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Beitzel15 · 08-23-2009, 01:24 PM

Someone said the parts market for the GTO isn't good... Does that mean performance parts would be hard to find?? I'd def. put a CAI, cam & exhaust on it.... would that be hard to find? I want a decently fast V8 that I can put stuff on... not have to search high & low & still possibly not find any performance parts for it....

Iroczlover · 08-23-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Beitzel15

Someone said the parts market for the GTO isn't good... Does that mean performance parts would be hard to find?? I'd def. put a CAI, cam & exhaust on it.... would that be hard to find? I want a decently fast V8 that I can put stuff on... not have to search high & low & still possibly not find any performance parts for it....

performance parts are www.pfyc.com

MikesZ · 08-23-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

I dont think your following... Im saying that the Good GTO's are going to come in at OVER 20k... im not arguing for the 14k Goats.

And just for the record I know multiple people who have bought and sold cars on Ebay without a problem. One even was international.

The price comments actually were in response to garagelogic. IMO, though, I would not trust a large transaction item (like buying a used car) to the ebay venue. Most of my purchases on ebay are for $25 or less items and I've had a 70/30 (+/-) experience. Those times I got burned (usually misrepresentation of the item) I could live with on such cheap stuff. I would not do a large ticket item on ebay. But that's just me.

Zeus · 08-23-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

The price comments actually were in response to garagelogic. IMO, though, I would not trust a large transaction item (like buying a used car) to the ebay venue. Most of my purchases on ebay are for $25 or less items and I've had a 70/30 (+/-) experience. Those times I got burned (usually misrepresentation of the item) I could live with on such cheap stuff. I would not do a large ticket item on ebay. But that's just me.

Oh ok- Threw me off because you quoted me in your response.

As for ebay- I wouldnt buy a car on there that I hadn't flown out to see and drive.

comiskeybum · 08-23-2009, 04:15 PM

the GTO is kinda ugly at the back end. that being said..........id buy it because of the power.

Dans2SS · 08-23-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Beitzel15

Someone said the parts market for the GTO isn't good... Does that mean performance parts would be hard to find?? I'd def. put a CAI, cam & exhaust on it.... would that be hard to find? I want a decently fast V8 that I can put stuff on... not have to search high & low & still possibly not find any performance parts for it....

The stuff you listed would be easy to find. Its for the engine and it was said the aftermarket for that was good.

Phil's 06 · 08-23-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Beitzel15

Someone said the parts market for the GTO isn't good... Does that mean performance parts would be hard to find?? I'd def. put a CAI, cam & exhaust on it.... would that be hard to find? I want a decently fast V8 that I can put stuff on... not have to search high & low & still possibly not find any performance parts for it....

www.ls1gto.com you can find plenty of aftermarket parts. Amazing car and now that I have my Camaro and have drivin it some, can say I miss the GTO's interior! But don't be suprized insurance may be more mine was. Low production and aussie parts arn't cheep if you cant find them in a junk yard or a GTO forum in US.

MikesZ · 08-23-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Oh ok- Threw me off because you quoted me in your response.

As for ebay- I wouldnt buy a car on there that I hadn't flown out to see and drive.

See & drive +1 ;>

MikesZ · 08-23-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by comiskeybum

the GTO is kinda ugly at the back end. that being said..........id buy it because of the power.

I think the GTO has decent looks.

comiskeybum · 08-23-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

I think the GTO has decent looks.

that one isnt bad. yanno why? dual exhaust pipes on EACH SIDE. the earliers years had both pipes on one side which was gay.

AngryAmish · 08-24-2009, 12:29 AM

The front of that car just screams 95 Grand Am to me. I wouldn't be buying it for the looks either.

FI4T0MCAT · 08-24-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by comiskeybum

that one isnt bad. yanno why? dual exhaust pipes on EACH SIDE. the earliers years had both pipes on one side which was gay.

That is the difference between the 5.7 GTO and the 6.0 GTO

Beitzel15 · 08-24-2009, 11:59 AM

The 2004 model had the tailpipes on the same side... does that alter the entire looks of the car? No..... It doesnt make the whole car look bad... Does it look like shit though? yes....

I think the hood scoops really make the car look a lot better, more than the exhaust.. but they did better in 05-06... I think the car overall, resembles a Neon or something.. but it'll haul ass and thats what matters to me.

ZeeTwentyFour · 08-28-2009, 11:21 PM

for a daily driver i would go with the Monte SS. if you want an overall performer and driver I would go with the TA Firebird, great motor and looks the best out of all the rest IMO.

08-28-2009, 11:21 PM	#70
ZeeTwentyFour Does not have a Camaro Drives: 99 silverado Z71/66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 469 View My Garage	for a daily driver i would go with the Monte SS. if you want an overall performer and driver I would go with the TA Firebird, great motor and looks the best out of all the rest IMO. __________________

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08-23-2009, 01:24 PM	#57
Beitzel15 Drives: No camaro yet :( Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nc Posts: 63	Someone said the parts market for the GTO isn't good... Does that mean performance parts would be hard to find?? I'd def. put a CAI, cam & exhaust on it.... would that be hard to find? I want a decently fast V8 that I can put stuff on... not have to search high & low & still possibly not find any performance parts for it....

08-23-2009, 04:15 PM	#61
comiskeybum Banned Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox LS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 799	the GTO is kinda ugly at the back end. that being said..........id buy it because of the power.

08-24-2009, 12:29 AM	#67
AngryAmish Drives: Impala Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 813	The front of that car just screams 95 Grand Am to me. I wouldn't be buying it for the looks either.

08-24-2009, 11:59 AM	#69
Beitzel15 Drives: No camaro yet :( Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nc Posts: 63	The 2004 model had the tailpipes on the same side... does that alter the entire looks of the car? No..... It doesnt make the whole car look bad... Does it look like shit though? yes.... I think the hood scoops really make the car look a lot better, more than the exhaust.. but they did better in 05-06... I think the car overall, resembles a Neon or something.. but it'll haul ass and thats what matters to me.