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Georgie · 07-09-2009, 03:05 PM

the brakes... the brakes in the GTO seem weak for 400HP; everything else i really like about the car. the trunk sucks you are right; it needs fold down seats but the interior is amazing. the seats and interior materials go together so perfectly, and you can change the head unit no problem.

Cessna510 · 07-09-2009, 03:07 PM

When i hear a 6.0 goat i smile...when i see it i frown..nuf said

SGOS252382 · 07-09-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syr74

I was talking with a buddy about this the other day, telling him how surprised I was that the GTO vs Camaro angle isn't a slam dunk for the Chevy. Problems for the Chevy?

1: The GTO has much better seats, a higher quality interior, and noticeably more rear seat room.

2: If you intend to mod either the GTO is lighter by a meaningful amount.

3: Acceleration really is pretty similar. Even if the Camaro picks up a couple of tenths over the next couple of months you'll still have cars which are within two or three tenths of another all the way through the 1/4 mile.

Chevy advantages:

1: More distinctive look to say the least

2: Seems to handle a bit better

3: GTO's trunk is an even bigger joke than the Camaros.

That just about covers it. Camaro seems more and more like GTO part duex with retro styling, a cheaper interior, and a broader range of engine and model options.

Yeah, overall the GTO is a great car. They're very comfortable and come with an excellent interior and good sounding stereo. But the brakes do suck. And its also stuck riding on 235 series tires (18") or 245s (17'') on all four corners. That's one of the major complaints from owners (doesn't fit wider tires without cutting or modifying the car).
And as you mentioned the trunk is tiny.

And the GTO was never much of a looker or attention getter. But thats been part of its appeal (under the radar).

NTGILTY · 07-09-2009, 07:44 PM

Oh i get attention in mine all the time. Not only becaue of the sound but people dont know what it is.

pcmforless · 07-09-2009, 10:17 PM

I've had both as well as a CTS-V so I'll throw in some comparisons.
The interior of the GTO was very nice, but I feel equally comfortable in the Camaro and the radio in the Camaro sounds better in my opinion. The GTO interior did seem to be better quality items though. The GTO and the Camaro feel equally strong stock power wise. I feel much more comfortable in corners with the Camaro than the GTO as I have never ever driven a car like an LS2 GTO that wanted to swap ends faster than you can compensate for. The Camaro seems much more stable. I really wish with the almost 28 inch tall tires on the Camaro they had put in a 3.73 gear ratio. Styling wise the Camaro is easily twice the car as the GTO. The factory wheels on the Camaro are awesome compared to the flower petals they called wheels on the Goat. I really like the visibility with the RS headlights as well as I don't see very well at night, the HID lights are well worth the $$. There seemed to be more room for passengers in the rear seats in the GTO and they were more comfortable, but I don't plan on rear seat riders often (kids). The trunk on the Camaro is bigger and holds two sets of clubs, the GTO's was not big enough.
Comparisons to the CTS-V (05 with LS6 not the LS2).....
The CTS-V feels quicker than both. It has 3.73 gears and short tires so I think it is the gear. The interior is good quality (still think the GTO was a bit better) and the 4 doors really make it easier to carry 4 people. I really like the classy styling of the CTS-V and in the Stealth Grey it is a SUPER sharp car. It handles a bit better than either of the 2 door sedans, but they are all very comparable. I think the instrument cluster looks a bit bland on the CTS-V and wish it had a sportier look and the radio should be touch screen. Cargo and rear space room is very good in the V. The BOSE radio in the CTS-V is the best of all three but the buttons do have a tendancy to wear. Styling wise, while I really like the looks of the V, most other people really have no idea what you are driving and it's potential, while the GTO at least got some looks, and the Camaro makes everyone look (and want to race you, for better or worse)

SK360 · 07-09-2009, 10:38 PM

Bryan...

The radio sounding better in the camaro is prob true... but I can replace mine in the GTO (which I did).

HID's can be bought for $80 and with the GTO's stock projectors, it is a worth while upgrade

And the flower petal wheels were bad, but the optional 18's eventually released are still awesome

and Styling... I like not drawing the attention when I don't want it altho the cam did not help

Sleestack · 07-09-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericsnow25

Evil Twin- Sorry I meant just the final drive gear ratios in the cars!

So far I found

2004-2006 GTO is 3:46
sorry for the misuse of words before!

GT500 3.31

2009
AWD Charger R/T, Auto, 5.7, 368HP, (3.06:1)
2WD Charger R/T, Auto, 5.7, 368HP, (2.65:1)
2WD Charger Daytona,5.7,Auto, 372HP, (3.06:1)
Challenger R/T, Auto, 5.7, 376HP, (3.06:1)
Challenger R/T, Manual, 5.7, 376HP, (3.73 - 18''s)
Challenger R/T w track pack, Manual, 5.7, 376HP, (3.92 - 20''s)

Charger SRT8, Auto, 6.1, 425HP, (3.06:1)
Challenger SRT8, Auto, 6.1,425HP,(3.06:1)
Challenger SRT8, Manual, 6.1, 425HP, (3.92:1)

ericsnow25 · 07-09-2009, 11:41 PM

thanks! keep um comin!

THE EVIL TW1N · 07-10-2009, 12:09 AM

Oh yah:

03/04 Cobra - 3.55

again, don't forget about tire heights too!

pcmforless · 07-10-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SK360

Bryan...

The radio sounding better in the camaro is prob true... but I can replace mine in the GTO (which I did).

HID's can be bought for $80 and with the GTO's stock projectors, it is a worth while upgrade

And the flower petal wheels were bad, but the optional 18's eventually released are still awesome

and Styling... I like not drawing the attention when I don't want it altho the cam did not help

I'm defintely not picking on the GTO. I think it was HIGHLY underrated and I enjoyed mine. I put aftermarket AZA wheels on my GOAT and it really woke the looks of the car up and I really liked the look of the car with those wheels on (I'll have to see if I can find any pictures)
I did like being incognito with the GTO for sure, the Camaro draws a bit too much attention sometimes (everyone thinks they need to race it or rev their engine at you).
I will say though I did not like the narrow tires which we were limited to with the body and how the rear end liked to jump out and would not hook up at the track. That was the main reason I got rid of mine or I would probably still have it. It was a IBM blue with blue interior and think was a super sharp car. I'm not a big audio guy so the radio did not matter, and I was unaware you could buy HID's for it, I really like them.
Here's to fast fun cars while we can still buy them. I feel bad for my kids, they will be comparing which plug in car is better than the other while we are able to compare 400HP factory cars....
Bryan

SK360 · 07-10-2009, 07:25 AM

275's with proper wheels and a little fender grinding are no problem to fit in the rear, too bad that is about the limit.

My 255 Mickey ET Street radials have no problems hooking with the stall at the track, we will see how they like the cam + nitrous launch soon

PMD GTO · 07-10-2009, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmforless

I will say though I did not like the narrow tires which we were limited to with the body and how the rear end liked to jump out and would not hook up at the track. Bryan

$100 set of drag bags fixed that problem on mine.

NTGILTY · 07-10-2009, 03:41 PM

Lol that solved mine as well

pcmforless · 07-10-2009, 07:17 PM

I forgot one other thing that I wish both the GTO and Camaro had.... Memory seats. They are in the CTS-V and since my wife and I are much different in height the memory seats are a godsend. I solved the problem by making the Camaro tough to get out of the garage, so she avoids driving it

She likes the V better anyhow.

07-09-2009, 03:05 PM	#15
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	the brakes... the brakes in the GTO seem weak for 400HP; everything else i really like about the car. the trunk sucks you are right; it needs fold down seats but the interior is amazing. the seats and interior materials go together so perfectly, and you can change the head unit no problem. __________________ 2011 IOM or CGM 1SS

07-09-2009, 03:07 PM	#16
Cessna510 Gm loyalist Drives: 04 z71 tahoe\99 SS m6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baxter Springs Ks Posts: 362	When i hear a 6.0 goat i smile...when i see it i frown..nuf said __________________

07-09-2009, 07:44 PM	#18
NTGILTY Drives: 06 GTO, 2010 2SS/RS RJT, 2008 G8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Annapolis, Md Posts: 137	Oh i get attention in mine all the time. Not only becaue of the sound but people dont know what it is. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Auto, RJT-Kooks LT headers and borla stinger exhaust. CAI and Dyno tuned 2008 Pontiac G8-Stock 2006 Pontiac GTO- Procharged,Cammed,Kooks,Corsa,Pedders Suspension, Intake manifold and TB work,Meth injection. 600RWHP

07-10-2009, 03:41 PM	#27
NTGILTY Drives: 06 GTO, 2010 2SS/RS RJT, 2008 G8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Annapolis, Md Posts: 137	Lol that solved mine as well __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Auto, RJT-Kooks LT headers and borla stinger exhaust. CAI and Dyno tuned 2008 Pontiac G8-Stock 2006 Pontiac GTO- Procharged,Cammed,Kooks,Corsa,Pedders Suspension, Intake manifold and TB work,Meth injection. 600RWHP

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07-09-2009, 10:17 PM	#19
pcmforless Drives: 05 CTS-V, 2010 CGM SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 78	I've had both as well as a CTS-V so I'll throw in some comparisons. The interior of the GTO was very nice, but I feel equally comfortable in the Camaro and the radio in the Camaro sounds better in my opinion. The GTO interior did seem to be better quality items though. The GTO and the Camaro feel equally strong stock power wise. I feel much more comfortable in corners with the Camaro than the GTO as I have never ever driven a car like an LS2 GTO that wanted to swap ends faster than you can compensate for. The Camaro seems much more stable. I really wish with the almost 28 inch tall tires on the Camaro they had put in a 3.73 gear ratio. Styling wise the Camaro is easily twice the car as the GTO. The factory wheels on the Camaro are awesome compared to the flower petals they called wheels on the Goat. I really like the visibility with the RS headlights as well as I don't see very well at night, the HID lights are well worth the $$. There seemed to be more room for passengers in the rear seats in the GTO and they were more comfortable, but I don't plan on rear seat riders often (kids). The trunk on the Camaro is bigger and holds two sets of clubs, the GTO's was not big enough. Comparisons to the CTS-V (05 with LS6 not the LS2)..... The CTS-V feels quicker than both. It has 3.73 gears and short tires so I think it is the gear. The interior is good quality (still think the GTO was a bit better) and the 4 doors really make it easier to carry 4 people. I really like the classy styling of the CTS-V and in the Stealth Grey it is a SUPER sharp car. It handles a bit better than either of the 2 door sedans, but they are all very comparable. I think the instrument cluster looks a bit bland on the CTS-V and wish it had a sportier look and the radio should be touch screen. Cargo and rear space room is very good in the V. The BOSE radio in the CTS-V is the best of all three but the buttons do have a tendancy to wear. Styling wise, while I really like the looks of the V, most other people really have no idea what you are driving and it's potential, while the GTO at least got some looks, and the Camaro makes everyone look (and want to race you, for better or worse)

07-09-2009, 10:38 PM	#20
SK360 Account Suspended Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 591	Bryan... The radio sounding better in the camaro is prob true... but I can replace mine in the GTO (which I did). HID's can be bought for $80 and with the GTO's stock projectors, it is a worth while upgrade And the flower petal wheels were bad, but the optional 18's eventually released are still awesome and Styling... I like not drawing the attention when I don't want it altho the cam did not help

07-09-2009, 11:41 PM	#22
ericsnow25 Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 6	thanks! keep um comin!

07-10-2009, 12:09 AM	#23
THE EVIL TW1N Banned Drives: 2003 Cobra Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,925	Oh yah: 03/04 Cobra - 3.55 again, don't forget about tire heights too!

07-10-2009, 07:25 AM	#25
SK360 Account Suspended Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 591	275's with proper wheels and a little fender grinding are no problem to fit in the rear, too bad that is about the limit. My 255 Mickey ET Street radials have no problems hooking with the stall at the track, we will see how they like the cam + nitrous launch soon

07-10-2009, 07:17 PM	#28
pcmforless Drives: 05 CTS-V, 2010 CGM SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 78	I forgot one other thing that I wish both the GTO and Camaro had.... Memory seats. They are in the CTS-V and since my wife and I are much different in height the memory seats are a godsend. I solved the problem by making the Camaro tough to get out of the garage, so she avoids driving it She likes the V better anyhow.