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GM’s hidden Gem!
GoldenLion, 03/03/2019
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Why own a GTO in 2019! I own a 2006 GTO “aka Holden Monaro” why? Because in GTOs comparable class, Mustangs-Camaros-Challengers- dare I say Corvettes are not 20+K better..GTO WILL do everything just as good or even exceed beyond the latest greatest built tech at a fraction of the cost! Thank-you GM for this hidden gem in the performance world that no one seems to know..Add to fraction of cost few minor bolt on full weight 11.9s 1/4mile runs at track:)
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Amazing car
branj70, 03/26/2012
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have an '06 6-speed in Spice Red and this is by far one of the nicest cars GM could have offered. The interior is as comfortable as a new Cadillac, and very original. NOTHING on the inside was borrowed from any other US GM cars, since it's Holden. The only problems I've had are the junk stock struts and they're not difficult to replace. Also, it's difficult to get replacement parts since you can only get them Australia, otherwise if you find them here in the US, you'll pay through the nose. It's an absolutely amazing and powerful car, just take care of them!!!
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Buy a Ford
EJT, 12/08/2009
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive good performance for the money. This is my second GM product and would buy a Ford next time. Have had a half dozen Fords and never saw the service department. This my second GM and new the service guy at both dealers on a first name basis. 5- weeks of ownership and already have my 3rd service appointment. Similar experience when I purchased a Cadillac Deville. No major problems but lots of small stuff. It s not the problems so much as the inconvenience. All the trips back and forth to the dealer, being late to work cause you have drop of the car and then having to leave early to pick it up.
Lots of Muscle
Richard Smith, 10/09/2006
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Going from a 1991 Trans Am GTA to a 2006 GTO is like moving up to the penthouse suite. The GTO embodies raw power and a fun factor that is off the chart. Once you hit the gas in 3rd and 4th gear you had better be strapped in because the car takes off like a rocket; have some fun with a unsuspecting passenger. The ride is much different from other muscle cars, its nimble and handles the road like a mid size sedan. Thank you Pontiac for reviving a legitimate modern day muscle car.
the goat
busyduck, 07/13/2006
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i just bought one of these cars coming out of a toyota supra turbo to this is a different change but i think i like this one a lot more more refined and still has the import build on the vehicle with american muscle with both combined it doesnt get any better than this
GTO is awesome
JB, 10/09/2005
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you love HP, you will love this car. It left my AMG55 in the dust!!! My friend just bought a new STI.. NO CONTEST!!! This cars quality and workmanship is one to beat for the price. Sure it doesn't have all the bells and whistles that some luxury cars do, but for the price I am saving on the sticker I can have those things installed, customized, and still beat them on the street and the price. I LOVE THIS CAR!! AND I LOVE DRIVING IT!! IT gets looks wherever I go.. Probably because they hear me coming!!!
Awesome
Mike, 06/17/2017
updated 07/29/2024
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive. Had the car about 3 years drive it once in a while only a toy. Has 17K miles all original, 6 speed.The shifter should have been better.It shifts fine but spacing is long throw. There is a upgrade for it but too lazy and want to keep it original. Plenty of power and great handling for my needs. Good highway mileage ( about 25 mpg) around town not so good. Best car I ever owned. Update >>> Had about 6 years now. Drive it very little. It only sees nice days and the car is so much fun to drive. Always puts a smile on my face. update>>> 7 or 8 years now. The hydraulic throw out bearing is a common problem. Mine failed.Keep resavoir filled with clean fluid you may avoid the problem. Haven't fixed it yet. Still love the car.
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2006 GTO first hand
David, 09/22/2008
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car starts right up every morning. The drive is kind of bumpy due to the sporty suspension. I love the small block v-8. Runs better when driven hard, like most corvette engines. Dislike the locking mechanism for the door locks. Wont let you lock the doors with out pushing the button. The passenger seat is horribly slow to move forward and back. So getting people or children in the back is not fun. The shifter feels long, and the exhaust note is great at higher rpms. The headlights should have been xenon. The blaupunkt cd player distorts easily with bass. The steering is heavy on fast corners. straight acceleration is phenomenal. Ill never buy another one, but ill keep mine.
YES!
Austin, 01/29/2010
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I wanted a GTO since they came out in 2004, I finally got one, in an automatic burnt orange. I couldn't be happier with this car. So far I have only put about 100 miles on it in town. It sure does turn some heads. This is pretty much the only sports car I can drive being that I am 6'7" 370lbs. I tried getting in a challenger, and charger, but the center console dugg into my leg in the wrong spot, and the insurance on the SRT8 was ridiculous. Plus the GTO will beat the 50k SRT8 all day long stock to stock. Hell if I put 50k into my Goat, I would have a 1500+hp car. In my opinion the GTO is the best muscle car. If you are looking at on, GET IT, if you have one LOVE IT!
Refined Muscle Car w Subtance over Style
StealthLS2, 02/08/2010
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Re-introduced in 2004, the GTO early press reviews raved about the driving experience, interior and build quality, but the exterior styling left everyone underwhelmed. Many of us who fondly recalled the GTOs of the muscle car era felt the new version didnt live up to the memory, and sales didnt meet GMs expectations. Oh so many missed a great car. Open the hood and you will find one of the best motors on the planet, the General Motors LS2, a 400 horsepower V8 that can motivate you to 60 in under 5 seconds. Stealth looks combined with the LS2 power plant make for a modern muscle car with capabilities that require you take a deeper look to fully appreciate.