Friend just bought a GTO...

[Mr. Lennon]

I havent seen a GTO driving around here yet, but man those are nice. My uncle just bought a ferrari modena 360 spider...its insane.

 

[dirtboy]

I went and looked at them. Exterior styling is horried, the interior is okay and it just isn't nearly as cool as it could be. It's a good thing they are fast, because other than a straight line there's not much to them.

 

[DougK62]

Originally posted by: Klixxer
Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

You obviously have no clue what you're talking about if you think Corvette handling "sux". Go read.

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: kevman

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
He just got an '04 Pontiac GTO, black with red leather, 6 speed for 27k plus TTL.

He took me for a ride. Never before have I been so dissatisfied with my lowly Maxima.

That's it ATOT, straight A's from here on out. Gotta go do my homework. Later!

he shouldve waited till next year. the next model is gonna get 50 extra horses and some other options

just wish this car had sunroof as an option

Aftermarket blower == more than 50 horses

aftermarket blower + next years model = even more power!

Problem with this is that next year's model already has a blower on it.

Oops...I was wrong...the '05 does not have a blower on it as far as I can tell. However, it the HP will be upped to 400. They are using a different engine in it for the '05. Bigger, better, tastier.

 

[welst10]

If you value the fun-to-drive factor a lot, then Japanese cars are not the best. My acura is sooo boring and feels so heavy, although so far reliable and it saves me money on repairs. My friend doesn't like the way his camry drives either.

 

[kevman]

Originally posted by: Zeppelin2282
I havent seen a GTO driving around here yet, but man those are nice. My uncle just bought a mental patient home ...its insane.

 

[Klixxer]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: Klixxer
Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

You obviously have no clue what you're talking about if you think Corvette handling "sux". Go read.

Compared to most other cars in the same class it does suck, i'll give you a challange, you can drive a new vette and i will drive my decade old 911 turbo in the twisties and we'll see who wins.

Yeah, the corvette's handling does indeed suck compared to other cars in that class.

 

[RichieZ]

nice car, but not my cup of tea

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: Klixxer
Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

You obviously have no clue what you're talking about if you think Corvette handling "sux". Go read.

obviously he is one of those who thinks he knows stuff but really doesnt. i mean when you say a corvette handles bad you better know wtf you are talking about because its SO far from the truth. even on top gear it got a high time and it had already been beaten to sh!t and back.

MIKE

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: JeffCos
He got it for 27k? that's a great price being as they MSRP for just over 33? where does he live, i want to go to that dealership.

He got the car from Anthony Pontiac in Gurnee, IL. He talked to a guy on the GTO forums (www.newagegto.com) who got one for 26.5K. My friend paid 27.3 for his.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: Klixxer

Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

are you kidding me? the vette doesnt SUCK at handling at all. true, its no ferrari or porsche....but for the money you are paying..its a damn nice supercar

 

[Klixxer]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: Klixxer
Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

You obviously have no clue what you're talking about if you think Corvette handling "sux". Go read.

obviously he is one of those who thinks he knows stuff but really doesnt. i mean when you say a corvette handles bad you better know wtf you are talking about because its SO far from the truth. even on top gear it got a high time and it had already been beaten to sh!t and back.

MIKE

Oh, i do know what i am talking about, compared to other cars in the same class, on a REAL track, not some oval circuit which is what it was tested on, the corvette does not handle very well compared to other cars in the same class.

 

[Mr. Lennon]

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Klixxer

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: Klixxer
Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

You obviously have no clue what you're talking about if you think Corvette handling "sux". Go read.

obviously he is one of those who thinks he knows stuff but really doesnt. i mean when you say a corvette handles bad you better know wtf you are talking about because its SO far from the truth. even on top gear it got a high time and it had already been beaten to sh!t and back.

MIKE

Oh, i do know what i am talking about, compared to other cars in the same class, on a REAL track, not some oval circuit which is what it was tested on, the corvette does not handle very well compared to other cars in the same class.

wait, are we talkin about the same top gear episode where i know for a FACT that thing was not an oval. o and name another car in the same class within 15 grand of it.

MIKE

 

[Tom]

Originally posted by: dirtboy
I went and looked at them. Exterior styling is horried, the interior is okay and it just isn't nearly as cool as it could be. It's a good thing they are fast, because other than a straight line there's not much to them.

gtodrift.com

 

[Klixxer]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Klixxer

Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

are you kidding me? the vette doesnt SUCK at handling at all. true, its no ferrari or porsche....but for the money you are paying..its a damn nice supercar

FFS!!!! I am not comparing it to anything but other cars in the same class, take the Audis, BMW's, Mercedes, Porshces in the same damn clsass and drive through some heavy twisties, the 'vette will be the last car.

WTF is the purpose of comparing it to something that it is not comparable to? Compare it to the cars in the same class and the vettes handling sux ass compared to them.

 

[Klixxer]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: Klixxer

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: Klixxer
Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

You obviously have no clue what you're talking about if you think Corvette handling "sux". Go read.

obviously he is one of those who thinks he knows stuff but really doesnt. i mean when you say a corvette handles bad you better know wtf you are talking about because its SO far from the truth. even on top gear it got a high time and it had already been beaten to sh!t and back.

MIKE

Oh, i do know what i am talking about, compared to other cars in the same class, on a REAL track, not some oval circuit which is what it was tested on, the corvette does not handle very well compared to other cars in the same class.

wait, are we talkin about the same top gear episode where i know for a FACT that thing was not an oval. o and name another car in the same class within 15 grand of it.

MIKE

Porsche 911 carerra.

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: Klixxer

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: Klixxer
Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

You obviously have no clue what you're talking about if you think Corvette handling "sux". Go read.

obviously he is one of those who thinks he knows stuff but really doesnt. i mean when you say a corvette handles bad you better know wtf you are talking about because its SO far from the truth. even on top gear it got a high time and it had already been beaten to sh!t and back.

MIKE

Oh, i do know what i am talking about, compared to other cars in the same class, on a REAL track, not some oval circuit which is what it was tested on, the corvette does not handle very well compared to other cars in the same class.

Porsche 911 Turbo Skidpad
Corvette C6 Skidpad

When compared, the Corvette is slightly better.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: welst10
If you value the fun-to-drive factor a lot, then Japanese cars are not the best. My acura is sooo boring and feels so heavy, although so far reliable and it saves me money on repairs. My friend doesn't like the way his camry drives either.

Well duh. A Camry is fuggin' old man's car. Its like the Cadillac of the 21st century for those that don't want American. Same thing with a ES330 and LS430.

Which Acura have you got?

 

[DougK62]

Originally posted by: Klixxer

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Klixxer

Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

are you kidding me? the vette doesnt SUCK at handling at all. true, its no ferrari or porsche....but for the money you are paying..its a damn nice supercar

FFS!!!! I am not comparing it to anything but other cars in the same class, take the Audis, BMW's, Mercedes, Porshces in the same damn clsass and drive through some heavy twisties, the 'vette will be the last car.

WTF is the purpose of comparing it to something that it is not comparable to? Compare it to the cars in the same class and the vettes handling sux ass compared to them.

Do you read ANY enthusiast magazines or follow automobiles at all? I don't have the time to go digging through articles on the net right now, but you'll find that the Corvette not only DOESN'T come in last but it whoops most cars arses. A 911 Carerra? Please - a new Corvette would own that car on a road coarse. The 911 Turbo would be a more fair fight. Go read so you'll be less ignorant on the subject.

 

[Vic]

Whoa, GM has a $3,500 bonus cash deal with the GTO going on until 9/30 if you finance through GMAC. You can get one for that cheap. Holy sh!t, this is hot.

 

[kevman]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: welst10
If you value the fun-to-drive factor a lot, then Japanese cars are not the best. My acura is sooo boring and feels so heavy, although so far reliable and it saves me money on repairs. My friend doesn't like the way his camry drives either.

Well duh. A Camry is fuggin' old man's car. Its like the Cadillac of the 21st century for those that don't want American. Same thing with a ES330 and LS430.

Which Acura have you got?

my guess is older TL...boring indeed

 

[kevman]

Originally posted by: Vic
Whoa, GM has a $3,500 bonus cash deal with the GTO going on until 9/30 if you finance through GMAC. You can get one for that cheap. Holy sh!t, this is hot.

Plus I think rossman has a coupon for it...even hotter.!

 

[Klixxer]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: Klixxer

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Klixxer

Indeed it is and the torque is NICE.

Unfortunantly handling sux ass, just like the vette.

are you kidding me? the vette doesnt SUCK at handling at all. true, its no ferrari or porsche....but for the money you are paying..its a damn nice supercar

FFS!!!! I am not comparing it to anything but other cars in the same class, take the Audis, BMW's, Mercedes, Porshces in the same damn clsass and drive through some heavy twisties, the 'vette will be the last car.

WTF is the purpose of comparing it to something that it is not comparable to? Compare it to the cars in the same class and the vettes handling sux ass compared to them.

Do you read ANY enthusiast magazines or follow automobiles at all? I don't have the time to go digging through articles on the net right now, but you'll find that the Corvette not only DOESN'T come in last but it whoops most cars arses. A 911 Carerra? Please - a new Corvette would own that car on a road coarse. The 911 Turbo would be a more fair fight. Go read so you'll be less ignorant on the subject.

It is strange that my old 911 handles so much better than any new corvette i have tried.

No, i don't have the time to read any magazines so i don't i do, however, follow the industry.

And on a twisty course the 911 Carerra would own the Corvette so badly it wouldn't even be funny, the Corvette has improved but it is still a bitch to drive, when it let's go you WILL spin it, with the 911 Carerra you can drive hard into the curves, brake and max in the middle, try to do that with a vette. No, actually, don't i don't want your family to have to mourn you.

In short, i have driven both cars and i own a 911 turbo, the 911 turbo that i own has better handling than the vette but still not very good.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: kevman

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: welst10
If you value the fun-to-drive factor a lot, then Japanese cars are not the best. My acura is sooo boring and feels so heavy, although so far reliable and it saves me money on repairs. My friend doesn't like the way his camry drives either.

Well duh. A Camry is fuggin' old man's car. Its like the Cadillac of the 21st century for those that don't want American. Same thing with a ES330 and LS430.

Which Acura have you got?

my guess is older TL...boring indeed

I really haven't driven a TL. The new ones are suppose to be pretty decent as far as fun to drive. A few choice upgrades to my Accord have made it quite fun to drive.