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ckellyme3 · 09-05-2008, 03:27 PM

OK but has anyone actually stopped to realize the GTO looks basically like a souped up grand am?? I respect the GTOs but where is the retro flare that sets these sports cars apart from all the rest?? To me pontiac could of done a WAYY better job with a completely different car.

Wm Holden · 09-05-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckellyme3

OK but has anyone actually stopped to realize the GTO looks basically like a souped up grand am?? I respect the GTOs but where is the retro flare that sets these sports cars apart from all the rest?? To me pontiac could of done a WAYY better job with a completely different car.

You gotta drive one to "get" it

yeah a retro GTO would have been cool...but then I would not own mine for under 30k......someone else would have my car.

The "original" GTO was a tempest with a monster engine...
The new one was also a "run of the mill" car....with a vette engine.
really more true to the GTO concept then building something up from scratch.

You should see the looks on faces when I pop the hood on my "Grand Am"..

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 09-05-2008, 04:04 PM

Which retro GTO would it be, though? This one?

Thanks, but no thanks.

This one could have been a possibility...

Of course, I'm guessing that would be a tank unless they shrunk it down a little - and then it would look a lot like the current Challenger.

And just an interesting fact, the GTO was an option at first, like the SS or Z28.

Wm Holden · 09-05-2008, 04:37 PM

How many gto's in this picture?

Grand Amish

drool

can you tell I'm bored?

SSmoked · 09-05-2008, 05:01 PM

^ 19 goats in that pic. meh the gto doesnt have the muscle car look, its basicly a 2door grand prix with a ls2 imo.

and to stick with the thread. the camaro was faster back in the 60-70s than the gto and the ls1 ss were faster than the ls1 gto's. so im gona say this new camaro will reamin the better car of the 2.

littlecammi · 09-05-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Wm Holden

How many gto's in this picture?
Can you tell I'm bored?

Like Kenny Rogers once said: you've got to know when to Holden, and know when to fold 'em.
Maybe it's time for you to walk away...or maybe run?

bazguitarman · 09-05-2008, 05:22 PM

SSmoked, that vid in your sig is priceless bro.

Right now, I would say the GTO is the performance value leader. Simply because of what it offers on the used market. Plus everyone has to take into consideration the GTO owners have had a few years to modify their cars. I would be very carefull of jumping on a GTO in a SS Camaro at first.

Personaly there isn't any contest for me. I've always been a Camaro fan and Chevy has done a killer job on the new car. It will cost me more but I'll go with the Camaro and see what the after market brings to bare.

I have to say that I am probably more excited about a new pony/muscle car war than any one of the cars. Since I was born in '70, technically I missed the first war. I'll take my spot in the new contest in my SS and love every minute of it weather I'm the fastest or not.

Wm Holden · 09-05-2008, 05:31 PM

yep...a couple of mods.

th0r · 09-05-2008, 05:39 PM

Wm Holden · 09-05-2008, 05:41 PM

noice!

*GTAHVIT* · 09-05-2008, 05:46 PM

Purty

alleykt123 · 09-05-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wm Holden

How many gto's in this picture?

Which run was that one? Please don't tell me it was the one that happened the day my ignition cylinder locked up...

Wm Holden · 09-05-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alleykt123

Which run was that one? Please don't tell me it was the one that happened the day my ignition cylinder locked up...

Haddad fun run...started as..."I'm going to go dyno my car" and turned into 47 GTO's running through topanga canyon. and a BBQ....75 GTO's there.

driveby
Video----V

alleykt123 · 09-05-2008, 06:22 PM

'K - I remember hearing about that one

09-05-2008, 03:27 PM	#43
ckellyme3 Drives: 1986 IROC 406 stroker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: exton pa Posts: 150	OK but has anyone actually stopped to realize the GTO looks basically like a souped up grand am?? I respect the GTOs but where is the retro flare that sets these sports cars apart from all the rest?? To me pontiac could of done a WAYY better job with a completely different car. __________________ My scheme

09-05-2008, 04:04 PM	#45
Jiu Jitsu Jon East bound and down Drives: 2005 Cyclone Grey GTO (M6) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 400	Which retro GTO would it be, though? This one? Thanks, but no thanks. This one could have been a possibility... Of course, I'm guessing that would be a tank unless they shrunk it down a little - and then it would look a lot like the current Challenger. And just an interesting fact, the GTO was an option at first, like the SS or Z28. __________________ BITCHIN' CAMARO, BITCHIN' CAMARO!

09-05-2008, 04:37 PM	#46
Wm Holden Yes, that's my real name. Drives: 2005 LS2 600hp GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ventura, ca. Posts: 770	How many gto's in this picture? Grand Amish drool can you tell I'm bored? __________________ Magnuson 112HH supercharger at 7.5 psi (Virtual 9.0 liter) 600hp 1 of 2 torrid/red int /A4/05 555r 275/40/R17's Nitto Extreme Drags 1.7 60 ft Car runs high 11's No other mods. I got the first 112HH Magnuson blower ported for a GTO. Now it appears it was also one of the last.... http://www.ribbonprinting.com http://www.personalizedawarenessribbons.com

09-05-2008, 05:01 PM	#47
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	^ 19 goats in that pic. meh the gto doesnt have the muscle car look, its basicly a 2door grand prix with a ls2 imo. and to stick with the thread. the camaro was faster back in the 60-70s than the gto and the ls1 ss were faster than the ls1 gto's. so im gona say this new camaro will reamin the better car of the 2. __________________

09-05-2008, 05:22 PM	#49
bazguitarman Holding breath for SS Drives: '99 Mazda Protege Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7	SSmoked, that vid in your sig is priceless bro. Right now, I would say the GTO is the performance value leader. Simply because of what it offers on the used market. Plus everyone has to take into consideration the GTO owners have had a few years to modify their cars. I would be very carefull of jumping on a GTO in a SS Camaro at first. Personaly there isn't any contest for me. I've always been a Camaro fan and Chevy has done a killer job on the new car. It will cost me more but I'll go with the Camaro and see what the after market brings to bare. I have to say that I am probably more excited about a new pony/muscle car war than any one of the cars. Since I was born in '70, technically I missed the first war. I'll take my spot in the new contest in my SS and love every minute of it weather I'm the fastest or not. __________________ Salvation, wisdom and strength in Jesus the living Christ.

09-05-2008, 05:31 PM	#50
Wm Holden Yes, that's my real name. Drives: 2005 LS2 600hp GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ventura, ca. Posts: 770	yep...a couple of mods. __________________ Magnuson 112HH supercharger at 7.5 psi (Virtual 9.0 liter) 600hp 1 of 2 torrid/red int /A4/05 555r 275/40/R17's Nitto Extreme Drags 1.7 60 ft Car runs high 11's No other mods. I got the first 112HH Magnuson blower ported for a GTO. Now it appears it was also one of the last.... http://www.ribbonprinting.com http://www.personalizedawarenessribbons.com

09-05-2008, 05:39 PM	#51
th0r Drives: CT2004 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1

09-05-2008, 05:41 PM	#52
Wm Holden Yes, that's my real name. Drives: 2005 LS2 600hp GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ventura, ca. Posts: 770	noice! __________________ Magnuson 112HH supercharger at 7.5 psi (Virtual 9.0 liter) 600hp 1 of 2 torrid/red int /A4/05 555r 275/40/R17's Nitto Extreme Drags 1.7 60 ft Car runs high 11's No other mods. I got the first 112HH Magnuson blower ported for a GTO. Now it appears it was also one of the last.... http://www.ribbonprinting.com http://www.personalizedawarenessribbons.com

09-05-2008, 05:46 PM	#53
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Purty __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

09-05-2008, 06:22 PM	#56
alleykt123 err… MEOW! Drives: 2005 GTO Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 422	'K - I remember hearing about that one

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