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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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so i will be going to a local dealership tomorrow to look at an 06 GTO and i was just wondering what type of things i should look for while im there. i keep hearing about wheel rubbing issues and what not. so if anyone can give this GTO newb some pionters, it would be greatly appreciated. TIA
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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strut rub was only on the '04 models with 17" wheels.

GTOs are nice cars, not any 'real' issues that I know of for 2006 cars. Get a 6-speed, they get much better mpg than an automatic.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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you selling hte WS6?
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Get a 6-speed, they get much better mpg than an automatic.
QFT

I'm getting 12 and some change commuting. It's annoying. Can't wait until it's stalled and that goes down even more.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiago
you selling hte WS6?
im still thinking about it. im actually thinking about trading it in and picking up the GTO.

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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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After driving the GOAT for a week you will never look back. Mods aren't all that expensive.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Be prepared for everyone in the world to talk **** about your car either A) Not being a real GTO, more like a souped up grand am or B) Being a big slow heavy POS that cant be fast at all.
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