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Refined Muscle Car Defined (2006 GTO)
Tom Miller, 02/07/2010
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Love my '06 GTO. Truly a refined modern muscle car with comfort. I now have 64K miles on my black/black Goat (have both factory options: 18"wheels and 6-Speed manual trans). First thing I did was replace the stock shifter with a HURST billet short throw unit (chrome flat handle/black knob). Other upgrades include a VOLANTE Cold-air intake, Magnaflow cat- back exhaust system, 180 degree TStat, E3 Sparkplugs, MSD plug wires, Royal Purple synthetic lubricants throughout and Diablosport tuning. The original 400HP/400TQ is estimated to be about 445HP/450Torque. Current best fuel efficiency is 28.51 MPG at 75mph sustained on a 1,360 highway trip. I average 19-20 city and 25-26 highway!
An honest assessment
tim, 07/04/2008
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is addictive to drive. I have an Impala and the GTO and it is so much fun to drive the GTO that it's hard to put it away when the weather's bad. I was addicted to it from the first test drive. I almost sold it due to the mpg but decided that anything this much fun SHOULD be expensive to drive. After the Pedder's suspension, it's been like driving a very expensive sport's car.
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takes your breathe away
airf15692526, 06/28/2005
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
styling is awesome, and the comfort and ease of driving , and when you see the open road you are in comand, it gives you a feel of freedom and excitement at the same time ,
best GTO yet
Jim Colaianni, 10/19/2006
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've owned many 60's & early 70's muscle cars. The 2006 GTO is the fastest cart I've driven.
What a Car!!!!
GTOgirl, 12/03/2006
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is an unbelievable machine. It never ceases to amaze me with its power. The drive is just plain awesome. The 6-speed manual is a must. Just a few practicality cons, only because I use it for an everyday vehicle (which by the way I highly recommend). Access to the back seat is pretty close to impossible, in the rain the car is all over the place (which adds to the fun but takes away safety), and the trunk barely has room for groceries. But let me tell you I'd much rather have that engine than trunk space. It's such a monster. Better snatch 'em up while you can. Unless the decide to re-release at a later date, the 2006 is the last model.
A Total Monster !
MW, 04/01/2018
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased 06 SRM 6 speed, two months ago, has Headers, Corsa’s, just Loud, Fast, and Kick Ass....exactly what you want from a Muscle Car....19” wheels, Nittos, handles well, what is not to like....get em while you can at a reasonable price, will only go up and up in value.
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You really do want one!
Bdav, 04/16/2017
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
2nd 2006 6sp I have had, 1st bought in 08 with 6k miles and drove every day for 6 yes until drunk driver totaled it @95k miles. Took a couple months to find another, had 23k miles. Have had muscle cars for most of my life (chevelle SS, cuda, coronet 440, mustang, and corvette) all either late 60's or early 70's and these GTO's have been the most fun to drive. Great, torque filled motor, solid trans, handles well, motor sound that will turn heads stock, and a very comfortable interior with what u need and not much else. Trunk space is small but so what. Back seat is tough to get in and out of, but again this is not designed as a BMW 5 series replacement. Perfect car, no.......until u get in and punch it. More fun than the law should allow. Maint costs are higher for many reasons but again, this is a muscle car, not a drive to get groceries car.......sure makes getting groceries fun though. Most underrated used car on the market, glad young kids don't know much about them, more power than inexperienced can handle. Few made, fewer left....future collector gem.
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lic plate..Bcnyea
b_cnyea, 11/01/2011
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
06 GTO A4 Cyclone Gray 6.0. When i was younger i helped restore my dads 67 rag top black on black..them wore the days! He let me take it to prom and every other Friday i got to drive it to school!! took the long road back home after school :) and now i got one of my own,hope fully i can keep it for many years and my son and i can restore it when its time.But for now its the best thing i have ever owned i have many stories to tell my son some day like my dad did with me his back seat has more room lol and when your 6'1 their is not much room in mine haha! its a fun car to drive and own and drive..keep it between the white lines!!
Wide Open Goat
Sergio A. Ortiz, 05/10/2017
updated 05/04/2020
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Like when it was introduced to the world this car captured gear heads imagination and satisfied the need for speed of those who dared grab the horns of the Goat. In 2004 GM manage to do the same with the introduction of this Australian made monster of a machine, I personally owned a 06 red on red 6.0 beast that gave me all the ponies when I pushed it to 158 mph could have pushed for more as it wasn't even red lining but being the responsible driver I tame the beast back. . Inside I was treated to a plush leather interior, blaupunkt radio with Bose speakers plenty of room to stretch, it does not come with all sorts of gadgets that's why I gave it a 4 star in reliability driving normal tires only last 15 k miles and that's fine by me its a hell of a car it's a drivers car and it made me feel like a kid and gave me a smile every time I flipped that ignition on an all 8 cylinders come alive I would own one again but will never buy a new GM product again as they have shut down Pontiac. Sad day for Pontiac fans who the hell drives a Buick ????????
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Dean Wheatley, 10/29/2006
2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I needed a sports car with back seats that actually had some performance - and that's one thing this car plenty of: performance. The vette V8 engine is the reason that you buy this car. Fit and finish is good (as good, if not better than the vette) but handling is, unfortunately, nothing to write home about. The suspension setup is a bit too soft and the tires are nowhere near grippy enough to keep traction. With 400 ponies, you need the traction! The stick shift is just awful and the stick shift is just OK (no overdrive ). Despite is many failings, I believe this is the best bang for the buck. Tighter handling than the gt-500 and almost as quick. A bargain!