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Hey everyone, just picked up a new '06 GTO yesterday and decided to join up here. It's a 6-speed, Quicksilver Metallic one w/the 18" wheel package. This is my first-ever GTO after owning 5 Camaros and 3 Firebirds.
I was heavily looking at the new Mustang GT's, but I could not find a dealer willing to cut me a break on price, their 0% promotion didn't apply to Mustangs, and neither did my "supplier discount"...so I then started looking at and test-driving GTO's. Once I decided I wanted one, it was then time for the search...I wanted a 6-speed one w/the 18" wheels, and a search on Pontiac's website showed me 3 in the area that met my criteria. So I emailed all 3 dealers to see what price they'd give me and if in fact the cars were still available.
One of the 3 were sold, so I was left with a choice of the Quicksilver Metallic one or the Impulse Blue one. I then emailed both dealers back and told them that I was going to buy one or the other, and it was all coming down to price. In the end, Norhtland Pontiac in Rockford gave me the best price and offered me the most for my trade, so I pulled the trigger and bought the car yesterday.
It took me awhile to get used to the clutch/shifter, but man I am having a blast driviing this car. I am only sorry that I am going to have to park it come winter time.
Anyways, I look forward to being a member here and learning new things about these wonderful yet overlooked cars.
Dean
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Oh, btw...if one of you can shrink that picture down to avatar size so I could use it, it would be much appreciated, thanks!
I was heavily looking at the new Mustang GT's, but I could not find a dealer willing to cut me a break on price, their 0% promotion didn't apply to Mustangs, and neither did my "supplier discount"...so I then started looking at and test-driving GTO's. Once I decided I wanted one, it was then time for the search...I wanted a 6-speed one w/the 18" wheels, and a search on Pontiac's website showed me 3 in the area that met my criteria. So I emailed all 3 dealers to see what price they'd give me and if in fact the cars were still available.
One of the 3 were sold, so I was left with a choice of the Quicksilver Metallic one or the Impulse Blue one. I then emailed both dealers back and told them that I was going to buy one or the other, and it was all coming down to price. In the end, Norhtland Pontiac in Rockford gave me the best price and offered me the most for my trade, so I pulled the trigger and bought the car yesterday.
It took me awhile to get used to the clutch/shifter, but man I am having a blast driviing this car. I am only sorry that I am going to have to park it come winter time.
Anyways, I look forward to being a member here and learning new things about these wonderful yet overlooked cars.
Dean
Oh, btw...if one of you can shrink that picture down to avatar size so I could use it, it would be much appreciated, thanks!
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