2008 Pontiac G8 consumer reviews

Wanted a G8 till I finally got one the look of car is only thing worth having. I actually am looking into getting rid of it.

I've owned a few cars in my time, and the G8 GT is easily the best bang for the buck I've ever had. I had a few minor issues that were taken care of via the factory warranty w/ no problem when I first had the car, but nothing that got me stranded just annoying sound coming from front suspension, that type of thing. Since I had the warranty work done I now have 55,000 miles on my '08 and if you were to drive my car back to back w/ my fiance's 2008 accord there is no way you'd come back saying the honda had better quality, the G8 has fewer squeaks/rattles and is tighter overall w/ 10,000 more miles. I have added an intake/exhaust and had the engine/tranny tuned by a professional speed shop that has increased the power to about 430HP for about $1500 !!! - This car is so powerful for how large it is it is just plain amazing and the handling is great too - it seems the harder you push the car the "smaller" it becomes. The rear seat is HUGE - bigger than a 5 series and I also average about 20 mpg mixed city/hwy, i can get as good as 25 on the highway w/ cruise control. Find me a car w/ this kind of power and size that can get the same fuel economy! If you can't afford a 5 series don't waste your money on the 3, get the G8 GT and you WILL NOT be disappointed. Only thing I wish it had was factory Navigation, but I got a garmin hardwired to the ignition mounted on the dash so that solved that problem for about $350 installed

I've owned 14 cars so far, most of them performance cars, and the G8 GT is one of the best values I've had yet. I bought an '08 new and love the styling, handling, performance, and remote starter. I have 65,000 miles on it 2 years later and am still in love with this thing! The stereo could be a tad better, but I'm a music freak. The manual shifter is nice but could be a little more responsive. This car is perfect as a daily driver because you won't burn the tires at every stop sign from a dead stop - but you'll blow away almost every other 2 and 4 door sports car on the road. Not having to buy tires every 5000 miles is a plus! Brake stands are a different issue, though...lol... If you like a performance car with a full back seat for kids (or extra passengers), this is your car. Pontiac is out of business now, so get this collector's car now!

"The first time I ever saw this car, I knew I had to have it. It's different from anything else you have seen or driven. All my friends always make comments about how comfortable the seats are, they really do mold to your body. Theres tons of space and leg room. The trunk has lots of room as well. I love how everything about this car is different and stands out from the rest. It's sporty and luxerious at the same time. This was the best decision I ever made!"

So far in two years & 22,000 miles -replaced drivers base surround plastic 4 times -replaced stereo 3 times Blaupunk...eats CD's with poor reception -replaced driver's windsheild wiper 3 times...makes terrible clacking sound....very, very annoying - consoles trim FELL off while car was sitting still - replaced steering wheel trim....chipped and worn - poor paint on side mirrors....had to buff out repeatedly This is my wife's car and she loves the performance, but the build quality is junk....looking to trade before warranty expires

For those that love styling, performance, comfort and handling over creature features, I think you'll find the G8 GT tough to beat. I need a remote control to open my garage, no nav, and no memory seats/side view mirrors but I can blow the doors off 99% of the vehicles on the road in style with plenty of room in the back seat for passengers and a trunk that is almost as big as the older Chrysler products. This one is a keeper!

The first time I ever saw this car, I knew I had to have it. It's different from anything else you have seen or driven. All my friends always make comments about how comfortable the seats are, they really do mold to your body. Theres tons of space and leg room. The trunk has lots of room as well. I love how everything about this car is different and stands out from the rest. It's sporty and luxerious at the same time. This was the best decision I ever made!

one issue is the passenger air bag light on rear view mirror. it is annoying especially driving at night. car has great combination of ride, power, and handling. i own gt model with summer tire package. just leave the car home if it may snow.

Just love the GT version of this car. Has excellant performance and handling. The flare fenders are the best. This is one of the best cars pontiac has made and has a nice blend of luxury and sport mixed

I just bought my Pontiac G8 V6 with sound, comfort and sunroof package upgrades. Not to mention remote ignition. This car is great! The heated seats are awesome! There car's very quiet and smooth doing 80 down the highway. There are only 2 things that I can think of that I'd change (but by no means are a legit reason not to go out and get this car!... "the passenger airbag on/off" indicated which is located right on the rear view mirror, it should dim at night or something. I faded mine out w/ a thin strip of window tint, no more problem. the second thing is w/ the manual sport shifting option, down shifting for aggressive drive works perfect however, when going through the gears while accelerating there's a noticeable delay in changing gears. It's by no means a deal breaker, I just wish it was more responsive/comparable to the real thing. Go Pontiac! I've had this car for a couple months, bought it new... I still get excited when I'm taking her out!