Any GTO drivers out there

[doc scott]

My banker called;has a 06 GTO with 26000 miles great shape,price is RIGHT!

Son needs car;his old beater fox body coughed its cookies and brother is driving his 96 Cobra after his emblems were stolen.

Any input appreciated;no bashing;can't touch a 06 GT for this price.

Thanks

Doc Scott

[Son of GT]

My banker called;has a 06 GTO with 26000 miles great shape,price is RIGHT!

Son needs car;his old beater fox body coughed its cookies and brother is driving his 96 Cobra after his emblems were stolen.

Any input appreciated;no bashing;can't touch a 06 GT for this price.

Thanks

Doc Scott

No bashing, I promise. While the price might be right, let's look at the long term concerns. The car was/is based on the Australian Holden, and GM is rapidly slowing down (stopping) support on the Pontiac brand. My concerns would be mid and long term parts availabilty. Even though the car uses a common, U.S. built GM engine and transmission, which won't be a problem to get parts and service for, I suspect that owners of these cars will sooner or later start having problems obtaining body and trim pieces unless they contact a supplier in Australia directly. And it won't be just the body and trim pieces either. Let's say the heater core goes out on the car, or another component within the HVAC system. It just seems to me that failures on components that are specific to that car will be difficult to support and service as these cars age.

 

If you are looking at the car to be a two, three, or four year "disposible" car for your son, then you probably won't have any issues, but if you are considering the car to be a long term (five to eight years) DD for him, then I would seriously give these concerns a consideration before signing the dotted line.

 

Just my opinion of course.

[stump_breaker]

My banker called;has a 06 GTO with 26000 miles great shape,price is RIGHT!

Son needs car;his old beater fox body coughed its cookies and brother is driving his 96 Cobra after his emblems were stolen.

Any input appreciated;no bashing;can't touch a 06 GT for this price.

Thanks

Doc Scott

 

We recently looked at a Pontiac G8. The dealership could not show it to us because the car would not crank due to something or other that had to come from Australia! At the time it was unknown when this special doo-hicky would be in so they could repair the car.

I noticed the other day it's back on the front line. We looked at it months ago.

I would take availability of parts into serious consideration.

[doc scott]

appreciate the input;as the new caprice will be g-8 rebadged i'm not to worried about parts;its a 2-4 year driver if it gets door dinged parking lot lumps we won't cry.

thanks for the input

doc scott

[John Albani]

I have had an 05 with a D1SC Procharger for the past 2 years.

I belong to the ls1gto.com forums.

There are a ton of these cars out there and a ton of after market replacement parts.

I don't recall any members having problems with any repairs on these cars.

Most of us either work on them ourselves or have our own mechanics who do.

LS1 and LS2 engines are pretty hardy. That car should last you quite sometime.

 

Cheers,

 

John

[Matts]

GTO's are great cars and they are tons of fun when you drive the hell out of them. I don't mean to offend you or your son, but how responsible is your son while driving? It's a peppy car for a young driver, and I would hate for anything to happen to him. If the GTO is in great shape, runs great, overall great price, I'd say BUY IT! You won't be disappointed!

[PONY MAN]

I've got an 06 GOAT love it as much as my Ponies one fast car.

Buy it add a appearence package from GM and you got one cool fast car.

Go for it buy it. You won't regret it.

 

:happy feet: JERRY :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet:

[shelbymotorsports]

appreciate the input;as the new caprice will be g-8 rebadged i'm not to worried about parts;its a 2-4 year driver if it gets door dinged parking lot lumps we won't cry.

thanks for the input

doc scott

 

 

I believe that Caprice plan has been axed. GM can not meet the new EPA mileage rules coming in a few years so look for major changes to their line-up.

 

I've heard several stories already of customers waiting on parts to come from Australia. I have no idea what parts but if there is a wait while the cars are new and in the showroom just think about the run around you'll get in another year or so. SonOfGt probably has it correct, long term daily driver equals a headache at some point.

 

Steve

[regalt87]

I have had an 05 with a D1SC Procharger for the past 2 years.

I belong to the ls1gto.com forums.

There are a ton of these cars out there and a ton of after market replacement parts.

I don't recall any members having problems with any repairs on these cars.

Most of us either work on them ourselves or have our own mechanics who do.

LS1 and LS2 engines are pretty hardy. That car should last you quite sometime.

 

Cheers,

 

John

I had a 05 GTO lightly modified and it was a great car. Respectfully fast and didn't handle too bad either. Comfort was better than my GT 500 in some ways. But the GT500 just had a better overall feel to it. Handling wise. If it were not for falling in love with the 500, I would still have it. It's no secret they missed the mark on appearance (and a tremendous opportunity because of that) but for the money it's a 400 HP car under $30K and a lot of fun to drive. As far as parts, there were enough made and are enough getting trashed (almost daily ) that parts will be available for a long time.

[svttim]

Do it!

[mach1fever]

My daily is a g8 gt. Many of the parts are interchangeable. I just had some minor warranty work and all parts are present and accounted for at the dealer. Other than the interior trim pieces most mechanical parts are shared with the new camaro so I am not worried. The brand has to keep parts on hand for the car for 10 years after the car goes out of service so that shouldn't be a problem. If its a good price I would jump on it. I drove one several times at auto show in motion and was impressed. I hope its black or blue because if it isn't they look pretty large. The interior is top notch and a great ride. It is a fast car and the manual can get out of hand if taken to the extreme. You know your son but I would not worry about the car. You may want to invest in an extended warranty though.

 

Respectfully,

 

Roger

[swbstudios]

I believe that Caprice plan has been axed. GM can not meet the new EPA mileage rules coming in a few years so look for major changes to their line-up.

 

I've heard several stories already of customers waiting on parts to come from Australia. I have no idea what parts but if there is a wait while the cars are new and in the showroom just think about the run around you'll get in another year or so. SonOfGt probably has it correct, long term daily driver equals a headache at some point.

 

Steve

 

Well, Steve, as you know there are four socal members of Team Shelby that are currently also running GTOs. They have been essentially trouble free and great fun to drive. Parts availability has not been as issue for the most part and when parts have been ordered from OZ, they have arrived quickly. Additionally, the G8 will still be sold in the US, albeit as a Chevy badged police vehicle.

Besides, certainly couldn't ever be any worse than trying to keep Shelby Dodges on the road.

[shelbymotorsports]

Well, Steve, as you know there are four socal members of Team Shelby that are currently also running GTOs. They have been essentially trouble free and great fun to drive. Parts availability has not been as issue for the most part and when parts have been ordered from OZ, they have arrived quickly. Additionally, the G8 will still be sold in the US, albeit as a Chevy badged police vehicle.

Besides, certainly couldn't ever be any worse than trying to keep Shelby Dodges on the road.

 

Don't get me wrong I'm not putting down the GTO. In fact the last ones sold were a great deal with the discounts.

 

As SonOfGt mentioned drivetrain parts should be ok. My concern is the unique parts not used on any other North American GM vehicles. People have waited for parts, why and for how long I don't know. Heck I don't even know where the closest Pontiac dealership is (or was) to me.

 

Up til recently it took nothing more than a trip to the junkyard to keep a Shelby Dodge on the road. Unless you're one of those gluttons for punishment guys playing with 16v motors

 

Steve

[doc scott]

Update

The car was ready to come home;papers taken care of;son excited,dad also pumped.

Banker calls and soon to be ex-wife of former owner is blocking the liquidation of assests.

Long story short car is still in repo lot and now attorneys are involved;banker says legal feels it could be a while so back to the search.

Thanks for the input!!

Doc Scott

[Larry T]

Update

The car was ready to come home;papers taken care of;son excited,dad also pumped.

Banker calls and soon to be ex-wife of former owner is blocking the liquidation of assests.

Long story short car is still in repo lot and now attorneys are involved;banker says legal feels it could be a while so back to the search.

Thanks for the input!!

Doc Scott

 

 

Sorry to hear that it's not working out.

 

 

But you could always call in Nic Cage, he can get it for you and he needs the money..... it should only take him like 60 seconds and it will be gone!!!!!

 

 

 

 

[shelbymotorsports]

So what was the price?

 

Perhaps we can find you something cool in that range?

 

Steve

[COBRA SCOTTY]

Update

The car was ready to come home;papers taken care of;son excited,dad also pumped.

Banker calls and soon to be ex-wife of former owner is blocking the liquidation of assests.

Long story short car is still in repo lot and now attorneys are involved;banker says legal feels it could be a while so back to the search.

Thanks for the input!!

Doc Scott

 

THAT SUCKS DOC. B.O.L. ON YOUR CONTINUED

 

SEARCH.

 

SCOTTY

[SGT2807]

I had an 06 GTO. Fast, Powerful, and with 353 rwhp and matching torque. My build date was in April 06. There were problems during this time. Front shocks broke and destroyed the steering bushings--- Monroe had changed fluid composition and it was tragic. Rear end roared--Dana on strike. Rear end replaced but worse than before. Front windshield leaked, rear deck lid leaked, air conditioner compressor noisy. There are many tech memos on this vehicle.

 

I had friends with GTOs who had no problems, but I got a bad one. Traded the thing in for my 07 Shelby GT and I have had no problems mechanically with 32,000 everyday miles! Got the stripes and hood scoop blues however. Hope this helps, check the build date and stay away from April 06.