2004 Pontiac GTO Review
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
It's got the power and the performance to wear the GTO name, but uninspired styling and an expensive price make the 2004 Pontiac GTO less likely to become a cult hit like its predecessor.
Pros
Powerful V8, rear-wheel drive, predictable handling from fully independent suspension, loaded with standard features.
Cons
Forgettable styling, numerous standard features make it an expensive proposition.
What's New for 2004
The 2004 GTO is an all-new rear-wheel-drive performance car from Pontiac. Although it is new to the U.S. market, it is based on a car sold by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden, under the Monaro nameplate.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
My first American car and I love it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I returned from a deployment and I was looking for a car with 3 things speed space and style. SUVs was more what I was looking for concerning the last two and very very few cars where on the list, but once I hopped in the Butte it was curtains for everything else, space was the only knock but I cant think of any car that can get close to SUV in that department. But, as you can read, speed is all over the place.
Favorite Features
really partial to red and leather so PLUS PLUS;
Suggested Improvements
I love the car but. The security system (stock) is way way too strong to do somethings I wanna do with it, remote starter will not work with this car, the seat movement is way too slow, and why do I feel like a kidnapper when a girl notices there are no unlock buttons in the car?
Please Bring it back Pontiac
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Most reliable fun to drive car I have had to date. The interior quality is one of a kind for a Pontiac. The six speed is a blast to drive.
Favorite Features
6 Speed, V8
Suggested Improvements
Better Brakes.
GTO Club
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Either you "get" the last generation GTO or you don't. Those who "get it" almost feel like they're in a club - there's that occasional eye contact from other GTO drivers that says "there's someone else who understands". The GTO is all about "stealth" - especially the 2004. Looks like any other car on the road (especially to police) while more capable than anything even remotely close to its price. I've wanted this car for 20+ years - I'm glad GM had the guts to build it. This is a BMW "6 series" for the masses.
Favorite Features
Horsepower, independent rear suspension, MPG readout to keep me in line. Body style. (Do you want to look like you drive fast or drive fast?)
Suggested Improvements
Quicker shifts for the automatic, cruise control on the steering wheel, a bit more control in the suspension (but I hear that was fixed in 2005 - I like the look of the 2004 though).
Nice, fast, clean
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my first GTO--the car was more than I could have hoped for. Pictures don't do this car justice. Its comfortable, fast, and looks good. This owner gives the 04 GTO two thumbs up. I am a large framed person, over 300 pounds and I fit in the car with no problems. Plenty of room for me and passengers. I would by another but I we get snow here in Ohio and sports cars don't do well in the snow. I have not had the chance to get this car on the track but I will the first opportunity I get!
Favorite Features
Engine power/performance Styling Interior design
Suggested Improvements
Wider rear tires More trunk space Sun roof or T-top option
Awesome 04 gto 6 spd
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I bought my 2004 gto 6spd with 28,000 mi. The car has been running great ever since I bought it. No problems at all and for one of my cars to have that last that long with no problems. That says a lot about the car, I like to drive the car the way that it was meant to be driven if you know what I mean. 175 mph stock and I was just shifting into 6th gear at 160 it was still pulling for more. Tires don't last the longest but you have to do a burnout here or their its a muscle car. Everyone underestimates the car until they go for a ride in it a true sleeper around town about 19 mpg on a recent trip up to Canada I was getting about 26 mpg doing 80 mph+. The 6 spd tranny really gets the job done.
Favorite Features
POWER!!!, High speed handlling sticks to the road, 6 spd is a must have, interior you never want to leave, extremely durable, a true muscle car, not many around, sleeper i love it.
Suggested Improvements
Start making gtos again make it a few lbs lighter
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