gto as a dd
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I daily drive mine. Bought it in april with 5,300 miles on it and I have 8,500 miles on it now. My daily commute from work to home is about 15 miles, 5 days a week. So far no issues. Had to replace sagging rear springs when I put different wheels on though.
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DD mine. Mods in sig, 40 miles a day 5 days a week a love it. It is only a summer DD though, have a POS mini van for the snow, but it does see road every day in the summer months. No major issues, just needs new suspension bushings this winter.
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Have daily driven mine for 5 and a half years, from 21k miles to 98k.
The ONLY thing that broke on it's own was the water pump leaking at 46k.
Besides that and regular maintenance (like tires, brakes, shocks) it has been perfect. Now there have been a few bigger issues that I've dealt with, but those were only caused by me and my stupidity trying to mod the car on my own.
The ONLY thing that broke on it's own was the water pump leaking at 46k.
Besides that and regular maintenance (like tires, brakes, shocks) it has been perfect. Now there have been a few bigger issues that I've dealt with, but those were only caused by me and my stupidity trying to mod the car on my own.
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i was wondering the same thing....i just sold my 98 ws6 and im looking to buy a 04 gto A4..curious if it will be a good daily driver, and how they handle in the rain and light snow..i wont drive it in bad snow..i used the ws6 6 speed as a daily driver for 3 1/2 yrs..i fig gto should be a better all around car..how does the 04 gto A4 run, they pretty decent on power? alot of ppl told me the autos are heavy and slow..are they that much worse than a 6 speed..i wouldn't think so but not sure..any help and info is appreciated thanks
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I did about 90 miles a day 4 days a week in mine this past summer, commuting to school. Ran great with no problems. Only issues ive had is an increased amount of body damage from the shitty roads and inconsiderate people in the parking lot...
It makes a great daily. Very comfortable interior and ride, with plenty of power. mine has about 67k on it now, bought it 2.5 years ago with 51k.
It makes a great daily. Very comfortable interior and ride, with plenty of power. mine has about 67k on it now, bought it 2.5 years ago with 51k.
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My 43,000 mile 2005 GTO has been my DD since she left the showroom floor with 7 miles on her. I average about 10 miles a day, give or take a few. The car was virgin stock up until this past July when I finally had my husband upgrade her from stock to beast. Can't stop smiling every time my butt hits the seat now.
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IMHO a DD GTO driven that many miles will more than likely end up in the junk yard from wear or accident. A small fender bender is a totaled car. If driven in winter (salt) conditions it will turn to crap sooner. That said it's an awesome car to drive from a ride and decent gas mileage for what it is. FWIW you don't need to replace springs no matter what the condition because of wheels unless the wheels really don't fit right. Stock wheels which fit right can rest on the bump stops without rubbing.
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I DD my 06 6spd With Bolt-ons, i put about 20-25k miles a year on it, I have had to replace radiator @90,000 miles and Driveshaft @105,000 miles. Other than that just little things like saggy rear and tierod ends, also put all new bushings in it. currently sitting at 110k
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You guys that are cammed and DD your cars, How long are yall going on a set of valve springs? Just checking them every years or 10-15k miles or replacing them at what milage?