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The pontiac g8 is a rearwheel drive sedan that was produced by holden in australia, and then. 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. A 20082009 pontiac g8 is a car that is in a class of its own. If you would like to see the cars handling go towards. Pontiacs sweet g8 gt sedan sells itself when we first drove an engineering prototype of the pontiac g8 gt scary sedan. Or a few year old pontiac g8gtgxp, which both caddy and pontiac could be collectable in years to come. A base model came with a v6, but most buyers opted for the gt model with the 361horsepower 6. The g8 gxp was also the most powerful muscle car pontiac ever built, and it couldnt have come along at a better time. Production stopped in mid2009, following the gm decision to suspend the pontiac brand. The 2009 pontiac g8 gxp is just the sort of fourdoor corvette americans have long prayed for, with sharp steering, fabulous response from. I had it built to spec for my dad in 2009 and then i took it over when he could no longer drive.

Search from 92 pontiac g8 cars for sale, including a used 2008 pontiac g8 gt, a used 2009 pontiac g8 gt, and a used 2009 pontiac g8 gt w premium package. Get the best deals on body kits for pontiac g8 when you shop the largest online selection at. The g8 grew even more appealing when the gxp model arrived boasting a 6. For all its sporting characteristics and effectiveness when shifted manually, the g8 gts transmission can be as smooth and comfortable as any luxury cars when the driver is just plodding along. In march 2008, a commercial based on the 1980s arcade game spy hunter ran nationally. Partsforyourcar knows that its not uncommon for an owner of a g8 to want to add more performance and. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this 2009 pontiac g8 gt sedan for purchase. Aug 10, 2011 the base g8 sedan is powered by an australian built 256horsepower 3.

Car and driver offers exclusive car comparison tests. A used chevrolet caprice ppv is almost too niche to be cool. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 99 g8 models nationwide. Compared with the gto, however, the g8 is an allnew car. Safetywise, the g8 gt features standard dualstage frontal and sideimpact air bags and head curtains for driver and passengers. The g8 gt averages a fuel economy of 1524 mpg city highway. Most read philippines president gives authorities okay to shoot.

Pontiac g8 forum since 2007 a community for pontiac g8 owners and enthusiasts, for all the information on your pontiac g8 sedan, g8 gt, g8 v6, and g8 gxp. 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. 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. Car side skirts car side fender skirt 3d carbon fiber smart car side skirt. Get the best deals on seats for pontiac g8 when you shop the largest online selection at. Apr 17, 2009 for all its sporting characteristics and effectiveness when shifted manually, the g8 gt s transmission can be as smooth and comfortable as any luxury car s when the driver is just plodding along. Jun 25, 2015 the 20082009 pontiac g8 gt and gxp was the brands first muscle car sedan in over 20 years. If youre putting this on a pontiac g8 gt, youre not going to get a better sound for this price.

The g8 was pontiacs first fullsize car since the bonneville and the gto. Look into a few year old used cadillac ctsv 2009 model is first for the good car and it may be collectible most likely in the future. Pontiac g8 gt for the first time in more than 20 years, a rearwheeldrive pontiac performance sedan will be seen on the streets of north america, as the allnew 2008 g8 arrives in dealerships. Aug 19, 2009 we celebrate the last great pontiac with a tire roast. Holdens mainstream commodore sedan is due to swagger into showrooms in february 2008, dressed as the widetrack, widernostril pontiac g8. Police motorbike driver is motorbike racing simulator fun game for exciting motorbike driving simulator. Now technically, the pontiac g8 gxp is a closer competitor in terms of price, but the gt s power output nearly matches the sho. All car guys know that fun lives largest in reardrivers. You have to want it enough to skip over g8 gt and the chevrolet ss. Used 2009 pontiac g8 gt w sports package, premium package for sale in colton air conditioning. With the demise of the firebird and the gto, the g8 filled the void. Now technically, the pontiac g8 gxp is a closer competitor in terms of price, but the gts power output nearly matches the sho.

Control a super fast police motorbike to become best police officer on duty. This time around, it used the ve commodore as a basis. As you might imagine, while my dad owned it, it probably never saw anything over 70 mph. The first rummage in gms antipodean attic produced the 2004 pontiac gto. Traction control usually kicked in while shifting into second on the g8 gt.

The g8 was a bit flashier than the gto and offered more engine options to fit more budgets. In the commercial, the pontiac g8 gt takes the place of the hero car when it is destroyed by enemies. The base g8 sedan is powered by an australian built 256horsepower 3. Multizone ac, armrest, rear center, audio system, amfm stereo with 6disc cd changer and mp3 playback, audio. The 20082009 pontiac g8 gt and gxp was the brands first muscle car sedan in over 20 years.

It has low miles at 107k and is just getting broken in. Search preowned 2009 pontiac g8 gt listings to find the best local deals. A base model came with a v6, but most buyers opted for the gt model with. I have added several modifications to bring it to my liking. New e3 hsv front bumper cover bar suite pontiac g8 gt gxp 2008 2009 model e2 fits. It was a car which rivaled or exceeded the performance and handling capabilities. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. My family is expanding so its time for an suv 2009 g8 gt 102,281 miles.

Its corvette derived high performance powerplant with the 6. With the demise of the firebird and the gto, the g8 filled the void quite nicely with its aggressive styling and track. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for pontiac g8 models. The g8 gt combines potent v8 power with responsive handling that belies its large size. The cockpit is all business with the emphasis on driver controls rather. Apr 01, 2008 the g8 lives within a narrow price band, and the optional furbelows are few. This 2008 pontiac g8 gt is at our milwaukee showroom at gateway classic cars and can be seen at. I found the pontiac g8 gt to be a fun car to drive with all the. 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. Pontiac g8 sport truck is a car worth giving up on. In 2008, pontiac decided to use its holden connection again. 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.

Discuss performance, tech, engine specs, body kits and more. Ive owned my g8 gt for 4 years now and its been everything a car guy could want, its very fast, reliable, and easy to maintain. 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. The g8 is the primary vehicle in the 2009 driving game, wheelman. Become the best motorbike driver in motorbike game and go real fast by using nitro to boost the speed of bike.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Pontiac g8 gt is build for speed but little else new. Used 2009 pontiac g8 gt for sale with photos cargurus. We have 28 pontiac g8 gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 17 1owner cars, and 39 personal use cars. Rear main seal and driveshaft support were just replaced. 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. The engine features computermanaged cylinder deactivation. 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. Leather seats, alloy wheels, one owner, clean car fax, g8 gt, 4d sedan, vortec 6. Not only does it promote power like a sports car, this fourdoor sedan also looks like a sports car. This g8 goes above and beyond what a regular v8 powered sedan should be and should not last too long on the market. This car was purchased as a replacement for a 2004 sunbird poitiac, the car is excellent in both handling, performance, and looks. We have 23 2009 pontiac g8 gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1owner cars, and 38 personal use cars.

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. The g8 lives within a narrow price band, and the optional furbelows are few. The 18 tires make it a great ride, the gas mileage is around 20 in the city, and 24 on the road, it is hard to keep the car down under 70 mph, it likes to run. The gt transmission is the same one used in gxp, and its so effective that we might take it over the optional manual, even if we didnt drive in traffic. There are dents and dings and scratchs because its a daily driver in nyc. Used 2009 pontiac g8 gt w sports package, premium package. Seen here is the uplevel g8 gt, which ripples with a 6.

This 2009 pontiac g8 4dr sedan gt is for sale in colton, ca. For all its sporting characteristics and effectiveness when shifted manually, the g8 gt s transmission can be as smooth and comfortable as any luxury car s when the driver is just plodding along. As with holdens hsv gts, the gxps most direct australian ancestor, the top g8 uses the 415hp, 6. 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. Also, while at higher speeds, there was more immediate acceleration by the g8 gt. They handled very similar in most aspects, but the car seemed smaller and lighter. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2009 pontiac g8 sedan 4d gt. With a brand thats becoming affordable, this car also makes switch to. We celebrate the last great pontiac with a tire roast.