Good day!

I'm new to this site, but certainly not new to forums. A couple thousand posts on sportbike and dirtbike forums. And about a hundred on an Isuzu forum. (2007 Yamaha WR450F and 1989 Isuzu Amigo.)

The new GTO has interested me from day one, but not at all because of the name. I just dig rear wheel drive cars with more horsepower than they need. And since I am married with kids, the GTO seems like a good choice. Well, better than the '96 Corvette LT4 I was saving for...:rolleyes:

I'm not a GM loyalist. I really like the Mustang GT as well, but not as good passenger accomodations. And you can't swing a dead cat without hitting one...

Truth be told, I have much more faith in a Toyota or a Honda than a Chevy or a Ford, though it pains me to say it. I've owned a few Fords and had problems with all of them. I've owned several Hondas and Toyotas with lots of trouble free miles. None of them had any soul though...:(

I've only driven a GTO in a small parking lot, but the interior REALLY impressed me! Oh, and the sound of the engine... Yum!

So, I'm sure every question I would have initially has already been answered here somewhere, so I will search around a bit. I've been reading reviews and stuff. So far the complaints I am hearing are mostly about styling, trunk space and entry to the rear seats. Non-issues to me, for the most part.

The only thing that worries me initally is the possible problem with some of the front struts on a few cars. I need to look into that on the site.

I'm not sure if or when I will end up owning one of these new age muscle cars. The bug just bit me yesterday while I was bored at work, and started chasing links on YouTube...

I saw that British arsebag from Top Gear review the Holden. Then I started looking at prices for used units.... Hmmmm...

I was surprised he actually liked the car. I just liked all the sideways driving and the smoke. Yes, I am 37 years old with a wife, kids and a good job. So what? I still think with my little head sometimes...

Anyway, here's hoping I can learn a lot, and maybe end up bringing one of these home one day.

Take care! :)

Welcome to the forums. Please feel free to ask any question that may arise. There is a lot of good information and knowledgeable members here.

-K

Thank you, super moderator sir! :)

I'm busy looking at lots of good information... And a LOT of wrecked GTOs! :( That was a sad post...

Thank you, super moderator sir! :)

I'm busy looking at lots of good information... And a LOT of wrecked GTOs! :( That was a sad post...

Ahhh...nooo! Don't look at the wrecked GTO's. That can ruin even the best of days. ;)

-K

Welcome to the forums. Please feel free to ask any question that may arise. There is a lot of good information and knowledgeable members here.

-K

For the record, I am not one of the knowledgeable members LAPhantom speaks of :-)

I will make it a point to ignore anything you say,then. ;) Thanks!:D

Welcome aboard! Ever since I pulled the trigger I've been all SMILES:D , but then again I've had a total of 3 GTOs in my short life time. I'm alittle bias!:)

I've seen photos of the blue on blue. That is pretty sharp! :cool:

Different enough to spark interest, but not so over the top that it makes you gag. I would own that combo, no problem!

But I have always dug yellow cars for some reason, so yellow/black is probably my first choice. The GTO I drove in a small circle was yellow. It was hard not to take flight while I had the chance!

I don't think there are any "bad" combos on this car though. Purple would be my last choice, but I still would not hesitate to purchase one if it was a good deal.

This is a great site, and I'm learning a lot!

Purple would be my last choice, but I still would not hesitate to purchase one if it was a good deal.

Firstly welcome to the board. :)

Secondly, Purple was a 2004 only color, so unless you buy used then don't worry about it.

Thirdly, buy it, you won't regret it. :D

I'll def. be looking for used. Like I said, I just started looking... And I have set a goal of saving $10,000 cash to put down on a car that I hope to pay about 17-22K for.

I have a 'real job' as a video producer for a major cable corporation that pays the bills, but I also do freelance video production, and the fun money comes from that.

I just bought my Amigo and my Yamaha for cash, (about ten grand... D'oh!) and now I owe my wife and kids a trip to Disney World.:D

So it could be a month, it could be a year.... Anybody need a video produced? Heh heh heh....

I think I would like to be in an '05 or '06, but we'll see how the market looks when I'm walking around with the cash. I know it seems trivial, but the lack of a 'dead pedal' on the '04 is actually a big deal for me. :o

I read a post where you guys are talking about how few GTOs you see. And while there are certanily not packs of them rolling down the streets in Colorado, I have seen more than a few between Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Just saw a red '06 today on my way home from work.

Any-who... Thanks for the warm welcome, and I will continue to add GTO wrinkles to my brain!

Seems like the owners of blue cars are well represented in this thread!

For the record, I am not one of the knowledgeable members LAPhantom speaks of :-)


*I* know everything, I just can't remember it all at once. ;)

Welcome!

Hey I grew up in the Springs