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Old 11-17-2010, 11:42 AM
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Default Looking to Purcahse 05 or 06 Goat

Lookign at an 05 GTO with 29k on it and an 06 GTo with 31k on it. both autos, as it will be a daily driver and i have the 6 speed in the firehawk.

anything i should know or look for inparticular on these cars as I am not very familiar with them? any reason to stay away from them completely?
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Check this thread out.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-g...yths-true.html

I'm happy with mine. Don't like the occassional wheel hop at the track(even with bags), had some clutch issues, and small power steering fluid leak, but other than that the car is fine. Oh the gas cap blows and it will set off your cel and **** you off, so if you buy one replace the cap. I must say you do get a lot for your money, 400 horse for 17 to 18 grand.
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ive got an 05 and i wouldnt trade it for anything i can afford lol, only small differences form 05 to 06 lock button, better taillights, different vallance but all small touches that i have no issue living without, in the end a great car, mines a DD/weekend warrior. lol
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what do you mean better tail lights amd vallance never noticed this?
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i like mine but im selling it soon hopefully lol.
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ultimate, why selling to goat?
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ultimate, why selling to goat?
i want a 5th gen.
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Originally Posted by FireHawkMike
what do you mean better tail lights amd vallance never noticed this?

06 tail lights are black, 04-05 are red.
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Love mine. Look out for collapsed strut mounts & bad radius rod bushings.
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^Unfortunately that's the case with all gtos unless they've been replaced. They are collapsed from the factory.
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if one or the other has 18s they look better in my opinion
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Originally Posted by 9sectruck
if one or the other has 18s they look better in my opinion
The only thing that makes the 18s better is that they are worth much more when you sell them to get aftermarket wheels.
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have to stay away from 18's due to driving nyc roads. too much blow out potential. Just found out the 05 i was lookign out was sold out from under me, but the search continues unless i can find a steal on a G8 GT
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I would go with the 06'. Lock buttons are a plus, better taillights imo, plus its slightly newer and the mileage isnt that different.
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i added 06 tails to mine. they do look alot better i think.
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now the curveball, the oppertunity to purchase my Grand[a's 05 jaguar XJR has come up for similar money and it has nav, blue tooth, satellite blus all the luxury bells and whistles. tough decision
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you will be happier with the goat
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9sec what would make you so sure?
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jaguars are nice cars. theyve got alot better with quality too.
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390supercharged hp with 4 doors and a back seat is a very enjoyable car to drive too, which makes it tempting.



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