im 18 and ever since the 04 gto's came about ive always wanted one.
so now im working and have a chance along with the help of my parents to get one.
so this is what im looking at.
ive seen it and even took a ride in it.
i do like it and at the time the odom said 39131.
now 22558 is what there asking but i was wondering what i should really be really paying for this?
what should i look for in terms of problems visually?
do any of you guys think that 39000 miles on a gto is too much? should i look for another one? i really like this one and its also close by to me.
its also a 2006 model. im going to get a insurance quote in a few days and once i get all that info down ill head back to the dealer to get a better price.
i think i should be paying around 20 grand or 19 500.
do you think i should grab extended warranty?
whats the 0-60 times on these because i have no ideal?
im gonna do some searching through the forums within the next couple of days to really get acclimated.
but i appreciate any help you guys can give me.
thanks allot
im 18 and ever since the 04 gto's came about ive always wanted one.
so now im working and have a chance along with the help of my parents to get one.
so this is what im looking at.
ive seen it and even took a ride in it.
i do like it and at the time the odom said 39131.
now 22558 is what there asking but i was wondering what i should really be really paying for this?
what should i look for in terms of problems visually?
do any of you guys think that 39000 miles on a gto is too much? should i look for another one? i really like this one and its also close by to me.
its also a 2006 model. im going to get a insurance quote in a few days and once i get all that info down ill head back to the dealer to get a better price.
i think i should be paying around 20 grand or 19 500.
do you think i should grab extended warranty?
whats the 0-60 times on these because i have no ideal?
im gonna do some searching through the forums within the next couple of days to really get acclimated.
but i appreciate any help you guys can give me.
thanks allot
The price is a little high but now much. The KBB is $22,200.00 for retail but most 2006 with that mileage where I live are selling for $21K or so. It is no longer under factory warranty that expired at 36K miles so you might want to consider getting a extended warranty. You can nego the price on that as dealers rape people on those. You do not know how it has been driven and that will give you peace of mind. High performance cars just cost more to operate and work on. I looked at the add you posted and it looks very nice. More then likely it is mostly highway mileage to put that many miles on a car in such a short time. 0-60 times. Motortrend said 4.7 on their test but most normal drivers can pull 5 seconds flat. Guys on this website pull sub 5s all the time stock. As far as visual problems looks for tire rub on the inside of the front tires and as in the past there was a problem but seems to have been fixed. The car is very solid. Good luck!!
The price is a little high but now much. The KBB is $22,200.00 for retail but most 2006 with that mileage where I live are selling for $21K or so. It is no longer under factory warranty that expired at 36K miles so you might want to consider getting a extended warranty. You can nego the price on that as dealers rape people on those. You do not know how it has been driven and that will give you peace of mind. High performance cars just cost more to operate and work on. I looked at the add you posted and it looks very nice. More then likely it is mostly highway mileage to put that many miles on a car in such a short time. 0-60 times. Motortrend said 4.7 on their test but most normal drivers can pull 5 seconds flat. Guys on this website pull sub 5s all the time stock. As far as visual problems looks for tire rub on the inside of the front tires and as in the past there was a problem but seems to have been fixed. The car is very solid. Good luck!!
thankyou for the advice goatee
i will check for the tire rub
i also will mostlikely get warranty for 2 years.
i wanna get the price down to 19500 then add warranty.
my parents have bought a blazer from that same dealer and im really hoping i can get it down to that price then add on some warranty.
i will update as things go along.
thanks for all help
Hate to be bearer of bad news.... but how much driving experience do you have?
This is a 400hp, RWD monster, that takes a considerable amount of skill. Now.... it's by far one of the easiest cars to drive fast, and it loves powerslides, but this is NOT a good car to get if you're 18. It can go like stink, and has very high limits/capabilities.
I have plenty of racing/driving experience, and was a little taken aback the first night I had mine. Maybe try something a little friendlier.... just a suggestion, as I'd hate to see a young driver added to the "wrecked GTO thread."
Now, before the hating starts, how many of us would give our own kid this thing as a first car? I'm just saying that if you want it, get some driving lessons before you even think of seeing what it's capable of... because believe me when I say that it's capable of much more than you can handle. A GTO has no problem breaking the rear loose at triple digit speeds, and 3rd gear powerslides are a absolute blast.... but way too easy to induce.
Anyway, just a word of advice. Look up your local TCRA, SCCA, SpeedVentures or NASA track events, and schedule some instruction if you want one/get one. It'll make you a better, safer, and faster driver.
Hate to be bearer of bad news.... but how much driving experience do you have?
This is a 400hp, RWD monster, that takes a considerable amount of skill. Now.... it's by far one of the easiest cars to drive fast, and it loves powerslides, but this is NOT a good car to get if you're 18. It can go like stink, and has very high limits/capabilities.
I have plenty of racing/driving experience, and was a little taken aback the first night I had mine. Maybe try something a little friendlier.... just a suggestion, as I'd hate to see a young driver added to the "wrecked GTO thread."
Now, before the hating starts, how many of us would give our own kid this thing as a first car? I'm just saying that if you want it, get some driving lessons before you even think of seeing what it's capable of... because believe me when I say that it's capable of much more than you can handle. A GTO has no problem breaking the rear loose at triple digit speeds, and 3rd gear powerslides are a absolute blast.... but way too easy to induce.
Anyway, just a word of advice. Look up your local TCRA, SCCA, SpeedVentures or NASA track events, and schedule some instruction if you want one/get one. It'll make you a better, safer, and faster driver.
I seriously doubt this young man will be swayed by your editorial, but it was a good try…
I seriously doubt this young man will be swayed by your editorial, but it was a good try…
Last time I gave advice like that.... and it wasn't taken... the car was totaled before the 1st payment came in the mail... lol. And I doubt that this case will be any different.
I totally understand wanting one.... hey.. I have one!
Just get some lessons kid. Before you start breaking the piggy bank for go-fast-bits, get some go-fast-lessons. If you think driving lessons are expensive, try tickets, insurance premiums and bodyshops. Even without medical costs, lessons win by a landslide, and it's performance part you can take with you to every future car you own.
It's a fact that some of the fastest cars on the road, have some of the slowest drivers behind the wheel.
Well I learned how to drive around the age of 10.
Started driving to school even before I owned a permit yes it was illegal but I gained allot of expirence that way.
I currently drive a 06 dodge ram 2500.
Not as fast as a gto but allot of power for Any 18 year old.
I'm not planning on any mods because I doubt I'll be able to afford it.
But my only real mods would be cai and full headers and exhaust.
Hopefully I can get a good price first before anything.
Also please keep giving me advice I really want as much as I can get, it's a big step for me.
Thanks guys
if you get an auto watch for the 1-2 shift.. mine likes to step out about 2 feet... scares the hell out of everybody that rides with me... good times...
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