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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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I've been looking at GTO's ever since 2004 when they came out! I told myself I needed a truck, and ended up buying the truck I have now. Well, trucks paid off, and I found a GTO I like. 2006 M6 SRM with 51,000 miles, exterior/interior are in good shape, all for just under $16,000. Does this sound like a good deal? I'm thinking I'm going to go for it. I just need that extra nudge!
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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I say Yes. I've liked these cars and been trying to get one also since 2004. They ride great, decent power, Awesome sound system, especially a 6speed for 16k... I would be sold....
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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no because they look like cavaliers. I've always hated their looks.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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I think the LS2 GTOs look good.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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the suspension starts to sag at about 50k but if you purchase the pedders set up you'll love it. Also bone stock they dyno at about 350 hp and almost equal amount in torque. As for tires you can't really fit a large set in the rear I think about a 9 to 9 1/2 inch wide only. On the plus side they are very comfy and yes the sound sytem is great.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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you can't launch them at the track.... All the ones around here rund mid to low 9's, but they would murder me on the street....
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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i loved mine but there built like crap, i had 15k on mine and had to have the rear seats recovered because the sticking was coming apart, at 22k the bushings in the front were wore out and were making the tires rub the struts so i sold it. they are a pain to launch with minimal wheel hop but the ride is very good.

i still like my truck better though
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm thinking I am going to go look at it this week sometime. I've already seen a bunch of photos, but nothing like looking at the real thing and driving it to seal the deal.

It has to be a nicer ride than my Daily Driver 1994 Integra RS 3 door.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Thumbs up Took it for a test drive and walk around today!

Originally Posted by GMCtrk
no because they look like cavaliers. I've always hated their looks.
Well, go have fun in something that everyone knows is fast, including cops!

Originally Posted by 00ChevyScott
I think the LS2 GTOs look good.
Agreed!!!

Originally Posted by sharky05
the suspension starts to sag at about 50k but if you purchase the pedders set up you'll love it. Also bone stock they dyno at about 350 hp and almost equal amount in torque. As for tires you can't really fit a large set in the rear I think about a 9 to 9 1/2 inch wide only. On the plus side they are very comfy and yes the sound sytem is great.
That's exactly what I intend on doing. I test drove it today and it rides beautifully! Any issue with the car's suspension was taken care of under warranty per the cars owner, I was told.

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i loved mine but there built like crap, i had 15k on mine and had to have the rear seats recovered because the sticking was coming apart, at 22k the bushings in the front were wore out and were making the tires rub the struts so i sold it. they are a pain to launch with minimal wheel hop but the ride is very good.i still like my truck better though
I was informed by the car's owner today, who worked at the dealership he bought the car from, that all issues were taken care of, including the rear seat stitching! Interior is Beautiful, so is exterior minus some curb rash on the stock 18"s. Drives very good, although there was no way I could get on it in afternoon traffic.

If all goes well I should be a new pre-owned GTO owner sometime later this week!!!

I'll be back later with photo updates!

Anyone in the need for a fairly cheap 1994 Integra RS manual? It does have 206,000 but I have personally done all maintenance on it and it runs like a top! A couple of dents in the top door line, skin, and rear bumper from someone who thought it'd be nice to throw a rock at a poor defenseless little car!
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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Whats cheap ????
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