Drove a 2006 GT today - WOW
05-11-2008, 02:17 PM
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RE: Drove a 2006 GT today - WOW
weve got a 06 gt stick and a 07 v6 auto- the 6 has reall good power, but IMHO the sound alone makes the GT a lot more fun to drive- to me the 6(maybe the tranny) has quite a bit of engine whirring typenoise...the gt has a lot of tranny backlash typeracket, but the exhaust hides it pretty nicely 
either way theyre fun cars- but I'm addicted to the sound of a V8...
either way theyre fun cars- but I'm addicted to the sound of a V8...
05-12-2008, 12:38 AM
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RE: Drove a 2006 GT today - WOW
i cant do that kind of deal bc of my insurance... id be dropped in a heartbeat if i went v8 esp w/ my couple of tix... besides some ppl may know im on a quest for a 500hp v6... lets see a v8 beat that [8D][8D]
05-12-2008, 09:33 AM
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RE: Drove a 2006 GT today - WOW
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I test drove a manual GT yesterday too. I liked it, much more ***** way up in the rpms, around town, it felt pretty much the same as the V6. Just curious, do you have any performance mods on your six? I do, and it really lets the six breath. No, it's not a GT, but it really closes the gap in the "seat of the pants dyno" department. The GT does have potential for greater gains with similar mods. I would like to try a GT with an intake and tune in it.
I test drove a manual GT yesterday too. I liked it, much more ***** way up in the rpms, around town, it felt pretty much the same as the V6. Just curious, do you have any performance mods on your six? I do, and it really lets the six breath. No, it's not a GT, but it really closes the gap in the "seat of the pants dyno" department. The GT does have potential for greater gains with similar mods. I would like to try a GT with an intake and tune in it.
05-12-2008, 11:49 AM
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RE: Drove a 2006 GT today - WOW
yes, there is a difference. although not a dramatic difference from a generic perf tune, its enough to make you satisfied. they are only $50 from vmp and bama.
05-12-2008, 12:02 PM
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RE: Drove a 2006 GT today - WOW
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My wife and I stopped at a dealer today and test drove a 2006 Red GT with manual, interior upgrade package, leather seats with side airbagsand 4,000 miles. I didn't see if it had the shaker 500 or not.
My wife drove it first and scared the hell out of me when she took it thru 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears on a small 2 lane road. She said it felt almost as quick as her 2000 Corvette 6 speed convertible. Then I drove it and it did feel pretty quick. It was priced at $20,900.
The dealer said I could have it for $7,000 and my 2006 V6 auto Tungsten Grey coupe with Pony Package, Interior Upgrade package, leather GT take off seats and 14,000 miles. Does that sound like a fair price? I probably won't buy it but it but I was just wondering if it sounded like a good deal.
My wife and I stopped at a dealer today and test drove a 2006 Red GT with manual, interior upgrade package, leather seats with side airbagsand 4,000 miles. I didn't see if it had the shaker 500 or not.
My wife drove it first and scared the hell out of me when she took it thru 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears on a small 2 lane road. She said it felt almost as quick as her 2000 Corvette 6 speed convertible. Then I drove it and it did feel pretty quick. It was priced at $20,900.
The dealer said I could have it for $7,000 and my 2006 V6 auto Tungsten Grey coupe with Pony Package, Interior Upgrade package, leather GT take off seats and 14,000 miles. Does that sound like a fair price? I probably won't buy it but it but I was just wondering if it sounded like a good deal.
05-12-2008, 12:36 PM
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RE: Drove a 2006 GT today - WOW
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My wife and I stopped at a dealer today and test drove a 2006 Red GT with manual, interior upgrade package, leather seats with side airbagsand 4,000 miles. I didn't see if it had the shaker 500 or not.
My wife drove it first and scared the hell out of me when she took it thru 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears on a small 2 lane road. She said it felt almost as quick as her 2000 Corvette 6 speed convertible. Then I drove it and it did feel pretty quick. It was priced at $20,900.
The dealer said I could have it for $7,000 and my 2006 V6 auto Tungsten Grey coupe with Pony Package, Interior Upgrade package, leather GT take off seats and 14,000 miles. Does that sound like a fair price? I probably won't buy it but it but I was just wondering if it sounded like a good deal.
My wife and I stopped at a dealer today and test drove a 2006 Red GT with manual, interior upgrade package, leather seats with side airbagsand 4,000 miles. I didn't see if it had the shaker 500 or not.
My wife drove it first and scared the hell out of me when she took it thru 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears on a small 2 lane road. She said it felt almost as quick as her 2000 Corvette 6 speed convertible. Then I drove it and it did feel pretty quick. It was priced at $20,900.
The dealer said I could have it for $7,000 and my 2006 V6 auto Tungsten Grey coupe with Pony Package, Interior Upgrade package, leather GT take off seats and 14,000 miles. Does that sound like a fair price? I probably won't buy it but it but I was just wondering if it sounded like a good deal.
05-12-2008, 04:27 PM
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RE: Drove a 2006 GT today - WOW
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i cant do that kind of deal bc of my insurance... id be dropped in a heartbeat if i went v8 esp w/ my couple of tix... besides some ppl may know im on a quest for a 500hp v6... lets see a v8 beat that [8D][8D]
i cant do that kind of deal bc of my insurance... id be dropped in a heartbeat if i went v8 esp w/ my couple of tix... besides some ppl may know im on a quest for a 500hp v6... lets see a v8 beat that [8D][8D]
09-05-2008, 08:11 PM
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Can you post a picture of your "new" 2005 GT? Like you I broke down and traded my 2006 V6 Premium with Pony Package for a 2007 GT with 5 speed manual. It's a lot of fun to drive but I don't have to tell you.
