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New Car In keeping with my latest trend of getting year old model leftovers, we've signed the deal to take home a 2004 GTO. It's Black Metallic with the automatic and red interior. We decided to trade in the Firehawk and got a decent amount out of the car for trade in. We paid a little over invoice for the GTO ($31,200) and our trade-in's totalled $29,200 (Firehawk for $24,200 and the Celica for $5000).
The best part of all of this is that while we did give up a kick *** car (the Hawk, not the Celica...) I think we have gained a car that has most of the performance of the hawk but far fewer of the annoyances. It is much quieter and much smoother riding. The seats are nice!
What I think I like the most is that I was trying hard to keep the Firehawk in perfect condition and as unmolested as possible. Basically it took a lot of the enjoyment out of it. This car I can do whatever with and not feel an ounce of guilt
Also, I dropped the Firehawk off at the dealership to have the recently started piston slap evaluated. That's the whole reason I was even there! The piston slap was pretty excessive and only developed in the last couple of months Teresa drove it. It would last in the 2 minute to 3 minute range and I got the distinct feeling that the dealer was going to try to tell me that it was normal. Now I guess I don't care Instead of picking up the firehawk tomorrow I should be picking up the GTO
As a side note... did you ever notice how you always seem to trade or sell a car just after you fill up the gas tank or change the oil? At least this time I turned it in with less than 1/8 of tank of gas, but it did have only 20 miles on fresh Mobil one
Cory
The best part of all of this is that while we did give up a kick *** car (the Hawk, not the Celica...) I think we have gained a car that has most of the performance of the hawk but far fewer of the annoyances. It is much quieter and much smoother riding. The seats are nice!
What I think I like the most is that I was trying hard to keep the Firehawk in perfect condition and as unmolested as possible. Basically it took a lot of the enjoyment out of it. This car I can do whatever with and not feel an ounce of guilt
Also, I dropped the Firehawk off at the dealership to have the recently started piston slap evaluated. That's the whole reason I was even there! The piston slap was pretty excessive and only developed in the last couple of months Teresa drove it. It would last in the 2 minute to 3 minute range and I got the distinct feeling that the dealer was going to try to tell me that it was normal. Now I guess I don't care
Instead of picking up the firehawk tomorrow I should be picking up the GTO As a side note... did you ever notice how you always seem to trade or sell a car just after you fill up the gas tank or change the oil? At least this time I turned it in with less than 1/8 of tank of gas, but it did have only 20 miles on fresh Mobil one
Cory
Yeah.. maybe I could have scored a 2004 super cheap... maybe I could have waited and picked up a 05 without outrageous markup.... maybe, etc.
Instead, I actually got a 2004 for a pretty decent price, got the best price going for my trade-in and best of all... it's all paid off.
BTW, I forgot to thank you for pointing out that Red Firehawk in the local area that priced way under what I was asking for mine. That was helpful, too.
Cory
Instead, I actually got a 2004 for a pretty decent price, got the best price going for my trade-in and best of all... it's all paid off.
BTW, I forgot to thank you for pointing out that Red Firehawk in the local area that priced way under what I was asking for mine. That was helpful, too.
Cory
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Originally Posted by CHarris
As a side note... did you ever notice how you always seem to trade or sell a car just after you fill up the gas tank or change the oil? At least this time I turned it in with less than 1/8 of tank of gas, but it did have only 20 miles on fresh Mobil one
Cory
Cory
Congrats on the new ride!
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I don't know you (I don't think) but nice job dude!!!! 
While I am all for keeping cars like your old 'Hawk for sentimental reasons, I can totally relate to what you did. And I would not mind having an '04 GTO at ALL cuz the $$ you save from the diff of an '05 is pure mod $$ 
While I am all for keeping cars like your old 'Hawk for sentimental reasons, I can totally relate to what you did. And I would not mind having an '04 GTO at ALL cuz the $$ you save from the diff of an '05 is pure mod $$ Trending Topics
You know something funny, I actually kind of like the one thing that most people blast on the GTO about... the "lack" of styling. Every car I've ever owned always had a lot of distinct styling. This one is a total sleeper in that you almost have to be looking for it. While I like the 05 hood scoops and such... I like that this one will be much more easy to "fly under the radar with"
Besides, 400 hp is only a few mods away... Hell, after the warranty is up this would be great candidate for the SLP 402 bottom end
Like I said I feel like we can drive this and eventually mod it guilt free.
Cory
Besides, 400 hp is only a few mods away... Hell, after the warranty is up this would be great candidate for the SLP 402 bottom end
Like I said I feel like we can drive this and eventually mod it guilt free.Cory
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Originally Posted by CHarris
BTW, I forgot to thank you for pointing out that Red Firehawk in the local area that priced way under what I was asking for mine. That was helpful, too.
You never did say how much you wanted for the Hawk.Where did you get the car? Was it at Haselwood? Like I said, I love the GTO's. I totaly agree with you on the styling also. Thats why I am a Camaro guy, over the Pontiacs, I like the laid back style.
Ryan
That car is going to be a blast to drive. Does it have the same drvetrain as the Corvette? 
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If you want any performance stuff for your car get a hold of these guys www.pfyc.com the owner is really kewl & his name is Mike Lewis.
They also sell things for Camaros
They also sell things for Camaros
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Nice choice in cars Cory. I agree about the sleeper thing, you'll be invisible to the police in that car ! It took me a little over an hour to get a ticket in my WS6 when I bought it haha ! I'd love to take a ride in your car sometime, but I'm afraid to go to the dealership because vehicles always seem to follow me home when I do that 
Congrats
Bill
Congrats
Bill
If the offer is $500 I'll bite .... but I'm thinking not Actually, if those had bigger chambers I'd be interested for the H2. It needs the most help right now!
Cory
Actually, if those had bigger chambers I'd be interested for the H2. It needs the most help right now!Cory
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Hey Cory, I just happen to have a nice set of heads that would bolt right on that motor.....special deal for you today................
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Nice choice.
My oldest just got his learners permit, my wife drives a 96 Grand Cherokee which is the family wagon, she thinks her Jeep would make a good safe ride and she wants a Saab convertible. Yes that's right a Saab convertible , I've trying to talk her into a Goat.
My oldest just got his learners permit, my wife drives a 96 Grand Cherokee which is the family wagon, she thinks her Jeep would make a good safe ride and she wants a Saab convertible. Yes that's right a Saab convertible
, I've trying to talk her into a Goat. 
