Pontiac GTO
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Really? I did not know that. The Catera was essentially some Opel chassis, wasn't it? So, this thing is essentially an Opel with an American LS1 in it.
Now, if only GM would remove the thumb from its butt and create something for Chevy that is similar to this to replace the niche that was filled by the Camaro.
Now, if only GM would remove the thumb from its butt and create something for Chevy that is similar to this to replace the niche that was filled by the Camaro.
carcus said:
Great engine to start with.....style is OK....but 35 grand is a bit overpriced. Will be built in small numbers. Holden of Australia did do some decent work. Hopefully the price will go down eventually. Nice family muscle car....if there is still such a thing.
Just EXPENSIVE....would rather have the new Cobra if I was in the market for a muscle car again. About the same price....quite a bit more power as well.![[;)]](/images/smilies/wink.png "Wink [;)]")
Just EXPENSIVE....would rather have the new Cobra if I was in the market for a muscle car again. About the same price....quite a bit more power as well.
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I put a $500 deposit down on a GTO back in August. Delivery of the cars has been delayed and the one I ordered probably won't be in until mid February. However, before I advance ordered the GTO, I was looking at the BMW 3 series. I actually came real close to getting one in July. Since then, I have gone back and forth on what I want to do since I'm under no obligation to buy the GTO. I'm strongly leaning towards ordering a 330i now, though. It will cost me about $7K more but I think I will be happier in the long run.
It's a tough decision because the GTO really isn't a Pontiac as folks have stated on here. It's a modified Holden Monaro and according to all the folks who have driven them, the handling is more European and of course the drivetrain will allow it to haul ass. Plus, the sound is really sweet and the interior looks much nicer than anything GM has ever produced. I really have to admit though that the exterior styling is kind of bland.
The only drawback to the BMW is that the next gen 3-series sedan will be out soon. So my $40k car will be the old model in about a year and a half. But the looks of the current 3-series are really beautiful. It's a tough decision. I have been struggling with this for the last couple of months.
It's a tough decision because the GTO really isn't a Pontiac as folks have stated on here. It's a modified Holden Monaro and according to all the folks who have driven them, the handling is more European and of course the drivetrain will allow it to haul ass. Plus, the sound is really sweet and the interior looks much nicer than anything GM has ever produced. I really have to admit though that the exterior styling is kind of bland.
The only drawback to the BMW is that the next gen 3-series sedan will be out soon. So my $40k car will be the old model in about a year and a half. But the looks of the current 3-series are really beautiful. It's a tough decision. I have been struggling with this for the last couple of months.
Yeah, and at the same time, you have to consider that the next-generation 3-series sedan has a good chance of being ugly, thus making it actually worth getting now. To decide which one to get, you should ask yourself: which car do you see yourself ni more? Which car suits you best? Ultimately, which car do you desire more? That should give you your answer.
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The GTO doesnt have the catera platform.........ask the HSV guys from the UK. They can back this up. Theres a picture floating around of the catera and HSV (holden) parked side by side. Trust me the catera is much much smaller. The catera's components are also not as beefed up as Holdens. Looking at pictures from the net doesnt show the actual dimensions.