02 z28 to GTO or what?
09-22-2008, 10:59 PM
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Keep the car that is paid off and just use the extra $$ for mods!! I love the Camaro, but the GTO is alot more comfy. 
Trade ur Z for a 05/06 model if you really have your heart set on a GTO
Trade ur Z for a 05/06 model if you really have your heart set on a GTO 
09-23-2008, 07:06 PM
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I guess my (biased) input would be to get the GOAT, but I love my GTO and my M6. I would prefer the LS2 cars to the LS1's, but there are a lot of fast LS1's out there. The weight difference is minimal between the two, just know what you are getting into, and check out all the problem areas before buying the Goat. The IRS is nice for going around corners and riding around town, but they aren't all that strong (not like your current 10 bolt is either though). Get (or keep) whatever is going to make you happy, and enjoy the **** out of it.
09-23-2008, 07:30 PM
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well, i decided to keep my Z. i test drove the goat and while it really is way ahead of my car in terms of build quality, it will never be a camaro. having an m6 would be nice, but i can always get one later. this was my first camaro and as stupid as it may be, it means a lot to me for a few reasons. i'm going to be doing full suspension, full exhaust true duals dumped, possibly a cam/stall, and fixing up the paint a little. my next question(s) since you guys are already reading, does anyone know of the best and most reasonable paintshops in the chicago land area? I do not want to get ripped off on that. Also, i'm going to look into getting an SS hood for my car, so a direction on the best prices for that would be great *yes, i know, search, and i will*. Besides that, I'll post up everything after it gets done within the next month or so. Thanks for the opinions guys!
09-23-2008, 08:40 PM
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well, i decided to keep my Z. i test drove the goat and while it really is way ahead of my car in terms of build quality, it will never be a camaro. having an m6 would be nice, but i can always get one later. this was my first camaro and as stupid as it may be, it means a lot to me for a few reasons. i'm going to be doing full suspension, full exhaust true duals dumped, possibly a cam/stall, and fixing up the paint a little. my next question(s) since you guys are already reading, does anyone know of the best and most reasonable paintshops in the chicago land area? I do not want to get ripped off on that. Also, i'm going to look into getting an SS hood for my car, so a direction on the best prices for that would be great *yes, i know, search, and i will*. Besides that, I'll post up everything after it gets done within the next month or so. Thanks for the opinions guys!
09-23-2008, 09:32 PM
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Drive the GTO and see how you like it. They're different enough that you really need to see which you personally like better. Don't forget to ask yourself if you just want to trade because it's new, or because you want something different. Is the GTO really any better or just new?
Edit to add: Just read your last post. That's about what I would have expected. The GTO is newer and bigger, and maybe better build quality, but if it's not what you want, none of that matters.
Edit to add: Just read your last post. That's about what I would have expected. The GTO is newer and bigger, and maybe better build quality, but if it's not what you want, none of that matters.
09-23-2008, 11:12 PM
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Glad you kept the Camaro. Once you stall it, you will never think twice about wanting an M6 IMO. A stock converter car is BORING, and I will never own one again.
The only nice thing about the GTO is you'd be getting a better interior, and it would be a better "investment." You will get more of your 5k back out of the GTO than you would dumping 5k worth of mods into your Z. But, the Z will be a lot more fun
The only nice thing about the GTO is you'd be getting a better interior, and it would be a better "investment." You will get more of your 5k back out of the GTO than you would dumping 5k worth of mods into your Z. But, the Z will be a lot more fun
09-23-2008, 11:47 PM
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Glad you kept the Camaro. Once you stall it, you will never think twice about wanting an M6 IMO. A stock converter car is BORING, and I will never own one again.
The only nice thing about the GTO is you'd be getting a better interior, and it would be a better "investment." You will get more of your 5k back out of the GTO than you would dumping 5k worth of mods into your Z. But, the Z will be a lot more fun
The only nice thing about the GTO is you'd be getting a better interior, and it would be a better "investment." You will get more of your 5k back out of the GTO than you would dumping 5k worth of mods into your Z. But, the Z will be a lot more fun
09-25-2008, 01:30 PM
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I would defiantly keep ur camaro over a 04 gto especially. First off it will be SLOWER. That is a fact. 2nd off, if you want an new car id suggest looking at a vette and dont bother changing over to something more expensive and slower.. The gto will be more comfortable over your camaro but thats about it.
09-26-2008, 05:16 PM
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Uhm...yeah
We are tire size limited, not necessarily traction limited. On 275/40 DR's and drag bags, I went 1.87 60' last weekend. One of the other GTO's here with a completely stock rear suspension and drag bags went 1.55 on his way to a low 11 second pass on the bottle.
He is 100% correct. i think the goats are great cars but they have SERIOUS traction issues. One of my best friend use to have a 04 GTO m6 with cat-back exhaust. I had no problem walking away from him from a dig or a roll and he is a better driver than I am. keep the Z and make it faster.