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Thomas writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review
ProsPerformance priced famliy seddan second to none. ConsYou are too fussy and should spend the additional $30k for that BMW.
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Buy It And Drive It !! Be The Participant In Life And Enjoy A Real Bargain And Understated Car. — I love this car! Simply it is the 4 door Corvette that those with families will appreciate. The throttle response is crisp with the step off feel of the transmission strong from a stop. The build quality is superb and the ride quality is good. The road noise is still heard and could be better softened by laminated side door glass. The only complaint I have is that the recliner is manual and is very stiff to operate while seated in the car. Basically, you have to get out and adjust your seat which is surprisingly odd for the quality refinements of this car. Perhaps the Australians do not mind, however in Canada we like the power electric recliner and have come to expect this option when all other functions of the seat are power. The fit and finish of the exterior panels are very good indeed and rival vehicles worth ten of thousands of dollars more. The six speed automatic transmission is programmed for fuel economy and is sluggish and not very responsive until you move the gear shift to sport mode. This adaptive mode learns your driving characteristics and operates quite well. I personally would like a competition mode to firm up the shift points more aggressively. The Brembo brakes stop the car very well. The heavy dusting of the pads is annoying on the rims however a trade off for the performance of this brake system. The air conditioning system struggles to get cold within 15 minutes of starting the vehicle when experiencing common 30C days, even when in recirculate mode it performs poorly. The passenger seat does not move back as far as the driver's seat. I have compared with 3 other G8 vehicles and have come to the conclusion that the passenger seat track sits forward about two inches further than the driver's seat when fully moved back. For taller passengers this is annoying. Primary Use: Family transportation
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Bobby writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 Base Review
ProsThe way it shifts and how responsive it is ... ConsBraks and gas mileage
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Awesome Car Fun To Drive — awesome car ..very smooth ride , very responsive ...lots of power even though it's only equipped with A V-6 ....Very smooth shifting .....Breaks are very rough though ....needs some repairs I guess ...with only 40,000 kms ...Car looks very sharp and generates many positive comments ...Gas mileage isn't the best ..22 hwy and 18-20 city but we knew when we purchased ..It's very sporty so gas mileage goes with performance ....Car is extremely fun to drive .. Sound is awesome from interior when you rev up the engine between gears !!! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Anthony writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review
ProsThe motor ConsSqueaks
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Black On Black — All around awesome car. So far i have upgraded the suspension, exhaust and intake. I had a custom enclosure built into the spare tire well at 701 Customs. Have 2 Rockford Fosgate P3 12's running off an Elemental Designs Nine.1 Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Marisa writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Review
ProsIt is comfortable and fast for a stock car. ConsThe rear tail light went out too soon, and the inside temp controls are messed up.
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Alot Of Quality Car For The Money — LOVE IT!!!! I have been wanting this car since even before it came out and it is even more than I expected. The motor is quiet but has a ton of power. It is a sleeper car that people least expect to be fast. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Paul writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review
ProsLooks good and goes like stink ConsI need a beater for the winter
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Kyle writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Review
ProsPowerful engine, great styling ConsGas Milage
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Gxp Pontiac G8 — 6.2L v8 in a rear wheel drive sedan. Push 415hp to the tires with room for 5 people. That is a car. It looks so nice and the interior also looks so great. This is a car I will need to drive and also own some day. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Jenny writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review
ProsSolid Consnothing
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Awesome To Drive — Fun car to drive, handles weell Active fuel management appearance is absolutely mean looking Performance is good. It accelerates well, brakes quickly, handles well in the rain. Have yet to test it in the snow... Little worried for it being a rear-wheel drive car though... Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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David writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Review
Pros415 HP ConsIf you dont like the fast lane
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It Is All You Would Expect From A 4-door Sport Car — Acceleration is excellent braking and handling are great it has it flaws in in quality but no repairs to date.The appearane is jaw dropping inside and out.Gas mileage is good for 415 HP around 18 on highway normal maintence and as far as FUN factor need I say more 415 HP get in the seat beside me and you tell me. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Matthew writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review
Prosfun Consnone
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Amanda writes:
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review
ProsEverything! ConsNothing!
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2009.5 Pontiac G8 Gt — I absolutely look my 2009.5 Blue Stryker Metallic Pontiac G8 GT. The acceleration is super smooth and gets up to speed in seconds. My favorite options are the integrated bluetooth that rings through my stereo speakers and Active Fuel Management (V8 to V4 at highway speeds). So glad I bought it as their not making them anymore....it definitely turns heads! Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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