2006 Pontiac GTO Consumer Discussions

Pontiac GTO Reliability and Maintenance Costs

AHOY THERE M CITY OF LIGHTS #1! / gas cap? /Re: Troubleshooting my 2006 GTO

Written by: elias on Dec 30, 2008 09:15 PM

hey there mparis1... GTO Robert's ls1gto/ls2gto web site seems to be doing fine! Let's hear it for $1.53 gasoline! Woo Hoo! 26500 is way early for an O2 sensor to go. Is your gas cap loose-goosy? If yes, you can probably get a free pontiac replacement at a dealership with a quick unscheduled stop like I did. Pontiac has sent letters extended the warranty on the GTO ... Read More...

Pontiac GTO

all this talk about G8XP? BY MPARIS1

Written by: mparis1 on May 15, 2008 06:51 AM

what is all this about G8XP--what is the differnce with our GTOs...Pontiac should have invested in the GTO....a real great car except for tire rub? should have updated a great base ...instead came out with 4-door car...no coupe...heavier ...same suspension....detuned LS3 engine..performance is slower...Wait till somebody runs it up against our 2005/2006 ... Read More...

Re: alignment specs 05 gto 6-spd, for mparis1 et al [elias]

Written by: mparis1 on Jan 15, 2008 11:06 AM

Hello Elias/Fellows; Is these the "revised-pontiac-factory specs" for the GTO? Is there a sevice bulletin out on GTO Alignment? Can my "tire -dealer" perform this alignment ....or is it wiser to have it done at my dealership since :) :) they speak to Pontiac Tech Center? Please advise? Any "new" stuff coming -out on 2 year old..3 year old GTOs? Hello Robert? Can ... Read More...

Pontiac GTO Reliability and Maintenance Costs

Re: Pontiac GTO 2005/2006 How reliable have they been? [whatsachevy]

Written by: cappgoat on Nov 10, 2007 07:48 AM

I have never driven my Goat very hard at all. In fact, the dealer has commented on how I don't. But I can tell from the feel of it that it can handle whatever. Just as I felt about the Trans Am, I see this as the 4 seater 'Vette. And at 10k less and running essentially the identical power train, it makes a lot more sense. What I don't understand are the comments I read about ... Read More...

Re: Pontiac GTO 2005/2006 How reliable have they been? [cappgoat]

Written by: whatsachevy on Nov 10, 2007 07:09 AM

I have an '05 M6 with 21K. There is not a day that goes by that this car isn't driven hard. It is just too tempting. It has seen some track time as well. My only mods have been bolt-ons (headers, cai and exhaust), and along with a tune, produced 387/383 at the rear wheels. I did have the strut rub problem, but this seemed to be fixed by 0* camber in the front (mine was set at ... Read More...

Re: Pontiac GTO 2005/2006 How reliable have they been? [goat06ls2]

Written by: cappgoat on Nov 08, 2007 10:06 AM

Mine is also an '06 with the 6 litre LS2. I have about 13,500 on it and it is still just like new. It is totally stock unless you consider a K&N air filter making it non-stock. (I always have those on my cars.) I have found no reason to alter it in any way. It has every sort of performance feature on it that I would want, so no need of the alterations. Even the exhaust, which ... Read More...

Re: Pontiac GTO 2005/2006 How reliable have they been? [jtaco]

Written by: goat06ls2 on Nov 07, 2007 10:25 PM

I have an 06. It has almost 9,000 miles on it. No problems of any kind so far. The car is stock except for a Volant cold air kit. Read More...

Re: Pontiac GTO 2005/2006 How reliable have they been? [silvergoat]

Written by: cappgoat on Nov 01, 2007 11:31 AM

I have just been reading here of some negative comments regarding the 2004-2006 GTO. I bought a 2006 in September of '06 and have nothing but rave reviews from my own experience. Yeah, I had to have the front struts replaced and there have been little things that I have asked the dealer to do, but that is mostly due to how picky I am about ANY car I own. I am sure if I bought ... Read More...

Pontiac GTO Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2006 Pontiac GTO trim [ssguy69]

Written by: hquakers on Sep 25, 2007 09:19 AM

Absolutely keep your eye out. There are some good deals out there, but the prices are going up a little (as far as I can tell). At about April/May they could be had for about $17k with ~30k on the odo. Now, one with the same mileage would be about $18-19k. I looked for several months before I found one at a good price that was well taken care of. Check autotrader, vehix, ... Read More...

Re: 2006 Pontiac GTO trim [hquakers]

Written by: ssguy69 on Sep 24, 2007 02:38 PM

I appreciate the feedback and a person repainting the insert is an option and then there is the case that a GTO that could've been in an accident can be repaired to exterior factory specs. I'd rather have the standard factory appearance and take care of changes myself. In the end I passed on that GTO. Keeping my eyes open for the right one. Read More...