It was bound to happen...
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It was bound to happen...
Finally decided on my next car, and pulled the trigger on a '06 GTO M6 
Never thought I'd be writing one of those "saying goodbye to the CL", but after 5 years of great fun and VERY satisfying modding, I'm ready to move on....
400 HP, RWD, IRS, same weight and size as the CL, better brakes, great seats. This car has 12,000 miles on it and I got it for $25K out the door.
The goat is great (so far), and as I look at the pictures below, I realize that these two cars are just variations on the same theme.
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Never thought I'd be writing one of those "saying goodbye to the CL", but after 5 years of great fun and VERY satisfying modding, I'm ready to move on....
400 HP, RWD, IRS, same weight and size as the CL, better brakes, great seats. This car has 12,000 miles on it and I got it for $25K out the door.
The goat is great (so far), and as I look at the pictures below, I realize that these two cars are just variations on the same theme.
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nice man and you got the 18s. my dad has been dreaming about this car for ages now. but its just a dream until it comes down in price a little bit more...which shouldnt be too long lol
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Nice purchase! I used to fiend for a CL-S6, eagerly waiting for the time but if anything I would definitely rather get a '05+ GTO 6MT now. Those seats are friggin suite indeed.
You probably haven't pushed it yet since you just got it, but I'll just put this question out there. How does it handle compared to the CL? I believe it weighs quite a big more.... they may be the same in size and the V8 may be an OHV but IIRC it weighs a few hundred lbs. more than a 2G CL/CL-S.
You probably haven't pushed it yet since you just got it, but I'll just put this question out there. How does it handle compared to the CL? I believe it weighs quite a big more.... they may be the same in size and the V8 may be an OHV but IIRC it weighs a few hundred lbs. more than a 2G CL/CL-S.
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
. How does it handle compared to the CL? I believe it weighs quite a big more.... they may be the same in size and the V8 may be an OHV but IIRC it weighs a few hundred lbs. more than a 2G CL/CL-S.
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
How does it handle compared to the CL? I believe it weighs quite a big more.... they may be the same in size and the V8 may be an OHV but IIRC it weighs a few hundred lbs. more than a 2G CL/CL-S.
You're right, it is too soon to tell, but just from my freeway ramp experience, the GTO corners flatter and more effortlessly than the CL. My CL had/has comptech springs and tokico adjustables, but still plows when pushed hard, like all heavy front drivers. The Goat has better balance, even though it is a little heavier.
