Why own a GTO in 2018? 10 reasons why. V4
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2018
- Mike tells us 10 reasons why his 2006 Pontiac GTO is a great car to own. Even though it is over 12 years old it has many compelling aspects. Number 10. Gas Mileage 9. Reliability 8. It's a sleeper 7. Parts are available and low cost 6. Exhaust note 5. Easy to work 4. Great platform for modification 3. Value for performance 2. Rarity 1. Overall fun you can have
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Ive got an 05 GTO, stick, and its got a lot of cool factor. Theres nothing like seeing 20 Mustangs, 10 Camaros, and 10 Challengers on a daily basis but 1 GTO every 2 months. For my money Corsa exhaust makes all the difference but to each their own.
Exactly right f******* mustangs
That is why I have a CTS-V. You never see them.
Exactly! Except where I live is dominated by GM vehicles. On the daily you'll see at least 1 gto on the road, 5-8 Corvettes, 20+ Camaros, 30+mustangs, 5 or more hellcats and over 100 challengers and chargers lol. Might be exaggerating but not by a lot . BTW Corsa exhaust sounds amazing! Heard it on a G8 and gotta say the sound if beautiful
@@Vasquezz28 Sounds like Jersey shore Mopar is in the area and all the have is new challengers and chargers in the crew it's just sad you know.
Nice GTO! GM is so Stupid for Killing Pontiac...That’s why you see 100’s of Challenger’s and Chargers because Dodge is one of the only Companies making cool cars!
10+ years with my 04. Not letting it go anytime soon.
Mine just blew an transmission seal just after getting the transmission built lol.
Same! Just had to put a new water pump on mine and my GF asks me why I don't just buy a new, reliable car. I told her there's not another car in the world that I'd rather have over my 04 GTO!
Literally just th400 swapped mine before the 4l60 even went because I'm not playin that game 😂
14 yrs with my 04. 105k on it.
Australian platform with an American engine = unbreakable
Yep its a rebadged Holden Monaro from Australia mate (which there for not a real Pontiac like the original GTOs from the 60s).
@@CJColvin, that was the big mistake by Pontiac. No connection between this GTO and the 60s version.
@@dustylover100 Yep you got it brother, had they gave it retro styling with some modern performance then the GTO would've not only sold well but Pontiac would've still been around to this day whooping on Mopars.
@@dustylover100 both have an unassuming body
Biggest regret of my life was thinking I needed to keep the job I had at the time and trade my 2004 Torrid Red on red interior M6 for something more practical. Fired me 2 months later 2 days before Christmas, car was already gone. Actually think I'm going to be trading back in for another GTO, I miss it too much.
Got a 2006 myself with 168 thousand miles it's an A4 but regardless doesn't burn oil transmission has zero slippage and I can still go beat up on new mustangs. It's sad that everyone doubts GTOs because they don't realize hey... It's a Corvette engine 😂
I think for some reason they sound better. I have a full exhaust , sC, and tune. I get complements on the sound often
176k for me on my 04 4l60e yellow jacket.
A review from the heart, absolutely fantastic!
As a California driver with everybody being stock for the most part.
We GTOs put up a fight even for the later model competition.
Joy to drive and cruise!
Thankyou Mike & At the Apex
Hell Yeah! Been enjoying mine for 11 years now. I never get tired of driving it!
I just bought a 05 Gto, man has it been great. I have people in Camaros pulling up to me and complimenting my car. It's just overall a grand car and I'm glad I got it instead of a camaro or a mustang.
I concur on all 10. I bought mine brand new in 06 and haven't looked back! I love my 06 IBM!
Owned mine for 6 years now and never plan on getting rid of it.
Hell yea bro
jrmaddox please get rid of it! .....
To me.
Ditto bro, I just got mine repainted and found the factory wheels and installed some Bf goodrich tires. I love my GTO
@@MRD0889 how long have you owned it?
stanly since late 2012
Great Video!
Have owned an 06 Cyclone Grey Gto for 5 years, and agree w/ everything he said.
Bought mine for 16250 w/ 48k miles. Now at 76,1 k miles. Bone stock, other than rims and Eibach coils.
Only issues: water pump replacement, and radiator (punctured from hitting a rock).
I live in San Jose CA, so w/ smog laws I can only do so much in the future.
Bought my 04 two years ago for 6200 92k miles one owner all stock.
Now has 94k miles and long tube headers, SLP exhaust, brute Force intake, and ported throttle body.
Love the LS1.
Nice video. I love my 05 Goat! I agree with your 10! Just last night, took is up to 6k RPM, and my neck snapped back! Never ever felt that before! Dayummmmm! GOATS still Kill it!
I agree with everything you said buddy. UK Monaro owner here, and I’m on my second one ✌️😎
I've own my GTO since late 2012 and I agree with everything he said except the 400hp to the wheels lol. Its 400hp to the crank but not the wheels.
Still it's an amazing car and it definitely turns heads all over
Well how much actual wheel hp
@@killerofkingz8536 before my tune, headers and cat back
The car dyno was 338 if I can remember
After I installed headers X pipe and straight piped the rear resonators with tune it pushed only 389 lol
@@MRD0889 thats not bad at all for just a full exhaust and tune for it though
@@najirmoore6491 yea it's not bad but just wanted to make it clear that the car dosnt bring 400hp to the wheels 😅
I mean if the LS2 in the GTO actually did that then my God 0.0 🙃
I still love my car it's been a reliable car and always fun to drive just boring normal and then fun to drive on the highways and on winding and up hill roads.
I definitely want to keep this car until I die lol
@@MRD0889 of course man , when automakers advertise horsepower it’s always crank, it’s closer to like 330+ wheel because of the weight 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Because they're AMAZING! I have a 2004, 2nd owner, I bought it in 2007. New radiator, plugs & wires, I put drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads, basic maintenance. I did have to order 2 parts from Australia because they've been discontinued. Love my ls1 beast. I hate the key though. Lol
Key is annoying af lol, Ive had mine since 04, nice to see another long time owner :D
What parts did you have to order?? I just got a 2005.
Got my 05 new i love this car. Its completely stock. Not planning on ever getting rid of it. Been offered 18000 grand for it but not selling.
Just recently bought a 2004 GTO with a LS1 for $2500, 150k miles on it, previous owners ragged the shit out of it, was planning on taking the LS1 out and putting it in my 67' Skylark but I had a change of heart and decided to ditch the old Skylark and keep the GTO, this car is truly something else!
How has yours held up so far?? I'm also looking to buy an 04 with 150k on the clock. My only concern is reliability past 100k miles
@@jacobkloes9528 I have 115k on my 04 and it's still rock solid.
Jacob- I have a bright red 05 auto with 113k. Only owner. It's runs like a Swiss watch. I like it so much I'm looking for a second one before they get harder to find. Im trying to find a good deal on a 2004 manual in yellow or blue. They are honesty my favorite modern muscle car for many reasons.
@@jacobkloes9528 im at 115k after 15 years of ownership, still runs fantastic. Its been the most reliable car I've ever owned out of the 15 or 16 total cars I've been through. besides my mid-90s mustang beater that never seemed to want to die no matter how hard I beat on it lol.
Yes they are. I have a 04 A4 impulse blue. I love that car
I’ve had my 04 m6 GTO PBM since 2015, bought it with 006,780 miles , currently has 62,000 miles… I’m OBSESSED with this car. I’ve done NOTHING but lots of tires, radiator, random easy little maintenance here and there, a new oem clutch over 4 years ago, lots of oil changes, and actually the the oil pan gasket replaced at the dealer while still under the extended warranty I had. I’m about to own it after 5 years of financing, and am still just as obsessed if not more than when I bought it. The 04m6 is essentially 2/3s an LS6 5.7 (the one that had 385bhp in the 01zo6 vette, and then the 02/03 zo6 LS6 had 405hp.) the block on all the 04s are LS6 blocks, LS6 intake manifolds, and LS6 internals. Simply LS1 heads and cam make it the ‘LS1’ but with the right bolt ons, some coilovers and a tune, you’re making over 350hp to the wheels (and that’s what it’s rated at crank so we know it’s not your run of the mil LS1) it runs like a fucking champ, I love the transmission; i daily drive it to work on 91 pump gas in Cali and still manage 13-14mpg in the city X0 when it’s paid off in November, it’s gonna be a 450+ hp goat with heads and some extra bolt ons. I could never sell this thing!!!!
He’s right. The number 1 reason is FUN! They are so much fun to drive.
Just picked up an 04 about 2 weeks ago, 6 speed, with only 60,000 miles!! Couldn’t be happier with it
i recently sold mine and am not sure whether I'd get one again in the future but for the most part it was a blast to drive and definitely a head turner
34k on my pbm 06 auto, absolutely love it. Yes it has its quirks but that's what makes working on it so fun. Plus joining a facebook group with other Holden owners and going to car shows/meets is great.
Great video. I agree with all your points The auto is less mph, but I am too old for a stick. Keep up with the great work.
I have an early production (11/03) '04 6M & I agree with ALL 10 reasons!!!!!!!
I have an 04 m6 and I like the fact that I don't see any other ones, hardly ever. Comfortable to take a road trip as well.
Love my 04 GTO. I'll never get rid of it!
Bought my 2004 GTO with 46,000 miles and I am really enjoying this car!! I love that it is rare not too many cars around where I live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I get alot of compliments!! #GTO #LS1
Only had my '05 for a few months now but totally agree with all your points.. except one.. where can I find another one owner unmodified one like mine with less than 100K for less than $10K? I'd buy a couple more to save for later. Seriously. Great car. So far, the best I've ever owned.. and I've owned many.
I bought my GTO in 2004. On my 3td transmission, 2nd motor, 10th set of tires and multiple brake changes. Oh and everything above is my fault. I drive the SHIT out of it. It’s now a LS3 block stroked to a 418. BUT regarding parts. Small parts are very hard to come by actually. 1 starter bolt is $20. I have replaced almost everything once. Still I will never get rid of this car. Ever
im on my 4th engine lol
The 3rd was an LS6 💔
Walh Ana dang. That’s crazy right there. But you gotta pay to play.
GTOHawg
Ls1 costs 375$ here in Saudi Arabia 😂😂
Walh Ana damn man. That’s crazy. I only wish. Lol
I am on my 2nd GTO. Had a Black / Red 04 that I put a 100k on from 2006-2012. Now I have the same but AN 06 modded to 415 rwhp and you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!!!!!
Have had my 04 gto for 2 years now, 3rd owner, 2nd only had for a year. JBA shorty headers, catless mids, corsa catback, 06 hood and tails, other than a radiator leak and a power steering cooler leak, had no major issues. But this car has many, many quirks; dont get one and plan to have no issues, because you will and in the end its a 12-14 year old car that was produced in Australia and only sold in the USA for 3 years.
Great car to cruise, 18mpg combined driving, 22+ highway at 70, great car to beat on. Generally an awesome platform, ls based 4 seater with a tiny trunk lmao. I dont see myself getting rid of it anytime soon.major
I've owned my 04 for 4 1/2 years so far and I still love it! I trashed the LS1 after abusing it for 100k miles..went with an LS2 swap, BTR stage 3 cam and all supporting mods except for porting and polishing the 243 heads (yes I know I should've had it done) RPM transmissions level 6 4L60 and custom converter from precision industries..the car is far more fun than ever before! It's always a different experience going to gas stations, almost every time someone comes and talks to me about it..and most are surprised to see the GTO badges..but reliability is just as he said..keep up on regular maintenance and you'll be golden! I wanted one since 2005 and took the risk and it's worked out good so far!
Had my 05 since 2006, it's been a great car. It's comfortable, pretty fast and fun to drive. I'll keep it until I find something I like more...
I saw a Yellow Jacket on the highway about a year ago and it just looked amazing. Stuck out like a sore thumb.
I've had my 04 GTO since 05, so I'm basically the only owner, got it with under 3k on it. And I'll never get rid of it. It's not my daily anymore but I still love taking it out. Great car!!
Straight to the point 🐐
1:15 - 'Radiator and drive shaft'. Yep, that was my experience. Carrier bearing on my 05 went out. Replaced the 2--piece driveshaft with a 1-piece aftermarket option. And, some plastic portion on side of the radiator cracked once, and left me stranded. Actually, I think that happened twice. After the 2nd time, I replaced the OEM radiator with an aftermarket all-aluminum radiator. Car runs a little cooler. Still have her....I'm around 150,000 miles. She's not my daily driver anymore, but is still doing great!
Got an 06, bought it new, 35k so far. Always puts a smile on my face when I drive it. The sound of an LS motor is music! The only major item replaced was the AC compressor and leaking radiator. Really pulls in all RPM ranges!
Woah, you got it new??? Hell yeah! Is it stick or auto?
I agree with everything he said! I love my GTO!
I got a 2002 trans am anniversary t top and 6 speed. just finished putting Kooks long tubs and full exhaust with quad tips. This Ls1 is such a good motor and fun to drive..
Sweet , color?
Mine is an 06 brazen metallic orange for which only a 171 were made in that color and i catch a lot of people looking i have at least a dozen who want it it was dubbed the pumpkin car at a nursing home my wife worked at and your right it is a sleeper car but now it's awake I get a lot of compliments about it
Spot on assessment dude!
I have a modded heads/cam/intake/full bolt on 04 GTO and couldnt agree more with the bang for your buck value. Great cars for overall how cheap they are. Long tubes, spintech catback and a cam also makes wonderful noises.
please what is tour ave, fuel?
I got a 05 gto full bolt on ported tb and intake manifold stage 2 monster clutch and tune I make 402whp 388wtq. I hurt a lot of feelings lol stock cam still. Love it and my banshee hood breaks necks!
Bought mine brand new in 2004. Mostly stock and just regular service. No problems to date. Best car I ever owned.
Own a 98 ws6 trans am. I’ve always seen the trans am as the more “sportier” looking muscle car in the Pontiac world. But never the less, I still really want a 05 GTO blue with the blue leather option. Man if the trans am didn’t exist I’d deff be whipping one! Totally awesome car. Hopefully someday I can buy one. That way I can have the trans am AND the GTO lol
I really think these things are gonna be pretty valuable in 20 years. If I could afford it I'd get 2. But really I just want one for fun.
Great car but mine only gets 10 mpg but it runs 10s in the 1/4 mile so I don't give AF! lol
Boosted GTO mine gets 9mpg but I run low 7s in a 1/4. and like you said IDGAF!! I love to see people's faces in the rear view when I smoke them!! Its well worth it
Britnee Gibson 7s in the 1/4😲 i need to see this car! Are you on fb GTO groups?
Blow it out! More power to you, Boost.
Britnee Gibson i call bs
Boosted GTO fuck yeah
been thinking about getting one. thanks for the info.
Best car I ever owned...traded for camaro ss in 2013 with 94000 miles, no problems at all, regular maintenance only required. ..and like you said. .don't see one at every stop light.
Nice Isle of Man TT 'T' shirt Mike!
I’d have to write a book on why I love my 06 GTO. Sleeper car since they made them. But in 2018 the kids DID know about these. I get mad amounts of knowledge on how bad ass it is. I kept mine stock from early 07 to July 2020. 114,000 miles. They WILL be valuable in another 15 years. Fast. Quick. Sleeper. I’m now looking at an LS3 and doing that up or an LS7. LS 3 is so much cheaper. Not sure yet. I bought mine new and it’s been well maintained so I could probably do up this motor. But I really need the 600+ hp now. 400 isn’t as fun as when I bought new.
My GTO is literally the most fun car I've ever owned
I loved my gto so much I miss it and wish I would of never sold it but when u need cash you do things you really dont want to
I agree strongly with all the reasons... sleeper for sure lol I love the reaction I get from everyone I beat lol
Bought my 2004 GTO new and still love it as much today as when I drove it off the lot. Really does not feel like I have owned this car for 16 years now but I have.
Reliable as hell and just a SUPER fun car to drive. Have never had a single issue outside of your general brakes, battery, tires, etc.... It definitely gets looks since there are still a ton of people around that never knew they were made from 2004-2006 and have never seen one. lol
I just got an 06 six speed with 14k miles. I’ve owned minis, gti & cayman s. After doing a little suspension work, new wheels & rubber, this car is hands down the best I’ve ever owned. She’s a keeper
color?
great video!!!!!!
Very,very fun to drive. 😍
Thanks Man..been looking @these..
Only need one reason. Its a GOAT!
Still rocking my 04 GTO stock except the suspension BC racing kit. Have had it for 13 years now.
Bought my with 15k miles on it. Still only have 55K miles. Went to a car meet up. Only GTO there.
All good points. I enjoy mine and can't wait to get it back on the road. I'm currently in the middle of upgrading the suspension, but it handles quite well with stock parts for a car of its weight.
I upgraded my springs and shocks with linear spring rates and it feels like the car lost 700 lbs
2 years ago I installed BC coilovers/radius rod bushings/energy suspension poly bushings all the way around and it handles like it was on rails! Im currently waiting for my stage 2 monster clutch/tick performance package to get here then ill be really happy lol
Nice! I am finishing up my Energy Suspension kit and I bought some bushings that the kit was missing from other companies, including a pair of whiteline upper strut bushings, which it needed badly.
@@CarsSimplified ahh thats right I remember doing that as well, got everything from kollar racing, I also got the gforce 1 piece driveshaft because I destroyed the carrier bearing in the first month I had the car hahha
Check out Hinson Supercars motor and transmission mounts. Makes a huge difference in how the car feels.
Yup, currently looking for one for all reasons listed.
I would say "why not own one in 2018?" I still have mine and I have fun whenever I am behind the wheel and I have had mine for almost 10 years now.
That how I do a race build, goat has a ls8 Corvette package, ls2 or a ls3 I don't remember 400 hp stock...it make a good interseptor package...like the 2000 SS cameros.
Because it's a great car, and they are worth taking care of. I have owned my 04 GTO for ten years and it isn't going anywhere
I got my 05 GTO on a buddy buddy deal for 2500 bucks. 110k miles on it and runs like a dream 😎
Seems the 05/06 models with the LS2 are creeping up in price. I first test drove an 05 if I remember correctly back in 2005. I was very close to buy one then, I should have. I just bought a 2006 black with 52k miles no accident 1 owner car. I am waiting delivery of the car as of this post and it will be my everyday driver. Looking forward to it. Great vid, thumbs up.
#7 Parts availability - You may want to recheck that one. It's now 2019. GM was only required to supply parts for 10 years post-production. I tried to get a new blower motor resistor for the heating system. Dealer doesn't have it and cannot get it. Need to go aftermarket. Parts are going to start drying up for this car, unless they are shared with other cars that were in production longer.
I have a 2006 GTO, but my number one reason is the stunned look you get from Challenger and Charger drivers who underestimate it and get gapped.
Nice video bro.. I love my 05 Goat. #Goats4Life
I own one in 2021 it has its unique issues but all in all great car
Nice Vid. Im from England ive Got a Monaro VXR .But only 387bhp 5.7L Same Shape as GTO . But VXR have Full Body Kit all round .2 dails in mid/dash Long Live The V8 Cheers
Peter Lee The way they should look rather than Pontiac’s ill conceived rebadging attempts. They got what they were after. A car that fit in with the rest of the range but ruined the look of the car in the process
I had an 05 CGM M6 that I got with 7 miles on it. I miss it so much.
ZombieCartmanYT,cgm?
the color, cyclone grey metallic, I also had the same year and color. I sold it and bought a corvette. I don't miss it at all.
You got that right 268890 trans just rebuilt. The tag office said less than 5000 left legit in America. Now there 20,000 to get a good one. What a car except for my c10 we roll daily just because people don’t know what it is. G8,cavalier!!!!!! I call mine” Beatingu” from jeepers creepers
Everything you said about the car is spot on except that it makes 400 to the wheels. 400 to the crank yes but not to the wheels
not miles per gallon its smiles per gallon. 🤑🤑🤑
Thats what a Del Co Sticker on My Monaro Said .its on My Back Window
We like same cars!
Trash 🗑 gotta do better then that bull lol
Five years later.. I still have my '05. She just reached 100K. still stock exhaust and intake. Her mileage has dropped down to 22.5 average. No one notices her.. unless she is at a stop.. like at a gas station. People have actually asked me if it was OK for them to photograph my car. I guess she is getting rare at that.
Got me a 04 M6 GTO, Its the most fun in a car you can possibly have, My car has only 20200 mile on it, In the years ive own the car i havent had one issue of any kind with it.
Agreed on the reliability, I'm still the original owner of mine and the only thing I've had to replace was the radiator and alternator and minor maintenance stuff. It is now just shy of 100k miles and still on the stock clutch even.
In 3 years I put over 50,000 miles on my 06 GTO. I go everywhere wit it. I'm pushing about 105,000 miles now. And many more. 2 come
Just have to put Coilovers and change pretty much the whole suspension. And keep up with the maintenance
I searched autotrader and car guru every day for almost a year to find a manual under 75000 for less than 14999 but soooo worth the wait
I have a 04 cosmos purple 6 speed. 1 of 377 made 47k miles. bone stock, dealer invoiced with 05 hood. garage kept and dealer maintenanced. I'd let go for 15k
I miss my 04 IBM. I need a new one.
Totally agree coming from 04 gto car owner its a sleeper for sure
It's European classy, not American flashy.
I've had my Ls1 GTO for 15 years, I've gone through 12 other cars in those 15 years. Ive had Mustangs, Camaros, Hondas, etc,etc. Nothing is as reliable as these LS motors, mine has 115k and 15 years of trouble free maintenance, I'm aiming to get it up to 300k without any sort of rebuild.
I’m looking at a ls1. Is that 5.7 motor reliable too?
I want one of these, but by the time I can afford one, it will be a 20 year old car. Would it still be worth getting?
I owned one of these for about 7 years. Great car. The mileage was surprisingly good but I never got 29 mpg on the highway. Best was maybe 26. Overall though it was really reliable and probably one of the most comfortable cars I've ever sat in.
I get 15 to 16 in my 05..but I drive like .. annnn assshoollleee....
Taylor, GM engines are known to be vastly different from the factory. No consistency
With the cam and some other mods I get 19mpg on my road trips. Don't ask about in town mpg...
Can i get any info on who or where he bought this gto?
Just get an srt4. My buddy beat a GTO with his stock srt4 neon back in the day. It was hilarious
What part of jersey?
I love my '06 it has tremendous amount of power and nobody just runs from it. Nimble on highway as it slides around everything....
I was hit head on in mine about 4 years ago. Wanted something more reliable as a daily driver so I went and bought a new civic. I don’t care what anyone says, GTOs are money pits but I’m looking into buying another for a weekender
Because it’s a beautiful car powered by a great sounding legendary masculine LS2 engine.
Because it’s a rebadged Holden Monaro.
Because it’s looks are at the same time beautiful and not flashy.
Because it hits 190 mph stock.
Because it’s one of the most affordable 10 second cars you can build.
Wait, have I mentioned the Holden Monaro thing yet?
@Cody Levinson LS2 versions can do it. You just need a very long road.
@Cody Levinson now that is weird. Some people claimed to do 200 mph. Guess they were not entirety honest or were driving downhill.
Cody Levinson i should thank you for a good piece of information. Especially regarding the GTO. I actually thought it’s kind of a heavier Corvette and above the rest of muscle cars when it comes to it’s chassis. BTW I read the comments on that Lambo crash and believe it or not but the guys survived.
@Cody Levinson I have done the full clock. These don't have limiters. You just need a very very long road and room to slow down. They ask for more over 130. I did have people in my back seat though to hold it down. Over 160 it gets really scary really quick. This was also on near level ground.
Victor Marshall that sounds fucking terrifying. What is scary about 160?
Only seen like 3 in person but all 3 were modded out. I have a 2000 ws6 and i would love to have a gto as well but unfortunately im not a baller lol.
what rims are those?
I definitely agree on everything he said!!! Had mine sine 06 and NEVER letting it go. Im at 114 thousand and she's still moves.
Where are you located, I'm looking at getting some work done in the future. (New Jersey area)
elfraz12 I’m up in northern Passaic county.
Is this still true in 2023? Because I'm thinking about getting one for a daily driver.