Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Apr 05 '05
Pros: Authentic exhaust rumble, thrilling V8 thrust, supportive seats, stable chassis, subtle exterior styling.
Cons: Rubbery, long-winded manual transmission, serious ergonomic goofs, considerable mass dulls steering and handling.
Summary: I can't help feeling sorry for the new Pontiac GTO, which has fallen victim to some of the worst auto-press hypocrisy in recent history. As many buyers already know, the new GTO is not a "real" Pontiac. It was designed by Holden, an Australian division ...
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Oct 01 '05
Pros: A near-perfect performance car with American muscle and European refinement.
Cons: They stopped making them.
Summary: The GTO is the first American nameplate I've owned since high-school (1979, a '68 Barracuda). In my experience, Japanese and German cars have proven to be better designed, more thoroughly engineered, and built with more pride than anything the Big Three ...
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Apr 29 '05
Pros: 400HP New 6.0 liter Corvette LS2 motor. 4-wheel independent suspension. Outstanding handling.
Cons: Poor trunk space.
Summary: I have owned 4 Mustangs and had a 2005 Mustang on order for almost 3 months when I looked and drove the Pontiac 2005 GTO. This car beats the Mustang hands down. The GTO is bad to the bone! Mine has a Quicksilver exterior with red leather and swade ...
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Mar 12 '05
Pros: Excellent torque. Nicely appointed interior. Not one at every corner
Cons: small trunk space, limited over-the-left-shoulder view when changing lanes.
Summary: I've been driving an Accord EX for 10 years. When I got into the GTO, I instantly realized it was a cockpit for the machine I was about to drive. Of course, it took some getting used to, but after a few days I had it under control. The attention to ...
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Feb 22 '05
Pros: Outstanding combination of performance, handling and driver comfort. Good fuel economy for this type car.
Cons: Poor trunk space, and a bit expensive for younger street racers.
Summary: In 2004, when the first GTOs were introduced, I wrote about why I did not purchase one. I left word at my favorite Pontiac dealer to call me when the 2005 models hit the ground and received a call in early February that one had come in with the 6-speed ...
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Oct 22 '06
Pros: Faster than '97-'05 Vettes, fantastic fade-free brakes, exquisite interior, 100% made in Australia by Holden.
Cons: Extremely small trunk, sound system average, lack of power door lock button (fixed in '06)
Summary: I am amazed how beautifully executed this car is..just absolutely amazing. Interior is world class....with the most magnificantly crafted leather seats I have ever laid eyes on or my tush has sat in. With 400HP and 400 lb/ft of torque....most of the
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Oct 15 '05
Pros: Comfort, V8 Muscle, seats 4, the police don't turn their heads as I drive past
Cons: none
Summary: I started searching for a new car in early September. I had no preconception of what to buy so I approached the decision process methodically. After reviewing the massive amount of information available I found my search leading in the direction of a
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Jun 15 '05
Pros: Horsepower and torque
Cons: Not enough time in the day to drive it!!!
Summary: Outstanding power and torque, Yes the trunk isn't made to hold the kitchen sink but I still can fit the stroller in their so it is good for me besides if I wanted trunk space I'll take my SUV or my GTP. I saw the Monaro when I visited Australia and the
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May 23 '05
Pros: Performance, quality materials, comfortable seating, so fun to drive.
Cons: Needs a styling enhancemnent, more agreessive looks would be nice.
Summary: I love my 2005 GTO. The superior workmanship of the GTO is not what I would expect from GM. It purrrs and rumbles like a real V8 should; such an awesome exhaust from stock. The build is solid, it holds well in cornering for having such a huge V8. I can
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