2008 Pontiac G5
| MSRP: | $15,675 - $19,850 |
| Invoice: | $14,813 - $18,758 |
| Total: | 18 reviews |
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| Excellent | 8 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
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The 2008 Pontiac G5, the second year for this model, carries over largely unchanged from 2007. Still available only as a coupe, the '08 G5 is designed to provide basic subcompact economy transportation with a slightly sporty feel.
Available in two trims, a base model and the sportier GT, the 2008 G5 is a bit more stylish than many of its competitors at the low end of the price curve. Its inline-4 engine choices (a 2.4-liter, 148-horsepower plant on the base model, and a 2.4-liter, dual-overhead-cam, 177-horsepower mill on the GT) aren't anything to write home about; still, they do provide enough power to get the '08 G5 around the highways, considering its less than 3,000 pounds of curb weight.
The '08 Pontiac G5 is marketed as a family coupe; it seats five passengers, but the back seat would definitely be a tight squeeze for adults or growing teenagers. On the other hand, the G5, like its Pontiac Sunfire predecessor, might appeal to bargain-hunting buyers looking for their first new car.
The G5 is pretty solid on fuel economy, too, with EPA estimated mileage of 25 mpg city/34 mpg highway. Like its competitors (the Chevrolet Cobalt, Chrysler Sebring, Nissan Altima, and others) the G5 isn't meant to be a muscle car, but a low-priced, reliable little car that thinks outside the econobox.
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| Excellent | 8 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
“G5 With Drivers Package”
The steering is electric and does not give much feedback to your hands. I did however purchase the drivers package, helping out a bit with a leather wrapped steering wheel and low profile tires. Sun... More
“Good Looks For A Cheap Price”
Good looking 2 door car, good sound from the engine, good option's list, Easy and fun car to Drive, Lots of room in the back for passengers. the interior looks pretty good for the price u pay. good br... More
“Pontiac G5”
This car handles well, it takes curves and turns really nicely. It is a smooth ride and a nice looking car. The only downside is that it seems to have a lot of problems with the brakes for some reason... More
“Nicks G5”
This is a good little car. It does great on fuel and is probably one of the quickest stock 4 bangers i have ever ridden in. I am used to having four wheel drive vehicles and I miss that but this car l... More
“Pontiac G5 Gt 2.4 ”
Performance from the 2.4L and 175HP and awesome handling and the quality is good. Fun sports car. The gas milage great. The 17inch wheels set off nicely and the leather is nice. The 380 watt Pione... More
“Pontiac G5”
Great car gas economy wise, but a little tight in the head room. The engine has great pick up for a 4 banger, and the trim is very cool. The stock stereo is not bad for a stock system without a sub. More
“Pontiac G5”
Very good overall car, considering a base price of just over 16k. Not bad performance, able to get up and go, but build quality is fairly poor. Less than 5k on it, and had to take it to dealership twi... More
“Pontiac G5”
Looks kinds sporty, gets 33 MPG, got a really good deal because it's stick... we'll take it. It's stylish, practical, fairly inexpensive, and US made are the key reasons we bought it. However, the t... More
“G5 Rocks!”
I love this car, it is a great car in city and on highway, low on insurance, easy to maintain and drive. It has a powerful 2.2L engine inside that takes where you want to go with excellent pickup. I h... More
“G5 Gt, A 4 Cylinder That Drives Like A 6!”
Actually, my girlfriend purchased a G5 GT in black with the high mounted spoiler option. Performance: Very impressive, the car actually sounds like a V6 upon acceleration. Smooth riding car...4 Cyl... More
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| MSRP: | $15,675 |
| Invoice: | $14,813 |
| MSRP: | $19,850 |
| Invoice: | $18,758 |
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