2008 Pontiac G6 review from North America
"Sporty with good economy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Noisy brakes.
General comments?
I'm happy with my purchase so far.
We got up to 33mpg highway out of the 4 cyl motor on a recent trip from WA to CA, with the AC running, and it has enough power to handle hills.
The fit and finish of car is not very tight however. A bit of road noise is evident. It could use some dampening material in the trunk.
Comfort is fair for me, but I am 6'3". Hardest getting in and out, having to duck my head under low roofline. Once I am in, I am good.
Telescoping steering wheel is nice option.
Brakes squeal, even though the pads are fine. Took it in to a mechanic at 19,000 miles to have the brakes checked because of squealing. Said everything looked good. I have read about possible warped rotors on earlier models of this car. No problems stopping so far.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2009 |