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TFord · 11-22-2007, 10:41 PM

hey this is for anyone and everyone that owns a 04+ GTO.

I may be in kind of a pickle...lol. its looking like I may have to get me a new car now! unfortunately our beloved fitth geh has'nt came out yet.

Im thinking of getting a 05/06 GTO so I wanna hear what actual owners think of the car. thanks for any and all input

*TAG UR IT* · 11-23-2007, 01:25 AM

Couldn't tell ya to much between the two...but I'd get the 06 w/ the LS2 over the LS1 any day. I hear it's comfy as hell, but weighs a ton.

willisit · 11-23-2007, 06:33 AM

I have an '05 Monaro VXR (it's an LS2 and the nose is different to yours). It IS heavy and a little too big for our roads - only god knows what the Camaro will be like (sorry, I'm in the UK).

I love it though. It's comfy and quick and drinks like a fish

*DGthe3* · 11-23-2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by willisit

I have an '05 Monaro VXR (it's an LS2 and the nose is different to yours). It IS heavy and a little too big for our roads - only god knows what the Camaro will be like (sorry, I'm in the UK).

I love it though. It's comfy and quick and drinks like a fish

I'm sure that there will be an equivelent Camaro that is lighter, more powerful and more agile. And possibly better milage too.

*TAG UR IT* · 11-23-2007, 11:27 AM

Where's Kat? She's the one you need to talk to.

alleykt123 · 11-23-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Where's Kat? She's the one you need to talk to.

Did someone call? :p

The first thing I'd recommend you do is go on over to LS2GTO.com and read the posts about issues people have with the Goat in the GTO Tech forum http://ls2gto.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3

The next step would be to get in one for a test drive.

I'm not sure what you want from this car. Are you a track guy looking for respectable times? Do you want a vehicle with muscle and comfortable interior appointments? I'm fairly certain that you're not considering the GTO for its looks!

I like the fact that my Goat is a sleeper - I generally don't get hassled because it gets mistaken for a Cavalier or G6. When I do get called out, I enjoy the surprise generated by blowing off someone's doors. She's a heavy pig, but also nimble and quick.

I canyon carve, so I REALLY like that it has IRS. The IRS is perfect for slamming around the twisties at high velocity (you didn't hear me say that, Tag). I like this car so much that I will not trade it for a 5th gen 'Maro. Rather, I'll take one of each, please!

I strongly believe that you need to drive one of these beasts to find out if you really want one.

And, really, stay away from the '04s - they've only got the LS1 (poor lil' things)

SilverTurtle · 11-23-2007, 04:34 PM

I recommend the LS2 powered ones, too, having tuned one and loved the way it turned out... all we did was remove the torque management (the manual transmission LS2 cars actually have TM, too), changed CAGS, changed the fan temps and leaned the car out 2%... talk about a wild ride!

TFord · 11-23-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by alleykt123

Did someone call? :p

The first thing I'd recommend you do is go on over to LS2GTO.com and read the posts about issues people have with the Goat in the GTO Tech forum http://ls2gto.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3

The next step would be to get in one for a test drive.

I'm not sure what you want from this car. Are you a track guy looking for respectable times? Do you want a vehicle with muscle and comfortable interior appointments? I'm fairly certain that you're not considering the GTO for its looks!

I like the fact that my Goat is a sleeper - I generally don't get hassled because it gets mistaken for a Cavalier or G6. When I do get called out, I enjoy the surprise generated by blowing off someone's doors. She's a heavy pig, but also nimble and quick.

I canyon carve, so I REALLY like that it has IRS. The IRS is perfect for slamming around the twisties at high velocity (you didn't hear me say that, Tag). I like this car so much that I will not trade it for a 5th gen 'Maro. Rather, I'll take one of each, please!

I strongly believe that you need to drive one of these beasts to find out if you really want one.

And, really, stay away from the '04s - they've only got the LS1 (poor lil' things)

believe it or not I actually like how the GTO looks inside and out
what do I want out the goat...all of the above! I love to drive...and modify. dont know what the stock 1/4 mile times are for her but in time im sure I can shave some time off it.

alleykt123 · 11-24-2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TFord

believe it or not I actually like how the GTO looks inside and out

(You've just made a friend for life!)

*TAG UR IT* · 11-24-2007, 02:16 AM

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The IRS is perfect for slamming around the twisties at high velocity (you didn't hear me say that, Tag).

Cool by me. You sure as hell will hear me saying that about my 5th Gen!!! That's...a....safe....slamming around...the twisties....there....errrrr....

There was another guy on another site I used to visit who sold his 4th Gen SS for a Goat. He was very happy w/ the trade into the more comfortable GTO. He really liked the interior that much more. But, and I recall his chief complaint being, that the car weighed a lot. Sure, you have more power w/ the LS2. But, it won't make a difference compared to a 4th Gen if you add a few hundred more pounds right off the bat....or probably more than that.

smokn' · 03-15-2008, 04:34 PM

oh man i want a goat soooo bad. let me tell you, i've test drove like 4 of them and you will not be disappointed. some people complain of minor body roll, but i don't think it's too bad. the power is unreal. i've been in a ls6 vette, and it's a close race, but i think the goat takes it. as for comfort, you'll never find anything better except maybe a cadilac! as for looks, it's a sleeper but with a sports appearance grill and front bumper(the rear package looks stupid) it'll look hot. the sound system ain't bad. i'm keeping my eyes out for an 06 black/red m6 18's with low miles!

MCPOAJ · 03-15-2008, 09:32 PM

Here is what I think.

09'Z28 · 03-15-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alleykt123

She's a heavy pig, but also nimble and quick.

can't say i've ever heard of a Goat being called a Pig

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-15-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 09'Z28

can't say i've ever heard of a Goat being called a Pig

Compared to the Challenger...the goat's a featherweight!!

11-22-2007, 10:41 PM	#1
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	2004+ GTO OWNERS? hey this is for anyone and everyone that owns a 04+ GTO. I may be in kind of a pickle...lol. its looking like I may have to get me a new car now! unfortunately our beloved fitth geh has'nt came out yet. Im thinking of getting a 05/06 GTO so I wanna hear what actual owners think of the car. thanks for any and all input

11-23-2007, 06:33 AM	#3
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 314	I have an '05 Monaro VXR (it's an LS2 and the nose is different to yours). It IS heavy and a little too big for our roads - only god knows what the Camaro will be like (sorry, I'm in the UK). I love it though. It's comfy and quick and drinks like a fish __________________ Dan 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Sport (ug) 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

11-23-2007, 04:34 PM	#7
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	I recommend the LS2 powered ones, too, having tuned one and loved the way it turned out... all we did was remove the torque management (the manual transmission LS2 cars actually have TM, too), changed CAGS, changed the fan temps and leaned the car out 2%... talk about a wild ride! __________________ got tequila?

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