Foolish to buy 2004 GTO?
02-07-2006, 11:14 PM
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Foolish to buy 2004 GTO?
I have heard the first year GTOs had tons of problems is this true? These cars totally tanked in value. I can get one with under 10k miles for around $19k on eBay.
About the same locally for under 20k miles.
Seems like the best performance bang for the buck out there right now as long as it isn't gonna die on me every 2 months.
So... what's the story?
About the same locally for under 20k miles.
Seems like the best performance bang for the buck out there right now as long as it isn't gonna die on me every 2 months.
So... what's the story?
02-08-2006, 12:56 AM
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Its Australian made 
But yes the '05 GTO is much better than the '04. Lots of subtle build improvements
But yes the '05 GTO is much better than the '04. Lots of subtle build improvements
02-08-2006, 01:57 AM
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What happened to getting a truck or a pathfinder??
02-08-2006, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SanJoseRoller
who wants a pathfinder when you can have an LS1 
seriously, thought he needed the utility purposes of 4wd.
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02-08-2006, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
My old coworker had an 04 GTO and I don't think he had any issues, though he only kept it for a year...
Same deal here; a coworker of mine uses his 04 (which he bought new) as a daily driver and hasnt had a problem yet.
If it had a power sunroof and Navi, I'd consider it over a G35C.
02-08-2006, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
Cause I can drive my pathfinder OVER your LS1
seriously, thought he needed the utility purposes of 4wd.
seriously, thought he needed the utility purposes of 4wd.
I don't NEED it but I'd like it. I owned 2 Explorers before the CL-S.
From a performance standpoint though I didn't realize 350 horsepower was accessible at such a low price.
For example:
This one
and
this one
02-08-2006, 09:59 AM
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I do like the Pathfinder and if I got an SUV I would end up saving money in the long run because I wouldn't modify it but for $18,000 for a 2004 GTO with <20k miles seems like a damn good deal.
02-08-2006, 10:15 AM
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I think a few owners may have reported some paint problems with the '04 but other than that they are solid. $19K may be bit much considering that new '04s were only $21.5 -23K a year ago. For ~ $17K though I don't think it can be beat. Besides, you wont have to pay the gas-guzzler tax if you buy it used.
02-08-2006, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep
From what I remember, the CL-S had a pretty extensive list too.
I'm trying to avoid "CL-S like" problems (rattles, poor brakes, etc).
02-08-2006, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Its Australian made
But yes the '05 GTO is much better than the '04. Lots of subtle build improvements
But yes the '05 GTO is much better than the '04. Lots of subtle build improvements
02-08-2006, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 1killercls
and 50 more HP.
And at least $5,000 more on the used car market.
Of course I'd rather have the '05+ but the '04 is such a great deal hard to justify the extra money for the new motor.
02-08-2006, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I have heard the first year GTOs had tons of problems is this true? These cars totally tanked in value. I can get one with under 10k miles for around $19k on eBay.
About the same locally for under 20k miles.
Seems like the best performance bang for the buck out there right now as long as it isn't gonna die on me every 2 months.
So... what's the story?
About the same locally for under 20k miles.
Seems like the best performance bang for the buck out there right now as long as it isn't gonna die on me every 2 months.
So... what's the story?
Steve, I love this car, that said it's been to the dealer once for a broken reverse brake light mechanism and in that experience the dealer scratched the dash. I raised hell, they gave me a free oil change, and underfilled the car even after I told them they had, they said the car only required 5.5 quarts while it reguires 6.4. That said, i'll never go back to that dealer, and have found another that is excellent.
I can't get over how much I love this car, it's got more then enough power, the handling can use some work, but I already have some bushings on order, and have also already ordered a Short Shift kit. I'll do sway bars next. I won't be considering motor work for some time.
There isn't much out there that can tough the bang for the buck these days. The NA power is great, cruise around town in 5th and still has plenty of power to move around, unlike a few of the turbo cars I had test driven.
02-08-2006, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Ghetto?
ignore adam, don't forget this is a guy who for a long time wanted LD1's on his CL-S
02-08-2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
ignore adam, don't forget this is a guy who for a long time wanted LD1's on his CL-S
you grew up in with Ryan, Marissa, Summer, & Seth... what's yours
02-08-2006, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by soopa
i lived in the ghetto at the time, i had an excuse.
you grew up in with Ryan, Marissa, Summer, & Seth... what's yours
you grew up in with Ryan, Marissa, Summer, & Seth... what's yours
Actually, I grew up w/ the Chang's, Wong's, Lee's, and Wang's. Hence the shit brown wheels on the old CL
Now that I live in white dominated Orange County I figured the GTO was the only way I could blend in w/o driving a truck w/ a 13" pre-runner lift
Had my first mullet wave yesterday, some dude in a vert Trans Am w/ a mullet and a Rusty Wallace sticker kept drooling on the GTO
02-08-2006, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
Good cars, I've seen used 05's for low 20's though, not only is the motor different, but the 04's had shit brakes and the suspension was also tightened up for the 05's, along w/ the LS2. Guys are dynoing around 340-350+ w/ the LS2's while the LS1's are under 300 for the most part.
02-08-2006, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I love the Legacy too but for the price I don't think I can beat the GTO.
AD just picked up an 05 w/6k for 19.
According to March's R&T
0-60 in 5.1, 1/4 mile in 13.7. Not GTO numbers but not bad either. and practical. although the exterior styling could be better.
02-08-2006, 12:35 PM
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