2006 Pontiac GTO Consumer Reviews Page 4

Orange GTO

Written by: Kevin on 05/22/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Very nice ride which offers comfort and performance. Fun to drive and lots of second looks from car enthusiasts. Suspension is well tuned. Huge brakes are an advantage when you are thrusting 400 HP around. Style is good but could have been a little better when compared to some of the alternative vehicles but once you sit in this car and feel the thunder underneath and accessibility of controls you will be hooked. This car blows away my Z-28s and Formula Firebirds not to mention the Ford Mustangs encountered. Hope to see the GTO return. Early rumors indicate that it will be reproduced on the Australian Z body platform as will Camaro. GTO, fuel for the soul.

Favorite Features

The heart of the GTO is my favorite feature.

Suggested Improvements

Although I love the car styling is lacking when compared to Cadilac CTS and the Shelby Mustang.

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Mod

Written by: MJ on 04/20/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I have mainly great reviews for my GTO. I had strut issues at first with poor dealer support. I recently added the pedders x-treme pro suspension package, new clutch and twin 400 hp turbos. We are working out some bugs with the system but all I have to say at this point is I may need to add wings and a parachute. It's a BEAST.

Favorite Features

drivability.

Suggested Improvements

Suspension, clutch and Dealer training for support.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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The rear end

Written by: john32348 on 03/29/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This is a totally mean machine. Power beyond belief. My only complaint is the rear end alignment. It really wears tires out fast. After months in an out of the shop, and finally changing one part, it still is 15% out of aliment. When we finally got someone from gm to talk to us, their only reply was good luck. The tech who work on this problem said that gm has a bad problem. They just need to admit it, and take care of it.

Favorite Features

The motor is mean beyond belief. No other vehicle's interior can compare.

Suggested Improvements

Fix this rear alignment problem. If any one else has figured it out please contact me.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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The real goat !

Written by: timbercd32 on 03/23/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had a many muscle cars in my years even some of the real 'bad boys'. I sold my Vette to buy it and love it. This car is amazing! Floor it and watch the tach rev up and when it changes gears the rear end twitches to the left..Raw HP !! What other cars on the market can you buy stock..that will do that. In the old days the cars screamed the tires after you installed a shift kit..06 GTO does it stock! It's an awesome car and rides great on long trips. No road noise and great looks. You don't see them everywhere like you do so many other cars. Sadly I just sold it because of two reasons..I need a 4 door and better gas mileage.

Favorite Features

400 HP / 400 TQ waxing the other ' so called muscle cars ' Pontiac Rocks!

Suggested Improvements

Make a 4 door available. It's not easy to get into the backseat. Needs a cool navigation and sunroof.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Unleash The Beast

Written by: BigUnit42 on 03/05/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Unlike many who own a GTO, mine is a daily driver. My commute is 35 miles one way. In addition to that I take it out often on social occasions. Needless to say I spend a great amount of time in this vehicle. This is the best sports car you can buy for the price. The performance is immaculate, and a year and a half after purchase, it still surprises me. Another surprise was the quality of the interior. Leather all around, comfortable electronic seats, and a stylish dashboard. No part of the interior looks cheap or plastic- looking like many cars today. Gas mileage is low for current standards, but for the size of the engine, it can be preserved quite well if driven conservatively.

Favorite Features

By far engine performance. Design of the car. It is unique and non-retro, unlike other remodeled classics like the Charger or Mustang. My spice-red metallic color. Price

Suggested Improvements

The paint job is horrible. The color is great, but the layers are very thin. The paint chips very easily. If you threw sand at the car it would probably knick up the paint.

11 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Too Good to Lose

Written by: GTOgirl on 02/07/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought this beast in Mar 06 n then I wrote a review in Dec 06. Since then, I've had a baby and because of the almost impossible feat to get into the backseat (esp holding a newborn) I was forced to sell it. I can't say enough about this car. I'm still unable to find the words to explain how awesome it is. Thick, solid, muscular, fast, sexy, sleek, smooth, low key but at the same time eye catching. Unbelievable

Favorite Features

That engine/transmission is nothing short of amazing. I pretty must love every last thing about this monster. From the exterior body to the RWD(another best). From the leather to the floor mats. From the 400+ horsies to that sought after natural roar. Just plain beautiful...

Suggested Improvements

I would have to say easier access to the back seats would be such an improvement, and more trunk space would be nice.

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2006 Pontiac GTO

Written by: Millefune on 12/22/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased my GTO in August 2007. Coming from a supercharged 2000 Honda Accord EX V6, this car's performance really blows me away. I'm still afraid to go full throttle with the traction control turned off. My only complaints are that the interior lighting would have been much better if it were red like the rest of of current day Pontiacs, instead of the green that it is, and that they put wider wheels and tires in the rear. It's just too easy to break traction by depressing the throttle a bit. But for the price of the car, you just can't get as much power and comfort. I love it when people stop and stare at her. I don't know what critics are talking about when they say GTOs don't look good.

Favorite Features

LS2 engine is awesome. Interior is comfortable. Sexy styling that makes people stop and stare, then give compliments. I can go well over a week without seeing another on the road. Air conditioning is very strong. The "Driver Information Center". Good balance of performance and comfort.

Suggested Improvements

The interior lighting should have been red like other modern day Pontiacs. Wider rear wheels and tires would have given much better performance. The steering wheel styling could use some work. More options for customization. More trunk space. Don't make it so heavy.

15 out 16 people found this review helpful

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A true sports car (its the torque not hp

Written by: renesis on 12/05/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Bang for the dollar, best under 30k,A true sports car is RWD and with 400tq, you can kill 90% of the cars out there stock. I tell you why I bought this and not anything else. Also considered EVO/STI-good AWD but unless you live in snow, modify and then you ll get power. 350Z - very low tq and slow at topend , not comfortable Cobra-Fast car , about the same as GTO but interior is worse than a corolla. M3-best handling, but I am not going to the circuit, I want something comfortable and fast as a daily driver. Also the LS2 is very reliable stock and If you want 550Hp coming outof this beast ,slap a 5k supercharger. Love the whine. seats more comfortable than a C class mercedes,

Favorite Features

400hp stock , exhaust , intake , tune CAM will get to 420rwhp=500HP with just $2000. Comfortable ride and rare car now because they dont make it anymore. also If you want more power get a supercharger and get 550+ The only other car I can see myself buying later(3-4yrs) is Gt500 or Corvette

Suggested Improvements

GM could have advertised the car better. Better wheels stock , 18s or 19s, compltely change the look. I can't say anything now, they car is not in production so make a wise decision and buy what you like not something what looks good and doesnt go.

15 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Love my 06 and my previous 04

Written by: Charles Goin on 11/29/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Loved my 04 enough to buy an 06 both Blue with Blue interior. Absolutely love the car. The interior is my favorite. It's like a cockpit very well executed as well. As for "ugly" I like the smooth euro look.. It was not discontinued due to poor sales.The platform is was built on (The Holden Commodore Sedan) was slated for replacement in 2006 before the first GTO hit the US. It was going to be built for 3 years to fill the gap between the Trans AM and Soltice.. Which it did excellently.

Favorite Features

Engine and interior

Suggested Improvements

Some trim problems on the 06. Nothing major and covered by warranty.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Some fun!

Written by: Parrymax on 10/30/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Fun to drive very responsive. The motor pulls like it's nobody's bussiness. And it has a great sound.

Favorite Features

Motor, transmission, styling

Suggested Improvements

Nav system. Door lock buttons. Blue tooth incorporated. Aux audio input, reduce weight

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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