View Poll Results: Was the GTO ugly before you were told it was?
I would think it's ugly anyways
20
18.18%
I think the GTO is ugly because I've been told so
2
1.82%
It's a mature good looking ride
77
70.00%
I like to play on the swing set.
11
10.00%
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Would you think the GTO is ugly if somebody didn't tell you that?
05-03-2006, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Minion
I don't think the GTO is UGLY (I own an '04), but I do think there is a problem with the rear quarter panels and the overall proportion of the back end of the car. The rear wheel wells have this big featureless fender area over/around them. The distance from the top of the wheel well, to the top of the body/trunk, is too great. The wheel wells need to go up higher relative to the body lines, like how the front wheel wells come up nice and tight to the hoodline. The current styling creates an illusion that the rear wheels hang too low. Also, there is a lot of rear overhang.
05-05-2006, 06:44 PM
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I've said this before and I'll say it again, I get more attention in my DD GTO than I get in any other vehicle I have owned. There is literally not a day that goes by where some hat-on-sideways (SiDeWaYZ, yo!) punk kid in a Mustang or a fart-cannoned ricer or a metro in his Bimmer don't feel the need to rev at me, race me onto the highway, or just generally show me how cool they are. Maybe this happens to G6 owners all the time too - dunno. I'm not an attention-***** like most so I could do without it, but for some crazy reason I can't seem to avoid it.
Regardless, here's my take - the '04's are indeed bland when stock, BUT they are great sleepers. There was a time when you didn't WANT to attract attention - something generally lost on the in-your-face ricer/poseur culture of today. There was a time when you had the big mill under the hood and you didn't want the cops or the guy next to you to know. Remember the COPO Camaros? Pretty bland, don't you think? There's a part of me that would just love a silver 04 GTO with a Maggie, Old-Man cam, big heads, and quiet exhaust
Now, the 05/06 looks a lot better with the hoodscoops and optional 18's, but IMO a set of nice staggered wheels/tires and better stance and you've got a nice looking ride - especially in person where they look much better than in photos.
Oh, and whoever mentioned overhangs as a concern apparently hasn't looked at a 4th Gen lately...
Regardless, here's my take - the '04's are indeed bland when stock, BUT they are great sleepers. There was a time when you didn't WANT to attract attention - something generally lost on the in-your-face ricer/poseur culture of today. There was a time when you had the big mill under the hood and you didn't want the cops or the guy next to you to know. Remember the COPO Camaros? Pretty bland, don't you think? There's a part of me that would just love a silver 04 GTO with a Maggie, Old-Man cam, big heads, and quiet exhaust
Now, the 05/06 looks a lot better with the hoodscoops and optional 18's, but IMO a set of nice staggered wheels/tires and better stance and you've got a nice looking ride - especially in person where they look much better than in photos.
Oh, and whoever mentioned overhangs as a concern apparently hasn't looked at a 4th Gen lately...
05-05-2006, 07:44 PM
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honestly, i dont care what other people think about MY car. i didnt buy it cause you or someone else likes it, i got it cause i wanted it. i like my sleeper. plus, i still get a lot of compliments cause of the name, so it doesnt matter.
05-05-2006, 07:52 PM
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Let's not let this develop into a "luv / hate" thread..........both vehicles have their plus/minus.
And besides, we each purchased them for our own individual reasons, and you know what they say about opinions?
And besides, we each purchased them for our own individual reasons, and you know what they say about opinions?
05-05-2006, 08:21 PM
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Guys look at the name of the Poll..
" View Poll Results: Was the GTO ugly before you were told it was?"
It doesnt ask if you think its pretty or ugly,,
it asks whether you thought it was always ugly or
only after someone told you.
Its typical camarobird arrogance trying to **** off the GTO guy..
This forum exists for camarobird owners to rag on the GTO..
Go to a dedicated GTO forum and dont sweat it..
Those that actually own GTOs probably already know that we get a lot more compliments than a cartooncar with a ton of silly add on scoops,wings and vents and a screaming chicken on the hood.
" View Poll Results: Was the GTO ugly before you were told it was?"
It doesnt ask if you think its pretty or ugly,,
it asks whether you thought it was always ugly or
only after someone told you.
Its typical camarobird arrogance trying to **** off the GTO guy..
This forum exists for camarobird owners to rag on the GTO..
Go to a dedicated GTO forum and dont sweat it..
Those that actually own GTOs probably already know that we get a lot more compliments than a cartooncar with a ton of silly add on scoops,wings and vents and a screaming chicken on the hood.
05-05-2006, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by steveb1
The GTO looks like a good car. But it is not a GTO. Ever since they came out with it, it has not done jusice to the GTO legacy.
What's more, could you please tell me how "it has not done justice" to the legacy? Is it not a 2-door, RWD, V-8 musclecar based on an unassuming platform? Don't you think that a bone stock '05 GTO would absolutely wallop "the legend" in just about any performance contest you want to put it in? Seriously, there is a lot to be said for heritage and I'll be the last to ride an old design when placed in context, but some of you guys need to stop romanticizing and start researching.
05-05-2006, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Fulton 1
What's more, could you please tell me how .
wings,scoops and vents everywhere like the Camarobirds.
You know something you might see in a kids video game.
They havent bothered to research that the original GTO was a bland *** plain jane car with honking big engine.
05-05-2006, 08:35 PM
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Thank you, HOTROD. They seem to think that their opinion of the F-bodies is unanimous. I owned a F-body but chose the camaro due to the gawdy styling of the TA. EVERY vehicle has at least one angle that looks bad, including the F-bodies and Mustangs, and 300s and Chargers. The GTO is a MUCH better looking vehicle to ME than any F-body. I could have bought 3 or 4 F-bodies, but instead I bought two GTOs.
All those retards who keep saying the car doesn't live up to what the past GTOs were obviously don't know what they're talking about. A few of us either owned or still own the past versions too.
Regarding the topic, I think the GTO looks better, or least just as good as anything else on the road. Those who think it's ugly need only remember that we have opinions too. We bought our cars for what WE think, not what OTHERS think.
All those retards who keep saying the car doesn't live up to what the past GTOs were obviously don't know what they're talking about. A few of us either owned or still own the past versions too.
Regarding the topic, I think the GTO looks better, or least just as good as anything else on the road. Those who think it's ugly need only remember that we have opinions too. We bought our cars for what WE think, not what OTHERS think.
05-05-2006, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by HTRDLNCN
They wanted something with bulbous exxagerated fenders, bulging hoods,
wings,scoops and vents everywhere like the Camarobirds.
You know something you might see in a kids video game.
They havent bothered to research that the original GTO was a bland *** plain jane car with honking big engine.
wings,scoops and vents everywhere like the Camarobirds.
You know something you might see in a kids video game.
They havent bothered to research that the original GTO was a bland *** plain jane car with honking big engine.
. Sad, really, because for those of us who grew up around SVO Mustangs, Cease-Fire GM SBC's, and FWD Shelby Chargers, these ARE the ******* good ole days.
05-05-2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by pont3
All those retards who keep saying the car doesn't live up to what the past GTOs were obviously don't know what they're talking about. A few of us either owned or still own the past versions too.
Admittedly I was one of detractors of the new GTO, but the looks eventually grew on me, especially when the 05's came out. Then I test drove one and was amazed how nice it was. In fact now I'm seriously considering buying a 06 GTO. Go figure.
05-06-2006, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by YoungGunLs1
but it still doesnt live up to the GTO name that everyone wanted it to which brings about the harsh comments etc.. Kindda the same deal with the new charger as well...
05-06-2006, 09:34 AM
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You know I've never thought the GTO was ugly it's just the stying is not as bold as a WS6/SS F body car and for some people that's a good thing. I'm sure they are very comfortable cars and the LS2 gives them a potent motor that puts them on par with an LS1 F body in performance. If I were shopping for a new car I'd take an 06 GTO over an 06 Mustang GT any day.
05-06-2006, 09:57 AM
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I was a former Mustang owner……
With that said I made fun of the GTO when it came out in ’04. To me it was not a GTO. I was completely aware of the performance specs though and respected the vehicle for that reason. When I look at mine (2004) I still see a Holden Monaro. That’s why I’ve removed the badges and spoiler, to me it looks cleaner.
The GTO is closer to a BMW M3 then it is to a Mustang Cobra in my opinion. With a nice set of wheels and shaved down, the GTO is really sleek and clean. I really like the fact that it does not draw attention to itself like my ’03 Cobra did. When someone gets into a Cobra, they’re expect power, when somebody gets into my GTO and I hammer on that 6-speed, they’re ALWAYS surprised. I love that fact.
Personally, I prefer the European port performance vehicles and love the way the ’04 GTO looks. I feel the ‘05/06 was messed with too much. The hood scoops look slapped on and out of place, as does the new “even more like a Grand Prix GT” rear end.
With that said I made fun of the GTO when it came out in ’04. To me it was not a GTO. I was completely aware of the performance specs though and respected the vehicle for that reason. When I look at mine (2004) I still see a Holden Monaro. That’s why I’ve removed the badges and spoiler, to me it looks cleaner.
The GTO is closer to a BMW M3 then it is to a Mustang Cobra in my opinion. With a nice set of wheels and shaved down, the GTO is really sleek and clean. I really like the fact that it does not draw attention to itself like my ’03 Cobra did. When someone gets into a Cobra, they’re expect power, when somebody gets into my GTO and I hammer on that 6-speed, they’re ALWAYS surprised. I love that fact.
Personally, I prefer the European port performance vehicles and love the way the ’04 GTO looks. I feel the ‘05/06 was messed with too much. The hood scoops look slapped on and out of place, as does the new “even more like a Grand Prix GT” rear end.
05-06-2006, 10:13 AM
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This is my opinion: I din't like the GTO when it first came out because I had an expectation, being a WS6 owner I expected the replacement to be meaner , GTO=Grand Am back in 04. I look at it now and it is a nice car. If something is ugly it is ugly, not because someone said it was. I really doubt there are people here who say it is ugly because someone else said so.
05-06-2006, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by smokehouse
I was a former Mustang owner……
With that said I made fun of the GTO when it came out in ’04. To me it was not a GTO. I was completely aware of the performance specs though and respected the vehicle for that reason. When I look at mine (2004) I still see a Holden Monaro. That’s why I’ve removed the badges and spoiler, to me it looks cleaner.
The GTO is closer to a BMW M3 then it is to a Mustang Cobra in my opinion. With a nice set of wheels and shaved down, the GTO is really sleek and clean. I really like the fact that it does not draw attention to itself like my ’03 Cobra did. When someone gets into a Cobra, they’re expect power, when somebody gets into my GTO and I hammer on that 6-speed, they’re ALWAYS surprised. I love that fact.
Personally, I prefer the European port performance vehicles and love the way the ’04 GTO looks. I feel the ‘05/06 was messed with too much. The hood scoops look slapped on and out of place, as does the new “even more like a Grand Prix GT” rear end.
With that said I made fun of the GTO when it came out in ’04. To me it was not a GTO. I was completely aware of the performance specs though and respected the vehicle for that reason. When I look at mine (2004) I still see a Holden Monaro. That’s why I’ve removed the badges and spoiler, to me it looks cleaner.
The GTO is closer to a BMW M3 then it is to a Mustang Cobra in my opinion. With a nice set of wheels and shaved down, the GTO is really sleek and clean. I really like the fact that it does not draw attention to itself like my ’03 Cobra did. When someone gets into a Cobra, they’re expect power, when somebody gets into my GTO and I hammer on that 6-speed, they’re ALWAYS surprised. I love that fact.
Personally, I prefer the European port performance vehicles and love the way the ’04 GTO looks. I feel the ‘05/06 was messed with too much. The hood scoops look slapped on and out of place, as does the new “even more like a Grand Prix GT” rear end.