[quantim0]

Hey everyone, I just joined the forum and the exclusive club of GTO ownership. On Thursday I picked up an 06 IBM with blue, 6M, and 18" rims. The car awesome and a definite step up from my 98 Monte Carlo Z-34. I don't think that I have ever been happier then I am right now. :willy:

I am going to do some minor work to it; full exhaust, intake, throttle body (?), and maybe some computer work. I already ordered the skip shift elimator and the full line of Zaino car care products. I can see this car costing me a decent bit of change.

I already had some dumb 17 year old kid pull up next to me while I was waiting at a traffic light and give me the "thumbs down". He was driving a last generation red mustang GT convertible. I just politely reminded him that his car has a 4.6L "V-8" with 280 hp, and that he can talk trash to me when he grows up and buys a real man's car. That definitely shut him up real quick. Dumb kids. Here's a picture of my new baby.

 

[Clueless]

Welcome to the forums, and grats on the Goat!

arty:

On Thursday I picked up an 06 IBM with blue, 6M, and 18" rims.

Nice combo! :cool (glances at sig)

The car awesome and a definite step up from my 98 Monte Carlo Z-34. I don't think that I have ever been happier then I am right now. :willy:

Yes, the GTO will be quite a change from the Monte Carlo. I think the two are about the same size, and I think they were geared for a similar (not same) market, but they come off very different in execution.

I already had some dumb 17 year old kid pull up next to me while I was waiting at a traffic light and give me the "thumbs down". He was driving a last generation red mustang GT convertible. I just politely reminded him that his car has a 4.6L "V-8" with 280 hp, and that he can talk trash to me when he grows up and buys a real man's car. That definitely shut him up real quick. Dumb kids. Here's a picture of my new baby.

Way to show him Thumbs down..that's what you expect more from a Civic with an oversized wing and a shopping list on the door.

 

[MustangRacer]

I already had some dumb 17 year old kid pull up next to me while I was waiting at a traffic light and give me the "thumbs down". He was driving a last generation red mustang GT convertible. I just politely reminded him that his car has a 4.6L "V-8" with 280 hp, and that he can talk trash to me when he grows up and buys a real man's car.

actually the last gen only had 260hp.

"real mans car" why cause it weighs 500lbs more then that gen mustang?

 

[EEZ GOAT]

welcome

 

[quantim0]

Hey, I'd trade 500 lbs for 140 hp, 1.4L, 6 speeds, and a car that every girl on the block doesn't have. haha

 

[MustangRacer]

Hey, I'd trade 500 lbs for 140 hp, 1.4L, 6 speeds, and a car that every girl on the block doesn't have. haha

I guess you forgot the GTO cost $10,000 more. HP is a lot easyer to add then weight it to remove.

don't want this to turn into an arguement in his thread so pm me if you want to talk about this further.

edit: oh i didn't realize its your thread lol

 

[Clueless]

I guess you forgot the GTO cost $10,000 more. HP is a lot easyer to add then weight it to remove.

I'd like to know where you can buy a brand new, equivalently equiped Mustang GT for $10,000 less than the GTO, without one-offs/oddities like hail damaged cars, assuming a trade in but only on one, friend works at dealership, or some other such thing.

 

[quantim0]

I've always been a Chevy guy, so you'll never convince me that the Mustang is a cool car. I don't think all Mustang owners are idiots, just this one and ones like him. I would join up with a Mustang owner long before I did with an import driver.

 

[MustangRacer]

Im not trying to convice anyone the mustang is a cool car. The popularity of the car do that for me.

I was just responding to the dumbass remark of one car being a "real mans car" when they are both equally capable cars.

I'd like to know where you can buy a brand new, equivalently equiped Mustang GT for $10,000 less than the GTO, without one-offs/oddities like hail damaged cars, assuming a trade in but only on one, friend works at dealership, or some other such thing.

sorry i was talking the last gen mustang not the current.

 

[quantim0]

The stock last gen Mustang is nothing close to the GTO. You can turn the Mustang into a real fast car. However, his car is stock and the GTO does everything better. I was just being mean to this ignorant kid, I don't really want to be mean to other normal Mustang owners. I just stated the story as it happened. If you don't like it, sorry.

 

[ModBoss2]

actually the last gen only had 260hp.

"real mans car" why cause it weighs 500lbs more then that gen mustang?

Because most 4 cyl and V6s now put out 260-300hp?

 

[ModBoss2]

I guess you forgot the GTO cost $10,000 more.

It's called quality, options and not cutting corners.

Oh, and I paid only $28k for my '05 GTO, new in '05...my brother paid over $27k for his '02 GT (Premium and Mach 1000) in '02

...and doesn't the '03 and '04 Cobra cost more than the new GTO, weigh about the same and perform about the same?

 

[GTOtbird]

You're wasting your time and keystrokes talking to a "Mustang Man"

 

[RICKGTO]

I just love the fact that I don't own a "me too" car.

 

[GTJimbO]

Welcome, Quantim0!

I picked up my '06 just about a month ago, too. Phantom Black on black, with red gauges, 18", and a M6.

I know you'll enjoy it! I sure as hell do! arty:

Jim Miller

 

[quantim0]

In the last 5 days I have seen 2 other GTO's, which I didn't really expect. However I did see around 20 new Mustangs. I love the fact that the GTO isn't a car that you see everywhere and most people aren't aware of its capabilities. Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

 

[gto_lady04]

Welcome to our little corner of the world. It is the most awesome and fun place to enjoy a cup of coffee or a beer, light hearted banter and some serious GTO enthusiasm. :cheers

I love new baby pics! She is really pretty too!

BTW-Loved the comments to the kid.:rofl:

Monica

 

[fullarmor2]

I already had some dumb 17 year old kid pull up next to me while I was waiting at a traffic light and give me the "thumbs down".

People just like to trash talk. Just laugh it off because of the facts. Because the reality is, the GTO looks fine. The GTO outclasses the Mustang in every regard , and an opinion regarding appearance or styling is subjective.