2008 Pontiac G8 Consumer Discussions

2008 Pontiac G8

Re: MPG [paisan]

Written by: bvdj84 on Nov 29, 2008 07:30 AM

Heck ya! You can get a G8 for literally dirt cheap on Ebay! Loaded V8's. Or a base model G8 for about $15k. Thats great! Why in the world would one buy a G6 when you can get a loaded or similarly featured car for less. Though, you can get a G6 for cheap too! Like new 2008 models. I would certainly pick a G8 over the G6 today. Though this is a real bummer about the market values ... Read More...

2009 G8 GT Review

Written by: lonestar98 on Nov 25, 2008 09:34 AM

Hello folks, GM dropped of a 2009 G8 for me to review. Unfortunately, I can't copy and paste all the pictures and text here, but if you like you can check out the post here: http://allcarsallthetime.blogspot.com/2008/11/one-week-2009-pontiac-g8-gt-test-d- rive.html Read More...

Bought one ( Helping the economy & GM )

Written by: rayainsw on Nov 24, 2008 03:14 AM

First – a sincere “Thank You” to those who have posted useful information here over the past several months, as I considered a G8 GT purchase. I appreciate you taking the time to post and specifically for answering several of my questions. Executive summary: This is as close to a ( reasonably priced ) 4-door Corvette as I see available today. With just over 2 years ... Read More...

Re: Shifter/transmission [mrpushrod]

Written by: rayainsw on Nov 15, 2008 01:50 PM

This ** MAY ** help: Here is the text of a bulletin [ TSB ] including the VIN breakpoint. #08-07-30-036: Automatic Transmission Delayed Downshift,Lack of Acceleration, Flat Spot (Reprogram TCM)- (Aug 13,2008) Subject: Automatic transmission delayed downshift,lack of acceleration,flat spot(reprogram TCM) Models: 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 GT with automatic ... Read More...

Pontiac G8 to be discontinued in it's first generation

One reason G8 and GM may be hurting

Written by: svtguy on Nov 13, 2008 11:49 PM

Pontiac dealers throw in the towel: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2008/11/i-really-really.html Read More...

2008 Pontiac G8

test drive - 2009 G8 GT

Written by: rayainsw on Nov 07, 2008 10:07 AM

So – I drove a 2009. The current incentives bring the actual transaction price of a G8 GT ( Premium, Sport, Roof ) to approx. $2K below invoice. Just over $30K, on this ‘old invoice’ 2009. Executive summary: I do like the G8 GT – a lot. Background: I currently drive a Corvette Coupe with A6 \ 6L80 trans. – driveline is very similar to the G8 GT. I have driven 2 2008 G8 GTs. ... Read More...

'stock' ? Re: Stock VW Jetta Wolfsburg beats Stock Pontiac G8 [hondaden]

Written by: rayainsw on Oct 20, 2008 08:54 AM

Hmmmmm . . . http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/hatchbacks/112_0808_2008_volkswagen_gti_firs- - t_look/index.html “The 16-valve turbo churns out 200 hp at 5100 rpm and 207 lb-ft of torque from 1800 rpm up to 5000, with a 6500-rpm redline. All that boosted power is good for 0-to-60 sprints in 6.1 sec and a quarter mile of 14.7 sec at 94.2 mph in our test ... Read More...

Re: Reputation? [mrpushrod]

Written by: circlew on Sep 13, 2008 06:02 AM

Reliable is relative. You obviously have more experience and sounds like they were good ones. Then there is that little additive called desirability we throw into the mix. A Crown Vic is a workhorse but is it desirable? I go by this, usually...my BMW wasn't a bad choice because it is high in desirability as well. If you are a driver, you will know. Otherwise, DSFDF. ... Read More...

Re: Use G8 Key fob on G6 [don129]

Written by: lvhatchbk on Aug 31, 2008 03:48 PM

And that's what happened to me also. I had been researching the G8 GT for a while and went to the dealer yesterday. Test drove the V8 and that was it. After a few hours of the usual horse trading, drove a 2008 Magnetic Gray Metallic G8 GT home. All I can say is wow. Pontiac really nailed this one. Read More...

Full Test available!

Written by: KarenS on Jul 25, 2008 08:24 AM

Full Test: 2008 Pontiac G8 Read More...