# gm ditching the gto ? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 21, 2006, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445 "2006-02-21T18:26:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/21 "2006-02-22T04:14:00Z")
đź‘‹ cya! ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/22 "2006-02-22T04:17:59Z")
The probblem with the GTO was its base price was a lot higher then Fbodys…the styling is meh… You could get a V8 Fbody for low 20s… ---
**Author:** ![JUICEDSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedss/32/7185_2.png) [@JUICEDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JUICEDSS)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/23 "2006-02-22T04:28:08Z")
Doesn’t bother me that it will be gone. I agree the styling outside is terrible, but the interior is really pretty nice. The 32K sticker is high for sure. Not a car for everybody but it sure is a blast to drive. When my lease is up, maybe the Camaro will be the next choice. We’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/24 "2006-02-22T08:12:49Z")
i actually really like the way the new GTO’s look, HOWEVER…i dont think they should be named the GTO, rather something new, as they look absolutely nothing like the original ones from back in the day. i thought it was a sweet car, but allong with the general consensus i also think its overpriced and could use a little better styling and interior. o well, it will be back, and probably look more like the old one next time around, and cost less ---
**Author:** ![StrokedZ28](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/strokedz28/32/7592_2.png) [@StrokedZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StrokedZ28)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/25 "2006-02-22T08:20:15Z")
Well I’m glad thier getting rid of the GTO, the SSR on the other hand I though was pretty sweet. Hard Top convertable truck with retro styling. It was made to be a cruiser not a drag car. Also the target consumer was the wealthy older generation baby boomers. ---
**Author:** ![bladez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bladez/32/7237_2.png) [@bladez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bladez)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/26 "2006-02-22T12:02:41Z")
It kinda sucks to see it go, but kind of good at the same time. Hopefully they’ll make good use of the drivetrain and put it in something else as long as they address the styling. I liked the gto for the powertrain and interior, but the outside was just lacking imo. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/27 "2006-02-22T12:04:37Z")
i have heard the plan to re-do it on the Zeta platform, same platform as the new Camaro etc. so it should be longer and more sleek instead of that piggish one we had ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/28 "2006-02-22T12:24:20Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > The Chevy SSR is being killed off at the same time. About time. It was a novel idea, but never really did anything for me. ---
**Author:** ![jeeves744](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeves744/32/7619_2.png) [@jeeves744](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeves744)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/29 "2006-02-22T12:44:03Z")
they kill off the rwd V8 grand prix and replace it with a fwd V8 grand prix. Am i the only one finding that stupid? ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/30 "2006-02-22T12:53:32Z")
i see those things everywhere…never woulda imagined that sales were going down that much on it… and IMO, it was def. not worth the money… ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/31 "2006-02-22T13:09:53Z")
> [@jeeves744](#): > > they kill off the rwd V8 grand prix and replace it with a fwd V8 grand prix. Am i the only one finding that stupid? to an automotive enthusiast, it sucks. then again RWD in the winter loses sales for a lot of the northern states ---
**Author:** ![jeeves744](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeves744/32/7619_2.png) [@jeeves744](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeves744)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/32 "2006-02-22T13:34:00Z")
> [@90NA300ZX](#): > > i see those things everywhere…never woulda imagined that sales were going down that much on it… > > and IMO, it was def. not worth the money… well the problem is Holden is cutting production of the Monaro (sp?) so that means the gto gets killed with it, regardless of how good or bad it is selling here in the US ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/33 "2006-02-22T13:38:55Z")
yea that car isnt worth the money, but i really liked the body styling. it was very subtle but with a strong motor. i never saw the interior of one, but knowing pontiac it was a lot of plastic and very lame ---
**Author:** ![Juan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@Juan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Juan)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/34 "2006-02-22T13:39:21Z")
No more GTOs to mess around with :tdown: ---
**Author:** ![Phoenix\_305](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/977dab/32.png) [@Phoenix\_305](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Phoenix_305)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/35 "2006-02-22T13:54:25Z")
Its about time. That thing was a sin. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/36 "2006-02-22T13:55:52Z")
Everyone that was saying that it wasnt worth the money, what else can you get with 400HP stock for 30k brand new ??? ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/37 "2006-02-22T14:20:16Z")
> [@jeeves744](#): > > they kill off the rwd V8 grand prix and replace it with a fwd V8 grand prix. Am i the only one finding that stupid? isnt a v8 a little too much power for fwd?? can we say torque steer ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/38 "2006-02-22T14:27:16Z")
![http://images.forbes.com/images/2001/12/17/chevy_ssr._423_277.jpg](http://images.forbes.com/images/2001/12/17/chevy_ssr._423_277.jpg) ![http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/6165285641773728.JPG?0.19653946732762773](http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/6165285641773728.JPG?0.19653946732762773) idk guys I think this thing is pretty hot. But then again I have a dick for a head so what do I know. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/39 "2006-02-22T14:32:15Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > Everyone that was saying that it wasnt worth the money, what else can you get with 400HP stock for 30k brand new ??? this is true, ill give you that. im really curious to see an interior, because i hate how vettes have such a bland looking interior and in my opinion, and interior makes or breaks the worth of a car. i mean, that IS where u spend all ur time in the car. ---
**Author:** ![jeeves744](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeves744/32/7619_2.png) [@jeeves744](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeves744)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2006, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445/40 "2006-02-22T14:41:20Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > yea that car isnt worth the money, but i really liked the body styling. it was very subtle but with a strong motor. i never saw the interior of one, but knowing pontiac it was a lot of plastic and very lame you would be very wrong. Its a Holden with a different front bumper, so the interior is pimp. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-ditching-the-gto/8445.md?page=3)