As I have had the chance to say a few times recently, I really miss mine, and I will own one again. The shifter was not an issue. At all. Pic of mine -
http://nurkvinny.com/images/Vehicles/Cars/2004_GTO/GTO11.jpg
Man, I miss it.
http://nurkvinny.com/images/Vehicles/Cars/2004_GTO/GTO6.jpg
Oh, and my wife was just talking about how much she misses driving it. We didn't log any winter miles, though.