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2009 Pontiac G8 consumer reviews

$28,250 starting MSRP
side view of 2009 G8 Pontiac
(103 reviews)
99% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.9
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.7
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Best looking sedan on the road

I love this car. It's powerful, beautiful and comfortable. I wish they still made Pontiac, I would buy a new one if this one ever gets replaced.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great car

Great used car. Excellent car and good value. It is a shame they quit making this car. This car has good looks and performance. We bought a base model for our son and we liked it so much we bought a GT model for ourselves.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

Love this car. Great styling, size is perfect, handles like a sports car. 27-30 mpg on highway, 23 mixed driving. I have the 6 cyl., 1 second slower than the GT zero to 60. Very few cars I run into are faster. The gearing is the secret, fast from the start. 87K, No repairs except for control arms (fixed under Warr.) 2 recalls, seat belt anchor & ing. key. Other than those nothing. Chevy should make the SS with other motors, call it RS or something.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable

This car meets all of my needs. Dual exhausts, spoiler, awesome color, plenty of pick up, Comfortable, and relatively economical for a sport sedan because of v6 engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive!!

I absolutely love this car. Lots of power. Room for four. Great ride and handling. Affordable insurance!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Funnest "family car" I've ever owned!

Great car! I needed something to haul my newborn in but I still wanted to have fun. The g8 has great performance and function, it would be great for anyone!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great daily driver for having fun!

I love my G8. I daily drive it, and like any car it has its positives and its negatives. Gas mileage isn't its strong suit and the interior quality isn't the greatest, but my god is it a fun car! I look forward to going to work every morning just so I can drive it. The stock exhaust was a bit too mild for my taste, but that's what also can make it a great family car and a sleeper. Plus very few people know what it is. Overall I definitely recommend taking one for a test drive if it's a car that you're considering.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Absolutely a HOT car!

I LOVED my G8! Very dependable, fast, stylish, and always turning heads! I would have never sold mine, but had to get a bigger vehicle due to family size.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Sports Styling with Sedan Practicality

The 2009 Pontiac G8 is a beauty to look at, a joy to drive, and an all around great car. The 3.6L V6 engine provides enough power to have fun, but not so much that you'll never use all of the power. The FE2 suspension provides stiffness in the corners and transfers the feel of the road to the driver, although on rough roads this is a downside. The interior looks quite typical of 2009 GM, but the stitched leather makes up for this. I've never had any major mechanical issues nor major issues not covered by a manufacturers warranty. Overall, the car is one of my most valued possessions that I intend to keep for many years and I highly recommend either the base model or the GT model to anyone looking for a used sport sedan without the price of a German or British model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

Great car when I drove it! My brother in law had the gt version and I fell in love. Down side is the radio is not a touch screen. The best thing I love about the car is not many are seen in the city.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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