In comparison with Hond and Toyota, it probably has an average appearance. But for a Pontiac (read: non-Caddy GM product), it's great interior with good ergonomics:



Disclaimer: Photos dont do the GTO's interior any justice IMHO.

Relatively speaking, Nissan interiors always seem cheap but I've yet to see (or read) where that has correlated to actual quality issues (read: rattles). Maybe Pontiac is following suit.

 

The GTO I rode in had a couple minor rattles, but the materials and design seemed to be on par with my CL-S.

 

WOW…rare car indeed.

My local dealer has NINE in stock.
Six stick and three auto.
I bet those retail prices are quite negotiable.

 

is it just me or does the gto look like a dodge avenger on roids??

 

I hate him. It's such a good deal.

 

Somewhat, i had 3 Avengers/2 xES/ 1x RT, Great used car for the $$$$, never a problem


Willdogs, you a Mod for the Nissan club ???

 

Those types of deals can be found in plenty of car ads. Saw a 2005 maxima for 21k on the new years special, yet when you look at the fine print it has $4000 down payment. As far a 04 GTO I wouldn't pay over 25k, 05 probably around 28k.

 

I read an interesting fact today in the paper.

The Pontiac Aztek outsold the GTO for 2004.
That’s pretty bad.
And the Aztek is getting canceled, the GTO gets an upgrade.
But I still say 2005 will probably be the last.
I really don’t think the 50HP and the minor cosmetics are gonna sell THOUSANDS more cars.

 

They released the info that the '05 would have 50 more hp fairly soon after the '04 was released. Maybe people are just waiting?

 

i dunno, thats a great engine, prolly the best engine u can get in a car for >30k

 

With no "fine print", the dealer near me that was running the 289 deal is now advertising this:

10,000 DOLLAR REBATE ON THE 2004 GTO

And they have (3) remaining. DAMN…that’s tempting.
I should run over there after work and offer them 22 grand CASH and see what they say.

 

I think you should do that. It'd be nice to have a nice summer car.

 

$10,000 savings?!?!



$8,500 - Lingenfelter GTO Supercharger package
$ 400 - LPE high flow cold air intake system
$ 800 - Corsa stainless steel exhaust system
$ 200 - 3/36 Limited 3rd party warranty
$ 85 - 160 degree thermostat
-----------------------------------------------------
$ 9,985 = 400whp/400wtq AND

 

Damn...$10k off...they must really be desperate to get rid of them...

 

But is that on an Auto or Manual. The dealers around me have savings (not as much, but nothing to shake a stick at) on Auto's only.

 

It’s snowing right now.
A test drive today would certainly be interesting.

 

Do it Shawn, you know you want too.

Heck, I'm even considering one simply because of how dirt cheap they are. However, it is still a Pontiac and Sandy isn't too keen on them.......

 

I am still waiting for the 2005. 400 FACTORY H.P. and you can bet, same time next year same rebate.

 

$6500 of the rebate comes from a $1500 rebate and $5000 marketing support.

BMW had a similar rebate in late October last year. $6500 in marketing support on the 04 Z4. I am kicking myself for not going for it. People were getting those cars for Invoice - $6500 plus $500 ($6k under invoice essentially).

Do it, where else you gonna get a 350 hp V8 for that price?

 

That's what I am hoping for.

 

No, even at that great price I still couldn’t get over the Chevy Cavalier looks.

This year I’m going to behave, but 2006 or 2007 I will definitely be parking something new in the garage that will serve as a weekend toy.
Possibly a C6 Vette.
Once the Z06 comes out, there should be quite a few of the “regular” 2005’s hitting the market priced 20 grand under original cost.

I'll keep the CL-S for rainy day and winter duty.

 

Agreed, the looks are the nail in the coffin for me too. I would definately go with the C6. They really look great up close.

Just the interior needs work there.

 

And just think….If the GTO is selling NEW in the 22-23 range, that means in a year or two they’ll probably be going for 15-16.
I wonder what all those suckers that paid MSRP +5 Grand last summer are saying now.

I was actually quite impressed with the interior of the C6. Best I’ve ever seen in a Vette.
A friend of mine just ordered one. It’s that funky Orange color. They’re telling him he won’t see it until June or July.

 

I'll eat paint if you buy one...

 

I got a Home Equity line w/ nearly 100-Grand credit.
I could buy all three and watch you suffer !!!!

 

THe GTO doesnt look bad. Inside is not bad but still a Pontiac

Hell NO would I trade in MY baby for a Pontiac.. I mean the rear looks like a Ford Taurus...!! IF you want a faster car get something else.. A nice pimpin car.. Atrract all the girls.

 

If they discount the new 400HP GTO to mid $20K range later in the year I'll probably be tempted to pick one up.

 

 

That might be one of the best deals I've ever seen for that type of car. The new mustang would be 2nd to the GTO for that price IMO.

 

Where is that rebate one year later?



Guess what??? They are sold out. 40% more GTO's than last year. You and ShawnS can discuss resale value of the '05 in another thread.

 

Isnt it an import since its from GM Australia? Its a Holden Murano.

 

 

So no rebates on '05's?

 

Unless your implying that a NISSAN murano had a one night stand with a Holden, then the name of the australian donor vehicle upon which the GTO is based is the Holden MONARO.

 

When you BUY a car, you enter into a contract with the selling agent (the stealearship), and all of the terms and conditions are fixed.

When you LEASE a car, every condition is completely negotiable, at least here in Illinois.

They can tell you they need $2,500 due ar signing, $299 a month for 36 months, $0.35 a mile penalty for every mile over X many miles, and before we lease you the car, you have to go outside and jump over the bush in front of the parking lot three times.

You have the right to change the numbers demanded, or even "line out" entire sentances or even paragraphs. Barter!

Kind of like the commercial for the home loan where the lady says "Well, can't you come down a little on the interest?"

Next!

 

I thought this was a current thread.

The 05 is much nicer than the 04.

I hope there are some blowout deals on the 300 SRT-8.

 

On the SRT8s, you might get a hair off sticker on the 05s and the 06s are going for sticker+.

 

Doubt it, i'm having a hard time even finding one at sticker

 

here's a 300c with the hemi, i guess it's not the srt8

2006 Chrysler
300C HEMI 4DR


Stock#: pch6-02
Options: Hemi 5.7V8 Engine,lux Leather Seats,DVD Player,Sun Roof,navigation,sirius,ppedals,uconnect,Cruise Control,Air Conditioning,Automatic


You pay:
$36,499

 

SRT-8 is much more expensive. 300C is still a nice car.

Sirius > XM