Debating buying a 2005 GTO

[Nebor]

A word to the wise: Chrome wheels make baby jesus cry.

 

[SilentZero]

Please don't buy the 330ci!!! I seriously don't understand why people waste their money on these cars. They are a few thousand shy of a M3, so just get a M3...you won't regret it! The 330ci is crap compared to the M3 for a few thousand more, and far better than a GTO.

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: Nebor
A word to the wise: Chrome wheels make baby jesus cry.

Let him cry. Let him throw a screaming temper tantrum for all I care...

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: iversonyin
Not thinking about the Mustang GT at all?

Not at all. I drove the V6 variety (rental car) recently, and HATED it.

Mustang V6 != Mustang GT....plus

5-spd manual >>>> (rental) 5-spd autotragic tranny....in the fun dept

But, good choice on the GTO, LS2 = :thumbsup:

Did you get the 4-spd auto or the 6-spd manual?....please say the 6-spd...

How 'bout some pics!

 

[Actaeon]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy your car. Remember, pics up asap.

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: iversonyin
Not thinking about the Mustang GT at all?

Not at all. I drove the V6 variety (rental car) recently, and HATED it.

Mustang V6 != Mustang GT....plus

5-spd manual >>>> (rental) 5-spd autotragic tranny....in the fun dept

But, good choice on the GTO, LS2 = :thumbsup:

Did you get the 4-spd auto or the 6-spd manual?....please say the 6-spd...

How 'bout some pics!

The 6-speed, of course! And I'll get pics up at some point during the week (tomorrow, maybe). I'll just update the thread when I have them.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: iversonyin
Not thinking about the Mustang GT at all?

Not at all. I drove the V6 variety (rental car) recently, and HATED it.

Mustang V6 != Mustang GT....plus

5-spd manual >>>> (rental) 5-spd autotragic tranny....in the fun dept

But, good choice on the GTO, LS2 = :thumbsup:

Did you get the 4-spd auto or the 6-spd manual?....please say the 6-spd...

How 'bout some pics!

The 6-speed, of course! And I'll get pics up at some point during the week (tomorrow, maybe). I'll just update the thread when I have them.

Also what was the final price. Are they still pretty tight with the new LS2 gto's or are they willing to deal like some other cars now?

 

[dug777]

Basically a Monaro, so yeah, fvckinn awesome, enjoy (you will ).

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Have you actually driven a GTO? I test drove one recently and was fairly unimpressed with it. See my review here.

I've owned BMWs and I've driven the GTO. I am not overly impressed either one quite frankly. The 330Ci is a really nice car with a great chassis and decent power, but it is expesive and expensive to repair. The GTO is a heavy brute of a car with lots of power but a mediocre chassis. The BMW is very refined and the GTO is totally unrefined. Two completely different cars.

Drive both and then choose. Don't go by what your neighbor says or what the morons here who've never driven either car tell you though.

Just out of curiousity, why not look at the Inifiniti G35 coupe?

I have read your review, and I've driven both the GTO and the 330Ci (and liked them both). From a gut feel standpoint, the GTO is more "me" than the BMW.

Just so I don't Syringer you all: I am buying the GTO (black w/black interior, 6-speed, with 18" chrome alloys). Today. I take delivery on it tomorrow..

Congrats! You should be able to work a great deal on that car right now with GMs employee discount for everyone deals.

 

[Crucial]

:thumbsup:

I drove the snot out of one at the GM auto show in motion. It is a blast to drive.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: SilentZero
Please don't buy the 330ci!!! I seriously don't understand why people waste their money on these cars. They are a few thousand shy of a M3, so just get a M3...you won't regret it! The 330ci is crap compared to the M3 for a few thousand more, and far better than a GTO.

An M3 is about $10k more than a 330ci. They don't presently make M3s, so you can't buy them. And when they do make them again, there will be a spectacular waiting list, just like last time.

 

[bernse]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
The questions that I have to all you fine members of the ATOT community are: Am I "too old" for the GTO? I'm 36, and I wonder if the perception is that "punk kids" should be driving this car?

Hell no! I'd say you might be too old for a riced up Civic with a Type R sticker, but why would you even think that for a GTO?

Cograts, BTW.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

So how's the sheep butt, old man?

- M4H

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Here NFS4 states that he could see someone cross-shopping between a GTO and a BMW 330Ci. This is exactly the dilemma I find myself in.

I still don't get this...however, for anyone else who is considering such cross-genre shopping, I would recommend checking out the other cars that normal cross-shopping would produce i.e. the pertinent Audi or Mercedes for the 330Ci and the Mustang GT for the Olomogato...

 

[Ronin]

Screw all this..where's the picture of the neighbor?

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Ronin
Screw all this..where's the picture of the neighbor?

Pics of neighbor in the GTO?

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: Ronin
Screw all this..where's the picture of the neighbor?

Pics of neighbor in the GTO?

Bending over the hood of the GTO in one of her little tennis miniskirts? Let me work on that...

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Here NFS4 states that he could see someone cross-shopping between a GTO and a BMW 330Ci. This is exactly the dilemma I find myself in.

I still don't get this...however, for anyone else who is considering such cross-genre shopping, I would recommend checking out the other cars that normal cross-shopping would produce i.e. the pertinent Audi or Mercedes for the 330Ci and the Mustang GT for the Olomogato...

Actually, I had considered the relevant Audi, Mercedes, and the Mustang GT. None of those cars visually "do it" for me. And, given that I tend to choose partly on impulse and gut feel, if they don't feel right, they don't feel right.

 

[Safeway]

I'd have bought the BMW for the flashiness you listed. The GTO is just a glorified Grand Prix.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Safeway
I'd have bought the BMW for the flashiness you listed. The GTO is just a glorified Grand Prix.

WTF.


Grand Prix is FWD and a totally different frame, inside, engine, etc... They are not even made at the same plant, let alone country.

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: Safeway
I'd have bought the BMW for the flashiness you listed. The GTO is just a glorified Grand Prix.

WTF.


Grand Prix is FWD and a totally different frame, inside, engine, etc... They are not even made at the same plant, let alone country.

Looking at both cars inside and out, the GTO is an entirely different car.

 

[Triumph]

Can't wait for pics! I looove the GTO. You know this car is going to be a used car gem once they take it away. Everyone will realize what a special item it was and it'll be much more appreciated after it's gone. Kinda like the 240sx nowadays.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: Safeway
I'd have bought the BMW for the flashiness you listed. The GTO is just a glorified Grand Prix.

WTF.


Grand Prix is FWD and a totally different frame, inside, engine, etc... They are not even made at the same plant, let alone country.

Ha ha, this is true.

People are funny sometimes

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: Ronin
Screw all this..where's the picture of the neighbor?

Pics of neighbor in the GTO?

Bending over the hood of the GTO in one of her little tennis miniskirts? Let me work on that...

It's not a GTO, but will this do?

- M4H

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: Ronin
Screw all this..where's the picture of the neighbor?

Pics of neighbor in the GTO?

Bending over the hood of the GTO in one of her little tennis miniskirts? Let me work on that...

It's not a GTO, but will this do?

- M4H

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