98 WS6

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I would love to hear your opinions between the two cars. This summer I might be getting a different car.. and an LS2 GTO has become one of my choices. I'd like to hear the difference between comfort, power, reliability, handling, modifications, and just the ease/pleasure of working on them, etc.

Are there any main issues with the GTO's similar to F-Bodies? Such as the notorious 10 bolt, and transmission problems?

Those of you who have driven/owned both, please share some info.

Thanks!

06 6.0 GTO

I prefer the GTO because of the massive comfort that comes with it, and the fact that its rather new and can still find some with warranties.

Its an amazing long distance cruiser. Seems to be made speciafically for that. Also the top end on M6 LS2 GTOs is killer.

Not saying its the best car ever but for the money i spent i feel like i could not have got a better car.

PS if you are looking to buy, go thru autotrader or just look for them at dealers. The prices i paid for my 05, and 06 over a year ago seem made up when compared to what these cars go for on the forums

hardcore

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working on a GTO is a pleasure compared to a F-Body

06 6.0 GTO

Except for changing the spark plugs, thats way easier on the Fbody.



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LS12Fast4U

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I have a 04 GTO now. I had a 99 T/A. I love my GTO. Best choice i made car wise. The GTO is way easier to work on. Its more comfortable as well. Also the craftsmanship on the GTO is far superior then that of the F bodys. Hands down the GTO is better.

hivoltagedriver

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You might do a search, because there are a bunch of threads on this topic. It gets pretty heated sometimes.

here is one of the more recent ones...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-l...-trans-am.html

TPl92z

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I've driven and worked on a ton of f-bodies and own an 06 GTO. I could never own an f-body after having this car. It's comfortable, it's easier to work on, it's built like a tank.

If you strictly want to go fast, buy an f-body.

If you want to go fast and be comfortable and enjoy the car, get the GTO.

98 WS6

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Thanks fellas. I heard spark plugs are a breeze on GTO's. Do the LS2's come with exhaust manifolds or headers? Someone told me they come stock with headers.. Also is the exhaust true dual (x pipe?) or is it a y-pipe like an F-Body?

How's the mod market? Is it easy to pack some extra HP into these with some bolt-ons?

Thanks again guys, I'll check that thread out.

gm02ceta

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I've owned both with full bolt-ons and I'd have to say the GTO overall in performance and comfort is hard not to enjoy. Like both vehicles they're easy to build power and handling but the GTO is more refined than the F-body. Wheel hop plagued the stock goat suspension but that's an easy fix if you're into modding. I wished I never sold my goat but needed to for my expanding family. Now I'm back in a F-body cause parts are plentiful and slightly cheaper and easier to find. Parts especially exterior parts for the GTO are scarce and can be expensive vs. certain F-body parts.

gm02ceta

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LS2 GTO's have true duals exhaust and cast exhaust manifolds that appear some sort of mini type headers but just short of being shorty headers.

98 WS6

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Sweet, sounds like a nice deal. Any idea how wide you can go on tires in the back? Another question, how are they for.. "spirited" cornering?

9802TransAm

I've got a 98 red trans am and a former friend had an 05 GTO with 425hp. For power, it was unreal. Same with comfort. Looks though, definite downgrade; and really....driving down the road...that's what mattered most to me. My car got all the looks, his...while fast and comfortable...just didn't have that true muscle car feel....always wished the interior and power of the GTO had been put in the F-Body's but had to go with the trans am/camaro's in the style department.

Summerwolf

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I have an 01 SS camaro and an 04 GTO....GTO is a better car in every regard except the T-tops in the camaro and price of parts are cheaper in the camaro.

02 wife

The f body can be modded easier and with better results! The GTO may be more comfortable and newer, but the f body is a great value!

camaronutt

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I've had an LS1 camaro and currently have a LT1 SS. I also had an 04 GTO with a 6 speed. The GTO is hands down a better overall vehicle. I miss it to death!! I just couldn't swing the payment and had to let it go! I am back in my old SS that I had prior to the GTO. Its nite and day IMO. The GTO was also faster it ran a 13.39 @ 109 compared to my SS's 13.8 at 101. both had some bolt ons at the time. The way the Goat's prices are falling, I plan on getting another one with LS2 power when my SS is paid for. Good choice.

99zman

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i had a 99 z28 and now a 06 GTO as said before, minus the T-tops the GTO is the way to go, power comfort looks, and handles and is much more refined.

Chevy2169

My GTO was my first fast car period, and I can say that I couldn't have made a better choice. My uncle owns an 02 T/A and I let him test drive the GTO once and he said the same. However, my buddy owns a black WS6 and I must say it's a really sweet car, I love t/a's to death. I'd go for the GTO any day over it though.

Good question. I'd also like to know the answer to this, soon if possible since I need new rubbers on the wheels.

slowscott

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I owned a LS1 Trans Am for over three years and cherished every second with that car. However, my buddy owns an LS1 GTO that I have driven and it is just a better car by every objective measure period. Stock for stock they even sound better because GM spent more time tuning the exhaust note. It is just as fast in a straight line and the IRS allows you to corner with confidence over less than perfect surfaces. It is also more comfortable and better built. I'm going to replace my beater with one as soon as I can.

98 WS6

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Looks like there might be a GTO in my near future..
Any good websites for GTO mods? Performance, appearance, all that good stuff?

Thanks again guys

LEO

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LS2GTO.com, they are the LS1Tech of GTO websites.