Anyone like GTO?

[HIGH ON LIFE]

The new gto is a beefed up grand prix i dont like it they should'a made it retro like the 05' tang. so in other words i like the original like from the dukes of hazard!!

 

[hondaracer88]

What the **** are you talking about? The car the Duke boys drove was a '69 Dodge Charger.

 

[Klostrophobic]

I like it. 350 HP, 365 ft-lbs. Gimme gimme. What is the MSRP on this bad boy?

The interior is very nice.

 

[1X83Z]

Originally posted by Klostrophobic
I like it. 350 HP, 365 ft-lbs. Gimme gimme. What is the MSRP on this bad boy?

Somehow, with a 350bhp 5.7L V8 with 365lb-ft, standard ABS, leather, power front seats with lumbar adjustment, keyless entry, in-dash 6-CD, automatic headlights, alloy wheels, alarm, and better handling than an IS300 it's just $31800. All that, 23mpg and 0.7 seconds quicker to 60mph than a 350Z make it Car of the Year and the best Pontiac in several decades.

 

[Klostrophobic]

Wow, this car is so awesome. I like it better than the older GTOs by far. It doesn't have the history or reputation, but it's a better car.

I want one right now. Can I borrow 32 grand? And by borrow, I mean have without ever having to repay you.

 

[Zrow]

Doug wipes his ass with 32 grand, I think he should give us all that much. I assume you're gonna buy one, right?

 

[The Porko]

Originally posted by HIGH ON LIFE
The new gto is a beefed up grand prix i dont like it they should'a made it retro like the 05' tang. so in other words i like the original like from the dukes of hazard!!

How is the new gto a beefed up grand prix? the new gto is a holden monaro just with a different front bar, Smaller wheels, LHD and a bit more power.

 

[1X83Z]

Originally posted by Zrow
I assume you're gonna buy one, right?

No, though I've owned all of my other 'cars of the year.'

 

[skip0110]

I think it's as senseless to compare this GTO to '69 as is is to compare a '99 Z28 with a '69 Z28, or a 350Z with a 240Z. Times change, technology marches foreward. If Pontiac tried to sell a '69 GTO today obviously it wouldn't get anywhere. Huge cars with terrible handling, poor gas mileage wont sell, as evidenced by the Camaro. As a company, GM made a smart decision. They need to stop investing their development budget in trucks and build some cars. Anyone who expected a clone of the Judge needs to reset their expectations, because those are called classics for a reason: they are cars form the past.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

Nothing really attracted me in the new GTO. I still prefer the original Pontiac GTO, the Ferrari GTO's, and the Mitsubishi GTO VR-4 (aka. 3000GT). But at least we here in the US get some taste of the Austrailian muscle car like some people have been waiting for.

BTW it has the best front seats on all the GM US fleet!!

 

[Ford427]

This is a hard choice. I bet I'd enjoy both rides equally, although I've never been in a 2004 GTO.

 

[toyomatt84]

Originally posted by Hell Patrol
Anyone like GTO?

No.


I don't like Pontiac in general. Anybody who designs something as bad as the Aztek, then produces it, shouldn't be allowed to make vehicles.

 

[1X83Z]

Originally posted by toyomatt84

I don't like Pontiac in general. Anybody who designs something as bad as the Aztek, then produces it, shouldn't be allowed to make vehicles.

The Aztek's styling may be bad, but don't ever question its design. I'll stand up for the Aztek AWD as the second-best midsize SUV until I die.

 

[Glut]

I understand GM is planning to drift the GTO competitvely. Can someone confirm?

 

[Jay]

drift?

 

[The Porko]

Yes there are making a drift gto http://www.rmrproducts.com/temp/drift_release.htm

 

[The Porko]

Originally posted by toyomatt84
No.


I don't like Pontiac in general. Anybody who designs something as bad as the Aztek, then produces it, shouldn't be allowed to make vehicles.

But Pontiac neva designed the new GTO, Holden did the only thing Pontiac was change the front of the vehicle.

 

[Jay]

yes this is a holden designed and built car

 

[toyomatt84]

Originally posted by M5Power
The Aztek's styling may be bad, but don't ever question its design. I'll stand up for the Aztek AWD as the second-best midsize SUV until I die.

I'm glad you like it, but some of the styling points are just unnecessary and gawdy. And as for the second-best SUV, what are you comparing it to? Because, if you get a look at what's underneath it, it's more like a hyped-up minivan, suspension and drivetrain wise, then an SUV. It definitely doesn't have much for the strength department, the CV's look like black chicken bones reaching to each wheel.

 

[aljones]

We are getting exactly the same car in the UK, badged as a Vauxhall Monaro. Should be a good car though.

 

[The Porko]

Excatly you brits are getting wat australia gets, which is the monaro front, 18s, climate control pretty much wat us aussies are getting.

 

[slammedON20s]

you know it may not quite be what the old GTO is and it may be more family looking but dude, that 5.7l GenIII LS1 V8 definelty makes up for it. 0-60 in like 5.3. i'd say it ought to be pretty nice....

 

[1X83Z]

Originally posted by toyomatt84
I'm glad you like it, but some of the styling points are just unnecessary and gawdy. And as for the second-best SUV, what are you comparing it to? Because, if you get a look at what's underneath it, it's more like a hyped-up minivan, suspension and drivetrain wise, then an SUV.

I used to make this same point, but of the Buick Rendezvous/Pontiac Aztek duo, it's more of the SUV.

And I'm comparing it to every other midsize SUV. The Honda Pilot is the best; the Aztek is second. It's just really damn good.

 

[Klostrophobic]

Originally posted by slammedON20s
you know it may not quite be what the old GTO is

Yeah, the newer one is better.

 

[Race Idiot]

Originally posted by aljones
We are getting exactly the same car in the UK, badged as a Vauxhall Monaro. Should be a good car though.

Well, i'm sure Vauxhall will be able to **** it up. Like they do with all their other cars.

 

[Nissan_Racer]

the new gto is a holden, thats all it is is a holden with american badges, it has a weak motor, the chassis is weak, they really messed up the gto, i would have expected a 6.0 V8 with 400hp, i think gm messed up on a potential gold mine.

 

[Fenrir51]

A 6L v8? I dont think people want to pay that much for gas here. GM is going down in good cars.

 

[1X83Z]

Originally posted by Nissan_Racer
the new gto is a holden, thats all it is is a holden with american badges, it has a weak motor, the chassis is weak, they really messed up the gto, i would have expected a 6.0 V8 with 400hp, i think gm messed up on a potential gold mine.

The 5.7 from the Corvette is a 'weak motor'? Why do they let you post here? And what cars have 6.0L engines?

 

[Klostrophobic]

Originally posted by Nissan_Racer
it has a weak motor

Read: it isn't an RB26DETT.

I, too, am disappointed that they only stocked it with a 350 HP 5.7L engine instead of the vastly superior, and fictional, 400 HP 6.0L.

 

[miata13B]

Originally posted by M5Power
The 5.7 from the Corvette is a 'weak motor'? Why do they let you post here? And what cars have 6.0L engines?

The original Hemis' my friend but they had to be tweaked to 400 hp . . .