4th gen F body or GTO
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4th gen F body or GTO
Looking to buy another car here soon and I've been having mixed feelings. I loved my last T/A but I've been interested in a Goat. Seems like I need some input. Opinions and preferences?
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I've owned both
Had a 2000 z28 that got stolen then got a 05 goat. Both very nice cars , but now I'm back in a 2002 camaro
That's just me, but honestly do yourself a favor and go look at a 05-06 gto. They are very nice cars. One of the best seats/interior I have ever seen in a cheaper sports car.
Each has it's benefits,it's really gonna come down to your personal preference
Had a 2000 z28 that got stolen then got a 05 goat. Both very nice cars , but now I'm back in a 2002 camaro
That's just me, but honestly do yourself a favor and go look at a 05-06 gto. They are very nice cars. One of the best seats/interior I have ever seen in a cheaper sports car.
Each has it's benefits,it's really gonna come down to your personal preference
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A C5 is a little bit out of my price range. However, I have thought about getting a C5Z.
The closest GTO near me is at a Carmax about 2 hours away. If I'm driving 2 hrs, it's coming home with me. The one GTO I'd love to get my hands on is the Alpine White, LS3 TT setup that's for sale on the forum. Hard to come up with 24k though.
The closest GTO near me is at a Carmax about 2 hours away. If I'm driving 2 hrs, it's coming home with me. The one GTO I'd love to get my hands on is the Alpine White, LS3 TT setup that's for sale on the forum. Hard to come up with 24k though.
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I would definitely go with the F-body for a fun street car/weekend car show cruiser type, IMO. I would also prefer the F-body for a daily driver. The self-destructing GTO seat sitching that I've seen on several examples has destroyed the whole "high quality interior" illusion to me. They have their problems just like any other car (suspension issues as well).
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i love f-bodies. ive owned 3 so far. but my buddy has 06 goat. very nice car to ride in, and plenty fast. but he paid 16k for it. i paid 5, and its justas fun. if price were no issue i may take the gto, but if price were no issue, hell would also be froze over.
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I would definitely go with the F-body for a fun street car/weekend car show cruiser type, IMO. I would also prefer the F-body for a daily driver. The self-destructing GTO seat sitching that I've seen on several examples has destroyed the whole "high quality interior" illusion to me. They have their problems just like any other car (suspension issues as well).
i dont think anyone is claiming GTOs are problem free. thats far from true. i know this from 8 yrs of owning one.
i enjoy both of my cars very much. my SS is for modding and occasional use and my GTO is my DD.
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I know all the cons of f body's and some of the GTO such as the sagging rear springs and the stitching. The GTO looks good with the right appearance mods but F body's look good the way they came. One common issue that got on my nerves is all the random noises that pop out of the woodwork with my last T/A. Not a fan of how heavy the GTO is either. Still up in the air.
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I have owned both and they are both great cars. My interior held up very well in the GTO, I didnt have an issue with the stitching. A negative for the goat is not being able to fit a decent rear tire under it and they all seem to be plagued with wheel hop. Camaro is a more driver oriented car for sure as far as feedback and all around rawness.
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I know all the cons of f body's and some of the GTO such as the sagging rear springs and the stitching. The GTO looks good with the right appearance mods but F body's look good the way they came. One common issue that got on my nerves is all the random noises that pop out of the woodwork with my last T/A. Not a fan of how heavy the GTO is either. Still up in the air.
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I recently installed sound deadener in my Bird and it vastly improved the ride quality. Quieter, no rattles, squeaks...etc. With the right suspension it will also ride close to if not better than a goat. So you can mod the F-bod to be more comfortable and drivable if that's what you want.