Hey everyone,
After much lurking and reading through numerous posts here, I decided it was time to join the forum, so allow me to briefly introduce myself...
I'm 41, been a Poncho fan since my best friend pulled into my driveway about 26 years ago with the coolest '66 tripower 4-speed GTO. I've had a number of Lemanses, Tempests, Firebirds and GTO’s, always been partial to the Chief. Currently own a '94 Formula we bought new, and a '67 Lemans/GTO clone, pearl white on red, got a 461 stroker with 670 heads about 75% finished, hope to complete and install it this summer.
I’ve read a LOT about the new GTO recently, both here and elsewhere. I have to admit, I was thoroughly unimpressed by their understated looks the first time I saw them, and really didn’t give it much more thought until recently. For some reason, they seem to have grown on me a lot lately. I test drove one for the first time last week, and was blown away. I’m thinking very seriously about buying it, it’s a Spice Red ’06 M6. Before I do, though, I’ve got some questions…
My Dad is a GM retiree, so I can get the GMS price for the car. Tax, title, destination, etc, total price out the door is $30,600. Is this a fair price?
Next question: reliability. This car would be my daily driver and would likely pile up several miles. Anything I should be concerned about?
Next question: as a daily driver on roughly 75% interstate/25% city and town driving, what kind of realistic gas mileage would I be looking at? I’m not one to lay stripes from every red light, and I treat my vehicles with care and don’t dog it every time I get behind the wheel. This car would be replacing my extended cab Z-71, which I love dearly, but the fuel bill is eating me alive.
Last question: replacement parts and aftermarket availability… Any problems with warranty work or getting OEM replacement parts if needed? I know the GTO’s were slow sellers, and I haven’t found a lot of aftermarket items for them. Will there be more stuff available in the future?
Sorry for the long post, but I appreciate any information/advice/recommendations you guys can provide.
Kegbelly
After much lurking and reading through numerous posts here, I decided it was time to join the forum, so allow me to briefly introduce myself...
I'm 41, been a Poncho fan since my best friend pulled into my driveway about 26 years ago with the coolest '66 tripower 4-speed GTO. I've had a number of Lemanses, Tempests, Firebirds and GTO’s, always been partial to the Chief. Currently own a '94 Formula we bought new, and a '67 Lemans/GTO clone, pearl white on red, got a 461 stroker with 670 heads about 75% finished, hope to complete and install it this summer.
I’ve read a LOT about the new GTO recently, both here and elsewhere. I have to admit, I was thoroughly unimpressed by their understated looks the first time I saw them, and really didn’t give it much more thought until recently. For some reason, they seem to have grown on me a lot lately. I test drove one for the first time last week, and was blown away. I’m thinking very seriously about buying it, it’s a Spice Red ’06 M6. Before I do, though, I’ve got some questions…
My Dad is a GM retiree, so I can get the GMS price for the car. Tax, title, destination, etc, total price out the door is $30,600. Is this a fair price?
Next question: reliability. This car would be my daily driver and would likely pile up several miles. Anything I should be concerned about?
Next question: as a daily driver on roughly 75% interstate/25% city and town driving, what kind of realistic gas mileage would I be looking at? I’m not one to lay stripes from every red light, and I treat my vehicles with care and don’t dog it every time I get behind the wheel. This car would be replacing my extended cab Z-71, which I love dearly, but the fuel bill is eating me alive.
Last question: replacement parts and aftermarket availability… Any problems with warranty work or getting OEM replacement parts if needed? I know the GTO’s were slow sellers, and I haven’t found a lot of aftermarket items for them. Will there be more stuff available in the future?
Sorry for the long post, but I appreciate any information/advice/recommendations you guys can provide.
Kegbelly