Test drove new GTO

HAULN-SS · 10-28-2005, 10:56 PM

Wow...it's fantastic. The traction control works like a champ when you need it to. It's geared perfectly! (same gearbox as corvette). I hit 67 in 2nd gear getting on the interstate effortlessly(6 speed). The interior was typical domestic GM interior though, thats the only downfall. Not the entire interior though..just like, the sun visors and stuff. The emroidered leather seats felts great. Suede door panels and floor panels..nice touch. The 4 bucket seats are 8 way powered, and have a race-seat design too them to hold you in the seat. Very comfortable, and, surprisingly, very easy to see out of the car. you feel like you're sitting high up in the car. Not likea camaro or something where you're practically laying down in the car. blah..I'm tired...it was awesome.

**Jeff** · 10-31-2005, 10:38 AM

My dad moved the SRT-4 out of the showroom over the weekend and went to go play golf...keys in the switch. Sylvia and I grabbed a tag and out we went. BOOOOSSSSTTTT, it is my friend. I don't see how people hate on that car...its right nice inside for a neon...and its fast...hehe. Is the GTO boosted or v8? Or both? I'm too lazy to google.

**Mike** · 10-31-2005, 10:57 AM

buddy of mine just ran his stock gto... i think he got it for around 25k new, and it ran a 13.1

**Ryan T** · 10-31-2005, 11:04 AM

Thats a pretty respectable time for the GTO.

CaptainHenreh · 10-31-2005, 11:56 AM

TurboOmni08 Wrote:Is the GTO boosted or v8? Or both? I'm too lazy to google.

6.0L Aluminium V8.

HAULN-SS · 10-31-2005, 12:26 PM

Yeah...you could definately do some cheap-ish bolt ons and probably dip down even lower on the ET's. It's got manifolds on it stock...headers and a free flowing intake would free up quite a bit of power. Also..was that 13.1s in a 2005 6 speed?

**G.Irish** · 10-31-2005, 12:47 PM

How was the handling?

John · 10-31-2005, 04:17 PM

Too bad it weighs more than a tank.

**Mike** · 10-31-2005, 04:25 PM

G.Irish Wrote:How was the handling?

what handling?

HAULN-SS · 10-31-2005, 04:46 PM

Ehh...you know it didnt handle bad at all. I think it has that variable spring dampening..or wahtever the hell its called. I didnt *really* get a chance to hit any curves much more than interstate cloverleaf turns...it'd stick to those all day long at close to interstate speed

**JustinG** · 11-01-2005, 03:25 AM

a lil over 200 more pounds than the 06 stang + 100 more ponies, ill take it.

**Ryan T** · 11-01-2005, 12:16 PM

I really like them, but they just look like pontiac grand ams. If I was going to spend that kind of money on an american rwd car it'd be a C5 Corvette or a 300C Hemi.

**Jeff** · 11-01-2005, 01:11 PM

Ryan T Wrote:If I was going to spend that kind of money on an american rwd car it'd be a C5 Corvette or a 300C Hemi.

:twisted: Gotta make it the 6.1L SRT8

Evan · 11-01-2005, 02:09 PM

300C is based on an outdated E series benz platform (which wasnt the least bit sporty even when it was new) and comparing to a C5 is an apple orange comparison.

The Holden is a very solid car and has a fantastic racing pedigree. If pontiac didnt weigh it down so much Id be happier, but I still think its a fantastic car.

**Jeff** · 11-01-2005, 02:52 PM

Evan Wrote:300C is based on an outdated E series benz platform (which wasnt the least bit sporty even when it was new) and comparing to a C5 is an apple orange comparison.

Dude...you are a hatin' mofo. For a V8 RWD car (with American style) it is pretty damn nice.

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Oh and way to go on the "300 is no Vette" comment
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**Ryan T** · 11-01-2005, 02:59 PM

Evan Wrote:300C is based on an outdated E series benz platform (which wasnt the least bit sporty even when it was new) and comparing to a C5 is an apple orange comparison.

The Holden is a very solid car and has a fantastic racing pedigree. If pontiac didnt weigh it down so much Id be happier, but I still think its a fantastic car.

agreed, but I was looking at both aspects of why people would buy a GTO. If I wanted an american sports car, I'd get the C5 vette, not the GTO. If I was looking for a powerful V8 rwd american cruiser, I'd get the 300C, not the GTO.

Evan · 11-01-2005, 03:09 PM

TurboOmni08 Wrote:Dude...you are a hatin' mofo. For a V8 RWD car (with American style) it is pretty damn nice.

damn you are overly sensitive about any comment of a DC product!

its a good car for what it is, but what it is, is not a performance car in any way, shape or form. And last I checked, this was Madison Motorsports, not Madison Big Pimpin Boulevard Cruisers Wink

:lol:

MBPBC for lyfe y0!

BLINGMW · 11-01-2005, 03:14 PM

Evan Wrote:MBPBC for lyfe y0!

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Maengelito · 11-01-2005, 04:48 PM

BLINGMW Wrote:
Evan Wrote:MBPBC for lyfe y0!

lol lol lol

Feersty · 11-01-2005, 06:26 PM

Hey man that is the Pontiff! You wrong for dat. :lol:

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