Finally Traded in My 8

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Apr 11, 2005 | 03:54 PM

#26

MR2_Spyder

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I love the Holden Monaro.

But automatics blow. Yeah, why not just teach her? American cars are for the birds, but good luck anyway.

They are quite fast!!

Apr 11, 2005 | 03:57 PM

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Aseras

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i just don;t like how every pontiac looks exactly the same save the aztec.

Apr 11, 2005 | 04:06 PM

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Aratinga

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From: Big Blue State on the LEFT

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Originally Posted by catinaround69

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!

Here's the thread: http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthr...hlight=SAP+kit

It arrives unpainted.

Apr 11, 2005 | 04:35 PM

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MrJynx

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Originally Posted by Aseras

i just don;t like how every pontiac looks exactly the same save the aztec.

Aztec, heh. I wonder which exec was sleeping thru that presentation and approved that one.

GTO is an interesting car, to bad I"ve never seen one up here in Canada. Actually took me months to figure out what everyone was talking about last year, but i just checked carpoint.com not carpoint.ca

ya we also don't have the EVO8 or whatever it's called

MrJynx

Apr 11, 2005 | 06:49 PM

#30

MI_FamilyMan

Sold on Rotaries!

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From: Michigan

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Originally Posted by catinaround69

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.

Nice Grand Am, Catinaround69...

Just kidding, I'm sure it's a blast to drive in a straight line, even with the automatic. Let us know if you end up missing your 8 at all...

Apr 11, 2005 | 06:52 PM

#31

MR2_Spyder

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It's a corvette with a back seat and better interior quality.

Apr 11, 2005 | 07:26 PM

#32

Art Hazebrook

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Went and built my own '05 (to see what the changes over the '04 were), and noticed this at the bottom of the webpage:

*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Tax, title, license, dealer fees, $1,300 gas guzzler tax and optional equipment are extra. Gas guzzler tax is required only with automatic transmission.

:D

Apr 11, 2005 | 09:25 PM

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catinaround69

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Like that makes alot of %#$%ing sense. I'm going to use more gas in an auto than a 6 speed?????????

Apr 12, 2005 | 09:22 PM

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Art Hazebrook

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Originally Posted by catinaround69

Like that makes alot of %#$%ing sense. I'm going to use more gas in an auto than a 6 speed?????????

My reaction exactly!!
:D

Apr 13, 2005 | 09:17 AM

#35

Aratinga

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From: Big Blue State on the LEFT

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Originally Posted by catinaround69

Like that makes alot of %#$%ing sense. I'm going to use more gas in an auto than a 6 speed?????????

The six-speed has a "skip shift" feature that, at certain slower speeds and RPMs, will force the gearshift to go from first directly into fourth gear. It's an occasional pain in the butt, but it does allow (for some reason) the six-speed to avoid the gas-guzzler tax. There are guys on the GTO boards who have already figured out how to disable it, of course.

Apr 13, 2005 | 09:46 AM

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monzter

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Sucks you had to get rid of the car. Hope you're happy with the new purchase.

My wife can't drive stick either, but thats why she has her boat...I mean SUV and I have mine.....

Apr 14, 2005 | 09:23 AM

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catinaround69

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I bought My wife a SUV and she still drives the GTO. Ocasionally I drive the SUV cuz it has a trailer hitch and I have a trailer to pick up yard materials etc.., and it used to leave her stranded with the 8.