What do you think of your GTO

**chuckie669** · 03-26-2010, 03:53 AM

What can you guys tell me about gto's? I just sold my T/A yesterday and have a crush on a brazen orange 06 gto with under 30k miles. What are the goods and bads that I can expect from one (flaws, common problems, TSB's)? Do you think a gto is worth getting over something else in the same price range, or do you have a suggestion of something within the gto range?

Thanks guys,

**derbs** · 03-26-2010, 04:43 AM

strut rub, rear springs blow, If you buy make sure you have some extra cash around to fix these common problems. Just do a LOT of research and you'll have a fun car.

**mark21742** · 03-26-2010, 05:50 AM

Yup like said above, upgrade to poly bushings and throw a set of aftermarket springs in and you will have a great car!

Comparing to the F-bodies the interior looks and feels more refined and the rear seat is more comfy than the F-body if your a larger person

**Damage Inc.** · 03-26-2010, 09:50 AM

I love mine. If your looking to go over 450rwhp it gets real expensive due to driveline weeknesses, ie. halfshafts, driveshaft, clutch. The only real complant I have is the horrible tire shake. It takes some getting use too to get a good launch....I'm still trying to get that down.

**cammed goat** · 03-26-2010, 12:31 PM

I love mine despite going through two rear ends. If I had to do it all over again, I would. If I were to hit the lottery, I would by another one and do an HSV bodykit swap. My car is a mystery, but I enjoy it every day.

**CamaroFan71** · 03-26-2010, 02:24 PM

Great cars. Few bushing problems as mentioned, and weak springs. I sold my built 01 Camaro SS (the 6th one I owned) for this car and have never looked back. Wouldn't mine another F-Body as a toy, but otherwise the GTO beats it hands down.

**chuckie669** · 03-26-2010, 03:08 PM

If anyone hears of anything around my area, give me a shoutout.

**TheJudge05** · 03-27-2010, 01:57 AM

Love mine, I haven't run into any of the "common" problems people mention, so far mine has been perfect. Not much to complain about, interior is very nice as compared to an f-body. Because the tire size is small, it's tough to get the power to the ground. Since I'm on the 2 car plan, I will be getting some sticky tires in a few months. My target - Dunlop star F1s, great ratings.

**chuckie669** · 03-27-2010, 07:49 AM

Does this look like a scam to ya'll? I sent the guy a msg, but something seems off. It's one of those to good to be true things. Or maybe someone down on luck?

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1661090101.html

**mark21742** · 03-27-2010, 12:29 PM

Both headlights and tail lights do work

**derbs** · 03-27-2010, 12:35 PM

Looks clean I got mine over craigslist just make sure you get a phone number and see the thing in person.

**GTO1_OHIO** · 03-27-2010, 12:54 PM

Being that you're from Texas you should look into the Texas based GTO forum GasTiresOil.com to find some local guys who might be able to point you towards a good car in your area.

**chuckie669** · 03-27-2010, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by GTO1_OHIO

Being that you're from Texas you should look into the Texas based GTO forum GasTiresOil.com to find some local guys who might be able to point you towards a good car in your area.

Thanks, I'll check it out. No response from that guy. Guessing it's one of those to good to be true things.

**JonB** · 03-27-2010, 02:08 PM

I love mine but be prepared to spend some $ on suspension cause it blows. Check the door handles and mirrors for paint flaking off. I've only had minor problems with mine over the last year. I do wish I had held out for a tbss, got tired of looking/waiting to find on at a decent price so I jumped the gun and bought a gto. Don't get me wrong I love my gto just would have liked to have the extra room and hual capacity of the tbss.

**Damage Inc.** · 03-27-2010, 02:55 PM

The one on C-list does look nice, but don't count on 20hp from a CAI. And the Black is nice but the red kills it for me.

KBB.com is $16,810 for an '06 w/34K

**chuckie669** · 03-27-2010, 03:10 PM

See the black/red does things for me for some reason. He would have a sold car to a good garage keeping owner if he ever responded back. My color choices in order would be brazen orange/ blue/ black/ maroon. Can't find any but gray or yellow it seems.

**cammed goat** · 03-27-2010, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by GTO1_OHIO

Being that you're from Texas you should look into the Texas based GTO forum GasTiresOil.com to find some local guys who might be able to point you towards a good car in your area.

Good folks over there.

If OP buys the 06 PBM, I would suggest tinting the windows as to keep the interior in good shape.

**chuckie669** · 03-27-2010, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

Good folks over there.

If OP buys the 06 PBM, I would suggest tinting the windows as to keep the interior in good shape.

I'm thinking more and more that it's either not legit or sold quickly. Still no response and I wish everyone would leave a phone number. I hate c-list posting system.

And yes, solar gard tint as dark as I can go is a MUST...

**mark21742** · 03-27-2010, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by chuckie669

I'm thinking more and more that it's either not legit or sold quickly.

There are actually quite a few around me that look like they just rolled off the show room floor...but worse comes to worse, a repaint can make it any color you want

just wait and you'll find your baby

**chuckie669** · 03-28-2010, 02:41 AM

Well, I'm flip flopping more than a fish out of water. Thinking about talking to the guy selling the 80k firehawk in my area. I sure have always wanted a collectible and if you've ever seen my last LS1 I think I treated it like one.

Only problem is I think the wife will be upset if I sold my bird and end up with another bird (She really liked brazen orange gto with moonroof).

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