Looking into getting a Pontiac GTO

[92pearltt]

I am looking into getting a GTO as a DD. Anyone have one, if you do give me the good bad and the ugly. Either that or an evo 8 or 9. Persuade me.

[DocWalt]

They're expensive and they're easy to break. They're fast though, lol.

[FastOldGuy]

They're expensive and they're easy to break. They're fast though, lol.

You are thinking of a 3000GT I think.

[DocWalt]

You are thinking of a 3000GT I think.

They have a lot in common, haha.

[92pearltt]

Ls engine parts are pretty cheap actually.

[DocWalt]

The suspension and drivetrain. Hop ups that fit the engine are cheap, but headers and such are expensive.

edit: oh, and add brakes to that list, they're expensive too.

Evos aren't cheap either... general maintenance isn't too bad, but it still adds up because the intervals are kinda close and it's not cheap to go full OEM fluids. tires are expensive-ish. gas sucks too, lol

edit2: you may as well just make the poll options for Evo 8/9 the same, every year was slightly different.

[J-Groove]

Mike, Audible, just picked up an '06 a couple of months ago.

It is an awesome car. Lots of power, especially in the '05 and '06's, comfortable and very roomy car. Even the back seats have a lot of room.

Not the best on gas mileage, but a 400hp V8 in a 3700 lb car, gas mileage is not the biggest concern.

The car is a lot of fun to drive, very comfortable and very civil when you want it to be.

I'm personally more a fan of the G8. But I love Mike's 4th gen GTO.

-John

[92pearltt]

I never said anything about being cheap. I can handle the maintenance on them.

[lawdogg]

What do you want to use the car for? They all have pros and cons but what you want from the car is probably going to determine which one is more appropriate for you.

[92pearltt]

Just looking for a fun DD.