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Old 07-01-2009, 09:40 PM   #14
iomamy
 
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Drives: 2SSRS IOM + all the goodies
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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My boyfriend has had a 2006 GTO since new - I've had my 2SS for a week. I must say - the GTO interior is miles ahead of my car...while I may have him beat on exterior styling - after 1hour in my car the A-pillar trim popped off, 4hours of him sitting in the passenger seat have left 2 10" creases in the "leather." His GTO has that nice thick European leather producing quality seats, better door panels. I hit my head all the time on the door post getting in though...so I don't see the difference between the two as far as roof height goes...I agree it feels more like raw power when driving it- but, question whether or not that is just more noise from the engine? Funny how different the shifter and clutch feel on the two cars - GTO is stiff and shifter requires some effort, while the 2SS has a soft clutch engagement and short shifter.

Trading it in? Hmm...I'd save your money...while the Camaro is hot now - it's also a lot more money than trade in for the same performance...it's a driver's race... I think that the 2006 GTO is miles above as far as quality goes (a bonus the "10 year old" model comes with) and from what I've heard from Camaro engineers - buy an extended warranty or be prepared... My GTO owner has been a little down on his car since I brought home my new baby - but, I think some stripes, and maybe the Holden front end to get rid of the Pontiac twin-grills, and maybe a new spoiler would make it a really fantastic car - and save your $10k for a twin turbo kit!)
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