Pontiac g8 car and driver

This terrific g8 is a robust car you can live with and enjoy every single day of the year. Compared with pricier european sport sedans, it looks to be an especially strong value. This charming 2009 pontiac g8 is the rare family vehicle you are searching for. Dealer descriptionwe can replace the car not the customer carfax oneowner.

Jan 25, 2016 in this video i talk about if the pontiac g8 is worth buying and if its going to be valuable some day as a collectors item. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this 2009 pontiac g8 gt sedan for purchase. The pontiac g8 is a modern muscle car, with rearwheel drive and a snarly v8. The g8 was a bit flashier than the gto and offered more engine options to fit more budgets. All of the performance and driver amenities make the g8 one rough.

Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. The following year, pontiac improved its performance lineup with the gxp. Especially for our dear customers carid has prepared a lot of various accessories that will make their pontiac g8 work much better than earlier. The g8 lives within a narrow price band, and the optional furbelows are few. A base model came with a v6, but most buyers opted for the gt model with the 361horsepower 6. The 2009 pontiac g8 gxp is just the sort of fourdoor corvette americans have long prayed for, with. The 20082009 pontiac g8 gt and gxp was the brands first muscle car sedan in over 20 years. Under fullthrottle acceleration, the new gxp model reminds us of a corvette, pasting us into the back of the seat as.

Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Pontiac definitely needed a shot of adrenaline in its lineup. While it may no longer be assembled, the pontiac g8 will remain a respected presence on the road for a long time to come. Driverside overview beleaguered pontiac has struggled to find an identity in recent years dont think weve forgotten the aztek but theres a beacon of hope on the horizon, and theyre calling it the 2008 pontiac g8 gt. General motors, gm, the gm emblem, pontiac, the pontiac emblem, are registered trademarks. As you know, we are the place where the g8 lovers run when it is time for their cars to be equipped with some new products. The pontiac g8 was pontiacs first fullsize car since the bonneville and gto coupe last sold in 2006. You need to drive a g8 to appreciate it, but prepare to fall in love. Nov 21, 2008 the 2009 pontiac g8 gxp is just the sort of fourdoor corvette americans have long prayed for, with sharp steering, fabulous response from the fourpiston brembo brakes, exceptionally balanced and. With the demise of the firebird and the gto, the g8 filled the void quite nicely with its aggressive styling and track. On the eve of the gxps debut as the most powerful of the australianbuilt, holden commodorebased pontiac g8 lineup, the u. The g8 gxp was also the most powerful muscle car pontiac ever built, and it couldnt have come along at a better time.

Aug 10, 2011 replacing the grand prix, the g8 is pontiacs first large, rearwheeldrive passenger car since the bonneville and is part of the ongoing program to make affordable performance the. At, you are able to find a large selection of the pontiac g8 fenders. The pontiac g8 is by far the best automobile i have ever driven. Test drivers are pleased with the g8s strong engine and smooth transmission options. The first rummage in gms antipodean attic produced the 2004 pontiac gto. The g8, a rebadged holden commodore, was released in early 2008 for the 2008 model year in the united states, and in 2008 for the 2009 model year in canada. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2009 pontiac g8 sedan 4d gt.

This time around, it used the ve commodore as a basis. Nevertheless, general motors announced the chevrolet caprice police patrol vehicle ppv in 2009, which car and driver described as a successor to the g8. Get the best deals on parts for pontiac g8 when you shop the largest online selection at. Thankfully, poncho fans have good cars to chase, like the 200809 g8, which is heating up in the market. Not only does it promote power like a sports car, this fourdoor sedan also looks like a sports car.

Keep in mind that this car was designed and built in australia by gms international affiliate holden. The g8 is, in my opinion, the best car pontiac has made this century. Headlight bulb driver and passenger side, hb5 bulb type set of 2. Splash shield for 20082009 pontiac g8 front, driver and passenger side set of 2. The pontiac g8 has made a bold impression in a short amount of time. By december 2008, the rear wheel drive g8 not the expected sales substitute for the former frontdrive models, with 11,000 unsold g8s in the inventory and only sold,000. Ive had this car 3 years now and plan on keeping it. A 20082009 pontiac g8 is a car that is in a class of its own. There was once a car and driver comparison with a subtitle that read. If youre putting this on a pontiac g8 gt, youre not going to get a better sound for this price. Hailed for its reliability, owners can keep their pontiac g8 on the road with these safetycentric maintenance tips. We have 22 2009 pontiac g8 gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 12 1owner cars, and 33 personal use cars.

We celebrate the last great pontiac with a tire roast. Used pontiac g8s for sale truecar car prices, owner. The pontiac g8 is a rearwheel drive sedan that was produced by holden in australia, and then exported to the united states, where it was sold by pontiac. See good deals, great deals and more on a used pontiac g8. Jun 25, 2015 the 20082009 pontiac g8 gt and gxp was the brands first muscle car sedan in over 20 years. Back in 2000, gm north american chairman bob lutz read a car and driver article praising the australian gm made holden commodore ss while wondering why a similar car wasnt offered here in the united states.

Apr 17, 2009 the pontiac g8 is a modern muscle car, with rearwheel drive and a snarly v8. Check the carfax, find a low miles g8, view g8 photos and interiorexterior features. Traction control usually kicked in while shifting into second on the g8 gt. The pontiac g8 is a modern muscle car, with rearwheel drive and a snarly.

They handled very similar in most aspects, but the car seemed smaller and lighter. Vipmotoz for 20082009 pontiac g8 black bezel premium led tail light housing lamp assembly replacement, driver and passenger side by vipmotoz only left in stock order soon. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. For years on the market, we have proved that we are worth of time and attention of the g8 owners. It has been nearly nine years since pontiac was mercilessly killed off just as it began to offer appealing cars again. In this video i talk about if the pontiac g8 is worth buying and if its going to be valuable some day as a collectors item. Partsforyourcar knows that its not uncommon for an owner of a g8 to want to add more performance and more appearance pontiac g8 parts to their hot ride. Get the best deals on seats for pontiac g8 when you shop the largest online selection. May 04, 2019 after 27 years of trying again and again and again to take on the rearwheel drive drivers car, weve got a rebadged australian import that goes b source. See instrumented test results and photos, and read about the 2009 pontiac g8 gxp at car and driver.

Pontiac g8 sport truck is a car worth giving up on. See instrumented test results and photos, and read about the 2009 pontiac g8 gxp automatic at car and driver. With so much information on the pontiac g8 and its inner workings available online, it takes little effort for anyone today to take time to research how each component works. Aug 19, 2009 we celebrate the last great pontiac with a tire roast. All car guys know that fun lives largest in reardrivers. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 121 g8 models in atlanta.

Its design, comfort, and sporty quality elevate it above most domestics in its class. Under fullthrottle acceleration, the new gxp model reminds us of a corvette, pasting us into the back of the seat as a guttural roar comes from under the hood. May 17, 2019 the g8 was a bit flashier than the gto and offered more engine options to fit more budgets. Pontiacs sweet g8 gt sedan sells itself when we first drove an engineering prototype of the pontiac g8 gt scary sedan. Here are the top pontiac g8 listings for sale asap. The 2009 pontiac g8 is a beauty to look at, a joy to drive, and an all around great car. The pontiac g8 promises to straddle the line between sophisticated sport sedan and buff muscle car for 2008, offering handling thats better than many rivals but with firm yet comfortable touring comfort. The goal here isnt complete and total expert knowledge, but rather a working understanding that will allow you to better react to what your car tells you. When the g8 goes on sale in a few weeks target is early march, pontiac will offer two versions. Partsforyourcar knows that its not uncommon for an owner of a g8 to want to add more performance and. We have 28 pontiac g8 gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 18 1owner cars, and 41 personal use cars. The 2009 pontiac g8 gxp is just the sort of fourdoor corvette americans have long prayed for, with sharp steering, fabulous response from the. With the demise of the firebird and the gto, the g8 filled the void. This is a beautiful red 2009 pontiac g8 4 door sedan auto car with 101731 miles.

Production stopped in mid2009, following the gm decision to suspend the pontiac brand. Apr 01, 2008 the g8 lives within a narrow price band, and the optional furbelows are few. Get the best deals on seats for pontiac g8 when you shop the largest online selection at. Being touted as the savior of this troubled brand, the g8 is pontiacs new flagship vehicle, and rightly so.

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