ROTFLMAO!!!

I love the comparison shots.. That was one of the funniest comparison pics I have seen posted I always said the GTO looks like a mid 1990's Pontiac..

 

ok rob...dont get mad at me because you bought a 40 thousand dollor grand prix.

 

MSRP: $33,xxx.

Rebate: $3500.
GMCard Bonus money: $500

Now $29,xxx.

Then work a deal with the dealer, and you are easily in the $27,xxx... possibly $26,xxx.

Hardly "$40,000". :blah:

How many Camaro SS's or Trans Am WS-6's were available for that price?!?!

 

Hardly. I bought my GTO for only a couple thousand more than my 96 WS6. Not too shabby for 8 years difference

 

Actually that's not correct either. While those pics are of the 4-door model available last year, the previous 2-door Lumina SS was available in the middle east last as a 2002 model. And yes it was also a rebadged Monaro, but with left-hand drive.

The Chevy Lumina SS or Chevy GTO as you called it, is NOT a new idea. Folks around here have been wondering why it wasn't exported a long time ago.

 

Anyone think that if GM brought over the Chevy version, and badged it as Chevelle SS, would people have a different reaction to the car?

 

I can't see how... seems to me like they would make all the same GTO mistakes again. Maybe if they:

left it as the lumina which doesent have as much loyalty behind it.
gave it a sub 30k msrp
did some advertising
managed to avoid the looks like a "insert GM product"

then maybe, but those are several big ifs.

 

Hey Sherlock, then later in the same thread, I said it was all a joke. Dont be upset with me because you have to deffend the car you decided to buy. At least all I have to deal with is uptight, freaks that own Vettes

The GTO is a decent car, just sucks they didnt do a better job with it or do it sooner. Should have came out in 02' for a phase in to capture Camaro buyers.

I mean come on Gas tank in the trunk?
The main radio controlls are on the right side instead of the left side like they should be
Couldnt redesign the exhaust to have a nice dual setup after they realized they had to put the gas tank in the trunk?
There are a few other points that show this was just a car they moved the steering wheel from the right side to the left side, rebadged it and put it out for sale. Since you own one, I am sure you are aware of them.

 

The GTO wasnt brought here to satisfy any Camaro or Firebird owners, but to enter a new market and help Pontiac gain a new image.
Gas tank in the trunk was needed due to US crash standards...we dont want them blowing up like Crown Vics or Pintos now do we
Radio controls on the right side? Hrm...
The exhaust is dual, just to one side. Now it has dual side exhaust with, IMO, the nicest looking rear end treatment for any car out there.

 

I believe we have another GTO bashing thread too. Here's the link

This goes to show how much of a failure the GTO is.(at least in the eyes of the GM enthusiasts). We need two threads to rehash the same b.s. that people have been posting about the GTO for the past year. I spoke my peace in the other thread.

 

The gas tank is a legitimate issue, but I understand why it is there. There is still usable trunk space, and dare I say it probably rivals your Corvette in usable trunk space? I can fit 2 golf bags too.

The radio controls... it doesn't bother me at all. The only thing that feels "odd" is that the volume **** is on the passenger side of the unit, as is the ON/OFF button... Not the biggest thig in the world, but I'll agree, it is a bit odd.

OK, whelp, if that's all you got on it for issues.... small trunk (in a sports car of all things!) and a slightly odd radio button set up (which doesn't even come into play if you use the steering wheel controls).... then, I think we have a pretty good car on our hands!

 

LOL Now all of the GM nuthuggers will rush to defend their almighty GTO.

 

You missed the part where he said it looks like a mid 1990's terd.

 

Well, I just disagree.

 

No need. You guys are just jealous of how nice of a car we own