[slowTA]

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.

[slowTA]

Nope... a Ford isn't in my future. But I hope GM know this is what happens when people get desperate for a cool car. A friend of mine has an '06 GT and loves it. I'm sure it is a good car, but just not for me.

[BigEnos]

Nope... a Ford isn't in my future. But I hope GM know this is what happens when people get desperate for a cool car. A friend of mine has an '06 GT and loves it. I'm sure it is a good car, but just not for me.

I did tons of soul searching before I bought the 'stang. I looked at just about everything GM makes, but I couldn't justify the cabbage for even a used CTS-V. The supply of new GTOs seemed to be dried up, and the used ones weren't much less than a new 'stang.

In 2004 the manufacturers swore that the coupe was dead, then the S197 comes out and everyone is in a rush to make ponycars again. Lemmings. Serves GM right, though I'll be happy to trade in my car on a new Camaro when the time is right.