I'm toying with the idea of buying a new 2006 Pontiac GTO. I know it's not a perfect car, but I'm finding it hard to resist 400 HP for less than $30,000 OTD. I would NOT trade in my TL but would get the GTO just for "fun."

Any thoughts?


Edit: 6-Speed MT only.

 

The six speeds are getting harder to find-so if you are serious, don't wait.

My brother just picked one up-it is a blast to drive. Can't really go wrong for the money if you want new.

 

Have you driven one yet? Make sure you're comfy in it first. Then decide if you want to spend up to $30K on a depreciating asset [well, for the first decade- it may appreciate in value thereafter or go in the dumper]; assume it'll be worth about $15K in five years.
If you really like the car, your retirement is fully funded and have a comfy cash position, now is the time to do it.

 

Save some more $$$ and get a used 05/06 Vette instead.

 

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I personally like the LS2 GTOs. Very inexpensive to mod into a beast!

 

Yep, It's not a bad car at all. If you can live with the crappy interior & you fit in it you'll be happy. I would not buy a new 1. I'd buy a used 1 & not take that big of a hit.

I really don't see it being a premium car after it's gone. It wasn't well liked or received & they didn't sell well. The power train is very common as well. It's not like it was some special made car. Add the fact it's already a car in other parts of the world under the holden name.

 

good call.

 

The 2000 WS6 trans ams haven't lost too much of their value. One with like 60k will still sell for around 20k$.

 

Where's ?

 

there isn't much I'd trade my GTO for


but, i'd look hard at an 04 Z06

 

I'm with CLpower. I still regret getting rid of my 97 Z28. The GTO was on my list (I got an 06 G35 cause I needed 4 doors and RWD) but I had to have the luxo goodies.

You can't get a used C6 for teh same money as a new or used GTO, so there's not much comparison, especially if you need room for 4.
I too would buy it lightly used rather than new.

I would make sure to get one with the LS2 (400hp) and better looking dual outlet exhaust. Yes I know earlier cars were also true duals, but the routing was all wrong in the looks department!

 

By no means get an 04!!!!!!!!!!!!


BTW, I can't express how happy I am with my GTO

 

My post was in no way meant to be dispareging towards the GTO. I like it, even though their not sold in Canada. I just think a Vette would make a better toy, which is what he needs. If it was his daily driver then by all means.

I wish the damn GTO was sold in Canada as I'll need a weekend toy that carries four. Not much out there in that category.

 

Dealers around here are closing out new Goats for $26,000!!

Used vettes (2004-2005) look like $35-40K

It's very tempting!

 

just FYI, if you want the goat HURRY, there are only about 1000 left, and M6's are a TOUGH find

 

Do it man. I love it. It is balls fast, comfortable, and fairly uncommon. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

 

GTO +1

Car is FUN AS HELL!!!! I just wish I wasn't 17 or I'd be all over that car.

 

don't buy a bloated no option cavalier.

 

GTO>>>>>Your car

 

we got ripped

 

it shure is a lot of zebras for its price~

 

CLpower, Rmpage -

What's a good forum for solid basic info on the goat? You know, where I can find out about known issues, option packages, common mods, etc.

Goatazine?

 

ls1gto.com I found thats a good forum with great info. I almost bought an 06 in Feb, but found I was getting laid off and didnt get it.

 

The last time I bought a GM product was 1987. I told myself I would crawl across a mile of broken glass before I ever did THAT again!

But this is different since it's from Australia, right?

 

Seconding LS1GTO.com, but for greater technical detail across LSx platforms, visit the forums at LS1tech.com, they're a goldmine.

Another neat thing, in my opinion, about the GTO is that it gets totally underestimated by people who don't know anything about cars (like this guy). I've heard "where'd you get a dual exhaust on your Grand Am?" from local ricers before. Laffo.

 

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Magic Man has been shooting his mouth off in every thread. I just dont bother to reply to his posts.

 

You get lots of testosterone+ an 400hp V8 good looks for under 40k...Test drive it and I don't doubt you'll buy it.

 

under 30K



I was looking strongly at the G35C, evo, and STi. I drove them all and was set on the Sti. My wife MADE me drive the GTO.....I bought it 2 days later.

 

Haha. Can you elaborate on this? My fiancee was in love with 350Zs but after I drove a GTO there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted one, regardless of whose complaints I had to suffer. I'm always curious to hear how SO's weighed in on the purchase decision.

 

Well, GTO wasn't even in the picture originally....after driving the 3 we had planned on going and getting the STi that weekend when she said "you should really go drive the GTO, just to see what it's like"


It helped that she HATED the STi and Evo, but she wasn't going to play a role in the decision of it

 

I had the same exact experience as CLpower and rmpage, except replace 'GTO' with 'CTS-V'. I NEVER considered the car while I was shopping the G35, M3 and S4. I happended to drive past the dealership and remembered some distant article in some magazine I may have read about some sort of fastish Cadillac. A week later I was taking it home. Those LSx motors may not be technology laden but displacement and torque just feel sooooo good!

 

I just went and looked at an '06 M6 with 12,000 miles on it. Cyclone Gray asking $27,500.

I'm going back later to take it for a test drive. Incidentally, it was setting next to a '05 G35C, which was almost the exact same color. The G was out of warranty and they wanted $1000 more for it

I'm starting to think that the opel platform with a corvette motor, assembled in Australia may be the greatest performance bargain of all time!

Standby for my ad in the BM........

 

You can get new ones for $27.5


Holden platform, not opel

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...spagenameZWDVW


it's even in your town, wonder if it's the one you looked at

 

nice and clean.... boring color though

 

Car'n'Driver sez Opel/same platform as the Caddy Catera... It's hard to tell nowadays because so many things are shared. Ultimately all it really means is that parts of the programming for the machine tools and some of the stamping patterns are shared.

The same article says lots of good things about the interior and I learned that it has an IRS.

Article


And YES that is the exact same car I am looking at, it is flawless. They're asking too much, but dealers always open high.

14 MPG is tuff to swallow....

 

It's definitely a step above the F-body cars with chassis and suspension. The IRS has its ups and downs compared to a solid rear end in terms of performance under heavy throttle, but for everyday driving it should be a more civilized car.

 

a buddy of mine at work just picked a slightly used 05 w/ 7k miles for 19k, 6 MT and he loves it.

 

Not in the same class, but I'd love to read your comparison...