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Here's a question for all of us GTO Lovers. If you HAD to get rid of your GTO
what would you trade it in for and why?

 

exwrx

1. RX-8
I love rotary engines, and the RX-8 is almost on par with a Miata in regards to handling, but with a little more spunk and style. They're a phenomenal paltform for track vehicles, and were a top competitor in the Koni Race Series.(i'm actually thinking of trading for one as we speak)

2. 04-05 Cobra
285 rubber on all for corners, blown 4.6, parts are cheaper than candy from the 99cent store....need I say more

3. C5 Vette
Power, handling, V8... what's not to love other than one of the world's worst interior, squeaks, and they're a royal pain in the a$$ to work on. Parts are fairly inexpensive, and "most" of the maintanence is simple.

4. RX-7 Turbo(FD Body 93-97)
The japanese GTO (i know the 3000gt is a "GTO" in Japan, this is a reference, not a quote) . 2 doors, lots of power, underappreciated at it's time, and you rarely see them.

5. Viper 99-2002
Yeah.... it's a Viper. V10, 2 seats, 345's in the rear...... any other questions?

Route 66

'09 Challenger/6.1/all the bells n whistles. No explanation needed.

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kdkiernan

definitely the vette
however, before getting the gto i considered an RX8 but decided it wasnt enough power

exwrx

Before saying that... come to a track event. When that RX-8 leaves you behind lap after lap, after lap, after lap, after lap... you get the point... you won't think it doesn't have enough power. It's a perfectly balanced car.

Like you, I was actually looking for an RX-8 the day I bought my GTO. I had already left 1 Mazda dealer... over $9 a month. Just by chance did I stumble across a lot of new ones, as they were no longer at dealerships.

On a side note, every RX-8 owner has told me that they wanted a GTO. lol.

UdnUdnGTO

Wow, that is a hard question. For the money, I can not think of a car that brings that much fun per horsepower! I have had the rail cars, 350Z, MR2, and I have driven a RX-8. Having grandkids, the back seat is wonderful, so two seaters just aren't an option. Dollar wise, the GTO is reasonable go fast. To get the same power, well, there aren't options. I guess I would have to look for a lower mileage GTO, maybe an 06. My 05 has over 80,000 miles and I have enjoyed every minute!!!

Red Bearded Goat

If I had to get rid of my goat... that would only be because it was wrecked, sooo, my answer would be another GTO. If I were looking to upgrade to a car more suited for sport and less touring.... ZR-1 without a doubt.

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lance_scott1

03-04 Mustang Cobra.
a C6 Z06 Vette.
any 06-up Evo or Sti.

exwrx

I had a Subie... was part of the import mayhem for a few years. Trust me... you don't want a turbo 4 cyl. At least not any import. They're a royal pain in the butt. I was constantly upgrading parts. Once you start making any kind of power, all kinds of things break, and need replacing.

I had a new motor, new tranny, all the go fast goodies, and I was constantly working on it. More than $15k into it, I still got beat by guys in C5 Z06's, Cobra's and RX 7/8's at track events. It gets really frustrating watching a miata roll by you, when your upgrades alone are worth more than twice their car. lol.

I concur with the Cobra though. Which years were the Supercharged Terminators? 03/04, 04/05 all of the above?

I didn't even consider C6's because of the price difference. Way out of league for my checkbook.

PDQ GTO

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