Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8

carscomblogger · 03-26-2008, 10:51 AM

Hey guys. So I got the G8 review done as fast as I could considering the NYIAS was last week. Overall I was impressed but there are some things that bothered me here and there. Still, when you think of the price and how much less it is than the 300C (before discounts) it's pretty impressive.

There's a video too. I may look silly in it but it was like 20 degrees out with the wind.
http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research....8816&year=2008

FenwickHockey65 · 03-26-2008, 11:02 AM

Nice review!

jkennedy293 · 03-26-2008, 11:52 AM

Very good review. I'm wondering how the "system that keeps track of the tires' treadwear" works.

eaton53 · 03-26-2008, 11:55 AM

I read a review somewhere else from a guy who owned a '97 BMW 540i previously and said the G8 reminded him of that. A '97 540i had an MSRP of $52350.

This thing is an unbelievable bargain. I wonder if it might attact some who think the current Dame Edna 5-Series is ugly and overpriced.

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 03-26-2008, 11:56 AM

So from all that I've read, this is a BMW at a Miller-Lite price.

And it's looks are muscular, and differnet enough, to make it stand out at stoplights and the parking garage of a 5 Star Hotel.

ViperDVMan · 03-26-2008, 12:16 PM

Definitely not a bad review of the G8. I'd still love to have one of these cars, preferably in GT form. I get 95% of the BMW 550i's abilities at half the price. It's definitely a bargain, and a true budget beemer

69Firebird400 · 03-26-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eaton53

I read a review somewhere else from a guy who owned a '97 BMW 540i previously and said the G8 reminded him of that. A '97 540i had an MSRP of $52350.

This thing is an unbelievable bargain. I wonder if it might attact some who think the current Dame Edna 5-Series is ugly and overpriced.

The review you're referring to is this one:
http://www.autosavant.net/2008/03/20...g8-review.html

I saw my first G8 GT "in the wild" today at the local Pontiac dealer. I sat in one at Detroit but can't wait to get some seat time. It's a heck of a looker in person. I couldn't look away from it.

HoosierRon · 03-26-2008, 12:27 PM

Don't blame the messenger:

Quote:

The only downside to the engine is that it's paired with a six-speed automatic.

eaton53 · 03-26-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Firebird400

The review you're referring to is this one:
http://www.autosavant.net/2008/03/20...g8-review.html

I saw my first G8 GT "in the wild" today at the local Pontiac dealer. I sat in one at Detroit but can't wait to get some seat time. It's a heck of a looker in person. I couldn't look away from it.

That's it! I liked this line from that review:

"Now, obviously, that’s not as good as the current 5-Series, but jeez-louise, look at the MSRP on this thing, guys!"

atomicshark · 03-26-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

Don't blame the messenger:

I don't necessarily think that is a downside at all. Sure it would be nice to have a manual transmission option, but a good automatic is not bad, especially when you drive in a lot of stop and go traffic.

Overall I think it was a good review.

I can't believe how much car you get for $30k!

Tony's BlkGTP · 03-26-2008, 12:40 PM

I think that is a pretty nice review too. I actually stopped at my local Pontiac dealer to look the G8 over. They had 2 on the showroom floor and both are sold. They are both GT models. I definitely can't wait til I can actually buy one. I'm waiting and hoping a 2 door version will come out in a couple of years though. Overall, I love it. The interior plastics is different like the reviewer said. To me, it's not real impressive, but I will definitely agree that it's better than my 2000 Grand Prix. This is going to be an awesome car and I'm glad GM is bringing it out, in spite of the rising cost of gas. I will still make an effort to buy one.

vandy0419 · 03-26-2008, 12:41 PM

I have seen a few at the dealers and they're such beautiful cars...but I can't wait until 09s come out with Bluetooth and XM!

CaptainDan · 03-26-2008, 12:49 PM

Front
Functional hood vents are the centerpiece of the G8's design. You simply can't miss them.

Cars.com photos by Ian Merritt

"Functional hood vents"?
The underhood picture shows no air intake system on top of the engine.

Cars.com photos by Ian Merritt

FenwickHockey65 · 03-26-2008, 12:50 PM

^^^
The hood scoops probably just keep the engine compartment cool while running.

eaton53 · 03-26-2008, 12:52 PM

I guess they're functional from an appearance standpoint...

03-26-2008, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
carscomblogger 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 309	Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 Hey guys. So I got the G8 review done as fast as I could considering the NYIAS was last week. Overall I was impressed but there are some things that bothered me here and there. Still, when you think of the price and how much less it is than the 300C (before discounts) it's pretty impressive. There's a video too. I may look silly in it but it was like 20 degrees out with the wind. http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research....8816&year=2008 __________________ KickingTires

03-26-2008, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 Nice review! __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

03-26-2008, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
jkennedy293 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,294	Re: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 Very good review. I'm wondering how the "system that keeps track of the tires' treadwear" works.

03-26-2008, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
eaton53 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,553	Re: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 I read a review somewhere else from a guy who owned a '97 BMW 540i previously and said the G8 reminded him of that. A '97 540i had an MSRP of $52350. This thing is an unbelievable bargain. I wonder if it might attact some who think the current Dame Edna 5-Series is ugly and overpriced. __________________ TiresomeOverratedYawnmobilesOrTediousAppliances Progress happens when all the factors that make for it are ready, and then it is inevitable. - Henry Ford on the Volt.

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03-26-2008, 12:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
ViperDVMan 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central Florida Drives: 1991 Pontiac Grand Am LE Posts: 566	Re: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 Definitely not a bad review of the G8. I'd still love to have one of these cars, preferably in GT form. I get 95% of the BMW 550i's abilities at half the price. It's definitely a bargain, and a true budget beemer __________________ Y2V: Certified Car Nut '91 Pontiac Grand Am LE - to receive engine swap soon The Next Camaro:Coming to a Chevy dealer near you

03-26-2008, 12:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tony's BlkGTP 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Omaha, NE Drives: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2006 Nissan Altima S Posts: 360	Re: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 I think that is a pretty nice review too. I actually stopped at my local Pontiac dealer to look the G8 over. They had 2 on the showroom floor and both are sold. They are both GT models. I definitely can't wait til I can actually buy one. I'm waiting and hoping a 2 door version will come out in a couple of years though. Overall, I love it. The interior plastics is different like the reviewer said. To me, it's not real impressive, but I will definitely agree that it's better than my 2000 Grand Prix. This is going to be an awesome car and I'm glad GM is bringing it out, in spite of the rising cost of gas. I will still make an effort to buy one.

03-26-2008, 12:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
vandy0419 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, OH Drives: 08 VUE RL Posts: 185	Re: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 I have seen a few at the dealers and they're such beautiful cars...but I can't wait until 09s come out with Bluetooth and XM!

03-26-2008, 12:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
CaptainDan 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Drives: '05 GTO Posts: 1,011	Re: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 Front Functional hood vents are the centerpiece of the G8's design. You simply can't miss them. Cars.com photos by Ian Merritt "Functional hood vents"? The underhood picture shows no air intake system on top of the engine. Cars.com photos by Ian Merritt __________________ '05 GTO 6.0 Liter LS2 400 horsepower Anything less is just a hamster on a wheel. Last edited by CaptainDan : 03-26-2008 at 12:53 PM.

03-26-2008, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 ^^^ The hood scoops probably just keep the engine compartment cool while running. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

03-26-2008, 12:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
eaton53 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,553	Re: Cars.com Reviews the 2008 Pontiac G8 I guess they're functional from an appearance standpoint... __________________ TiresomeOverratedYawnmobilesOrTediousAppliances Progress happens when all the factors that make for it are ready, and then it is inevitable. - Henry Ford on the Volt.

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