2006 Pontiac GTO Consumer Reviews Page 5

Best Car Ever

Written by: Dan on 09/08/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

My 2006 Pontiac GTO is my first new car. When I realized they were going to stop making then after 2006, I just had to have one. I ended up driving 6 hours to get the exact car I wanted. I drive the car everyday, and love every minute of it. I love having everyone comment on how much they like the car. This car is a steal at 30k. If you can find a new one buy it, if not get what you can find on the used market. The interior rivals many high end luxury cars, minus a few frills, and will run with just about any sports car. I just wish I could buy another new one when this one is paid off.

Favorite Features

Bumper to bumper I love it all, but if I had to choose it would be amazing amount of power.

Suggested Improvements

Make more, and advertise it better. Put people in the drivers seat, that is the best way to sell a high quality car.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Mustangs? Where?

Written by: Meti on 09/06/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Its just nice to be one of the owners here. I love this car to death and anyone can talk smack but for $29k I think it's worth every cent. I drove it from Lansing, MI to Miami Beach, FL. This was a good ride fully loaded. That is 4 ppl with full truck and even back seat floor with bags. Rear fender was covering tire more than 1 inch. Lovely car.

Favorite Features

Acceleration, seats, and rareness. Everyone is hating gas mileage but guess what? I love it! 24-25 on highway for a V8? Can never get any better. My brothers Mitsubishi GTS burns gas more than I do!

Suggested Improvements

Steering wheel to be able to go lower and easier access to back seat and better stock tires. BF Goodrich burned out all of it in 3 months after I bought it. Avons 550 are seeming to do great. 10k miles on them now and still brand new.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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True Sleeper!

Written by: Phil's06 on 09/02/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

After a test drive I had to have it! Smooth ride very fast and big leather seats! I read a bunch of reviews on how this car is lacking well I have yet to see it that way. I have had my GTO for over 5 months now and still puts a smile on my face every time I turn the key. This is truly a sleeper and rare car on the street. So much power that makes a ford owner jelious!

Favorite Features

LS2 6.0, Big leather seats, smooth lines

Suggested Improvements

Heated seats, T-Tops or sunroof, larger fenders in back for some real rubber!

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Nice car, but could be a great car

Written by: Jeramy on 08/27/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had this car for over a year and love driving it. Even with the problems I have had I would still buy the car again. The passenger door locks do not work occasionally, of course the dealership cannot duplicate. Additionally, there is a constant noise from the drivetrain. The dealership says it is functioning properly. I have owned an E36 M3 and this car almost competes, even considering the problems the dealership cannot fix. For the money, no better car in this market. I considered a low mileage E46 M3 and decided on the GTO due to the price differential.

Favorite Features

Power, comfortable and quiet ride, great exhaust note, sleeper look

Suggested Improvements

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Too new to know

Written by: wahikan on 08/15/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I just got the GTO, after 3 Bonneville's, the last was an SSEi. My GTO is smaller and has a few less gadgets, which I actually like having less of. This is my first true muscle car and my first new car. It's going to be interesting to see if a stick shift will become a pain, but for now it's fun. By owning the Bonni’s I suspect bakes will become an issue but I'll offer a follow-up once I drive this puppy a little more. I plan to never ever sell this car. I'm hoping that because of the short life this latest genration of GTO will prove a good investment in 30 or so years...

Favorite Features

4.0 L V8, possitive traction rear wheel drive

Suggested Improvements

Too late for that

2 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Head Turner, Tire Burner

Written by: Ramdy Walker on 07/10/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I was actually waiting on the new Camaro, but have been keeping my eye on the "Goat" since '04. When they came out with the hood scoop and the 6 liter LS2, I could no longer wait. Extremely pleased with my decision. The GTO drives like a more expensive sports car, runs like scared cat and is priced like a family car. I've had no problems, even though, I've heard about the front struts going bad. What I really like about this car is, it is a real sleeper. I enjoy being on the road with a car that is virtually unmatched by other cars in its class. I would highly recommend a GTO to all my Dodge and Ford friends.

Favorite Features

The LS2 is definitely my favorite feature. 400 horses with 400 torque is hard to beat. I do like the interior styling and the leather quality is top notch. The hood scoops definitely give it the Pontiac look.

Suggested Improvements

I would like a bit larger trunk space, but the car isn't made for hauling luggage it's made for hauling, well, you know. The fuel mileage is a little low, but I wouldn't trade it for the power.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Wow

Written by: GoaTlOver on 06/30/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

After spending 6 years in Italy, I was looking forward to buying a new Mustang. Boy, am I glad that I found a GTO still sitting on the new car lot in early 2007. This is an absolutely outstanding vehicle. The 6.0 and 6 speed tranny are a blast to use on a daily basis and they still get respectable mileage. I really can't believe that GM could not sell more of these. That's ok though, I got mine brand new and saved about $5000 off of the sticker price.

Favorite Features

The motor. How can you go wrong with 400 HP right out of the box?

Suggested Improvements

A couple of interior bits have come loose, but I can deal with that.

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Does what a GTO should

Written by: Darrell Burns on 06/11/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Kept driving past the dealer looking at it. Put off driving it for a couple of months, but after a test drive the car sold itself. The 2006 GTO is well styled, extremely solid, very comfortable, and handles smoothly. The interior is attractive, yet appropriate for a muscle car. I drive it daily, and the only negative aspect is fuel economy. I get 16.5 based on half highway, and half stop and go driving. As far as the small trunk goes, this car is built for driving, not utility.

Favorite Features

Raw horsepower. The LS2 Rocks. It is a pleasure to drive a real car, i.e ; A rear wheel drive high performance machine with a monster V-8 under the hood.

Suggested Improvements

Better rear visibility, also a bit of a blind spot could be improved that occurs upon merging to the left.

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Truly Madly Deeply

Written by: Doug Myers on 05/15/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

in love with GTO. Performance amazing, fit and finish perfect, interior appearance and quality excellent, understated external beauty, gas mileage very good for 400 HP and 400 lb/ft of torque, did need to upgrade stereo. That is my 2006 GTO experience. Do not test drive if you hope to sleep at night without owning one.

Favorite Features

LS2 performance, understated beauty, interior comfort and class.

Suggested Improvements

Would like to put fat tires on rear without cutting or aftermarket fender changes.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Road Ripping Fun

Written by: Larry on 03/08/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

After a year and 12,000 miles in all weather conditions (Vermont), my red GTO still brings me smiles with every drive, a true pleasure. I use it mostly for a 44 mile commute over a mixture of twisty secondary roads, city streets, and low traffic interstate. A hoot to drive, the vehicle is well balanced with the tight crisp steering, firm handling and strong brakes expected on a 400 hp sports car. Abundant power can smoke the tires with ease when the traction nanny is off. At its selling price/performance point it is a bargain. The 6 speed manual transmission allows excellent fuel economy. I average 22 mpg commuting and 26+ on trips.

Favorite Features

Rear wheel drive! Instant throttle response. Thrilling acceleration. Tossable yet predictable with controllable throttle oversteer as desired. Sonorous dual exhaust. Excellent gas mileage. Four comfortable & supportive leather bucket seats. Styling. Quality fit/finish.

Suggested Improvements

2006 was last model year. The Pontiac G8 should provide equivalent performance with 4 doors.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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