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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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OK, closing on my house shortly and i am looking for a newer set of wheels. Ive been looking at a few members rides here, also along with an 06 GTO in Brazen(orange), its a 6 speedbtw, and dont laugh, an 06 honda S2000 with 43k on it. The car will be my DD, and see about 50-60miles a day, and i guess ill be putting my son in it(car seat).. I enjoy some of the cars on here, but what kind of mileage can i expect out of these sweet modded rides? im definitely looking to stay under 20k, and if its a private sale, the car will need to be seen by my bank, Midflorida credit union, as they would need to check over the car before signing the loan. thoughts, opinions welcome... mind you, ive owned over 8 fbodies already.. and im a pontiac man at heart..
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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I'm not sure what they're going for now, but I got a friend with a G8 GT.....it's ridiculously nice for a Pontiac. Great DD.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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yeah i was looking at those, low side still 24k.. my friends wife has a v6 one, and its comfortable and quick
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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My Wife wants a LS2 GTO. They are comfortable and fast. There is alot of people that DD them.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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yeah thats one im really looking into, only drawbacks for the car are super slow electric folding seats for rear access, which will be a pain to put a baby seat, and keep an eye on tire rub on struts. they are known for them, check for strut rub and see about parts replacement. check out ls1gto.com for info
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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ok looking at these two, as soon as the house closes...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=103
ive had T/A's and love them, but my friend just sold his goat and ive been wanting to venture that way...
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 02:20 AM
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06 gto's can be had for that price with half the miles
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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lowest miles were about 44k for ones ive liked, but also am looking at a few members rides, and this...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
good news is we are closing wednesday on the house, so i can find out from the bank how much i can finance. I am trying to keep my payment down cause we have my wifes honda and the house to pay for. and im waiting for the baby to be here any day. Which ha car seat will end up in the car, but seats will be covered with color matched blanket/towel, something to protect.
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not that I am biased, but look into a CTS-V, the caddy can be found for good prices if you are willing to look. 4 doors + hp + handling = nice all around DD with few compromises
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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well out of my bidget.. wanting to stay under 16k.. if i was going higher, ive considered a G8 GT or GXP.. the caddy is definitely sexy and fast, but too high for me.. thanks
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DYING BREED
well out of my bidget.. wanting to stay under 16k.. if i was going higher, ive considered a G8 GT or GXP.. the caddy is definitely sexy and fast, but too high for me.. thanks
you'd be surprised, I bought my 04 with 50k on the clock for 16 even from a dealership in Miami last year, in any case good luck with the search
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There is a Red 05 GTO auto,95,000 says there is a dent in drivers fender for $7900.
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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thanks guys picked up mikes 01 SS.. its really clean, just doing some routine maintence on it, and getting a full dyno retune, not sure where to go yet... heres a couple pics out front of the house


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New addition to the family, new house, new car.. Life just can't get much better! Congrats buddy!
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thanks man!
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glad you picked it up! amazing car! GL with her!
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