Camaro v6 vs GTO...for trade. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BaneSlayer · 03-23-2015, 11:05 PM

Hello guys, today I went to a dealer and was offered a deal. A 2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 with 73,000 miles on it. All leather etc clean car fax. I could get it for the same monthly payment that I'm paying now, but they would take a year off of my payments so I'll have a smaller payoff time and the same payment which is great. The GTO's power is great as well. It felt awesome. It sounded sweet too. But then again, I'm sitting here thinking, my 2011 Camaro with 52,000 miles for a 2005 GTO with 73,000. It just looks kinda like a rice burner to me. But the deal for a v8.... My brother said do it. My best friend and girlfriend are iffy. And the salesman is begging me to lol.
What is you guys stand point on that? I do want to get a Camaro SS down the road but I'm not sure if I should wait . Thanks guys.

BaneSlayer · 03-23-2015, 11:15 PM

Some more.

BigBlock427 · 03-23-2015, 11:19 PM

Umm....wait... What...for real... Just get a SS??? How much do you have left on the camaro ?

damian559 · 03-23-2015, 11:24 PM

Do it.

LEADfoot927 · 03-23-2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by damian559

Do it.

^ This. Id consider it an upgrade. But an SS should also be in your sites. All great cars, cant go wrong either way. However, once you get a taste for v8 power be prepared to upgrade frequently. Just look at my sig.

BaneSlayer · 03-23-2015, 11:46 PM

True. Here's my issue. My credit score isn't very high at the momen . And the GTO was 19,995. They knocked it down to about 14,000 which I won't be finding a Camaro SS for that right now. But when I do want an SS, I don't wanna owe more than the GTO is worth. So I'm worried. The money isn't even a big issue, I just don't wanna feel like an idiot who had a almost new Camaro 5th Gen and went back to a GTO, but then again I feel like that 400 HP is calling me.

Jsafe17 · 03-24-2015, 12:12 AM

The only thing great about the GTO is the LS2...they are fat ladies too @ 3700lbs and kinda bland looking.. wait till the gen6 Camaros are out and 10-13 SS will be going down in price.

derklug · 03-24-2015, 01:03 AM

GTO may fare better on resale, why not just save your money and buy a 6th gen three or four years from now? It is fun to go into a dealership and pay cash.

stoopid · 03-24-2015, 05:51 AM

Your Camaro IMO is a better car in every way except horsepower. Maybe add some performance mods/dyno tune, or wait a little longer to see what happens with the prices on the 2015s when the Gen6 is released. You have a desirable year and color, so you'll never have a problem getting a decent trade.

stoopid · 03-24-2015, 05:55 AM

Here's a very rough estimate black book value on the GTO. They're selling it to you for the lower end of book value:

http://www.kbb.com/pontiac/gto/2005-...icetype=retail

In other words, they're not doing you any favors and had it marked WAY UP at $18k. They're still likely making money on the sale, plus the eventual sale of your Gen5. I realize that's how they operate and survive, just sayin' there's more blood to squeeze from them here.

I would walk from the deal. See if they sweeten it.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-24-2015, 06:26 AM

A GTO rear end gets real squirrely to when you get on it. Not as well laid out as a Camaro. Fun car to drive but I think you are heading backwards in cars.

87GNX · 03-24-2015, 07:31 AM

Its a v8 go for it.

Rakito · 03-24-2015, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsafe17

The only thing great about the GTO is the LS2...they are fat ladies too @ 3700lbs and kinda bland looking.. wait till the gen6 Camaros are out and 10-13 SS will be going down in price.

^. I agree a V8 is tempting, my brother was teasing me when he got his mom's old 87 IROC, it sounded great (even with a broken exhaust system) but # wise and performance and just daily driving my 1LS was way better. I would recommend waiting until the 6th Gen comes out and snag a nice 5th Gen (I got mine recently because the deal was too good). Also if I'm gonna have payments on a car I wouldn't want an older one that may break down (just my personal opinion, either own outright or have it reliable).

Just my $0.02

Iron Lung Jimmy · 03-24-2015, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BaneSlayer

Hello guys, today I went to a dealer and was offered a deal. A 2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 with 73,000 miles on it. All leather etc clean car fax. I could get it for the same monthly payment that I'm paying now, but they would take a year off of my payments so I'll have a smaller payoff time and the same payment which is great. The GTO's power is great as well. It felt awesome. It sounded sweet too. But then again, I'm sitting here thinking, my 2011 Camaro with 52,000 miles for a 2005 GTO with 73,000. It just looks kinda like a rice burner to me. But the deal for a v8.... My brother said do it. My best friend and girlfriend are iffy. And the salesman is begging me to lol.What is you guys stand point on that? I do want to get a Camaro SS down the road but I'm not sure if I should wait . Thanks guys.

If the salesman is begging you to do it, you are getting hosed.

03-23-2015, 11:05 PM	#1
BaneSlayer Drives: 2011 V6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 36	Camaro v6 vs GTO...for trade. Hello guys, today I went to a dealer and was offered a deal. A 2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 with 73,000 miles on it. All leather etc clean car fax. I could get it for the same monthly payment that I'm paying now, but they would take a year off of my payments so I'll have a smaller payoff time and the same payment which is great. The GTO's power is great as well. It felt awesome. It sounded sweet too. But then again, I'm sitting here thinking, my 2011 Camaro with 52,000 miles for a 2005 GTO with 73,000. It just looks kinda like a rice burner to me. But the deal for a v8.... My brother said do it. My best friend and girlfriend are iffy. And the salesman is begging me to lol. What is you guys stand point on that? I do want to get a Camaro SS down the road but I'm not sure if I should wait . Thanks guys. Attached Images

03-23-2015, 11:15 PM	#2
BaneSlayer Drives: 2011 V6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 36	Some more. Attached Images

03-23-2015, 11:24 PM	#4
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03-24-2015, 01:03 AM	#8
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	GTO may fare better on resale, why not just save your money and buy a 6th gen three or four years from now? It is fun to go into a dealership and pay cash. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

03-24-2015, 07:31 AM	#12
87GNX Drives: Alot Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norcalifas Posts: 1,337	Its a v8 go for it. __________________ IF YOU AIN'T FIRST, YOU'RE LAST

03-23-2015, 11:19 PM	#3
BigBlock427 ConceptZer0 Drives: 68 427 Camaro, 11 2SS/RS, 13 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj Posts: 1,096	Umm....wait... What...for real... Just get a SS??? How much do you have left on the camaro ?

03-23-2015, 11:46 PM	#6
BaneSlayer Drives: 2011 V6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 36	True. Here's my issue. My credit score isn't very high at the momen . And the GTO was 19,995. They knocked it down to about 14,000 which I won't be finding a Camaro SS for that right now. But when I do want an SS, I don't wanna owe more than the GTO is worth. So I'm worried. The money isn't even a big issue, I just don't wanna feel like an idiot who had a almost new Camaro 5th Gen and went back to a GTO, but then again I feel like that 400 HP is calling me.

03-24-2015, 12:12 AM	#7
Jsafe17 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 581	The only thing great about the GTO is the LS2...they are fat ladies too @ 3700lbs and kinda bland looking.. wait till the gen6 Camaros are out and 10-13 SS will be going down in price.

03-24-2015, 05:51 AM	#9
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	Your Camaro IMO is a better car in every way except horsepower. Maybe add some performance mods/dyno tune, or wait a little longer to see what happens with the prices on the 2015s when the Gen6 is released. You have a desirable year and color, so you'll never have a problem getting a decent trade.

03-24-2015, 05:55 AM	#10
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	Here's a very rough estimate black book value on the GTO. They're selling it to you for the lower end of book value: http://www.kbb.com/pontiac/gto/2005-...icetype=retail In other words, they're not doing you any favors and had it marked WAY UP at $18k. They're still likely making money on the sale, plus the eventual sale of your Gen5. I realize that's how they operate and survive, just sayin' there's more blood to squeeze from them here. I would walk from the deal. See if they sweeten it.

03-24-2015, 06:26 AM	#11
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	A GTO rear end gets real squirrely to when you get on it. Not as well laid out as a Camaro. Fun car to drive but I think you are heading backwards in cars.