I have had my GTO for a little under a month now. I am up to 1,100 miles right now and everyone of them is awesome. Everytime I come home from college, my dad steals it and takes it out. Guess you could say I converted him into the GTO crowd. He didn't really want me to buy it because he thought it wasn't stylish enough. Obviously he is a fan now. Maybe too much of a fan.

Three days ago he bought his own. 2006 Torrid Red with Red Leather six speed manual. He didn't really even talk it over with my mom...

Now we have two GTO's in the driveway when I come home. I know some of you will say, "congrats on the ugly cavaliers." To you, I don't give a rats ass because obviously I love the car and wouldn't trade it for anything else its price. Everyone else who has seen it in person and ridden in it feels the same way.

Mine is the black one. Both are 6 speed manuals with red leather interior. My dad got 18 inch wheels. I have 17, but plan on going aftermarket soon. I just finished putting the red decal on the back as well.

Enjoy:

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i love the red gauges, nice cars.

Awesome.Nice pics.Tell dad congrats. So when's mom getting hers? hahaha. ;)

I really like the inlay. The red looks sweet on the black.
Oh and I think I gotta get me some of the '06 taillights. I think they'd look awesome on my yellow.

i love the red gauges, nice cars.

Thanks man. All the interior really flows together nicely.


Awesome.Nice pics.Tell dad congrats. So when's mom getting hers? hahaha. ;)

I really like the inlay. The red looks sweet on the black.
Oh and I think I gotta get me some of the '06 taillights. I think they'd look awesome on my yellow.


Yea, mom is on deck now. At least she better be or my dad will have to learn how to cook...

On ls1gto.com they have sponsors that sell the 06 tails. Dunno how much they are, but I heard the install is cheap. Did you put the inlays in yet?

very nice cars.

Oh, almost forgot, what color do you think the graphics should be for my dad? I guess the same color red as mine? He kinda committed to the whole red every where thing. Why stop now right?

Your car is filthy man. Cool pictures though.

Yea, mom is on deck now. At least she better be or my dad will have to learn how to cook...

On ls1gto.com they have sponsors that sell the 06 tails. Dunno how much they are, but I heard the install is cheap. Did you put the inlays in yet?


Well I started the inlay's but got sidetracked so I stopped. I have some spare time tomorrow I think I'll try then.

As far as dads...I'd stay with the red as far as the inlay. The only other color that would go well would be black, but I think it may be too dark imo.


hmmm..200 bucks for the '06 tails. Might be my next mod. I need to find some pics of other yellows with them first.

Congrats on the ugly cavaliers :)

haha nice with Dad jumping ova. How pissed was your mom??
I liked the GtO's just didnt like the fact they had the badge name should of just stuck with Holdens name for 'em and I believe they would of done ten times better.

I was hoping you'd say "an FI gto!"

dang.

Congrats on the ugly cavaliers, lol. J/K, thats pretty cool. You are one blessed family.

Congrats on the ugly cavaliers

but seriously....that car is pure sex!!! They both look awesome!!! I really want that black one....wanna trade ;) ugh, i miss torque :(


How much did he get it for....if you dont mind my asking

I like the GTO but it could definitely lose some weight.

What is better than a GTO? Well a used E46 M3 of course!

Wait nzarnow whereabouts in OC do you live? I think I saw you're dad in his Red GTO on Orangethorpe a few days ago.

I like the GTO but it could definitely lose some weight.

What is better than a GTO? Well a used E46 M3 of course!lots of those for sale here.

I like the GTO but it could definitely lose some weight.

What is better than a GTO? Well a 2009 Camaro of course!
Fixed ;)

Your car is filthy man. Cool pictures though.

Meh, it's black. Also it is next to my dads perfect brand new and detailed red one. After I get it washed and waxed I'll take better pictures. In person it looks a lot cleaner.

haha nice with Dad jumping ova. How pissed was your mom??
I liked the GtO's just didnt like the fact they had the badge name should of just stuck with Holdens name for 'em and I believe they would of done ten times better.

Mom is slowly getting over it. She is next in line for whatever sissy hybrid or SUV she wants. It is actually really easy to get the Holden badges and even body parts to put on the GTO. Some people have done full conversions even.

I was hoping you'd say "an FI gto!" dang.

Maybe once the warrenty is up. Who knows with my dad. He is finally strutting around like the high roller that he has worked so hard to be.

but seriously....that car is pure sex!!! They both look awesome!!! I really want that black one....wanna trade ;) ugh, i miss torque :(


How much did he get it for....if you dont mind my asking

We had GMS, conquest, and zero percent finance. This is my first black car and I don't think I will ever get another color. Red and Black is a dream!

but seriously....that car is pure sex!!!

...thats some bad sex you're having! ...ugly cavalier sex!

Wait nzarnow whereabouts in OC do you live? I think I saw you're dad in his Red GTO on Orangethorpe a few days ago.

Was it a crazy good looking older gentleman with a full head of hair (grey hair with huge forehead) that was smiling from ear to ear every time he shifted?

Just messing. Parents house is in Newport Beach. Where exactly is orangethorpe?

Well it was a dude with a full head of hear and some sunglasses on. I saw him on orangethorpe passing lakeview and kellogg.

Nah, don't think it was him. I never see him wear sunglasses. Did it have dealer plates like his?

Those new 18s look infinitely better than the 17s they've had since the beginning. What ugly wheels!!!! I'm glad you're going aftermarket as you'll improve the look of your car 10 fold instantly.

What is better than a GTO?

An RX-8 of course :D:



Just yanking your chain... the goat ain't bad at all. Congrats.

Those new 18s look infinitely better than the 17s they've had since the beginning. What ugly wheels!!!! I'm glad you're going aftermarket as you'll improve the look of your car 10 fold instantly.

Oh I hear ya man. I'm looking around for some 17 or 18 inch black with a chrome lip. If you have any suggestions on what will fit let me know.

I'm thinking about putting a decent amount of money into modding this car. Nothing crazy, but some wheels, maybe tint, and possible a navigation/car computer.

Awesome.Nice pics.Tell dad congrats. So when's mom getting hers? hahaha. ;)

I really like the inlay. The red looks sweet on the black.
Oh and I think I gotta get me some of the '06 taillights. I think they'd look awesome on my yellow.

The 06 lights look awesome from the back, but I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate the way they look all ricer-y from the side. That's one of my few complaints about the GTOs. I say stick with the reds.

Oh I hear ya man. I'm looking around for some 17 or 18 inch black with a chrome lip. If you have any suggestions on what will fit let me know.

I'm thinking about putting a decent amount of money into modding this car. Nothing crazy, but some wheels, maybe tint, and possible a navigation/car computer.

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Volk SF wheels, huper optik tint, remove spoiler, slight drop, good exhaust.

Note: this car shown with body kit which exists only in photoshop

Damn, that looks great baron. I really like the stock spoiler. The rims look awesome though, I will check out the volks. Also, I can't believe anything sounding better than the stock exhaust. Maybe it gets more power, but the burbles and WOT sound is insane!

Those rims look sick!

Oh, the sound gets MUCH better. Anyone who has heard a Vette with an awesome exhaust system should know this. It just enhances the chunky sound of the V8 - I had a video of a GTO with a modded exhaust when I was deciding between the 8 and the GTO, it sounded AMAZING. I still want my GTO, damnit! Stupid insurance companies.

Edit: Found a video of a GTO with headers and exhaust - GTO Exhaust (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NymdCwkXgA0)

Oh lordy, those backfires! Drooool...

^I'm partial to this one. (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/wm/E82B043E-48B5-446A-8B45-FE52BF7124C9.htm) Turn up the volume.

Oh, almost forgot, what color do you think the graphics should be for my dad? I guess the same color red as mine? He kinda committed to the whole red every where thing. Why stop now right?

actually i think your dad should get black decals for the 'GTO' lettering, it'll look good with the blacked out taillights, and not looking 'too red'

^I'm partial to this one. (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/wm/E82B043E-48B5-446A-8B45-FE52BF7124C9.htm) Turn up the volume.

That car sounds absolutely hellacious! I must have one!

*Checks rebates on new GTOs*

^I'm partial to this one. (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/wm/E82B043E-48B5-446A-8B45-FE52BF7124C9.htm) Turn up the volume.

Doesn't matter what kind of car you have - if you're thinking about making an exhaust video, take notes while you watch this one. This is exactly how you should do it. Great video.

Oh I hear ya man. I'm looking around for some 17 or 18 inch black with a chrome lip. If you have any suggestions on what will fit let me know.

I'm thinking about putting a decent amount of money into modding this car. Nothing crazy, but some wheels, maybe tint, and possible a navigation/car computer.

Your Dad's car is exactly like my car... even though I have an '05, I put the '06 taillights on it. I did remove the spoiler from mine. Have you thought about going spoilerless?

damn thats a lot of power in that drive way, what a nice family set. I think the GTO are great looking cars but just a littl plain. the interior does make up for it though. They remind me of the supras, long simple lines but they have a lower looking profile. get soem better pictures up!

The parking brake looks like worst case scenario erectile disfunction.

Your Dad's car is exactly like my car... even though I have an '05, I put the '06 taillights on it. I did remove the spoiler from mine. Have you thought about going spoilerless?

I like the spoiler on it. I don't really have enough money to do any performance mods. Just a little apperance mods will be fine. The power is beyond good enough.

The parking brake looks like worst case scenario erectile disfunction.

Uh, that is because it is pulled up. The brakes are set. Have you seen the RX-8 e-brake? Looks like a damn ejector handle. Of all the things to gripe about you pick the e-brake? :mdrmed:

I still want my GTO, damnit! Stupid insurance companies.

Yeah, I looked at them too (albeit the 5.7) and I was shocked at the cost of insurance. I barely paid more for the 8 than I would have for a 6.

Uh, that is because it is pulled up. The brakes are set. Have you seen the RX-8 e-brake? Looks like a damn ejector handle. Of all the things to gripe about you pick the e-brake? :mdrmed:

Don't worry nzarnow, many 8 owners just have power envy.... including me!

I really like the GTO's but I was wondering if all the new one's have the same flaw on the rear bumper just below the "GTO". I mean the slight sag in the plastic. I noticed it today when I was checking them out at the local dlr. I see yours does not have the sag. One of them at the dlr looked like someone ran over something that caught the rear bumper upon exit.

I really like the GTO's but I was wondering if all the new one's have the same flaw on the rear bumper just below the "GTO". I mean the slight sag in the plastic. I noticed it today when I was checking them out at the local dlr. I see yours does not have the sag. One of them at the dlr looked like someone ran over something that caught the rear bumper upon exit.

Wow, that would suck! I have not seen that yet. That dealer must just abuse their cars.

ya lazyboy with wheels returns!

Is the red GTO lettering on your car stock? It looks awful...

Anyhow, you and you dad have fun with the GTOs. They're nice cars, I considered one when I got my Evo.

ya lazyboy with wheels returns!

I still don't understand that. What is wrong with having seats that are really comfortable and hold you in place?

Is the red GTO lettering on your car stock? It looks awful...

Anyhow, you and you dad have fun with the GTOs. They're nice cars, I considered one when I got my Evo.

Well, there's the first person not to like the red lettering on the back. It's not stock. I bought the inlays and put them on. What don't you like about it? I think it looks awesome in person.

I like the inlay. It's a far cry better than the bland stock look.

I like the look of the inserts... I'm thinking light silver (basically sunlight silver) would be the way to go against the dark gray on a red car. Matches the emblems.

So for my dad's B-day, we are gonna get him an eclipse AVN6600 installed in the dash. He keeps bitching about how he wishes the GTO had navigation because he loved it on my Mazda.