Is the Pontiac G8 GT UNDERRATED?!? ( 10 YEARS LATER REVIEW )

Hello Everyone, lets take a look at this good looking 2009 Pontiac G8 GT w/6.0L V8. Currently being sold for $13500 with 144K miles. Does come with some extras as well. Send us a message if you'd be interested in buying this vehicle.
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[@TheRuthlessPunisher]

Normal idle for a cam, I own a G8 GT, mine shakes a bit and it’s got the stock cam, runs great and they are truly collectible and fun!

[@pacspeed8041]

Damn that engine has a knock bruh

[@andrewroman4982]

Curious to see what the oil pressure is reading with that spun bearing.

[@kyokushinkuma]

I bought my G8 GT back in early February, I love the car, I’m 6’8” and 320lbs, car fits me just fine, the EVAP system sensors needed replacing, and the Strut mount on the passenger side needs replacement, but so far, that’s it (knocks on wood), it’s a blast to own, and at this point a bit of a sleeper car, no one knows what it is these days, which is fun at stop lights.

[@harryfp1494]

Good to know I’m trying to buy one my self and was wondering about that I’m 6’8 360 so it’s gotta be big and fast

[@kxowu2553]

I got mine and im 7'6 310 pounds and fit just fine and still have back seat room

[@jimmywhitlow2012]

I'm 9'3", and I had to cut a hole in the roof to fit in it. Other than that, the car fits me just fine.

[@lilbrush3777]

@@jimmywhitlow2012 😂😂😂😂 y’all kept going

[@flank4fun564]

It’s got a rod knock, might wanna get the bearings looked at 🤣

[@brute_ttw]

Thought I was the only one that heard it

[@yungtooli]

mannnn that engine can keep on knocking, i just wont answer

[@Den-ml7zg]

i got one of these its a 09 liquid red sport. fun car. i got the 6.0 too with 14k and no mods other than tune and cold air, still idles as smooth as any car out there.

[@Ohhmyg8d]

I own a 2009 Gt. I just hit the 90k mile Marla few weeks ago. Car runs amazing. And I love when people ask what is it

[@lollollollol7515]

Is it a ls2 6.0?

[@Ohhmyg8d]

It’s an L76 Engine. Very similar to the LS2 , they use the same block, but the L76 uses a couple different parts like the L96 heads, LS3 intake, and DoD/AFM cam, that make it a different engine

[@donnyq6180]

Just bought a 09 g8 a week ago and I love driving it

[@richardmckinney8354]

What's the oil pressure? Hmmmmm ?

[@gordo4044]

Engine has a huge rod knock, likely a spun bearing. Over revved, rode hard put away wet, buddy giving it gas while cranking the key in a fuel injected motor........ WOW this guy is clueless,

[@christianverryckt1342]

oh yeah , thats faaarked haha.. save it before its doned..

[@chrisoconnor3119]

He called it a big block in the intro About zero data in the video is correct.

[@EpicWarDog]

I LOVE MY 09 G8 GT Panther Black Metallic with Black leather interior... both Sports and premium package. I wish I could upload some pics. But I LOVE the look of the White. I just now turned 63,000 miles on mine.

[@jadagreen23]

I used to drive these when I worked at Avis years back. This car is crazy!!!!!!!!!!! Powerful vehicle

[@EpicWarDog]

It's my all time favorite car that I have ever personally owned . I have had all kinds of cars from caddies, to vettes, to trans ams and firebirds to camaros to cobra mustang's ..I have driven Porsches and the likes .I have had a lot of different cars over my course of 44 years. I LOVE CARS! This one is by far my favorite. Anyone who has driven one knows why. Those who haven't had the honor or privilege to drive one yet owes it to themselves to drive one then they will see why it is people's favorite car.

[@TDotts24]

I'll never forget the first time I beat on my G8 GT. A car that heavy has no business being so nimble.

[@EpicWarDog]

@@TDotts24 You're right, It feels like it is on a rail no matter how fast you're going.

[@NickBuenoo]

Idk how but I just found out about this thing an hour ago and I wouldn’t expect anything less

[@adamjrsingleton4109]

I own a G8 GXP 6.2Ls3 manual 6"OooMmmGgg"speed.. The thrill of a lifetime. This car will be my Heirloom

[@trakking3981]

I owned a 08. Had a lifter get stuck in compression and was causing a tapping noise so I bought a cam and lifter kit and got rid of that DOD crap. It didn't save much in fuel no way cause I kept my foot in the gas lol. Great and fun car tho.

[@matthewwarn3894]

The g8 gt and GXP were a actually made in Australia. Pontiac brought them over from a company named HOLDEN.

[@ExcelsiorDDZ]

The white G8 is actually a 2009.5 with the cupholders in the rear and it has blue tooth factory.

[@g8joe]

That was a pretty clean used G8...it def had some mods..including a thumping cam. I was one of the first to buy one brand new back in 2008 and regret getting rid of to this day. If I was in your area when you had it avail i wouldve swoooped it up in a hot sec....

[@dkthegr8.]

That Pacific Slate Blue G8 is worth more. The specific color is one of the rarest out of all the G8 colors.

[@SETtheTONE.]

Dakarai 'Dk' G. 💯

[@kcwizard72]

EXACTLY!! And he has that one tucked away in a corner...barn find...LOL

[@robchiarello6356]

Stryker Blue had lowest production percentage, had a 09 Stryker Blue Base model there were only 432 produced. Would have to go to GXP to get lower numbers. I'm on my 2ed G8 but this is a GT. Best car I ever had.

[@kcwizard72]

KNOCKING!!! Dis no guud. Aftermarket cam definitely added.

[@CarolinaCarVideos]

That's what I thought, but so many people kept saying it was knocking in the video. By the way when I drove the car it was a beast!!!!!

[@dapro2524]

why cam no gud? Sounds badass

[@jamestehuna5915]

@@dapro2524 he was talking about the knocking sound not the cam sound is how I took it cause I swear I heard the knocking sound too

[@Whatthefuckisgoingon]

Yea sound like lifter is tapping.. whoever cammed it probably didnt do it right

[@skoaltovar7977]

Sounds beastly!!

[@ahill007ny]

Long crank time I believe it may have a vacuum leak, CEL is on check for codes!!

[@billwoods2684]

No sunroof=more horsepower for this “big block” lmao. Typical new car store convert.

[@thumb100ourlife4]

Cammed out!! Cel!hard start!! N yes rear bumper been sprayed!

[@ExoticNarcotics]

Hey you still have this car for sale???? Are you in Charleston sc???

[@yvngap2764]

I would definitely get a g8 gt for a daily. Ultimate sleepers

[@andrewpowell1726]

How much is 2008. Lexus Ls 460 ?

[@marty05123]

It's not normal to hear a rod knocking around in the engine that g8 has definitely seen better days

[@crackedbrainOG]

This guy knows fuck all about performance cars.

[@Istillflex]

It used to be underrated, now i usually see people trading their trucks for g8 gt

[@andrewking9022]

water pumps going out and or motor mounts -scotty kilmer

[@Justwodie]

He was pressing the gas pedal trying to help it start like it was a carb

[@inquisitorfederov5470]

My God man. Mine is dark gray. I REALLY want to have it repainted frost white.

[@gerardoromero1365]

This car is a beast I have one i bow down to it....

[@armandodelriolobato7555]

My dream car

[@simpleyeli4041]

You can snag one now for less than 5 or 6k

[@NickBuenoo]

Same

[@NickBuenoo]

_Decimate ._ Even a GT?

[@simpleyeli4041]

@@NickBuenoo not sure but I'm snagging a g8 gxp for like $4500

[@blakeibibler]

_Decimate ._ Not true at all 😂 g8 gxp’s are like 20-30 grand if your lucky and g8 GT’s are no less then 10k if you want less then 200k miles your probably talking about a Pontiac grand pre gxp not a G8 sorry to inform ya 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Offtapcrew363]

Over hear in Straya we love cammed commodores and burnouts haha things mint man 👌

[@Offtapcrew363]

And that knock sounds like lifter tick

[@jasoncramer5998]

That motor is knocking like a mo fo!

[@roshawn1111]

@robe Rob lmfao cammed is not knock, that thing is knocking

[@dmoneyg9396]

@@roshawn1111 it knocks only in start up till warm thanks DoD

[@roshawn1111]

@@dmoneyg9396 get rid of that asap, and upgrade the lifters and rockers, My G8 is currently slow cranking idk wtf it is, maybe a ground but Im hoping to god its not the cam bearings.

[@yungtooli]

@@dmoneyg9396 who the hell did a cam in this thing without deleting the DoD🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Whatthefuckisgoingon]

Big block v8?? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@mivsta]

yaaa.... arent they small blocks?

[@costelloonthebeat]

Definitely a small block

[@grabasandwich]

Neither. It's an LS based engine, completely different than the old SBC that ended around 2000.

[@CarolinaCarVideos]

okay so y'all got me on this one lol. I know its not really a big block motor, but to me its still a big ass motor for a smaller sedan. Now the GXP version of this car I believe has a 6.2L with 415 HP. Would you still consider that a Small Block? of course I'm not a motor head guy lol.

[@Whatthefuckisgoingon]

@@CarolinaCarVideos lol yes its still a small block with this LS they can keep the block sized the same and still have a large displacement a 6.2 can be turned into 7.0/427 if u sleeve the block or just buy one sleeved

[@J2A61]

Man I want one!

[@TheBizarroHD]

Might be pre detonation. Not knocking. Could be who ever did the cam didnt do it probably or needs tune. Best to check plugs

[@coopsnz1]

Australia commodore ssv is $13000aud with 180000km

[@6.0greg40]

That cam though why it took so long

[@loganbrink3432]

Who told this dude the 6.0 L76 is a big block💀 it’s a small block LS full aluminum

[@robsnizzle7]

Lol, I was so gonna troll him when I heard this dude spit that shit out.....

[@Willa_Doo]

The car definitely looks really nice but aftermarket wheels just rub me the wrong way. Should have kept OEM factory wheels on for better value. Plus there was a little bit of damage from what it looked like on the front passenger side side skirt going along the bottom. And holy bejeebeeus that engine is knocking on heavens door.

[@CarolinaCarVideos]

really the engine is knocking? I guess I have just not heard many knocking motors before. Well I filmed this car a few weeks ago and the car still has not sold. The guy that purchased it last year brought the car back and traded it back in for a Chevy truck. said he needed the truck for work, but now some of y'all got me thinking he traded it back in due to some larger issues with the motor?!?

[@Vision33r]

At the time it was underrated but today there are too many V8 muscle in the used market for cheap. You can get Camaros, Mustangs, even Challengers for cheap on the used market.

[@HappyNightmare]

Commodore HSV?

[@chrisstaff5870]

It’s actually a 2009 HOLDEN COMMODORE VE SSV. Holden built it and sent it to you. Released as a Pontiac.

[@tylerlanders9482]

I've only made it about 4 minutes into the video, and I can't take it anymore. It's not a big block. And just because it's got Pontiac badges doesn't mean Pontiac made it. This is a Holden with Pontiac badges. Okay, we can resume the video now.

[@pmscalisi]

Geez with the Holden stuff. We ALL know what it is and that its Holden built. Just like 90% of GM's cars for the better part of 20 years now parts from everywhere.

[@ganglandlandlord4349]

@@pmscalisi SS, GTO, G8….. all sick cars

[@josephthompson5793]

Found that grand turismo intro music huh??

[@carlosdanger1521]

Bro I had this car in my dreams back when I was 19. I want it so bad, I mean I’m 32 now, I’m married, the old ball and chain won’t like it if I buy it but wow man, it was on my dream so it will make sense to buy it

[@orangeelcrot78]

That front bumper does not match. Why not color match the paint? Guess thats why they got it wet before making this.

[@jGator-]

Knock knock knock... yes it’s cammed but it’s definitely knocking. Other than that, nice car. I have a white g8 gt also!

[@timx3680]

Im in Australia and I can hear the engine knock from here.. 💀

[@jaydenfarmer3155]

i know my comment is a few months late but this might help for anyone looking at buying one of these cars. This car has what's known as the "LS chirp of doom" from 8:55 - 9:00 you can really here it. Kinda sounds like a bird chirp. It's the lifters failing and munching on the cam. New lifters and cam are needed. Whoever bought this for 13k just got ripped off big time. Will eventually put metal through the motor, and that's when the whole motor has to be replaced. It is VERY common on the 2008 - 2009 models.

[@NickBuenoo]

Pyke For Life what other years to they make this car

[@NickBuenoo]

do*

[@hyper2high]

They dont make them anymore because Holden shut down shop not pontiac. Pontiac just rebadge it. When the new model came out they called it chevy. I have one of these and it was a vauxhall! End of the day they are Holdens. Great car though👍

[@ibanez720rg]

Pontiac did go under before Holden. Pontiac died in 2010. Chevrolet sold the Caprice (Holden) from 2011-2017. Then the Chevrolet SS (Holden) from 2014-2017.

[@blairwooten8019]

Love the G8, not a car you see every day. I have a 09 MGM GT with 9,990 miles on it.

[@michaelgraham2347]

Nice Australian taxi

[@iLLunatic]

This homie reved the car with his hand. 🤭

[@enjoyrevenge8146]

Just got 3 owner 09 g8 gt with 91k miles for 17k

[@hallkids5582]

Some vibrations? The motor tapping bad asf

[@iLLunatic]

I would take this review down ASAP

[@dksthetribe10]

I have a white 2009 G8 with a sunroof that I love. I will die owning this car

[@jerseyachum9992]

dksthetribe10 My parents have the same one!!

[@travisthompson8696]

Not trying to be nit picky, but it’s a small block. Great car.

[@alabamatransam]

Navigation screen???? I doesn’t have NAV. LOL Also the hoods been painted too and not very well...they painted the hood bent inserts. If I was trying to sell a car I would know a lot more about it...like maybe what the guy said was done “inside the motor”.

[@RamblinGarage]

Definitely has knock, cam sounds good though. Needs attention though.

[@alwojtas3730]

So....deleting a sun roof adds horsepower, and the LS L76 is a big block, and that rod knock is caused by the camshafts. This guy should review shoe stores. Good Grief !

[@CarolinaCarVideos]

well thanks for telling it like it is Al. Shoes would be cool to review, but someone I got into the car game years ago. I was told the vehicle had motor work done to it with upgraded cams and thats why it sounded like that.

[@davebuck3944]

An aftermarket performance cam shaft does not make an engine knock as that engine does. As mentioned by others it sound like a rod knock. I currently have a 2008 G8 GT.

[@redd7188]

Sounds like a Ford 302 with a hot 303 cam.

[@enriquegarcia-go6ps]

I’m 17 and soon getting my first car, think a g8 would be something good to look at? Imo for the performance and price you get is just great

[@Azamorey]

look up holden ve ssv mate. put the original front end on and stand out. ;)

[@rallyss5359]

Alt Zion is there a link I don’t think They make it in the US

[@Azamorey]

@@rallyss5359 not sure of any links but they are a dime a dozen here in australia.

[@NickBuenoo]

Same I’m tryna get this as my first 🔥

[@tazzthedoodle7861]

3:58 way to justify your car lacking some nice options. True used car salesmanship lol

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

He’s not wrong though

[@mazdarx2347]

Mate, it's knocking harder than a JW on the front door during a sunny weekday arvo... not good. Yep I own one, 07 model VE SSV Commodore L98 with 6Speed manual transmission.

[@kenbroux12]

I screamed laughing at this comment 😂😂😂

[@EllTee52]

Me too!!

[@josepatino322]

But it has a knocking sound tho

[@kdtune33]

Do an AT4 review bro.

[@OmgLays]

You need some ls7 lifters my dawg

[@80sOGRE]

Here's the background on your Pontiac G8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnavc6yMepJlftU

[@dirkbaker3765]

Haha love the rod knock. Yeah that's completely normal. To many red lines in that 144k 🤔

[@pmscalisi]

And the Check Engine light, too!

[@yungtooli]

and the long crank time. yeah i can’t believe how much of an impeccable “deal” this car is🙄

[@pmscalisi]

Still have one. Not selling anytime soon.

[@EpicWarDog]

As being the proud owner of one the house could believe it or not a few different things from the DOD lifters making the noise or even caused from the fuel pump.

[@jaymz775]

Sounds like it has a fucked lifter on idle, probably didn't pull the heads and replace them when the previous owner done the cam swap.

[@loagzie38]

So it's basically a Holden Commodore VE

[@notyouraveragejoe448]

Everyone always tells me "Nice BMW. Is it an M5?" Im like "Nah dude this is pure 12MPG American!" Solo catbacks, K&N Air filter, Firehawk brakes and Spyder tails. Sound off below!

[@timtime88]

this "American" is a rebadged Holden Commodore made in Australia

[@danboren6567]

A 6.0L L76 is a small block LS, not a Big Block.

[@ajflyingatyomouth2831]

Sounds like it has/ had a lifter issue

[@LacklusterBangarang]

Definitely would need a carfax with this one. Rear bumper paint doesnt match. Car is clearly not tuned for the cam. took way too long to start.

[@51d3w1nd312]

factory paint never matched all that well in the first place..

[@jbl8916]

Knocking !!!

[@geenoeg]

Knock knock knocking on heavens door...

[@toddmenard5525]

So let’s recap: -Resprayed front end -Former owner had engine work done -It took forever to turn over -It sounds like something is wrong with the engine Yeah, I’m running away from this...

[@FuckinEmoDude]

Hell I'm the joke of the G8 community and even I can tell you, that's lifter knock. Nope. Pass.

[@mikenicholas8755]

big block he says!

[@rockstarchris88]

I love G8’s but this one sounds like it’s dying

[@k.stacks2445]

It doesn't sound like it's dying it's cammed.

[@jaydubb71]

THIS IS FAR FROM STOCK! LOL!

[@kozmicmajin5583]

I think its cammed

[@Whatthefuckisgoingon]

And the one in corner is a PSM G8 ask me how i know...

[@nathanieljones9852]

How

[@Whatthefuckisgoingon]

@@nathanieljones9852 cuz i got one

[@CCBear-jc6lz]

Knocking in the engine. That is not normal. Also, that’s the high end on pricing 😑 and mileage for the year is high....

[@nkodo22]

It sounds cammed as well, thus the price. Most people buy these and replace the cam. Could also have headers.

[@MNTB77]

@68Camaro RS/SS lifters are notorious for going out on these 6.0 g8's, probably needs replacing which is what they meant by the engine "knock".

[@lazybum131]

@@MNTB77Highly likely if it's cammed the lifters were replaced and DoD deleted. I just hear the cam lope, not my thing personally but others like it; I'm nothearing lifter tick. But with the long crank and CEL coming on it doesn't seem to be tuned right.

[@TDotts24]

@@lazybum131 Is lifter tick a problem? I've noticed my lifters make little ticking/clacking noises

[@calemcdowell]

Would literally be the dopest car ever if it was standard.

[@leetpcguy]

Pontiac G8 GT GXP Too bad they made so few

[@matthewburkholder1076]

Its a small block v8

[@jordandegraw1459]

LMAO.. collapsed lifter most likely they are notorious for that I just had to have mine fixed, it's not a GXP either

[@not_so_tactical8074]

Did he say big block V8? A 6.0 LS2 is not a big block.. not even close

[@gbiagomba]

Just saying thats not a big block V8, its technically a small block V8 (yes there is a difference) and no I dont hate the G8 i own one lol but my gf would love nothing more than me selling it lol

[@aaronhoeksema4441]

I’m selling my charger for one of these 😂😍

[@romeroomar4630]

Just sold my charger yesterday for one 😂

[@oldskoowlpebblestravels]

Welcome to the Holden Australia family known here as a ss Commodore no more Pontiac than a VW

[@peterlee6745]

4 144k on clock . Thats Way 2 Dear. its not stock .4 short Needs a Re/map 2C what it needs doing 2 it . ive got a VXR/HSV in UK with 102k on Clock 4 .9k Happy days

[@peterlee6745]

oops 4 shore Lol

[@gxprider6994]

Wow no blue tooth no NAV THEY DONT COME WITH EITHER OF THOSE. This guy will sell you a bridge for the right price of course...

[@iamsamsie]

6.0 litter is not a big block.....

[@ianr02]

The knocking noise sounds just like the noise my 1993 Commodore engine makes when it starts from cold - it goes away in about five minutes. Mine is caused by a worn balance shaft where the bearings have damaged the end of the shaft slightly, but it's been there for nearly five years and hasn't really got any worse - my mechanic assures me it's ok. Using a really good teflon or similar additive should help if this is actually the problem.

[@Azamorey]

hears engine noise, turns up acca dacca on the stereo

[@robsnizzle7]

Yo dude, I'm sure this cars sold... 6.0 IS A SMALL BLOCK CHEVY, stop lyin..