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Submitted 2009-08-12 15:59:47 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Love everything about this car this is my second one. My first one was totaled when a cabbie blew a light. It was supercharged pushing 600 hp at the motor. Starting all over found one with 5000 miles on it. Leaving it stock the value on these cars are gonna skyrocket. Best interior GM has ever made. Sooo comfortable. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Not enough trunk space.
Wheel hop.
A button to open the doors instead of reaching all the way around you to open them.
Stronger rear-end axles and driveshaft. 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
I'm 6'5 inches tall love the leg room how comfy it is. Couldn't even fit in the corvette. This is the best car I have ever owned. Have the sap performance package on it so it doesn't look like a caviler or colbolt on roids. Car has tons of power, love it on the parkway passing all those slow cars. Passing power is amazing. Racing from a stop the wheel hop stinks and shakes the car and rear apart. Rear swaybar will get rid of that. Has a mean look and you don't see them everywhere you go like the Mustangs and Camaros that you will be seeing all over in the near future. Hang on to your goat value is gonna be insane on these cars now that Pontiac is done. This is the most powerful car Pontiac has ever produced besides g8(gxp) that I see old ladies everywhere driving. LOVE MY GTO. |
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Submitted 2009-07-30 12:14:03 |
T. Paladino
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Using this car as my daily commuter, it makes the best two times of the day being the drive to and from work. The insanely quick acceleration and taunt quick response steering puts a smile on my face every time. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
It would have been nice if the gas tank did not take up most of the trunk, and it prevents having pass through capabilities to the back seat. We can thank the U S Government for that one.
The loss of Pontiac and future GTOs. 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
Owning a GTO is like having a Corvette with four seats. Performance from the stop light is always lighting quick yet extremely smooth. The throaty sound announces the cars athletic abilities. The 400 HP LS2 engine loafs along at 2500 RPM at 80 + MPH and is ready to sprint from there at a moments notice. All this with an over the year average of 19+ MPG.
Taking sharp freeway interchanges or mountain roads is always a thrill due to the solid grip and flat cornering. One does not have to let up but can power through the turn having total control, a true road racing machine.
All this at an value price well below the cost of many mundane coupes and sedans, especially the higher end imports.
Due to the limited number of 2005 and 2006 models with the LS2 engine this is sure to be a classic in future years and a well maintained model could prove to be not only a pleasure to own but a financial investment.
It's none stand out exterior design got bad press, which over rode the car's true overall virtues. In the long run the exterior styling will be appreciated and the cars performance virtues will make it a sought after classic.
GM's best kept secret!! |
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Submitted 2007-03-10 07:00:21 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: |  | Interior: |  | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
The LS2 6.0L engine along with the 6 speed manual transmission has the power and the torch to handle anything you throw at it through out the entire RPM range, up to its 6 1/2 RPM redline... The fist 3 gears will literally pack you back into the well crafted racing style seats and that's when shifting in the 1000 - 3000 RPM range!!... The other 3 1/2 RPM's if used when shifting to the next gear will get you sideways even on a flat straightaway!!!! If you think the 2006 Pontiac GTO is INSANE in the 1000 - 3000 RPM range..... Then I dare you to push it into the 4000 - 6500 RPM range!!! HOLD ON BOY WONDER!!! THE BATMOBILE NOW HAS AN LS2! Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
#1.) Body styling needed to be more "Old School" Looks like my brother-in-laws Saab Hatchback from a distance
#2.) Gauges: The average mpg gauge jumps around waaaay too much!! when you let off the gas it jumps to 99 mpg when given the least amount of throttle it drops to 0 MPG... needs to be less sensitive and spanned out over a couple of seconds.
#3.) I would have liked to of seen it come with a "push button" optional system that seamlessly turns the 6.0L V8 into a 3.0L V4 to save on fuel for times of long flat highway usage... 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
Overall who can complain, for $32K your getting a Corvette that slightly resembles a European sports..... well sedan!!! I can live with that... fools the younger generation into thinking they are going to show old grandpa a thing or two only to be left gasping for oxygen in a thick cloud of smoke due to the fact of not being able to see which direction to head before the light turns green!!!! and if there is a cop in the area... who do you think is going to look guilty.... the lowered Civic with is cab full because of all the cobbling they did to get the cool looking ground effects screwed on with what ever sheetrock screws nuts bouts and mechanics wire they could find lien around dads garage as you drive out of the cloud of smoke nice and slow with 400 Hp grocery getter!?! |
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Submitted 2009-07-13 23:07:09 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
400hp, Wicked factory exhaust sound, don't see one on every corner, best interior ever for a GM car, one of the best hoods EVER. I owned a 68 GTO twenty plus years ago, this car lives up to the name GTO, trust me. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Nothing, I LOVE it the way it is! 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
I have owned a 70 Chevelle, 67 Camaro SS, 68 GTO, 95 Z28, and more, this may be my favorite car, really close between the two GTOs. |
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Submitted 2009-07-02 16:24:01 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Intense power for such a small car. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
They should have never stopped making them. |
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Submitted 2009-06-24 23:56:45 |
Derek Habbeshaw
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Not everybody has one. It's a sleeper.
Fit and finish. This is a tight car, no rattles.
It gets around slow drivers in a heart beat.
Cruises well on the interstate and with my cat back system it thunders out a sound that's musical. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Room for more wheel choices.
Needs a ram air hood through the factory cut outs.
Needs one more gear in my automatic.
Moving the passenger seat forward takes forever, should have a slider installed. 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
I would like to buy another and keep it under cover in the garage. |
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Submitted 2009-04-28 20:40:56 |
Ben
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Good amount of power, decent gas mileage (25 highway cruising at 65), very accessible engine bay for maintenance/modification. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
The six speed drivetrain is extremely clunky and sounds like garbage. The motor doesn't feel like I thought it would with 400tq. Feels more like 250-300 if you ask me. |
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Submitted 2009-04-21 08:23:18 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
I love the fact that they are not like armpits ( everybody has them ) mine is 1 of 261.
Only 14,000 were produced for 2006 ( that is less produced in a year than Ford makes ( mustangs ) IN A MONTH.
I love the LS2.
I love the interior. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Wider fenders to allow for wider tires. We really need more rubber on the ground, because the ls2 will smoke the rear tires ( 245/45 ) at nothing. 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
The new GTO's are one of the best kept secrets. If you drive one, you will really want one.
For those of us that own one, we really want another one.
Fantastic car. |
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Submitted 2009-03-16 15:46:04 |
bryan
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
nice car Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
small trunk 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
good family car |
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Submitted 2009-01-23 12:21:07 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Great power on top, best GM interior at the time, and the best seats found in a car! Sleeper looks so it is easy to surprise people! Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
No MP3 stereo or aux in. Tires are crap from factory 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
Love the new gen GTOs, they keep with the heritage but can be considered bland styled. For the money their is not a better choice. |
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Submitted 2008-12-31 14:49:07 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
400/400 LS2 V8.
6 speed manual transmission.
Comfortable seats.
The car's performance.
It's a GTO. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
I would have liked to had more classic styling cues on the car to give it more personality. The car is nearly invisible in traffic and is noticed only buy people who are hip about the car, no one else notices it. But, the styling grows on you and I have come to like the appearance of the car. I hate the 1-4 skip shift. It seems to activate at the worst possible time; mostly in city traffic. An audio input for an MP3 player would have been nice for a car in this price range. 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
The GTO is a car that has to be driven to be appreciated. I had no preconceived intentions on buying a GTO. But, while on a errand, I drove past the local Pontiac dealership, in my modified 2001 Mustang GT, and noticed the dealer had several GTO's on his lot. On a whim I decided to test drive one. My very first impression was how "right" the car felt. It was like driving a highly refined version of my 1968 Olds 442. It felt like what an intermediate sized muscle car should feel. The LS2's power curve is flat and produces good torque at low RPM. The suspension is a bit soft but makes for a comfortable ride. The interior is nice and the instruments are easy on the eyes and easy to read. Driving the GTO is a pleasure! I took my GTO to the drag strip when it had about 2500 miles on it. The car wheel hops badly if launching above 1500 RPM (soft IRS suspension). My car ran a 14.05 @101.3, but big ET gains could be made by making some rear suspension modes to allow the car to launch without wheel hopping. Being a classic Olds 442 lover and owner, I can't help but think how this car is too nice to be a Pontiac, and that it would have made a really great 442! I am pleased with my 2006 GTO and am happy I bought it. |
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Submitted 2008-12-01 23:26:01 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Powertrain, interior, and build quality. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
I would add a cylinder deactivation feature to improve fuel economy, and add more speeds to the automatic transmission. However, if you are worried about fuel economy, this isn't a car you should consider. 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
I can honestly say that this car is simply fun to drive. The powertrain is exceptional --smooth, incredibly powerful over any part of the RPM range, and capable of powering the car around town at a mere 1,200 RPM. But if you need power, just ask. Throttle response is immediate and breathtaking. The automatic transmission is acceptable, but a four speed box is a bit behind the times. I did drive the 6 speed Tremec manual before driving the car, but I found the throws to be long, and the feel somewhat indistinct. I had trouble with the 1-4 bypass feature, missing second gear several times as I completed a test drive. On the manual, I also didn't particularly like the pedal positions. I personally found the automatic to be a better overall choice, although it required payment of a $1,300 gas guzzler tax. The interior is also exceptional. With color-coordinated leather on the seats and door trim, and color coordinate stitching on the leather steering wheel cover and shifter boot, no detail has been overlooked. The seats are very comfortable--better than any GM product I have ever been in, and even better than my 2002 Audi A6. The audio system is first rate, featuring a 6 CD Blaupunkt system, with great speakers and well devised controls. The car handles quite well, better than the Cadillac CTS in my opinion. The ride is very smooth on good pavement, but the tightly wound front and rear suspension can be rough on less-than-ideal roadways. The only thing that many people don't like is the non-descript exterior styling. I've had many people ask me what kind of car this is, and more than one has told me that they thought it was just a G6 with a bigger engine, even though it is rear drive, with a completely different vehicle platform architecture. For me, that's a plus. With a car like this, you don't want to be a cop magnet. Even at age 55, my biggest concern about the GTO is whether I will still have my driver's license in three years! |
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Submitted 2008-05-24 14:51:38 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
The power and interior are unbeatable. Although the exterior is often criticized, most GTO owners will admit the styling is much better than a mustang or charger. Also, pictures are not the best friend of GTO's, they look much better in person. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
More powerful breaks, they're sport but still could be better for 400hp. More trunk space. 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
Overall the GTO should not even be considered in the same class as a mustangs, camaros, or chargers, it is truly a step above |
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Submitted 2008-05-17 14:14:03 |
slamdunk
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Just the name GTO an me being 54 (POWER) Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
A few pin strip 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
This baby is for the bold |
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Submitted 2008-04-26 09:33:05 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
is very fast and it has excellent interior style i thing is one of the best american mucle car. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
it has everything. 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
gto the best cars |
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Submitted 2008-03-31 19:36:18 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Performance. Interior.
Did I mention Performance. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Rear Trunk 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
This is a great upscale performance coupe. |
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Submitted 2008-03-27 16:48:23 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
the power Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
make the hood scopp active 2006 Pontiac GTO Review:
i love it |
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Submitted 2008-03-26 14:10:00 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
performance,style Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
ram air hood, bigger chrome wheeels |
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Submitted 2008-03-19 11:17:05 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
burn outs Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
posi lock rearend |
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Submitted 2008-03-03 22:04:07 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Great performance, ride and interior Cons: How would you improve 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Looks like a Cobalt on 'roids |
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