YACT: My New 2006 Pontiac GTO

[CombatChuk]

Congrats Tim!

Looks like me and you ended up getting new cars at the same time!

 

[Shawn]

I love the GTOs. They are the only american car I would ever consider getting.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: RGN

ok, your car is rare. Its a great car, I would love to own one myself. BUT its not anymore rare than the GTO is. Here are the build numbers. For the sake of this discussion, we will include '95-'98 and note start back in '89 when the 240 was 1st imported.

1995 - 25114
1996 - 7334
1997 - 3655
1998 - 2178

Total: 38281


Here are the numbers for the GTO:
2004- 15,728
2005 - 11,069
2006 - 13,999

Total: 40796


Tell me again how rare your car is? The only reason you see them all the time is that they are new. If you were to rewind 8 years, you would see 240's all the **** all over too.


And don't give me the song and dance about how the 240 will clean up after you are through modding the hell out of it. Give me the same money, dollar for dollar and the GTO will hang with you at every corner and through every 1/4. You will bastardize a nice car to make it 'quick'


Most GTO owners love their cars. A hand full will upgrade to a Vette, some already have. Others like it because of the decent handling and the fact it seats 4. Others are simply happy with it. Keep in mind there are 40K of these cars, so the people that want one pretty much have one and the people that don't want it have gotten rid of it or passed.

Just stop with the 240 being the holy ******* grail of auto imports.

Not saying that...Like I said I would have liked to have found a 1988 or 1989 Turbo 944 in mint condition. At the same time I would still be torn to which car I would like more. However; my point here was how someone could preach how one car was perfect then choose another. Others are trying to pick on my cars...and that is fine. I never said my car was any type of holy grail.

1997 and 1998 model year 240sx's were different mostly in cosmetics, but the main thing is the front end. That said you don't see them at all really since only about 5500 were made 10 years ago, back then you didn't see them that often either in SE or LE form....they were priced too high compared to the 300ZX.

Comparing it to a majorly produced car like the GTO is odd. 1995 for the 240sx was an indicator when the next 3 years it sold less than 1/2 of that one year. Thanks for quoting the numbers off my site.

When I am done with my car I will have less than $20k in it tops it will perform better than the GTO...albeit it's not a GT car which I wasn't shooting for. I could easily do that too with just some coachworks. Everything is like new on my car at the same time. If I wanted a race car only I could be done for $10k.

The 240sx with a built KA, SR or RB will turn 10-12's and be totally streetable...there are other imports that can do this...even domestics...however, the 240sx has a level of luxury + RWD that many don't. Plus it's easy as hell to work on and shares a common platform with the 300ZX and Skyline making parts easy to source.

Anyways I drive and work on my cars. Don't just post about them.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Rogodin2
The SC2 is a piece of crap-as are hondas.

Rogo

post up your rides mr. oregon.

 

[AdamK47]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Rogodin2
The SC2 is a piece of crap-as are hondas.

Rogo

post up your rides mr. oregon.

You should post a new thread about your car instead of continuing to derail this one.

 

[RGN]

Originally posted by: alkemyst


1997 and 1998 model year 240sx's were different mostly in cosmetics, but the main thing is the front end. That said you don't see them at all really since only about 5500 were made 10 years ago, back then you didn't see them that often either in SE or LE form....they were priced too high compared to the 300ZX.

Yep, they have the mean face front end. A great looking car. But I included the earlier years because they are pretty much the same car.

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Comparing it to a majorly produced car like the GTO is odd. 1995 for the 240sx was an indicator when the next 3 years it sold less than 1/2 of that one year. Thanks for quoting the numbers off my site.

I didn't use your site for the numbers, didn't even notice they were there. Numbers are numbers though.... Being that the numbers are very close, why do you insist that the GTO is a 'majorly produced car'? Did you know the Pontiac Solstice has outsold the GTO 2 to 1? How many of those do you see? Its not exactly 'common' either...

Originally posted by: alkemyst
Anyways I drive and work on my cars. Don't just post about them.

Lol, you too huh? I have a GTO, an '84 944 and a Nissan MaximaSE (VE30DE, only 3 imported years). I too work on my cars, not one suspension component on my Maxima is stock. I'm no stranger to Nissan performance....

Anyway, here is a shot of my garage.

 

[zerocool84]

WOAH some of the epenis's here is crazy. everyone needs to calm down. he got a nice car that fast too and YES IT DOES HANDLE PRETTY DAMN WELL FOR THE WEIGHT, try reading some magazines. hell i got a rarer car than the both of you. his GTO is sweet and if i had enough money i sure as hell would get one too. TALKING STOCK it's a fast car for the price unless you want an EVO/STI but not everyone wants something like that. comparing modded cars is stupid, you cannot compare modded cars together. just say congrats to the guy buying his new car and be done with it. good luck and break her in gently

 

[clickynext]

Nice! Is it the same as that Munaro that top gear loves so much?

 

[RGN]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
WOAH some of the epenis's here is crazy.

HAH, at least I posted pics.

The point of that wasn't 100% the rarity. It was that the 240 isn't gods gift to auto enthusiasts. But since we are on that topic, what is your rare car? STi Limited?

 

[RGN]

Originally posted by: clickynext
Nice! Is it the same as that Munaro that top gear loves so much?

Monaro, yes, same car. (Murano is the Nissan SUV).

 

[Rogodin2]

You should post a new thread about your car instead of continuing to derail this one.

Give the same hubristic crap to the wanker. Post yours.

Learn to use the search feature.

Rogo

 

[judasmachine]

They still just look like Grand Ams to me. I realize they are probably more under the hood, but the whole redesigned GA looks really turn me off.

 

[SolMiester]

Congrats mate, beautiful car......

Its the Amercian version of the Australian Monaro/Commodore....

I have the Calais (top model, supercharged V6). Same lines along the side

side view

Enjoy..

 

[SolMiester]

Originally posted by: senseamp
Now supercharge it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UN6FxoQEPM

Holy crap......My V6 Supercharged version is mad, that's just insane....I want one!!!

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: judasmachine
They still just look like Grand Ams to me. I realize they are probably more under the hood, but the whole redesigned GA looks really turn me off.

As a comparison, consider a stick of dynamite in relation to a tactical nuke. There is so much more under the hood that you wouldn't fvcking believe it if you drove the car.

To the OP: Congrats, and welcome to the club!

2005 GTO

Corsa Sport exhaust and JBA shorty headers. It's quite loud...

My main complaint is that the stereo doesn't seem to have a line-in for my ipod.

 

[letdown427]

That's (basically) the car I want in a few years once the insurance is, well, actually viable. Except over here it looks like this:

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Personally I prefer how it looks over here, looks a bit more badass IMO, but still, nice car OP, congrats!

 

[bucwylde23]

I love the car, the only problem I have with the GTO's is the steering wheel is kind of fugly.

Other than that great car, wish I had one

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
An SC2 was not exactly a commuter car.

ORLY?

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
To the OP: Congrats, and welcome to the club!

2005 GTO

Corsa Sport exhaust and JBA shorty headers. It's quite loud...

My main complaint is that the stereo doesn't seem to have a line-in for my ipod.

Thanks, I think I've seen that pic either here or on LS1GTO...

Spintech cat-back will be the first-stop for me down the road, eventually some shorty headers as well. Got the list all planned out thanks to LS1GTO, now I just need to resist the temptation :evil:

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
To the OP: Congrats, and welcome to the club!

2005 GTO

Corsa Sport exhaust and JBA shorty headers. It's quite loud...

My main complaint is that the stereo doesn't seem to have a line-in for my ipod.

Thanks, I think I've seen that pic either here or on LS1GTO...

Spintech cat-back will be the first-stop for me down the road, eventually some shorty headers as well. Got the list all planned out thanks to LS1GTO, now I just need to resist the temptation :evil:

Get to know the car first, because making any modifications. It's better know know exactly how the car will drive before you start changing things. It gives you a point of reference plus it lets you learn it's limits.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
To the OP: Congrats, and welcome to the club!

2005 GTO

Corsa Sport exhaust and JBA shorty headers. It's quite loud...

My main complaint is that the stereo doesn't seem to have a line-in for my ipod.

Thanks, I think I've seen that pic either here or on LS1GTO...

Spintech cat-back will be the first-stop for me down the road, eventually some shorty headers as well. Got the list all planned out thanks to LS1GTO, now I just need to resist the temptation :evil:

Get to know the car first, because making any modifications. It's better know know exactly how the car will drive before you start changing things. It gives you a point of reference plus it lets you learn it's limits.

Believe me, performance mods are a long way away. I definitely don't have a true feel for the car yet, haven't even hit 500 miles. Once break-in is over, it will be me+large empty parking lot and a tank full of gas :evil:

 

[CombatChuk]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: alkemyst
It's funny you played such a violin for the Firebird then sign a car loan on a GTO and now proclaim it.

Most GTO owners don't like the new GTO...it's just a baby vette.

How did I play a violin for the Firebird? I've always liked them; I love the body style of 98+ T/A's for sure. I would've bought one but once I realized it wasn't exactly what I wanted in a daily driver, so why would I pay $10-20K for a car that I would definitely need to put lots of work into overall (not that I mind) and still not have what I want?

Instead, I went for a GTO (which I have also always wanted) and love it. Its not perfect, but its defects to me are small and inconsequential.

Were I buying in 2008-2009, I very well might have bought a new Camaro/Firebird/GTO. But I'm not, this is by far the best option to buy right now in almost every category and I am very happy.

So sorry this doesn't measure up on your "rice-meter," but I like it and you can go take the stick up your ass elsewhere.

You're better off with the GTO instead of a T/A you get the IRS

 

[Triumph]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
Most GTO owners don't like the new GTO...it's just a baby vette.

Uhhh...huh? GTO owners don't like their car? That's a stupid thing to say. If they don't like it, they'd sell it. Besides the fact that I see tons of owners on the GTO forums that love their car.

 

[j00fek]

nice car, i would have gotten a black one

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: CombatChuk

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: alkemyst
It's funny you played such a violin for the Firebird then sign a car loan on a GTO and now proclaim it.

Most GTO owners don't like the new GTO...it's just a baby vette.

How did I play a violin for the Firebird? I've always liked them; I love the body style of 98+ T/A's for sure. I would've bought one but once I realized it wasn't exactly what I wanted in a daily driver, so why would I pay $10-20K for a car that I would definitely need to put lots of work into overall (not that I mind) and still not have what I want?

Instead, I went for a GTO (which I have also always wanted) and love it. Its not perfect, but its defects to me are small and inconsequential.

Were I buying in 2008-2009, I very well might have bought a new Camaro/Firebird/GTO. But I'm not, this is by far the best option to buy right now in almost every category and I am very happy.

So sorry this doesn't measure up on your "rice-meter," but I like it and you can go take the stick up your ass elsewhere.

You're better off with the GTO instead of a T/A you get the IRS

What car did you get Hernan?