PURCHASE GTO or G35? [Archive] - LS1 Performance Information

99CAMarored

12-11-2006, 09:49 PM

Well im in the process of selling my 99Z and am in the market for a sporty coupe...hearing some mixed things about the GTO...heard great things about the G35 but i drove one and was not that impressed...especially with the interior...love the interior and seats on the GTO...prolly go for a used 2005 M6..dealer around hear has like 6 new auto 2006's that he'll let go for 29000 but i didnt want to fork out that much...

What should i expect to pay for a low mileage 2005?

based on your experiences what are your recommendations ....

ohh..PS...what is with the radio in the GTO it Sucks big ones!!! it would have to go.

let me know thanks

kev70ss

12-11-2006, 10:31 PM

i hate the g35 i would definitely get the gto. I was unimpressed after i raced one, they made it seem so much faster than it was. My friend got an 05 with 9k miles for 23,800 from the dealer so they should be around that range but his was an auto.

The Silver Goat

12-12-2006, 02:50 AM

I used autoMart.com & autotrader - found an 04 silver m6 listed for 22k. had 7,400 miles on it, garage kept weekender. by the time i was done, financing 18k. nows the time to start looking and playing dealers against each other with winter here. price drops when the snow flys. use carfax also - i found 1 scan and 2 that were banged up...

Sarge

12-12-2006, 05:43 AM

" I heard"....I love those things :)
I didn't ask antibody's advice on what girl I should marry and I sure as hell dont ask anybodys advice on what car I should buy. A car is a personal thing....drive em....kick the tires....research ( be careful of internet babble)...buy what you want....

Somebody09

12-12-2006, 05:59 AM

Get the G35. Leave the LSx to someone who knows how to handle one ya puss!

99blueZ

12-12-2006, 11:53 AM

the G35 is a nice car my friend has one and loves it. But if you want to mods then you must get a GTO.

jung

12-12-2006, 04:25 PM

txcosmos

12-12-2006, 06:12 PM

prolly the most impartial place to get advice, right?...

Hurley711

12-12-2006, 07:06 PM

Go on a G35 forum and see what they say:)

snaggeltooth

12-12-2006, 07:26 PM

anybody drove a 350Z and a G35 on a test ... I drove a 350z ... And I though a very good car then........drove a LS2 and WOW ....

GottaHaveLS1

12-12-2006, 07:55 PM

do you want lots of power... or not so much power? Both cars are good quality.

pont3

12-13-2006, 06:46 PM

My mind was set on a G35 but I felt somewhat guilty about buying anything without an American Nameplate. I drove a GTO and bought it immediately. Then my wife loved it so much I bought a second one. NOTHING compares to AMERICA's V8s. If you decide against the GTO, at least get a Mustang GT.

GottaHaveLS1

12-14-2006, 12:28 PM

LS2Tuner

12-14-2006, 06:42 PM

:ughlaugh: :ughlaugh: :ughlaugh::titslap: G35 is a car for the wife to drive....GTO is a WHOLE different ballgame!!!!:yup: " I heard"....I love those things :)
I didn't ask antibody's advice on what girl I should marry and I sure as hell dont ask anybodys advice on what car I should buy. A car is a personal thing....drive em....kick the tires....research ( be careful of internet babble)...buy what you want....

third_shift|studios

12-15-2006, 02:33 PM

prolly the most impartial place to get advice, right?...

LMFAO

99CAMarored

12-15-2006, 04:07 PM

Thanks for the input....just need to find the right color now..

thanks

camarolvr69

12-15-2006, 07:37 PM

only reason i wouldnt buy a goat is cus they are pigs man..curb weight like 3700 lbs and IRS :bravo:. I wouldnt buy a g35 either. those things are gutless

ss~zoso~ss

12-15-2006, 10:31 PM

a ls2 gto is way faster than a g35, sounds better than a g35, looks better, etc.... go with a gto, it'll hold its value better i think

Hot Black Trans-Am

12-15-2006, 10:46 PM

Instead of the G35 look at the 350Z Track. It is much better overall. That still is no comparison to the GTO. I drove the 350Z and picked a Trans-Am over that one. I also drove the 06 GTO and that is the one to get between those 2. I never drove the G35, but it is the basicly same, but slower and more pricey version of the 350Z that is padded down for the older more conservitive type.

djvaly

12-15-2006, 10:53 PM

anybody drove a 350Z and a G35 on a test ... I drove a 350z ... And I though a very good car then........drove a LS2 and WOW ....

+1, one of my co-workers has a 350Z, I think G35 and 350Z are pretty much the same car.. in terms of power of 350Z, I beat the guy from stop to 90 by about 3 cars and I was stock at that time. in terms of suspension the 350Z is nice, but the LS2 suspension great and is far more superior than LS1... in terms of interior, GTO hands down. I test drove it and I was impressed... the torque was impressive... now it's upto you to decide, but I just gave my 2 cents. :yup:

snaggeltooth

12-16-2006, 11:43 AM

+1, one of my co-workers has a 350Z, I think G35 and 350Z are pretty much the same car.. in terms of power of 350Z, I beat the guy from stop to 90 by about 3 cars and I was stock at that time. in terms of suspension the 350Z is nice, but the LS2 suspension great and is far more superior than LS1... in terms of interior, GTO hands down. I test drove it and I was impressed... the torque was impressive... now it's upto you to decide, but I just gave my 2 cents. :yup:

I would say the GTO is a very good all around car , mine is my DD... If you just wanted a second car for fun and weekend romps ..350z would be a good car ....Pretty soon they will start comeing out with real god hop up parts for the Zs just like the 300ZX and if they ever come out with a stock TT...Watch out ...

Hot Black Trans-Am

12-16-2006, 11:32 PM

I would say the GTO is a very good all around car , mine is my DD... If you just wanted a second car for fun and weekend romps ..350z would be a good car ....Pretty soon they will start comeing out with real god hop up parts for the Zs just like the 300ZX and if they ever come out with a stock TT...Watch out ...

The 350Z would need to have a stock turbo on it to make it worth modding. The na 300ZX is a real boring car.

GetSome04

12-22-2006, 09:23 AM

I lined up against a 2006 g35 stick and my gto is auto. He shot out up a half a car length but once i hit 3rd gear he was well behind..... next stop light he said he was sorry for trying... hahahahttp://www.ls1.com/forums/images/smilies/ar.gif
:ar:

joegtox

12-22-2006, 04:44 PM

:) the g35 is a nice car but if u want the ride of a caddy and the torque of a vette get a gto best choice i ever made

Randi820

12-22-2006, 06:10 PM

we have a 350z, its a great little car. A lot of fun to drive especially in turns, but the power isn't too wonderful. If you like a lot of power, the gto is much better. We just have the car as an extra car to play with, and we have other ones for power.

jacobyb

12-23-2006, 09:18 AM

If you are looking for a GTO, don't buy used. Buy new.

Call 734-355-6215. Ask to speak with Tonia. NOBODY ELSE. Tell her that you got the number from Michael. SHe is selking 2006 GTO's in the $25K range. SHe is in Ann Arbor Michigan

Call 714-669-3699 and ask for Nicole. She is in Tustin California and is selling 2006 GTO's for $25,700.

the angry goat

12-28-2006, 08:32 AM

I actually had a 2005 G35 black Track option... Nice car, so nice it got stolen... Go domestic. trust me look in the engine bay.. you gott pull the motor to do basic bolt on's

However. they are nice cars but for the price pick up a 04 gto and mod that

as for the stereo you just have to adjust the setting on the set up screen on the computer

Raoul-Duke

12-28-2006, 03:39 PM

is this even a comparison?...ur like asking us if u want to be a man? or a bitch?

BLACKO05GTO

12-30-2006, 01:57 PM

is this even a comparison?...ur like asking us if u want to be a man? or a bitch?

I like that one.

The G35 is a nice car but doesn't come close to the GTO for raw power.
Put some headers and a cam in a GTO and your in heaven. Nothing but raw power and that great muscle car sound you will never get with a G35.

The G35 may get you a few looks from the ladies, but guys will give you 0 respect.

Ricer Cooker

12-30-2006, 07:36 PM

I like that one.

The G35 is a nice car but doesn't come close to the GTO for raw power.
Put some headers and a cam in a GTO and your in heaven. Nothing but raw power and that great muscle car sound you will never get with a G35.

The G35 may get you a few looks from the ladies, but guys will give you 0 respect.

...If the guys know anything about cars, but your average joe will find the G more appealing. Go grab your goat and really, what girls do you want that like the G anyway?:Puke:

smokey

12-31-2006, 09:33 PM

Hey 99CAMarored, If you're interested in a 06 GTO, and you live close to Lafayette, IN, You may want to check out Mike Raisor Pontiac. They have had 11 new GTO's on their lot for at least 3 months and can't sell them. I'm sure they're desperate for a sale.

LX8U-UP

12-31-2006, 09:41 PM

I have a 06' M6 GTO for sale. 3,000 miles and black
pgafan77@msn.com

djvaly

01-01-2007, 12:30 AM

I have a 06' M6 GTO for sale. 3,000 miles and black
pgafan77@msn.com

3k on it? why u selling bud? they're pretty bad asz... 400 lbs more than TA but still LS2 though.

Raoul-Duke

01-02-2007, 11:05 AM

I like that one.

The G35 is a nice car but doesn't come close to the GTO for raw power.
Put some headers and a cam in a GTO and your in heaven. Nothing but raw power and that great muscle car sound you will never get with a G35.

The G35 may get you a few looks from the ladies, but guys will give you 0 respect.

yeah different cars attract different girls...u get a gto, and the girls will prob be much cooler...its really not bout the hot factor...both cars will get ya hot girls....but the gto will get u cool girls...while the g35 gets u the dumb, crazy bitches

GeneralTitus

01-05-2007, 11:08 AM

I think they're just two totally different kinds of cars, really. At the end of the day it's about how you want to experience power, what kind of daily driving experience you're looking for, what you want to "project" with the car, etc. It's almost like (although I realize that in this example the speed factor is different) would you rather ride a Harley or an 1100 CC "sports bike". They're just two different experiences really. They both offer a lot, it just depends on what you're looking for. The only way is to test drive both, really drive them (some dealers will let you use the car for a few hours or even keep it overnight if they know you're a serious buyer) , and make the final decision for yourself. Good luck.