2006 Pontiac GTO Consumer Reviews Page 8

Just Bought

Written by: Goatman on 08/22/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had my 2006 GTO for all of two days now. I took the day off work to just drive it around. I had a blast with it and plan on having many more days just like today. I recently sold a 1971 Oldsmobile 442 with a slightly built Olds 455. I restored the car and it was my baby. When I found myself in the market for a new car I needed one with power. I found out the Challenger if coming out with a 5.7L and was turned off by the thought of the price for the upgrade when it becomes available. I tested the Mustang GT and the GTO and immediately knew the GTO was the better of the two. Considering where the market is going, the exterior styling could be better, but I still love the looks.

Favorite Features

Best part is the power! Interior is very comfortable, drove ALL day and never got uncomforatable. Traction control works nearly perfectly, great with the 6 speed. I tested it both ways and found that with it off you can get the car to almost stand still in a cloud of smoke. With it off you launch.

Suggested Improvements

Go retro with the exterior. I hear rumors of a new model coming out in a few years. I look forward to that. Trunk space is minimal due to the gas tank being up behind the rear seat. Stereo is lacking, and little can be done with aftermarket subs in the trunk due to the design.

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Love my GOAT

Written by: BLKNGRYGTO on 08/18/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

My cruise didn't work and the stop lights stuck on. Turns out the switch was bad. Repaired promptly by dealer. Drives solid and stable with no oversteer or understeer.

Favorite Features

400 HP. Do I need to say anything else?

Suggested Improvements

A little more head room would be nice. Front facia is EXTREMELY FRAGILE. Very poor design. 2 retaining slots break at either end.

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Get back to where you once belonged GM!

Written by: Warren on 08/16/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Prior to owning my 2005 GTO I owned an 04 model, until a jackass in a pickup truck crossed the center line of the road and hit me head on. The fact that I walked away with only minor injuries is a testamonial to the quality of the car and the integrity of the design. The styling doesn't meet with the approval of some people, but I find it very appealing. The GTO gets plenty of respect at the stoplight, especially from Mustang drivers who know better !!!

Favorite Features

Where do I start?

Suggested Improvements

Continue the series

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So far so good

Written by: zero on 08/13/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

So far so good. No real problems. A couple of defects upon purchase. But nothing crazy or unable to be repaired by myself. 4500 miles and nothing has changed. I know its not a lot of miles. But I haven't had it long enought to foget those problems i might have had in the beginning.. which happen to be none in this case. the styling is the styling.. think of it what you will. I think its very euro GT. Gets great mileage for the engine class, but thats not really an excuse for running an average of 20 mpg back and forth to work.

Favorite Features

No frills but the frills you need. Makes for a very clean interior appearance. Handles great but rides well too. A good balance.

Suggested Improvements

It was a good car, discontinued early. At very least the lack of colors helped kill it. Very poor selection, a tired red and blue, clashed with silver trim that just looked like faded black. Silver and black, but no white? An over used yellow and a hot orange couldnt save it. Jazz it up.

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Leaking Struts

Written by: jcoyle on 08/08/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased this car new on 6-30, noticed it leaking on 7-1. Both front struts blown. Cannot drive car and still waiting on parts as of 8-8. Fluid leaked onto front brake pads and rotors making dangerous to drive. GM knew this was a problem with all 06's and continues to sell them without fixing this first. Pontiac has been a nightmare to deal with. Refuses to extend warranty to cover time I've been without car. Do a search for 06 gto leaking struts and read other's stories. Terrible customer service.

Favorite Features

Engine

Suggested Improvements

Fix safety concerns before selling to public.

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2006 GTO - Bad struts!!!!!

Written by: Chris Smith on 08/01/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I am soured today because my GTO has 730 miles on it and the left front has blown out for the second time. Each time strut oil is flung all over the place, melting the undercoating creating a goo that is difficult to cleanup. Look on www.nhtsa.dot.gov to witness the 55+ entries for this problem alone. Pontiac also doesn't appear to be too concerned about this problem as well. I get tons of lip service from their customer support but overall it is what we all know and expect as GM. I am very saddened by this as I want GM the biggest and baddest. Well... to my chagrin the latter is true. My wife’s Odyssey certainly looks like the better of the two purchases.

Favorite Features

Very few today. Responsive & Interior.

Suggested Improvements

Quality, quality & quality.

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2006 GTO Struts problem

Written by: Josefina on 08/01/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

2 weeks from purchase my daughter drove the car to later find that she couldn't drive the car because it was making a very loud noise on the passenger side. of course we scream and question if she did something to the car. of course not . We found that the strut was defective we figure ok is a defective strut no big deal. The car started making the same noise on the left over the weekend of course is going in tomorrow for another strut I told the dealer to check the other 3 struts but they said they don't have anyting from the manufacture for a recall. a little frustration having a new car

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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GTO bad to the bone

Written by: matthew on 07/31/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

This car is really fun and looks like a sleeper most people do not know what it is or what is under the hood (raw power baby)

Favorite Features

stock horsepower is a great start

Suggested Improvements

cup holders for rear passengers

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06 GTO

Written by: rick on 07/31/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

i purchased my GTO in june of 06 i was pleased in the comfort of the interior and performace but not blown away. can't get much better for the price range unless you are willing to spend an extra 10 grand on a corvette or mustang shelby GT500

Favorite Features

interior suprisingly nice, fuel economy great for 6.0 liter

Suggested Improvements

should be faster considering 400 hp...can not beat evo or sti in a race boring design

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Pontiac GTO

Written by: Matt Jackson on 07/27/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

The gto drives unbelieveably smooth and firm for as much horsepower it has and for being a sportscar. It drives similar to my mothers cadillac sts '06. The response is awesome, and i like how they made it a 2-door not like the dodge charger which is a 4- door and i dont like it.

Favorite Features

Gauges, pedals, hood scoops, seats, engine

Suggested Improvements

Sun roof, ability for back seat windows to roll down, heated seats, better mobility of seat movement for entering back seat

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