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I found a black on black, 6 speed, 18K mile, 2005 GTO locally and I'm very interested in it. I've read online that there are some suspension issues with the car, some parts are pretty odd and have to come from down under, they're almost the red headed step children of the service centers. I guess I'm asking if the problems are wide spread, only on the '04 models, or are exaggerated by 'internet information'.

While at the dealer I drove an '08 Malibu. The salesman (fellow gearhead) said it is such a better car than the previous versions that it shouldn't be called a Malibu. I agree. It has a great ride and more power than you would expect. It was raining so I didn't get a full appreciation for all the power. The transmission seemed to shift nicely (6 speed paddle shifted automatic) and wasn't clunky on the downshift, just kinda slow.

Also, when you search for GTO on this board it comes up empty. I found the post by 2000Z-71 because I remembered his GTO was hit by a suburban.

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Yeah, I found LS1GTO and I think the cars have too many issues. I mean some of them can't even fill their gas tanks all the time!! A bad fuel gauge requires a new instrument cluster, the keys cost $200, a bunch of basic parts aren't listed in the parts stores (no rotors, alternator, starter), they have bad bushings/struts, the door locks get sticky... etc. To top if off you're supposed to use high test, and thats with gas prices on the rise again.

Having said that I've been changing my mind every 5 minutes, and it would be really nice having a 400hp daily driver.