — One of the most fun vehicles you will drive! Enjoy this car with many great options such as leather seats, remote start, and moon roof. The performance of this vehicle has been great and the look is one of best sport designs available! It is a real head turner along with a reliable ride.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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BigJM7 writes:
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Reliability, Looks, Roomy, Economical, and VERY Fun to Drive

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The way the front seats recline...weird I know

BigJM7
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A Fun, Practical, And Sporty Car — This car has been a blast to drive. It looks mean and sporty yet provides all the practicality of a daily work commuter vehicle. It handles well and rides very smooth. It has been a great car to drive over the past 4 years that I have had it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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jemerson35 writes:
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very powerful

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they dont make them anymore

jemerson35
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Its A Sweet Machine Cant Believe Only Mad It For 2 Years — who ever owns one of these will tottally understand how wicked this car is esp for being a 4 door when u pull up to a light next to a camareo or mustang and you leave them behind ya thats right they got beat by a 4 door seadan not ur average car!!!!!!!!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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cherrybomb writes:
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Excellent power; contemporary styling; good brakes; good handling!!

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Passenger seat does not go back far enough for larger passengers; plastic seat parts; some emission issues!

cherrybomb
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Great Overall, Fast Automobile! — Overall good handling and performance; sports ride, not a cloud ride; not an economy car, but not bad for performance of the car; a family, sport car! This is a great car for a sports car enthusiast , who now has a family!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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ak01q writes:
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Everything

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Nothing

ak01q
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Best Car I've Owned — I've had a Javelin, AMX and a Vette but my G8 is the best car I've ever had. It has everything I want. Size, looks, handling, power, comfort, maintainability. I plan on keeping my G8 to the end so mostly she is a garage queen.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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kento26a writes:
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Power, looks, handling, amount of leg room, comfort! Honestly EVERYTHING!

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Gas around town isn't great, but it is a 365bhp V8 car that weighs 4200 lb.s stock. The back seat is a bit loud with the mods I have done to it.

kento26a
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Amazing Car That Pontiac Finally Got Right! — This car is beautiful to look at, as well as being fairly rare to see on the road! This is my favorite car I have EVER owned or driven! It holds the road and handles like a much smaller car. It has tons of power and possabillities! This car has held its value better than any car even remotely in its price class! I haven't had any problems with it. Check out the consumer reviews for yourselves... When a cars only complaint is gas mileage... You have a winner! Also this car was built to compete with the M series BMW! AMAZING car!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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davidcvaughn writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Review
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Very nice car, nice to have 4 doors to treat the passengers.

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The wife would not drive the standard trans.

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Chad writes:
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Impressive sedan performance

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Stereo is terrible

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4 Out Of 5 Isn't Bad — Performance in a car this large and heavy is rather impressive, its essentially a 4 door Corvette that has no problem running with, say a late model M3. Build quality is OK. It would have been nice for GM to have a more impressive stock or optional stereo. Gas is ruthless to be expected around town, but on the highway isn't really all that bad. I have a fun time driving it, but need to take it well past 100 about once a month or so to fully appreciate the car.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Cost $19,854 Average Instant Market Value $13,114 Average Instant Market Value $26,341 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 30 29
Horsepower 256 164 304
Crash Test Rating 8 5 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 17.5 11.3
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.2 42.2 42.4

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2008 Pontiac G8 Reviews

Australian Built With A 6.0l V8 With American Attitude By toolman91

With only 2k on the road for 2008 they always draw attention. With a Corvette based V8 it just has an attitude that you don't find in many cars today. It has become my show only car. It stays in the ... Read More

Amazing Car. Pure Fun. By Grymes

If i did not have a 3rd child now i would never consider selling this. It has taken me almost 2 years just to list it. This is the car that you keep and will be in shows someday. Beastly power, great ... Read More

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