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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$21,815 to $28,815

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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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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
May 06, 2022
The back passenger side window doesnt go down, theres a large dent in the back door on the drivers side, there are no side view mirrors; one is just missing the mirror out the frame, the other side is missing the entire side view mirror like it was side swiped. It shakes a bit when you accelerate passed 30 miles an hour. No leaks, ac works.May 06, 2022
by Kathy K
Feb 03, 2022
I think that it is a great car and it has all the features that I would like. Feb 03, 2022
by Anonymous
Oct 17, 2021
I hate this car. It has misfire when passing. After replacing everything. Oct 17, 2021

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Pricing

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$21,815 to $28,815
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Equalizer: graphic · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Monsoon · Monsoon premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.5 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Reading lights: front and rear · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Overhead console: with sunglass holder · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.05

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rocker panel color: body-color

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: touring

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Equalizer: graphic · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Monsoon · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 245 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.93

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Profile: 45 · Type: performance · Width: 255

Tires and Rims

Wheels: polished aluminum

Wheels

Width: 7.0

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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