2008 GMC Acadia

Rating from mom on the run

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I looked and saved up for my Acadia for over a year. I reviewed and compared it to everything! I love my bucket seats, which are easy for kids to get to the third row with out having to flip the seat forward. so nice! I love the leather and heated seats! It would have been cool if my second sun roof opened as well but my ids still love that they have a moon roof too. I don't love the sunroof covers. i wish they were more solid and not a flimsy fabric. memory seats are great and i love the electronic back hatch. back up assistant is great as well especially with children! Some times my DVD player doesn't read my disc and I have to try several times for it to read it. :/ I LOVE whatever its called that shoots my speed up on the windshield! that is a lifesaver! over all i love my car and would recommend it to any mom!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Cars

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have had SUV's for years and made the switch to the cross-over. The Acadia has an appealing exterior with an even more impressive interior. We got the SLT-2 AWD with Titanium leather. This vehicle has more than enough room inside and is just a joy to drive. The tow rating is sturdy enough to handle all of my trailering needs. It is truly a luxurious vehicle, the engineers though of almost everything for driver and passenger comfort."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Blessed and highly favored

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Enjoying my car, even the kids like it. The car is good on gas mileage. loving the remote start, heated seats, captain's seats and driver's information center."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from RichH

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"We bought our 2008 SLT used with 41,000 miles about 2 month ago. It looked great and it handled pretty well on the road. The performance is good too. I am impressed by the handling and how easy it is to park for such a big car. It has just about everything you would want on it electronically and otherwise except for Navigation which we can buy later if we want to. It?s comfortable with lots of room in the back and with a 5?11? kid we need the back seat room. My big gripe is that after 1 week we had to take it into the dealership to have a new water pump put on it. Who replaces a water pump after only 41,000 miles? The starter is a bit quirky so we are wondering if it will go out next. I am glad I bought an extended warranty for this car. The gas mileage is poor compared to what I expected. I wasn?t expecting it get great mileage but EPA rates it 24 / 16 and that is acceptable. But we only get about 20 -21 on the highway with a tailwind and my wife who is a slow and careful driver only gets about 15.5 mpg in around where we live. It would be a better value for the money if got at least what the EPA said it would get and not have the uncertainty we have on its reliability. I hesitate to recommend this year mode to a friend right now because of that. I might later but right now I wouldn?t say flat no but be aware of the potential faults of this car and be aware if you consider gas mileage a factor."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Robbie

(3)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"We fell lin love with our Acadia when we first bought it. The interior space was amazing. It was easy to drive & to park. Then the nightmare began. Since it was an AWD, when I got a wire in my tire that wouldn't be repaired, we had to buy 4 tires. You can't just change the one that's damaged. Then the power steering pump went out. After that, the steering column had to be replaced. The final straw is when the vehicle stranded us @65 miles from home as it was stuck in 6th gear. We were able to limp it home, but that was it. The transmission had to be replaced. We were wondering what would be next & when it would happen. We traded our Acadia in and bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee. May not have the room that the Acadia had, but it has more features, get up & go & hopefully won't fall apart like the Acadia."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Casper

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I recently bought a used Acadia with low miles (year 2008), I was immediately impressed with the features equipped and the interior space. I have 2 kids and I'm an avid outdoorsman so wanted something that fit both lifestyles. So far I'm very happy with this vehicle - we've had a few road trips and there's ample space for a family of 4 with luggage. Very comfortable and the added features make it fun to drive. My only concern is the pick up - it has some moxie but you really need to step on it for the engine to react - once it responds it doesn't dissappoint."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from 2008 Acadia

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I love my 2008 Acadia. It's very comfortable, nice interior and exterior looks great! Acadia is perfect for a big family, my three kids love it. As a young mom, I don't like vans, but with a three kids I really need a big car, my Acadia is just perfect. I love it!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from barb

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"nice interior and exterior,overall the acadia is a very nice vehicle. don't like the overdrive on hills"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Busy Driver

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I'll start with the good. I love the look of my 2008 Acadia. Even after 2 1/2 years I'll catch a glimpse of it and think, "What an awesome, stylish car." My Acadia is so roomy and very comfortable. My husband drove Yukons for a number of years, and the interior space offered is comparable. I haven't had any major service problems. The gas mileage is pretty much what I expected - averaging about 18-19, with somewhat less if I am not driving on the freeway. The not-so-good features. It is VERY sluggish in the lower gears when trying to accelerate. I always fill it up with mid-grade gas which helps only slightly. I hope that GMC has corrected this problem on later models. The other problem that I've experienced is the lack of rear traction in rainy weather. There is a lot of shimmying and slipping, especially when turning. I should have gotten the AWD model."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Car Snobs

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Like the name says, my wife and I are car snobs. Between the 2 of us we've had 12 cars over our 15 years of marriage. Always looking for something better, more convenient, bigger... My wife finally found it with this car. Everything a family could want and we've had a bunch of family cars, including an explorer, an Acura MDX, a couple of mini-vans and a Grand Cherokee. Power galore, room for 8 ADULTS or 5 adults and a TON of cargo."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A