2006 Pontiac GTO Consumer Reviews Page 10

Comfort with "musclecar" power!

Written by: Walt on 05/08/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Just bought mine a few weeks ago. The engine is awesome, with a smooth, broad power band that lets you just drive around everyone else without a fuss. If you really open it up then hang on, because the GTO is FAST. The seats are top rate, the interior is very nice with excellent fit and finish. To me the suspension is a good balance of performance and ride comfort. The exterior is a bit bland, the trunk is small and the back seats are hard to get into, but none of that matters to me. Good hwy gas mileage, but uses fuel at a phenomenal rate if you romp on it around town. The GTO makes a very comfortable daily driver thats a blast to drive if you are into raw power.

Favorite Features

400 Horsepower!!! Seats, ride quality, gauge layout, has all the "necessary" creature comforts.

Suggested Improvements

More room next to the clutch pedal to rest foot and a more precise shifter would be nice.

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Buy a goat

Written by: kpdremn on 05/07/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

awesome car wish the steering wheel went down further. has tire hop...

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

get rid of the heavy exhaust. tilt steering wheel.

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Power

Written by: Patrick on 05/05/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have driven 3 suped up mustangs during the 90's, I have driven many other fast cars as well, this is by far the beefiest damn car I have driven by far, and for $31,500 (my purchase price) who can beat it? I can stay up with all those fancy European sport cars for half the price. The only thing I would change is the exterior styling could be a bit more refined. The interior is gorgeous and comfortable. This is my household's 3rd vehicle, so I don't need to much trunk space, I purchased this to commute to work with on nice days and for performance, period, all without taking out a second mortgage.

Favorite Features

Performance and interior styling

Suggested Improvements

Exterior styling, the trunk could be a tad larger...but hey, I fit my golf bag in the trunk, that's all that matters.

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its all good under the hood

Written by: cadkins1990 on 04/30/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

she is a muscle car for sure it's all to mean if you're stuck in a family car from the 20th century

Favorite Features

the LS2 motor

Suggested Improvements

None

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Better than the Mustang

Written by: 17 Year old in a GTO on 04/21/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Whether driving in the city, on the highway, or on rural roads, you know you're going to have a smooth ride. Waiting at the line of a red light always makes you feel uneasy with all the looks you'll get-ranging from a thumbs up, or another hand gesture. It was raining heavily one day, and I was driving home. Upon turning a 90 degree turn to get on the on ramp of I- 5, the car started to lose traction. Luckily the TC kicked in, and stopped my wheels from spinning giving me the ability to turn out from nearly smacking into a barrier. The car has been great for getting me to school, and the Dragstrip uptown. Only complaints from passengers comes from the 5th man-only 3 passanger seats+driver

Favorite Features

When first looking at the car, power seats were unexpected. The fact that it has more leg room in the back then the Mustang GT just makes me all the more proud. I love the feeling of being pulled into the back of your chair when you open up the engine. Traction control=life saver on slick,wet roads

Suggested Improvements

Lighten the car, and give a little more trunk space. Whether a stronger stereo system is applicable, it would have been nice. For the price, the little extra luxerie would have been great. Under the hood, maybe throw in the LS6, but I can't complain. To be made more popular than the dook MustangGT

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Great Adult Sports Car

Written by: Kent H. on 04/09/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Wonderfull performing handling and looking modern performance car.This car is quiet smooth quik and solid.Im 50 yrs old and this is only my second new car, it takes a lot to get my attention but this car did.I bought it without even test driving it i knew i would not be disapointed and it was better than i expected.I have owned several muscle cars including a 70 chevelle convertible with a 540 bbc in it that i still have.The old cars are great but this 06 GTO is by far the best all around performance car that i have owned.A corvette driveline with a different body on it for under 30k thats hard if not impossible to beat.

Favorite Features

I like everthing about it great driveline suspension interior, the exterior has that Aussie look but thats OK with me.

Suggested Improvements

The wheels are high quallity but not the greatest looking.

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Best Bang for the performance buck!

Written by: qwik06gto on 04/04/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Outstanding performance for the price of admission! A Corvette with 4 seats. Exterior styling could be more stylized. Gas tank placement needs revision to free-up trunk space. Sound system leaves much to be desired. Once you drive it, nothing else matters!!!!

Favorite Features

Drive train. Independent rear. Six speed manual transmission.

Suggested Improvements

Gas tank placement. Stereo upgrade. Availability of On Star. More available aftermarket accessories.

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Big Red

Written by: Ray Willis on 04/04/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I did not think they would ever bring the gto back wow what A car, excellent. I had a 1965 and a 1967 this 2006 is by far a much better car in every way, its to bad that they are going to stop making it after the 2006 are gone. Sadddddddddddddd

Favorite Features

The LS2 has all the power you could ever need.and the 6 speed is great.

Suggested Improvements

bigger trunk the rest is great

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Bringing the fun of driving back

Written by: Stang Killer on 04/02/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Living in one of the most traffic congested in the country, I have forgotten what it's like to have fun while driving until I purchased my Goat. This car is a true sleeper. It doesn't look like a muscle car but surprise. I have raced a stock 06 Vette, Charger SRT8, and numerous Mustangs and none of them can get me off the line. All the power you ever wanted is one mash of the gas pedal away.

Favorite Features

400 hp. Driver setable alarm that goes off when you reach a set speed (has kept me from getting several tickets).

Suggested Improvements

A shorter throw shifter, a supercharger.

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2006 gto

Written by: mike on 03/21/2006

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

very nice car and great performance. i was surprised that gas mileage i did get on a recent trip was almost 24 mpg with 6 speed manual. i have 2005 bmw 330i and only get 27 mpg on the highway. i was worried about insurance rates but my insurance dropped about $600 for the year. can't figure that out and did not ask any questions.

Favorite Features

400 hp,6 speed manual,comfortable front seats

Suggested Improvements

i think they could do a better job with radio and the manual trans linkage

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