Pontiac GTO
03-09-2006, 06:38 PM
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Pontiac GTO
I would honestly like to know what you car enthusiasts know about the Pontiac GTO (2004-2005) weather or not its a great car and whatever else you might be able to help me with, mainly because im looking for an upgrade from my 02 v6 5 speed mustang to something with a lil more power, I was primarily thinking to go with a later model GT mustang or the pontiac GTO (stick of corse 
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03-09-2006, 08:31 PM
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RE: Pontiac GTO
Well, since GM is discontinuing that car, I wouldn't recommend it.Nice idea, but the car looked just like a Grand Prix and never sold well. Plus they are made in Australia,and shipped back here.One of Americas original muscle cars and they can't make a new one here? How screwy is that? Plus your talking some pretty good amount ofcash, if all you want is more power.Pick up a new Mustang or go for a used Cobra,you'll still be thousands ahead.
03-10-2006, 02:27 PM
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03-10-2006, 04:50 PM
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RE: Pontiac GTO
I've heard lots of bad things, even from vette, camaro and trans am owners. It's heavier and doesn't handle as well. Plus, like blackmagic1 said, it looks like a Grand Prix after a few cheeseburgers.
03-10-2006, 08:39 PM
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RE: Pontiac GTO
ORIGINAL: JD1969
Instead of listening to a bunch of fanboys, why don't you test drive both cars?
Instead of listening to a bunch of fanboys, why don't you test drive both cars?
03-10-2006, 11:13 PM
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RE: Pontiac GTO
when you say heavy feel... what do you mean exactly, i mean 350 hp should have me feelin like im in a plastic jet, you guys are correct about the not "standing out" thang but i think there are jus too many mustangs on the road around where i live, in my own neighborhood there are about 5 and 2 of em look xactly like mine. thanx for the feedback so far guys.
03-11-2006, 12:30 AM
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RE: Pontiac GTO
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when you say heavy feel... what do you mean exactly, i mean 350 hp should have me feelin like im in a plastic jet, you guys are correct about the not "standing out" thang but i think there are jus too many mustangs on the road around where i live, in my own neighborhood there are about 5 and 2 of em look xactly like mine. thanx for the feedback so far guys.
when you say heavy feel... what do you mean exactly, i mean 350 hp should have me feelin like im in a plastic jet, you guys are correct about the not "standing out" thang but i think there are jus too many mustangs on the road around where i live, in my own neighborhood there are about 5 and 2 of em look xactly like mine. thanx for the feedback so far guys.
As a matter of fact, after driving the GTO...I got the impression that Pontiac would have been better off putting some more engineering into this car and setting it up to compete with higher priced lux performance coupes........like BMW's and Mercedes'. Grant it, it would have probably taken the car price up a bit, but it could have been to that segment what the Corvette has been to the sports car segment: an affordable entry capable of outdoing cars much more expensive than itself. I mean, that's just my take on it. I think Pontiac tried to stradle the line a little too much. The car is obviously much more refined than the typical pony car....its just a shame they didn't just go for broke and really make it a world class performance coupe, instead of trying to keep the cost down for hopes of a higher sales volume.[&:]