F-Body owner torn after testdrive!!!!
08-23-2007, 01:30 AM
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F-Body owner torn after testdrive!!!! So I was looking for a used C5 at a dealership when I see a pewter 05 Goat with some 18' chrome rims and aftermarket exhaust for sale last Sunday. I thought to myself "Hmmm. With some different rims, the styling of the car really stands out. I actually like it." To preface this statement when I first saw the 04 GTO I automatically consigned the car to the back of my mind and never really gave the car a another look even when the 05 model came out. But this past Sunday when I really examined the 05 Goat I had a new found appreciation for the car. Where I really messed up was when I agreed to the salesman sugestion to a " Take a little spin" in the Goat.
After a few times flooring it through 1st to 3rd I realized how this car is much more comfotable and nice on the inside then my TA and it's still a fast car. After driving my ladies 07 CTS I was aware that the interior in my car wasn't stellar, but I was never really disappointed in the interior in my car until I drove that Goat and realized I can have a car comparable in performance (or faster if I mod the Goat as much as my TA) and drive in a nicer setting, and not have my rearend fly in the air when I go over the smallest bump in a turn (damn solid axle) and not pay a CTS V price.
So I am in a dilemna! I am torn between the raw quality of my TA, and the more refined quality of the Goat. Seeing how as most Goat owners here are former F-body owners I'd like to hear some comments negative or positive on the different experiences between the cars. I am seriously considering puttin up the TA for sale and buyin a Goat.
The only thing is, the TA has such a rich heritage and I have only seen one or two LS1 TA's our here in SOCAL makes me hesitate becuase I really like my TA I just like the nicer interior, the presence of a real trunk, and the smoother ride coupled with better handling in the GTO and the overall quality of refinement in the Goat.
Sorry about the long post but damn I almost posted my car up for sale until I beat a M Z4 the other day. I keep going back and forth, so I just want to hear some solid experiences on the Goat.
After a few times flooring it through 1st to 3rd I realized how this car is much more comfotable and nice on the inside then my TA and it's still a fast car. After driving my ladies 07 CTS I was aware that the interior in my car wasn't stellar, but I was never really disappointed in the interior in my car until I drove that Goat and realized I can have a car comparable in performance (or faster if I mod the Goat as much as my TA) and drive in a nicer setting, and not have my rearend fly in the air when I go over the smallest bump in a turn (damn solid axle) and not pay a CTS V price.
So I am in a dilemna! I am torn between the raw quality of my TA, and the more refined quality of the Goat. Seeing how as most Goat owners here are former F-body owners I'd like to hear some comments negative or positive on the different experiences between the cars. I am seriously considering puttin up the TA for sale and buyin a Goat.
The only thing is, the TA has such a rich heritage and I have only seen one or two LS1 TA's our here in SOCAL makes me hesitate becuase I really like my TA I just like the nicer interior, the presence of a real trunk, and the smoother ride coupled with better handling in the GTO and the overall quality of refinement in the Goat.
Sorry about the long post but damn I almost posted my car up for sale until I beat a M Z4 the other day. I keep going back and forth, so I just want to hear some solid experiences on the Goat.
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Another thing I have to factor in if I buy a Goat is the fact I cannot stand those hideous stock rims. I would have to put at least some 18' deep dish style rims if not 19's which would run about 2-3k on top of the price of the car, and I don't think I could sell the stock 17's very easily (kinda like stock "swirly" rims I had on my LT1 TA before I bought WS6 rims. I couldn't sell those to save my life!!).
08-23-2007, 04:06 AM
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Yeah, the quality of the interior really helped sell me on the goat. Very refined for a "muscle" car. I enjoyed your review but I kinda laughed when I read the part about the GTO having a "real trunk". Did you look at it? lol.
08-23-2007, 08:34 AM
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You'll be able to sell the stock 17's pretty easy. A lot of people buy a pair for drag radials when they hit the track.
You may want to check out ls1gto.com for more opinions on the F-body to GTO swap.
You may want to check out ls1gto.com for more opinions on the F-body to GTO swap.
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Originally Posted by C4 Silver Guy
Yeah, the quality of the interior really helped sell me on the goat. Very refined for a "muscle" car. I enjoyed your review but I kinda laughed when I read the part about the GTO having a "real trunk". Did you look at it? lol.
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Originally Posted by radkon
You'll be able to sell the stock 17's pretty easy. A lot of people buy a pair for drag radials when they hit the track.
You may want to check out ls1gto.com for more opinions on the F-body to GTO swap.
You may want to check out ls1gto.com for more opinions on the F-body to GTO swap.
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08-23-2007, 01:25 PM
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I figured they would be more biased than the members chimin in here since this forum originally was an all F-body forum.
).The GTO is a great car. I look forward to my upcoming purchase each and every day.
08-23-2007, 02:53 PM
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well i'm glad to say this, but i own an f-body. and i can honestly say that the gto is as good as advertised. i still own the camaro but i got to say the ride the gto gives , u can match it .
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if you're into drag racing at all keep the f-bod. i regret selling mine everytime i go to the track. the GTO's are a great all around car but i miss the harshness of the Z more and more everyday
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Originally Posted by demonspeed
The GTO is a great car. I look forward to my upcoming purchase each and every day.
08-24-2007, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Nsty98LS1
if you're into drag racing at all keep the f-bod. i regret selling mine everytime i go to the track. the GTO's are a great all around car but i miss the harshness of the Z more and more everyday
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Originally Posted by 93transam
I figured they would be more biased than the members chimin in here since this forum originally was an all F-body forum.
08-24-2007, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by radkon
Funny I find the there is more bias here against the GTO. More and more folks are coming around though.
08-24-2007, 05:45 PM
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I was looking for a WS6 when I purchased my first '04. I think that the cars were marketed toward the same crowd despite some bias opinions. Not to start anything, but there's heritage in the GTO too. You saw an '04 and never looked again. You saw a Grand Prix with an attitude problem, right? Well, when the GTO was first introduced, was it not just a Tempest with that same bad attitude? Anyway, the trunk space really is a joke, and when you want to get 18"-19" rims, you may have to do some massaging to the rear fenders to get them to fit. I was just doing some research to see if 285/35/18 Nitto DR's would fit, but I think the fenders have to be rolled or at least trimmed if you use the factory rear springs. The 17's you can sell fairly well to the guys that want some rims to put drag radials on, so don't be too worried about that. Hope my $.02 has been helpful. PRG04
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Originally Posted by Phantom&RedGoat2004
I was looking for a WS6 when I purchased my first '04. I think that the cars were marketed toward the same crowd despite some bias opinions. Not to start anything, but there's heritage in the GTO too. You saw an '04 and never looked again. You saw a Grand Prix with an attitude problem, right? Well, when the GTO was first introduced, was it not just a Tempest with that same bad attitude? Anyway, the trunk space really is a joke, and when you want to get 18"-19" rims, you may have to do some massaging to the rear fenders to get them to fit. I was just doing some research to see if 285/35/18 Nitto DR's would fit, but I think the fenders have to be rolled or at least trimmed if you use the factory rear springs. The 17's you can sell fairly well to the guys that want some rims to put drag radials on, so don't be too worried about that. Hope my $.02 has been helpful. PRG04
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