[Dragon 32]

Hello, Everyone. Well as the title states I am the proud owner of a Pontiac GTO. Torrid red w/ six speed. I had no Idea that the GTO was such a wolf in sheep's clothing. Please let me explain. On Wed the 25th I was at my local Pontiac dealer getting my pick up serviced, when I asked the dealer owner about selling my pick up. He asked what I was wanting to buy. I said I would like to buy a Corvette but my wife who I love dearly say's no. The dealer owner say's get a Pontiac GTO, its the same thing as the new Corvette except that it seats four. So what did I do, Yep I test drove the GTO. Then I bought it and brought it home on the 26th.

 

[stangeater]

congrats arty:

 

[C5ORGTO]

I wouldn't say its the same as a Corvette, but its a darn nice ride. Welcome to the family.arty:

 

[noz34me]

Hope you enjoy it as much as I am mine.

I've heard the GTO called a "poor man's vette". With a list of $33K+, that may be a little bit of a misnomer in my mind.

I think the long term reliability of the GTO should be better than the Vette's. As you read through this forum you'll see a few problems with these cars, but to me, the build quality is on par with Toyota or Nissan.

 

[dealernut]

Dragon ~ Welcome to the forum man and Congratulations on your purchase. You also get a functional back seat with this car. You will find yourself right next to any vette, but the Z06.


Noz ~ Actually the build quality is pretty average for most GM vehicles. despite all opinions from the media and second cousins, the facts are that GM makes good reliable cars.

 

[Taxman]

Well I went looking at one but they didnt want to sell me anything, Maybe in a few years when I find a private party used one.

 

[DaveH]

I prefer to think of it as the "family man's Corvette", can comfortably put two kids in the back (even large ones). Without a backseat (and I'm not implying that it should have) I can't justify a C-6 (....yet)!

 

[EEZ GOAT]

welcome dude and arty: on. the wife will love it to. mine said no to the 04 goat, but when i got it home a year later, she was

 

[SloTymer]

Dragon ~ Welcome to the forum man and Congratulations on your purchase. You also get a functional back seat with this car. You will find yourself right next to any vette, but the Z06.

Heck, we're right there with the 04 and earlier Z06, which were 405 hp and we're way ahead of all the older Vette's. I know I have an 85.

 

[johnebgoode]

Welcome to the boards. Lots of knowledge on this forum. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. Congrats on the new ride........

 

[StangStalker]

Welcome and congrats on the new ride. Sounds kinda familiar, test drive and just had to buy. Enjoy the new toy.

 

[707GTOLS2]

Welcome to the Family Bro!!! arty:
or should I say our Heard!!!
Congrats on the buy:cheers
Bet you had the smile factor going when you drove it:willy:

 

[PEARL JAM]

Congradulations!! O.K. Had it since the 26th? YOUVE KEPT IT STOCK LONG ENOUGH! Time for some modifications!