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2009 Pontiac G8

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 15-17/24-25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.6L V6 256HP
6.0L V8 355HP
6.2L V8 415HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.5
Exterior: 4.5
Interior: 3.7
Overall: 4.3

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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By Nate
Submitted 2009-12-09 17:19:57
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac G8?
It is perfect. I would have given it all 5s, if GM didn't pull the plug on Pontiac.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac G8?
GM needs to keep making G8. If not as a Pontiac, then maybe as a Chevy.

2009 Pontiac G8 Review:
V8 G8 is the best gasoline burning car that GM has ever produced. I would have said that about the GTO, but G8 topped it. The understated exterior and well laid out interior combination is one of the best design efforts by Pontiac team.

It is sad that GM is pulling the plug.

By GUEST
Submitted 2009-11-04 20:10:54
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac G8?
Car has a covette-esque V8 growl and sit-ya-back in the seat capability.
Decent handling for a large automobile.
I like the leather quality.
Better than any GM product ever made. (The only positive feature from down under.)

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac G8?
It lacks the ability to compete in the handling department when compared to BMW's 5 series. I owned a 2003 BMW M3 and a 2001 M5.
No comparison to German engineering but for the price what could one really complain about?
Brakes a little mushy on the GT.
Dash computer and stereo functions are not user friendly and gas mileage doesn't update in real time.
Mine has been a lemon from the word go.

2009 Pontiac G8 Review:
It's a great GM vehicle but lacks some of things that make GM great. Let's not forget the Ausy roots where some of the design would have never made it past the American drawing board.

By moe hamdan
Submitted 2009-11-01 10:37:32
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac G8?
It is fast and handles well and the design is awesom.
It looks better than a BMW for half the price and I love my gt.
Also with the mods i did.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac G8?
The windows go up a little slow and there is a wind sound that comes from the windshield.

2009 Pontiac G8 Review:
This car is a nice whip all around. I love this car and I get a lot of attention from other car drivers. It's unique.

By Cliff
Submitted 2009-10-31 20:19:43
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac G8?
Power when you need it.
Great looking.
Handles better than any car I have owned.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac G8?
Can't think of a thing.

2009 Pontiac G8 Review:
Sweet ride, turns a lot of heads for sure. Had mine for a year and love it.

By Pioter
Submitted 2009-10-19 21:07:15
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac G8?
Awesome V8.
Outstanding exterior design.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac G8?
Interior can use better material.

2009 Pontiac G8 Review:
The best Pontiac ever. Sorry to see it go. If GM can somehow salvage this car, they should. As a Chevy label, maybe?

By Matthew Smith
Submitted 2009-07-30 14:57:59
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac G8?
POWER at will.
Good room for 4 people.
Looks great, turns a lot of heads.
Dial controls on steering wheel.
Exhaust is great right from the factory.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac G8?
Front brakes make WAY TOO much brake dust.
Steering wheel shape is uncomfortable.
Interior could be better looking.
Speaker sound still could be better.

2009 Pontiac G8 Review:
I love my G8 GXP. It is very fast for the dollar, it looks great.... that's what 9 out of 10 people tell me and that is fun to have all of that in a car. My GXP's MPG isn't that bad on the highway... well over 20, but drops fast in town but it's very worth it!

By Uriel Samaniego
Submitted 2009-07-29 05:36:58
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac G8?
Styling.
Big V8 power.
A blast to drive.
Best bang for the buck.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac G8?
Stereo is weak.
Power Window controls in odd place.

2009 Pontiac G8 Review:
This car turns heads and blows all those so called sport sedans out of the water at half the price. This car is so fun to drive, that I don't even mind rush hour traffic.

By GUEST
Submitted 2009-07-20 15:41:53
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac G8?
Power from 6.0 liter
Space, front and back
Solid chassis

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac G8?
More isolation from the road, less wind noise
Better stereo, 11 speaker lacks ability to sounds good with some music
Better on-center steering feel

2009 Pontiac G8 Review:
Very happy. Seems to still be the best bang for the buck in GT form.

By Rick Frye
Submitted 2009-07-09 21:43:01
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2009 Pontiac G8?
Performance.
Handling.
Good looks.
Quiet ride.
Just about everything.

Cons: How would you improve 2009 Pontiac G8?
The brembo brakes on my GXP give off a little too much dust.

2009 Pontiac G8 Review:
I would recommend one to anyone who likes kick-butt performance in a reasonably priced family sedan!

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