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Im looking at picking up an 06 gto tomorrow if all goes well. From what I can tell it has a full 3inch exhaust. Its and A4. Ive owned a 99, and 01 trans am and i know the problems that comes with them like headlights, rearend really weak, ect....i guess im asking is what kind of problems are common on these types of cars. Ive seen half shafts? and driveshafts? but only if you get over a certain hp. Thxs guys info would be great!!!


-Travis

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rear suspension needs upgrading. some minor annoyances like lock cyl. and electronic malfunctions.


overall theyre enjoyable cars.

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Ya pontiac is know for bad electronics lol but i hear its alot better ride than a trans am. This car wont see a track.

lo&sloSierra

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Check the back seats by the shoulder area for rips.

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Is that a commin problem? On most?

GTOSE

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People don't condition the leather so they dry out in the heat.

It happens.

bedo

joeyagls1

haha brandon, yeah all that **** is true. my seats are getting bad now. pretty ugly.

Tishkevich

Yeah, I picked up mine last august. Didn't think to look over the seats I was so excited about finding one that the paint was not chipping, the car hadn't been modded etc.. Finally three weeks later I was cleaning / conditioning the leather seats and I noticed the driver seat tore, in that exact spot.. so lame

lo&sloSierra

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The worst issue I had with my seats was that the dealer tried to cover the rip with glue and spray paint

IZRED

Is wheelhop an issue with all GTO's or just manuals? And what is phantom horn?

BSGTOLS2

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theading in my driver seat coming apart due to the sun and rear springs are ****, cant put a big tire on em either

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So ive searched and search and searched. Are the rear ends junk on an a4 with just exhaust? Ive seen ppl say that its alot stronger then a fbody 10bolt. Thxs. And after the suspension problems i hope i still made a good choice in car lol.

joeyagls1

Fbody like camaros and firebirds have the same rear ends as s10 trucks, very little rear ends that can not take torque lol.

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So what kind of durability is exspected if it never sees a track. And only seeing a preload of 1500rpm launch on street tires. Thxs guys

jb35

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I just bought an 04 and love it. Rides way better than my old z28. Mine will wheelhop if you get on it hard enough for moderate wheel spin but horrible. If your wanting to show off and spin the tires just give it enough gas and it will spin them as long as you want. Mods are expensive though

BSGTOLS2

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the rear end on the gtos is a very enexpensive easy fix...buy the car you will love it

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Bought it...love it and for an auto with exhaust and k&n cai it pulls hard

Bayou Goat

and now the mods begin. lol. No one can buy one of these and leave it alone. Enjoy it, I love mine. Only other problem I didnt see listed is they eat tires. Fronts due to camber rears due to HP. Just make sure you get regular alignments and you'll be alright.

BSGTOLS2

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when i bought mine i thought i was gonna keep it all original and leave it alone...yeah right buying my cam prolly tonight and vararam and drag springs going on next week...muhahaha and the list still goes on....fast 102, stall, heads