I test drove the GTO on Saturday
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I test drove the GTO on Saturday
I know there have been several reports already about this car so I won’t go into detail, but let me just say……..
HOLY SHIT THAT SUCKER GOT POWER !!!
It was a bright YELLOW 6-Speed that I drove.
I went over with my friend to do that OnStar contest and we decided to go for a ride. We didn’t win.
He drove first and didn’t really get on it too much.
When I took over I figured I would see what I could get away with because the sales dude was sitting in the back seat.
I absolutely LOVE the rumble of that V8 under the hood.
Even at idle it sounds like it wants to go.
When you get on it in gear it sounds like a NASCAR racer from inside….BEAUTIFUL !!!
I punched it in 2nd gear right after the up shift and the back end easily broke free.
Dropping from 4th to 3rd for torque braking gives you a satisfying “burble” from the pipes.
Granted I love my car, but there’s something truly exhilarating about having 350 ponies under the hood and enough torque available to spin the tires with the RPM’s down so low.
Temped to trade ??? NO, but I was much more impressed then I thought I would be.
If there’s a dealer in you’re area that allows you to take one out for a spin, go for it.
Shawn S
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When I go to test drive the Bimmer 645 in the spring I better leave my wallet, checkbook and bank account numbers at home.
And I’ll also tell the bank to ignore my calls if I request loan/lease information from them.
HOLY SHIT THAT SUCKER GOT POWER !!!
It was a bright YELLOW 6-Speed that I drove.
I went over with my friend to do that OnStar contest and we decided to go for a ride. We didn’t win.
He drove first and didn’t really get on it too much.
When I took over I figured I would see what I could get away with because the sales dude was sitting in the back seat.
I absolutely LOVE the rumble of that V8 under the hood.
Even at idle it sounds like it wants to go.
When you get on it in gear it sounds like a NASCAR racer from inside….BEAUTIFUL !!!
I punched it in 2nd gear right after the up shift and the back end easily broke free.
Dropping from 4th to 3rd for torque braking gives you a satisfying “burble” from the pipes.
Granted I love my car, but there’s something truly exhilarating about having 350 ponies under the hood and enough torque available to spin the tires with the RPM’s down so low.
Temped to trade ??? NO, but I was much more impressed then I thought I would be.
If there’s a dealer in you’re area that allows you to take one out for a spin, go for it.
Shawn S
PS….
When I go to test drive the Bimmer 645 in the spring I better leave my wallet, checkbook and bank account numbers at home.
And I’ll also tell the bank to ignore my calls if I request loan/lease information from them.
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Re: I test drove the GTO on Saturday
Originally posted by Shawn S
Granted I love my car, but there’s something truly exhilarating about having 350 ponies under the hood and enough torque available to spin the tires with the RPM’s down so low.
Granted I love my car, but there’s something truly exhilarating about having 350 ponies under the hood and enough torque available to spin the tires with the RPM’s down so low.
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Re: Re: I test drove the GTO on Saturday
Originally posted by Smitty
Spend 7K, get the following: CT blower, Intercooler & some stainless exhaust work and you will have that 350 available to spin the tires all day in your car.
Spend 7K, get the following: CT blower, Intercooler & some stainless exhaust work and you will have that 350 available to spin the tires all day in your car.
And I think there is a limit to how much power you can put to the FRONT.
I see a possible “toy car” in the garage in the not too distant future.
02-16-2004, 02:52 PM
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Re: Re: Re: I test drove the GTO on Saturday
Originally posted by Shawn S
And I think there is a limit to how much power you can put to the FRONT.
And I think there is a limit to how much power you can put to the FRONT.
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GTO is a very impressive car. it will sell like hotcakes, no doubt. i just hope pontiac jazzes up the styling a bit, it looks too bland. but i sure as hell can respect the platform and the power. gotta love it.
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Re: Re: Re: I test drove the GTO on Saturday
Originally posted by Shawn S
Yea, but it won’t SOUND as sweet as that 5.7 liter did getting the job done.
And I think there is a limit to how much power you can put to the FRONT.
I see a possible “toy car” in the garage in the not too distant future.
Yea, but it won’t SOUND as sweet as that 5.7 liter did getting the job done.
And I think there is a limit to how much power you can put to the FRONT.
I see a possible “toy car” in the garage in the not too distant future.
maybe your cl will be your beater!!! i know t goes against all yer rules!!
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Re: Re: Re: Re: I test drove the GTO on Saturday
Originally posted by greenmonster
Right. Most people think FWD when you mention Pontiac (ala grand am/prix)
Right. Most people think FWD when you mention Pontiac (ala grand am/prix)
02-16-2004, 04:25 PM
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I was impressed with the GTO also. Gobs of power at any time.
I for one wouldn't knock anyone who would trade their CL or any car for that matter, for a GTO. There are a few things that made me take a pass on the GTO, like lack of heated seats and a moonroof not too mention loss of money on trade. But for 33K, that car will scream into the 12s and probably lower with just a couple mods.
I for one wouldn't knock anyone who would trade their CL or any car for that matter, for a GTO. There are a few things that made me take a pass on the GTO, like lack of heated seats and a moonroof not too mention loss of money on trade. But for 33K, that car will scream into the 12s and probably lower with just a couple mods.
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Re: I test drove the GTO on Saturday
Originally posted by Shawn S
Granted I love my car, but there’s something truly exhilarating about having 350 ponies under the hood and enough torque available to spin the tires with the RPM’s down so low....
....If there’s a dealer in you’re area that allows you to take one out for a spin, go for it.
Granted I love my car, but there’s something truly exhilarating about having 350 ponies under the hood and enough torque available to spin the tires with the RPM’s down so low....
....If there’s a dealer in you’re area that allows you to take one out for a spin, go for it.
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Originally posted by Scrib
I was impressed with the GTO also. Gobs of power at any time.
I for one wouldn't knock anyone who would trade their CL or any car for that matter, for a GTO. There are a few things that made me take a pass on the GTO, like lack of heated seats and a moonroof not too mention loss of money on trade. But for 33K, that car will scream into the 12s and probably lower with just a couple mods.
I was impressed with the GTO also. Gobs of power at any time.
I for one wouldn't knock anyone who would trade their CL or any car for that matter, for a GTO. There are a few things that made me take a pass on the GTO, like lack of heated seats and a moonroof not too mention loss of money on trade. But for 33K, that car will scream into the 12s and probably lower with just a couple mods.
the GTO is GM's way of saying
"We finally realize that Trans Ams and Camaros didn't sell because most people thought they were ugly as fuck and that only mullet sporting hicks drove them, but the LS1 is one of the best V8s of all time and definitely the drawpoint on any Trans Am or Camaro sale. So why don't we discontinue the Camaro and Trans Am, and just throw the LS1 block back into a coupe and reintroduce the Gran Turismo Otomologato (GTO) with a 'fresh' and 'new' image, free of the F-body's redneck stigma that Acura, Mercedes, BMW, Honda, Porsche, and even Kia drivers have so eagerly attached to the F-body legacy."
looks like a few of you gobbled up the image of the "new" GTO
by the way, fbodies are GORGEOUS!!!! :pfawk:
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Originally posted by 97-3-pt-OH-C-el
looks like a few of you gobbled up the image of the "new" GTO
looks like a few of you gobbled up the image of the "new" GTO
We need those links from the previous thread...
02-16-2004, 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by chris3240929
I think the majority of us here have stated the opposite...that GM dropped the ball, yet again, in the styling department. Doesn't look BAD, but the Australian version is MUCH hotter, IMHO.
We need those links from the previous thread...
I think the majority of us here have stated the opposite...that GM dropped the ball, yet again, in the styling department. Doesn't look BAD, but the Australian version is MUCH hotter, IMHO.
We need those links from the previous thread...
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Originally posted by darrinb
yea its basically a 4dr f body
yea its basically a 4dr f body
youve got the right idea with the "its too good of an engine" though
but its basically a C5 vette that gained 600 pounds
02-16-2004, 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by 97-3-pt-OH-C-el
looks like a few of you gobbled up the image of the "new" GTO
looks like a few of you gobbled up the image of the "new" GTO
Get off your soapbox.
by the way, fbodies are GORGEOUS!!!! :pfawk:
02-16-2004, 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by 97-3-pt-OH-C-el
image meaning "the muscular badass of a car"... not cosmetic image.
image meaning "the muscular badass of a car"... not cosmetic image.
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Originally posted by Chaptorial
BTW why didn't you test drive the auto?
BTW why didn't you test drive the auto?
The dealer said only 5% built will be auto.
Funny side note.
The 6-Speed manual is a 700 dollar option and the auto is FREE.
BUT………The auto has a 1,000 dollar gas-guzzler tax on it.
The manual is rated at 17/29 while the auto is 16/21
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Originally posted by Shawn S
They actually HAD a red Auto there, but I passed.
The dealer said only 5% built will be auto.
Funny side note.
The 6-Speed manual is a 700 dollar option and the auto is FREE.
BUT………The auto has a 1,000 dollar gas-guzzler tax on it.
The manual is rated at 17/29 while the auto is 16/21
They actually HAD a red Auto there, but I passed.
The dealer said only 5% built will be auto.
Funny side note.
The 6-Speed manual is a 700 dollar option and the auto is FREE.
BUT………The auto has a 1,000 dollar gas-guzzler tax on it.
The manual is rated at 17/29 while the auto is 16/21
02-16-2004, 11:48 PM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
They actually HAD a red Auto there, but I passed.
The dealer said only 5% built will be auto.
Funny side note.
The 6-Speed manual is a 700 dollar option and the auto is FREE.
BUT………The auto has a 1,000 dollar gas-guzzler tax on it.
The manual is rated at 17/29 while the auto is 16/21
They actually HAD a red Auto there, but I passed.
The dealer said only 5% built will be auto.
Funny side note.
The 6-Speed manual is a 700 dollar option and the auto is FREE.
BUT………The auto has a 1,000 dollar gas-guzzler tax on it.
The manual is rated at 17/29 while the auto is 16/21
02-17-2004, 06:38 AM
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Originally posted by Red Rider
Shawn, the salesman must be on crack, the auto is stock, the 6 speed manual is the option.
Shawn, the salesman must be on crack, the auto is stock, the 6 speed manual is the option.
Go back and read it again.
As for the 5% bit..... I'm not sure, but that's what he said.
02-17-2004, 09:43 AM
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Originally posted by Loseit
i need a moonroof. I really like this car.
i need a moonroof. I really like this car.
Although the idea of cutting up my roof wouldn't be the most pleasant thought in the world.
02-17-2004, 11:06 AM
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Originally posted by vinarnold
its a hot looking car with power, but american quality... or maybe the quality got better.
its a hot looking car with power, but american quality... or maybe the quality got better.
Someone driving an AMERICAN BUILT Acura and complaining about an AUSTRALIAN BUILT Pontiac.
02-17-2004, 11:06 AM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Uhhh, like TL/CL american quality....
Uhhh, like TL/CL american quality....
That said, I have nothing but dislike for almost all Pontiacs (exc. 89 Turbo TA) BUT I have a lot less hate for the new GTO. However, if I'm in this segment/price I'd go with the SVT Cobra first.
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