Foolish to buy 2004 GTO?
02-08-2006, 12:48 PM
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Sooo... I all but pulled the trigger on a black, '05 Legacy GT wagon with 6k miles yesterday. Price is expected around $19k (I realized I have a connection at a local dealership ). I put a deposit down and the dealership owner is going to order it and ship it in for me.
02-08-2006, 12:51 PM
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Everyone that has had either the 04 or the 05 plus cars that I have met love them. And I mean LOVE them. I am sure when people say that the handling isnt that great...i am sure it is alot better than compared to the CL-S's. I love the interior. I know the 05's have been upgraded but for the prices you get the 04's I dont see how you can go wrong. And with some headers you are getting the same HP. I have driven the 04 a few times and I love that car. I would buy one in an instant (any year GTO) if i wasn't buying a house and getting married this year.
02-08-2006, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashburner
No problems with my 05 GTO.
Scott, what shift kit did you end up ordering? GMM?
Scott, what shift kit did you end up ordering? GMM?
yea, GMM, still waiting
02-08-2006, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I drove an 06 and wasnt THAT impressed.
Rather have a WRX or Legacy.
Sorry Scott.
Rather have a WRX or Legacy.
Sorry Scott.
no need to apologize to me, I loved both the WRX and the Legacy as well. I just listened to you and opted out of a turbo 4 for a NA 6 liter V8
None of the cars listed truely "impressed" me, but the GTO definately gave me the biggest smile when punching the go peddle
02-08-2006, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
But like in most turbo cars, 1st gear sucks ass. The GTO had power all over the place.
Its really only thing i dont like about 4banger turbos.
Its really only thing i dont like about 4banger turbos.
That is what I love about this car, I had a modded WRX run me on the freeway last week. I was going 65 and just kept the car in 4th (3rd ends at 90) and sure enough there was enough power to pull away from him, couldn't believe it.This car makes 300+ lb ft at idle virtually!
02-08-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Ill admit the GTO kinda scared me when i stepped on the gas at first. 
it still catches me off guard, adri and I went canyon driving last weekend, I can't get over the "throw your head in the back of the seat" feeling this car has even at low RPM's
02-08-2006, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
it still catches me off guard, adri and I went canyon driving last weekend, I can't get over the "throw your head in the back of the seat" feeling this car has even at low RPM's
The GTO will get me in trouble.
02-08-2006, 01:04 PM
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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.
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, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
The GTO will get me in trouble.
no doubt, i'm definately learning to respect the beast, I took traction control off around a corner the other day and flipped her completely around, went into the opposite lane and everything, luckily no one else was comming. I'm gonna leave the TC on for a little bit longer
02-08-2006, 01:09 PM
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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?
My friend got his 04 *NEW* for about $20k. So $19k is a ripoff IMO.
02-08-2006, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by fast-tl
Don't forget the fuel bill though, if this'll be a daily driver.
I get the same if not better then I got in my CL on a daily basis (avg 19-20 on a daily basis). On the hwy we did a 200 mile trip, I saw 25.9 mpg at the end.
sooooooo....
02-08-2006, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SiGGy
My friend got his 04 *NEW* for about $20k. So $19k is a ripoff IMO.
well your friend also got some serious GM rebates, etc. Those who got deals on 04's lucked out, it also shows these cars hold their value a good amount.
Steve, i'd look around the country, there are still new 04's on lots!
02-08-2006, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SiGGy
My friend got his 04 *NEW* for about $20k. So $19k is a ripoff IMO.
NONE of the prices I have seen locally would reflect that. Unless "about $20k" = $25k
Local '04-'05 GTO's for sale
02-08-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
Steve, i'd look around the country, there are still new 04's on lots!
Don't have time to do a full out "Where in the World is a new '04 GTO" search right now at work but I will tonight.
02-08-2006, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
NONE of the prices I have seen locally would reflect that. Unless "about $20k" = $25k
Local '04-'05 GTO's for sale
Local '04-'05 GTO's for sale
02-08-2006, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
$22k he paid included his taxes, he got the car for a bit over $20k with his addition discount from work.
And this was *brand new* not used.
That Ad shows right there $21.5k... new!
again
So seeing as how you could buy one for $21.5k new, I sure as shit wouldn't pay $25k for a used one. Especially with all the wierd issues they had.
However those sale discounts are now gone
02-08-2006, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
it's a rare limited edition
02-08-2006, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SiGGy
?!!? $21.5k != $25k
$22k he paid included his taxes, he got the car for a bit over $20k with his addition discount from work.
And this was *brand new* not used.
That Ad shows right there $21.5k... new!
again
So seeing as how you could buy one for $21.5k new, I sure as shit wouldn't pay $25k for a used one. Especially with all the wierd issues they had.
However those sale discounts are now gone
$22k he paid included his taxes, he got the car for a bit over $20k with his addition discount from work.
And this was *brand new* not used.
That Ad shows right there $21.5k... new!
again
So seeing as how you could buy one for $21.5k new, I sure as shit wouldn't pay $25k for a used one. Especially with all the wierd issues they had.
However those sale discounts are now gone
I wasn't contesting the ad or your claims since you posted the ad. Just throwing a
in there 'cause I have no worthwhile response
02-08-2006, 02:09 PM
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Okay Autotrader returned 12 NEW '04s in the country but they are still listed at ~$25-33k.
What's a realistic price for a leftover '04 considering they were sold for $21.5k when introduced? $19-20k?
What's a realistic price for a leftover '04 considering they were sold for $21.5k when introduced? $19-20k?
02-08-2006, 02:24 PM
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I'm also looking at an 04, i just cant really make up my mind though, it will probablly get me in alot of trouble
http://wsvw.lutherauto.com/Preowned-...toryId=8662952
http://wsvw.lutherauto.com/Preowned-...toryId=8662952
02-08-2006, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Okay Autotrader returned 12 NEW '04s in the country but they are still listed at ~$25-33k.
What's a realistic price for a leftover '04 considering they were sold for $21.5k when introduced? $19-20k?
What's a realistic price for a leftover '04 considering they were sold for $21.5k when introduced? $19-20k?
honestly, since the GMAC pricing still isn't in effect, i'd try 21K. When I was looking at ne 05's I was targeting around 28K for those
02-08-2006, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
^ Black on Red = 
that's what I went out looking for, ended up w/ red on black though
