Beegreenstrings Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I put a hold on one this weekend. What is there of note?It's a low low mileage 2004. Has the LS1 6 speed.Discuss, please! I'm a mustang guy but every high school dumbass has a mustang. Looking for something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Huge After market on the LS engines. Very easy to make big power. Comfortable. 2004 had 350HP A lot of people dont like the looks. I think it looks clean.Id like to have one but Ive got a few friends that have them so... I like to be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) personally id try to find an 04 or 05 so you can get the faster 6 litre... although some ppl like the 04 body more. the 6 litre has 50hp more stock, and has a stouter drive shaft and stuff.you can always mod the ls1 to get that extra 50hp... idk personally, id want the 6L to start with so im not trying to play catch up Edited April 16, 2012 by John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 must get the 6.0, don't settle for less. Willing to bet you'll be plagued with the typical GM window regulator problem on coupes. Plenty of interior rattle noise is bound to happen as well. If you plan on making any power, beef up the rear end or you'll probably blow itpm RsvDon. He probably would be the most knowledgeable on this board regarding GTO's as he did a sweet Holden conversion on his if I remember right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Not a fan of the look but they can sound pretty mean!If you want a real nice car check out my Uncles 55 in the Other stuff thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Check out http://www.buckeyegoats.com/They do dinners at the tilted kilt. Good way to talk to people who actually know what they are talking about while getting to see tits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Cool thanks guys. Since I lost the extra 140lbs in the split I have been looking.This is the only machine I have been in that really made me smile.I drove a Mercedes (QL) I thought it was a CL500? I 07 stang (kiddy car). 2011 raptor. 05 Saleen. New crew can truck with the new 5.0 and a vette c5 I think? It was a 99.This goat was the only thing I liked so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 pm RsvDon. He probably would be the most knowledgeable on this board regarding GTO's as he did a sweet Holden conversion on his if I remember rightThis.. Though he doesnt get on much so you might be out of luck on that. For the price difference between the 04s and the 05-06. I buy an 04 and put intake and exhaust and youll have almost picked up that 50 HP. plus it would sound way better. then you can do heads and cam later. Don and I have another buddy that did this and he puts down just under 500 to the wheels now.There is also a Guy named Mike Pirnia in Centerville that owns Proxses Tuning. He has a GTO and it use to be a Twin turbo 408 making around 800HP. could probably call him up and ask him some questions. might be one of the nicest guys I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Cool thanks guys. Since I lost the extra 140lbs in the split I have been looking.This is the only machine I have been in that really made me smile.I drove a Mercedes (QL) I thought it was a CL500? I 07 stang (kiddy car). 2011 raptor. 05 Saleen. New crew can truck with the new 5.0 and a vette c5 I think? It was a 99.This goat was the only thing I liked so far.was it just a plain C5? If so find a Z06. I'd take a C5 of any trim over a GTO any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 was it just a plain C5? If so find a Z06. I'd take a C5 of any trim over a GTO any dayThis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Too many miles, plus they lowered it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Too many miles, plus they lowered itdepending what its lowered on could make a huge difference in ride quality. Vette's don't really NEED lowered but when done right it offers some advantagesI wish I had a bigger damn garage because I'd be in the market for a fun car again and now all this talk has me looking at some C5's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 You know you want it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 For the price difference between the 04s and the 05-06. I buy an 04 and put intake and exhaust and youll have almost picked up that 50 HP.tru dat. but when the guy with the 06 does intake and exhaust too, arent you back in the hole trying to play catch up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 beside's it's ugly lol very ugly.the G8 the gto replacement... now that's a good looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 beside's it's ugly lol very ugly.the G8 the gto replacement... now that's a good looking car.Agreed my step dad has one, just put a CAI on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 The G8 is not the replacement for the GTO.I have a G8 GT with a Borla exhaust. Great car! If I set the cruise at 67 (painful in this car) I can get 28mpg.. Wonder how many other 6.0 litre V8, 380hp sedans can do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy9743 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 i have nothing to add except that i love the newer gto's def unique sound amazing with the right exhaust...pics when you pic one up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I hate you, I always wanted to get a GTO but funds never allowed me to . Enjoy the new ride Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Pro's-Unique car so you wont see yourself everywhere you go.-lots of parts at Summit Racing -Makes decent power and with some mods can make great power!Con's-Gearing the rearend is limited and very expensive! (this is the only real turn off for me on that car. Cars in the muscle car realm I prefer to rip off the line like a Vtwin bike).-Parts in general are expensive -Its a GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 $0.02I have seen more GTOs than G8's around a 10:1 ratio I'd say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 go drive a g8 gxp and you will forget all about the goat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Get the '67 with the 400 and a 4 spd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Get the '67 with the 400 and a 4 spd.meh the 65's are better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 That IS sweet, but I like the swooped lines of the '67 and the slitted taillights, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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