Finally Traded in My 8

Apr 9, 2005 | 03:49 PM

catinaround69

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Finally Traded in My 8

After Much thought I finally traded my 8 in on a new 2004 GTO. The major reason is my wife has complained miserably since I bought it because she can't drive a stick. I was unable to bring myself to buy a auto RX-8 so I bought something I thought I could tolerate and it seemed to be the GTO. I really wished I could have sprung for the 05 6.0 400hp but for 150 bucks more a month I can live with 350hp. Well Its been fun being an 8 owner and will still polly hang out here some but I've already signed up to the GTO forum :-(.

Later
Glenn

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Apr 9, 2005 | 03:55 PM

slllygrl10

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congrats on the purchase

Apr 9, 2005 | 04:05 PM

PaulieWalnuts

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Trade your skirt in for some pants and teach her to drive stick.

J/k.

Congrats on the GTO. At least you got to trade the 8 on something nice.

Apr 9, 2005 | 04:32 PM

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congrats on the new car, and may it serve as well as the 8...

Apr 9, 2005 | 04:48 PM

Thetitanium8

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Gratz on the Car... Good luck

Apr 9, 2005 | 05:50 PM

Aseras

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traitor...

Apr 9, 2005 | 09:14 PM

delhi

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that is so very sad. I'd rather pay for her training to drive manual than to trade an Rx-8 for a goat. <sigh>

Apr 9, 2005 | 09:18 PM

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Its sad how much control women have over men.

it was easier to sell the car, then for her to learn how to drive a stick

Apr 9, 2005 | 09:52 PM

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Wasn't it the idea in the first place to get a manual so she could not drive it?

I love the GTO as well especially 05's.

Good luck.

Apr 9, 2005 | 10:49 PM

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RacingDynamcs

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why would u not teach her how to drive manual? it would have saved a tons of money ...

Apr 9, 2005 | 10:57 PM

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I would have traded the bride.....

Apr 9, 2005 | 10:59 PM

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Your job now is to complain miserably about the automatic GTO and how much you miss your 8 until you fell you've gotten your pound of flesh, or until she admits she was wrong, whichever comes first.

Apr 10, 2005 | 01:08 PM

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Trading the 8 for a new GTO wouldn't have been a bad idea if you would have gotten an '05! Ugh!

Apr 10, 2005 | 01:11 PM

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how bout a pic of that GTO?

Apr 11, 2005 | 07:15 AM

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Pictures

Some pictures of the GTO.

Pictures were taken in the morning. Dew on glass (Not the Best Photos).

First one is a Joke!!! Guys. Little Fun

EDIT: PS: I am averaging 17mph around town and 22 MPG on the highway.

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Apr 11, 2005 | 07:19 AM

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Gratz. I really like the power that the GTO has, but I was disappointed with the body style.

Apr 11, 2005 | 07:32 AM

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I actually like the design of the GTO and its power--I think it is just a little to conservatively style for its purpose--the '05 bodykit looks pretty nice though. Congrats on your purchase. How is insurance on those compared to your RX8?

Apr 11, 2005 | 07:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SDRacer87

Trading the 8 for a new GTO wouldn't have been a bad idea if you would have gotten an '05! Ugh!

I don't know if this guy plans on doing any mods, but, the LS1 in the '04 has a ton of aftermarket support, more than the LS2 in the '05 anyway. He have it pushing more power than a stock '05 in less than the cost differnce between the two models. Seems like a smart move to me.

Congrats on the car man.

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Apr 11, 2005 | 08:44 AM

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termigni

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so, which one do you like better???

Apr 11, 2005 | 10:52 AM

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Hey Glenn...

Welcome to the GTO club! :-) We've got an '04 6MT in Phantom Black/Anthracite. We did the same as you re: '04 vs. '05... would have loved the extra 50 ponies but the price differential made the '04 the best choice. Besides, a few mods will get you up to 400HP pretty quick!

Speaking of mods -- I don't know which GTO forum you signed up on (there are several), but the most active one (i.e., the one most like RX8Club.com!) is www.ls1gto.com . Sorry you had to give up your six-speed for a slushbox, but the GTO is freakin' fast with either one.

So why don't you tell that dingaling woman of yours to learn to drive a stick!?!? If I can do it, anyone can. I'll never go back. :D

Oh, and if you really want your '04 to look like an '05, you can buy the SAP kit (hood with scoops, taller spoiler, and indented grilles) for about $600. We did; just waiting to get it painted now.

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Apr 11, 2005 | 02:27 PM

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So far I am a member of the GTOForum.com I will try the one you are talking about. I just started thinking about mods. Where did you get your SAP kit? The dealer told me I could get the 05 hood and rearend for about $1400 painted and installed. Also it seems the best bang for the buck is changing to Long tube exaust and 214:220 racing cam. They say that will put you well over 400 horses. Guy at the dealership said A guy did the same mods I said and he can eat a 05 alive now!