Test drove a GTO, my opinion inside...
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I read on a Buick board mixed reviews as well. Basically, looks plain, but it's fast. Sorta like the original GTO, except now it has a premium price tag, and a history that demands it back up the GTO name. Basically, it doesn't.
Of course there was one guy that had bought one, and praised its every virtue. But I have a feeling the "ooh ahh" appeal will wear off, people won't crowd around his car anymore, and he'll wonder why he spent so much on so little.
I hear sales are far below projections, so if you're wanting one, wait until they're bringing in the new year models and get it cheaper.
Of course there was one guy that had bought one, and praised its every virtue. But I have a feeling the "ooh ahh" appeal will wear off, people won't crowd around his car anymore, and he'll wonder why he spent so much on so little.
I hear sales are far below projections, so if you're wanting one, wait until they're bringing in the new year models and get it cheaper.
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This is new ifo about the 05 GTO from a reputable dealer:
2005 GTO
LS2 400HP/395TQ
Duel snorkel hood for increased engine cooling
Bigger brakes w/RED GTO engraved calipers
18in Wheel option
Split rear exhaust
Revised gauges with higher redline tach
Dead pedal
2 new colors Midnight Blue and Cyclone grey
Still not worth the money. Im sure with the new options and upgrades, comes a bigger price tag.
2005 GTO
LS2 400HP/395TQ
Duel snorkel hood for increased engine cooling
Bigger brakes w/RED GTO engraved calipers
18in Wheel option
Split rear exhaust
Revised gauges with higher redline tach
Dead pedal
2 new colors Midnight Blue and Cyclone grey
Still not worth the money. Im sure with the new options and upgrades, comes a bigger price tag.
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Sounds like others at GM think it is a turd too:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...&sid=250&n=156
If you guys are lucky they will not make the same screw ups with the next gen Camaro.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...&sid=250&n=156
If you guys are lucky they will not make the same screw ups with the next gen Camaro.
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Re: Re: Test drove a GTO, my opinion inside...
Originally posted by Scott
Sounds like the entire GM line-up from the last 20 years.
Sounds like the entire GM line-up from the last 20 years.
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sooo...where's the turbo?
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yah, but demo car or not, the freaking change holder door broke. lol. Also, i totally forgot to mention, and this really was stupid on GM's part....THERE'S NO FREAKING DEAD PEDAL. wtf were they thinking.
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My dad works for a GM dealership, and he brought home a GTO, well the night he brought it home..we decided to see what it was about. it was an auto. because it's all they had, but it still got on it! it was quick, accelerated really nice, but just wasn't enough. im not sure if it was because it was a auto or not...but i was not impressed at all..for having 350 horsies, IMO the money would be better spent on a vette.
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Originally posted by dave b
My dad works for a GM dealership, and he brought home a GTO, well the night he brought it home..we decided to see what it was about. it was an auto. because it's all they had, but it still got on it! it was quick, accelerated really nice, but just wasn't enough. im not sure if it was because it was a auto or not...but i was not impressed at all..for having 350 horsies, IMO the money would be better spent on a vette.
My dad works for a GM dealership, and he brought home a GTO, well the night he brought it home..we decided to see what it was about. it was an auto. because it's all they had, but it still got on it! it was quick, accelerated really nice, but just wasn't enough. im not sure if it was because it was a auto or not...but i was not impressed at all..for having 350 horsies, IMO the money would be better spent on a vette.
