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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.

[DRD T-bone]

I went with a 07 Saturn Vue Hybrid for a DD. It's everything the Camaro isn't! It's spacious, easy to get into and out of, extremely comfortable, rides silent, can seat 4-5 people + skis/boards and still get 30 mpg. The rear seats fold down to give a ton of cargo room and I've carried anything from bikes to an engine back there. Kinda wierd, but it has the same power that my Camaro had stock (170 hp) and weighs close to the same (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) don't think I'd ever take it to an Auto-X though!