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2008 Pontiac G6

2008 Pontiac G6

Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 20-23/28-33 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 169HP
3.5L V6 217HP
3.6L V6 252HP
3.5L V6 219HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.0
Exterior: 4.3
Interior: 4.0
Overall: 4.0

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2008 Pontiac G6 Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2008 Pontiac G6

  1. Fuel economy
  2. Sporty design
  3. XM radio
  4. Comfortable seats
  5. Roomy back seats

Top 5 Cons of 2008 Pontiac G6

  1. Better marketing
  2. Difficult to open trunk
  3. Better quality interior material
  4. Rear seat headrests block view
  5. Low front clearing

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Submitted 2008-06-30 08:30:11


 TwoSMGs

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
Folding hardtop convertible.
Styling.
Very comfortable front seats.
XM radio.
On*Star.
Stabilitrak.
Solid ride.
Fuel economy.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
When top is down, have accessible trunk space, & more of it.
Integrate front seatbelts into front seats to make rear seats more accessible.
Adjustable front armrest, and rear armrests.
Folding rear seats.
Separate trip computer from radio, as in other GM designs, so XM titles are not truncated.
Larger glove box.
A glove-box light, an under-hood light, and vanity mirror lights.
Higher quality plastics on doors and dash, which are more scuff resistant.
"Combo" side airbags, which include a head chamber.
Additional options: compass with autodimming mirror, Homelink, HID headlights with washers, backup sensors.

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
Excellent value.
Comfortable, smooth ride and except for a large turning radius, fine handling.
Folding top is extremely complicated, so reliability is unknown - extended warranty is basically mandatory.

Submitted 2009-10-31 08:50:57


 richard mooney

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
I own the G6 SE model.
Handles very well.
50 series tires grip good.
Acceleration excellent.
Plenty of interior space.
Adjustable lumbar support is great addition for comfort.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
Cannot see fog lamp control without taking your eyes off the road.
Inexplicably shaky on acceleration occasionally.
Access to trunk too small.

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
Basically a good car with several areas needed for improvement.

Submitted 2009-10-16 11:16:24


 T Smythe

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
It is a comfortable car and very roomy in the back seat. The seats go down for extra room which is a nice feature.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
It definitely needs to be a 6 cylinder.

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
I have had issues with the radio and different displays. The engine light has come on, only to be told that this car needs the oil changed every 5000 kms. The oil indicator light is useless if I need to change the oil every 5000 km.

Submitted 2009-09-06 15:11:56


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
I have the 2008 Pontiac GT-G6. The only thing I like about it, is that it is roomy inside & has a large trunk.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
Lets just say I'm glad they are not making anymore Pontiacs. I will never purchase another one..

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
I've had my 2008 GT-G6 since April 2008. It's been in the shop numerous times. For starters 11/08 the RT. front hub bearing was replaced, 01/09 the intermediate steering shaft was replaced, 02/09 the evaporative system was replaced. Still having trouble with the steering, when coming to a stop the whole steering column will shake. When I take it to have it looked at, they can't find anything wrong with it... I absolutely dislike this car, if this was the only car left on the face of the earth, I would take public transportation before buying another one... Think twice before you purchase a Pontiac..

Submitted 2009-08-10 17:00:22


 Sherie

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
I like the style.
I have the GT - it's very fast.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
MPG it seems to take a lot of gas????

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
Overall I would buy another one if they improve the gas per gallon.

Submitted 2009-01-02 08:32:13


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
I love the design, the room and the ride. as long as it RIDES.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
If mine could stay out of the shop long enough I'd love it!

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
My new G6 has been in the shop 6 times. According to the GM rep it was only 2? malfunctions. The heater coil, and an electrical short that disabled the entire car. The car was in the shop 3 times for coolant leak, once for the electrical shortage, once because the "GM" service center at the dealership pinched my brake line which caused my brakes to malfunction and almost caused an accident, and once then back in the shop because when replacing the heater coil, they lost the light sensor and left the cover loose that went between the windshield and passenger side window. The GM rep stated that the trips were from the service centers failure to find the problems, he offered a car payment and a customer service agreement? Why would I want a service center agreement with a repair shop he already stated was causing most of my problems? I didn't buy a brand new car to have them make a car payment, I make my own and I want a car that is dependable!

Submitted 2008-12-29 11:16:50


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
i like the size, i like the fact that if somethings going on with the car it lets you know

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
1) it definitely isn't worth the 17,000.00 asking price i signed for the car, 2)what kind of car only has one lock on it (the driver side is the only door that has lock to get in and out of the car)3) in this day and age, i didn't know that they make cars without power lock/unlock capabilities

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
it was my first lease i was excited about getting my first brand new car (it is a 2008, i got in Dec of 2007) but had i not been so anxious in getting a new car and being eligible for a least i would not of chosen this car, to tell you the truth i have had more reliable, better running used cars than this one

Submitted 2008-05-05 05:00:53


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
Handling is close to my Corvette. Ride is better than my old '04 Monte Carlo. Pickup is very strong & quick. No loss in power going up steep hills. The car loves to coast. Horns are very strong and loud. Nice sound system. Quality is there for the price.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
Front grab bars above the interior doors. A foot longer for additional trunk space. Raise the front end so you can see the hood. More exterior & interior color choices. Better quality knob controls on dash & less plastic. Move refueling gas door to driver's side. More height adjustment for steering wheel. Needs a 5 speed or 6 speed auto transmission for more fuel economy. Oil temp & battery amp guages. Trunk lid needs more quality. Sounds tinny when shutting. Glove box needs enlarged. Side mirrors need lit turn directional arrows. Better speed control variation for windshield wipers, or automatic on/off sensor for rain. Side view mirror needs more angle bend to eliminate blind spot on driver's side. Needs NITROGEN canister for adjusting low air pressure in tires. Refill canister @ dealership. Backup sensors to alert driver of anything in the rear of car. Needs better quality brake pads. Pads "BLEED" dirt onto wheels.

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
The roof was not waxed prior to delivery. Right headlight is aimed 10' to the front and hard to the right. Left is directly in front and very low. Cup holders are at akward angle. Looking from side, the rear of car looks like somebody chopped it off. Don't care for the satellite radio nor additional cost of it.
Besides these little quirks of mine, the car is responsive and quick. Road handling is surperb. Relaxing car to drive. At 85 MPH and the tachometer is showing 2250 RPM's. No shakeness nor vibrations at 90 MPH. Car seems to grab road at that speed. Good panoramic view. Good braking system.

Submitted 2008-03-25 08:19:42


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

2

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
improve MPG,lower head rest on front seats, RELOCATE DOOR SPWAKERS, better quality interior,MUST add cruise control & remote car entry,remodel tilt steering ,add protective exterior door trim,easier trunk entry, better quality exterior paint

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
We just purchased a new G6 and if we had to do it over again WE WOULD NOT buy because of features that should be included standard, and very CHEAP Paint JOB.

Submitted 2008-03-20 20:32:00


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
Everything. The car is very well built and it is very solid. Hitting bumps in the road, it is very solid.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
I have the 3.9 Litter and it only has 223HP and 232lbs of torqueI would think with that size an engine it could be putting out a lot more power.

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
I have almost 3000 miles on it now and I have yet to find anything wrong with it except the HP.It could use another 60 or 90 more, that would be great. The power now is ok but I would like a little more.Another 100 would be great. If they were to do that, I would get a new one ASAP.

Submitted 2008-01-30 12:36:03


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
The sporty look and the way it handles.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
re-configure the Memu. Way to complicated for average person. Older people cannot think that fast but we like nice cars

2008 Pontiac G6 Review:
We purchased our Pontiac G6 without looking at any other cars. Have seen it on the road and liked what we saw and it drives beautifully. So easy.

Submitted 2007-10-04 18:32:53


 valee83

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Pontiac G6?
rear end syling, love the rear seat headrests.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Pontiac G6?
trunk lid needs to pop open. better quality on spare tire storage cover. redesign the dashboard in front of the driver. the v curve reflects on the window. get rid of the dome light. lights under rear view mirror. and the dome light should be above the rear passengers.make all tires 17 inches. reposition the manual door locks hurts my underarm, Fog lights automatically turn off when you turn off the car ane have to turn them back on when you start again.

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