To the GTO crew

[IDAFC21]

Seems we're getting a sizable group of gto owners over here now, so I'd like some advice.

Id love to give a GTO a go, but right now I just dont think an 05-06 is in my price range. Is there any REAL reason why I shouldn't consider an 04? I know theres a few 04 owners on here now, I'd like to hear your input.

when compared to 05-06's, I know 04's have the 5.7L, brakes arnt AS good, have potential strut problems, no scoopy hood, no power door lock switch inside, i know its still a true dual, just exits on one side, which doesnt bother me, cuz id throw a spintech side exit exhaust on it anyways

an LS2 would be nice, but theres only what, a 50hp difference in the 2 engines? What say the goat owners

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[Lord Tin Foilhat]

i want one too

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

I may be wrong, but an 04 will be cheaper to mod. LS1s are way more abundant and have a larger aftermarket.

 

[Mirz]

i just roasted a cam only ls1 goat by a car everytime,and all i have is a cat-back. there is nothing wrong with ls1 goats

 

[Shocker]

Yea the LS2's are stronger, thats the only benefit I think. Strut rub... I had an April 04 build and never had a problem plus that would be covered by recall and warranty. Smooth hood/one side exhaust=hotness and unique. Door locks at 1st it bugged me, you get over it.

Anything else can be made up by the lower cost.. an upgrade on all for corner brakes was about $500.

A 04 with headers, exhaust and cammed should be able to hold it's own with an 05. The 2 races I had with 05's they pulled a car on me.

 

[IDAFC21]

I may be wrong, but an 04 will be cheaper to mod. LS1s are way more abundant and have a larger aftermarket.

modding isnt of GREAT importance to me. im not lookin to build a 10 second race car (shocking, i know). my wrx is around a mid 13 second car right now, and im perfectly happy w/ it. I might like a LITTLE more speed out of a gto, but nothing crazy. I dont have anything to prove to anyone, if it puts a smile on my face when push the pedal to the floor thats good enough for me :wiggle:

 

[Shocker]

Not speed, torque my friend :banana-mario: this site has great smilies

 

[humbleGoat06]

Not speed, torque my friend :banana-mario: this site has great smilies

+1 on tha tq

You give it gas and it just keeps pulling. Never driven a car that keeps accelerating as strong as the Goat does in the 1XXmph ranges - then again, the Goat is the fastest car I've ever driven. Also the 0-60 isnt bad for a fat cavalier...right?

 

[PANDA]

I was looking at GTO's online the other day, I think there a great car for the money right now. But they seem like they are losing there resale value like crazy. Seems like everyone is selling them. idk I wouldn't want to finance one and have it depreciate faster than I could pay it off.

 

[IDAFC21]

that is also one of my concerns. but out here it seems like people charge whatever the hell they want for gto's. the spectrum of prices i see is just crazy. but thats why i wanna look for a cheaper one, and i plan to make a sizeable down payment, so whatever i finance should cover any depreciation so i wont go upsidedown on the car. thats what i love about my wrx. the demand for this car is still high enough that i never had to worry about going upside down on it

 

[eyecell007]

I would go find one of each and test drive both. I waited to buy the 05 new because I wanted the extra 50 hp and the newer style hood. There aren't very many other differences so I really think it comes down to what you like better and the size of your wallet.

 

[IDAFC21]

hmm, i do like the 05/06 styling better, but the wallet is ultimately going to be the determining factor. But i do have time on my side as well. im in no rush to get rid of my wrx

 

[eXo3901]

The styling on the 05-06 is what made me want it.

autotrader was my best friend for while. I'm sure you could find an 05-06 for a good price, might have more milage though.

 

[CamaroSS]

gtos suck............ not really

 

[IDAFC21]

dont you have some more snowmobiling to do?

 

[Scgoaty]

I dont have anything to prove to anyone, if it puts a smile on my face when push the pedal to the floor thats good enough for me :wiggle:

For me driving the GTO = SEG every time I get in it. This is the first car, not including High School, that I have just gone out to drive for fun with no destination other than seat time for an hour or two and then back home. Usually the windows are down and the radio off, just rowing the gears and listening to the exhaust. These cruises used to be delegated to my Motorcycle, but I have a hard time not just jumping into the car if I want to get out just to cruise. The depreciation thing doesn't bother me too much, since I plan on keeping her around for a long time. To answer your original question though, if for some reason my car was totaled or stolen, I would not hesitate to purchase another one, including the 04. Because like you, I dont have anything to prove to anyone, and I am sure it would put a smile on my face.:smile:

 

[IDAFC21]

thanks for the response :biggthump:

For me driving the GTO = SEG every time I get in it.

haha, this is another term i learned from my time lurking on the gto board

 

[Scgoaty]

We all have it

 

[IDAFC21]

i too hope to have the seg some day. not that i dont already w/ my wrx

 

[Burtonrider10022]

i have an 04, its fast as hell. but just remember, if ur not lookin for mods, the 05-06 come with hell under the hood out of the box....and out by me, 04s are just as expensive as 05-06 :hsughno: but if ur lookin for half assed MPG get the stick. lol.


James

 

[BLOWN GP]

w

a few of my friends have gtos and they are all fast but for some odd reason my buddy with the 5.7l gto always beats my other buddy with a 6.0l? and they both have the same mods intake and exhuast.

 

[Scgoaty]

a few of my friends have gtos and they are all fast but for some odd reason my buddy with the 5.7l gto always beats my other buddy with a 6.0l? and they both have the same mods intake and exhuast.

Must be the Driver Mod

 

[mjesenovec]

my brother just got a gray 06 with 5,xxx miles for $27K. It's a damn sweet ride. He gives me shit though...like "haha, my gto is faster than your cobalt ss/sc." "oh yeah? let's take it to a twisty track...and we'll see how my cobalt handles against your G-toe."

 

[CamaroSS]

Must be the Driver Mod

damn driver mod can be quite the difference

 

[BLOWN GP]

there both autos and they are racing from a roll how can you screw that up?