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rsscoty
11-23-2003, 05:37 AM
I know we have talked about this before, I just went through www.gto.com and I am impressed. I have been a GTO fan for oh I don't maybe 'bout 36 years, and am glad to see it comeback,

Did notice that it has a true dual exhaust, and independant rear susp.

Scoty
Snowseeker
11-23-2003, 10:19 AM
Nice grand am...
BadAzzGTA89
11-23-2003, 12:47 PM
What a tease thanks scoty:thumbsup
Crawlin
11-23-2003, 12:56 PM
check out www.ls1gto.com if you want some good info :) right Jon?
Al
11-23-2003, 07:33 PM
So this is a possible replacement for the camaro? It could grow on me
BadAzzGTA89
11-23-2003, 08:01 PM
I was right they turned the camaro/ firebird in to a GTO alla the rear wheel drive and V8. What's next the chevelle in 2005?????????
JC70SS
11-23-2003, 10:19 PM
If GM brings back the Chevelle I will drive to detroit with my old mans AK-47 and LOOK OUT:flamet Do not disgrace the best performance name plate of the muscle car era!
Prince Valiant
11-23-2003, 11:23 PM
Nah, I'm sure the upcoming dodge charger will be just fine :nutkick
Knyghtmare
11-24-2003, 12:47 AM
Originally posted by BlueBullet
So this is a possible replacement for the camaro? It could grow on me

There is no such thing as a replacement for the Camaro. The Camaro lives on forever!! :rockwoot:
Snowseeker
11-24-2003, 10:21 AM
Still looks like a grand am.
jon_we4
11-24-2003, 10:32 AM
Wanna see this grand am's taillights?

There will be a black GTO in janesville in the next week or two.... (not mine)

I want to make it up for the 4th of July show and the Fosters Pontiac show with mine

I cant figure out what to get on my plates as WI apparantly doesnt like the word "killer" on em
PARALYZER
11-24-2003, 10:36 AM
You guys are just hearing about this?
Whats more impressive is Caddy CTS-V Which is going to have 400 hp and an LS6 engine. Yes they are making it for sure. I am not talking about the XLR which is built on the C6 platform I mean the CTS.
There is also a GTO Judge coming out next year sometime which is supposed to have the LS6 engine.
jon_we4
11-24-2003, 10:55 AM
I dont know about you, but I don't have 50G right now for the CTS-V

I wouldnt waste the money on a over priced judge...when you could make the regular GTO perform better for less $
Silver350
11-24-2003, 11:12 AM
I like the new GTO's but to me they look More Like a GRAND PRIX and not a Grand Am.
PB86MCSS
11-24-2003, 11:58 AM
I think they look decent, looks alone on them won't make me turn my head but with a LS1 and RWD, its cool enough :D. They might of killed the f-body but at least they did make or bring over a RWD V-8 performance car to sell instead of nothing...hopefully a couple more models in the somewhat near future added to the GTO. Hope it sells well.

Plus its the first *midsize*(actual trunk, more room inside) performance car in a long time...which is cool, IMO.
Prince Valiant
11-24-2003, 12:04 PM
IMO, you guys can thank ex-chrysler exec bub lutz for such a great car coming over though...I honestly don't think GM would have brought it over otherwise.
Snowseeker
11-24-2003, 01:54 PM
Grand prix, grand am, its all GM, wouldn't own either one.
jon_we4
11-24-2003, 06:43 PM
Originally posted by PB86MCSS
Plus its the first *midsize*(actual trunk, more room inside) performance car in a long time...which is cool, IMO.

Scratch that .... very small trunk, the fuel cell is right behind the back seats
rsscoty
11-24-2003, 07:53 PM
Originally posted by BAD 97 WS-6
You guys are just hearing about this?


No Marv, I have heard about it for some time now, just recently visited the website.

As far as it being just a Grand Am or Grand Prix, remeber the first GTO in 64 was just a Tempest with a 389 in it.

The fact that they are bringing out a rear wheel drive V8 is just plenty exciting to me. The F-bod can't be replaced that is kinda like building a car to "replace" the Vette. Isn't going to happen, it has to large of following. It is new and different.

Myself I don't like any front wheel drive car. It just doesn't pull right to me. This however I do like and hope that it becomes a hit and sticks around for awhile.
Scoty
PB86MCSS
11-24-2003, 07:57 PM
Scratch that .... very small trunk, the fuel cell is right behind the back seats

They have a fuel cell instead of gas tank under the car? :confused That will help sales Im sure :rolleyes: .

At least the rear seats are accessible...I hope.

You're right about Lutz...hes pretty much the only reason there is hope at GM after seeing how they run things in recent years...GTO and taking the cladding off the Pontiacs, good start! :).
jon_we4
11-24-2003, 09:10 PM
well the 'tank' was relocated to behind the seats for US saftey standards.

The back seats are very roomy BUT the front seats do move up a little slower than everyone would like