GTO or something else?
09-28-2008, 09:59 PM
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I am mainly intrigued by the GTO because of its level of refinement and fit and finish. It is also a good amount of years "newer" and look a bit more up to date inside and out if you will. They are now dirt cheap, you can find a 2004 GTO with the same mileage as an LS1 SS that is 3-4 years older in the same condition for the same price.
I am concerned about the handling aspect though, most that are coming from RWD V8 cars other than Vettes say it handles great however I am coming from cars like EVO's and SRT-4s that are much lighter and more nimble. How well can this car be made to handle and under what budget, I also am concerned about actually sticking the power down on a road course or a drag strip and what it will take to do so without the rear looking akward like some GTO's with lots of rubber out back do.
All motor or forced induction is also the other question. This sounds dumb but what kind of MPG are you getting with what mods?
I am concerned about the handling aspect though, most that are coming from RWD V8 cars other than Vettes say it handles great however I am coming from cars like EVO's and SRT-4s that are much lighter and more nimble. How well can this car be made to handle and under what budget, I also am concerned about actually sticking the power down on a road course or a drag strip and what it will take to do so without the rear looking akward like some GTO's with lots of rubber out back do.
All motor or forced induction is also the other question. This sounds dumb but what kind of MPG are you getting with what mods?
09-28-2008, 10:31 PM
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