should i buy this?

[monoflo]

05
LS6
17000 miles

[monoflo]

stick
stock

[JackDidley]

Shouldnt an 05 have an LS2 ??

[masraum]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

Shouldnt an 05 have an LS2 ??

Good point, none of them had an LS6. I think a lot of folks think of the late model motors as "LS6" (kind of like scotch tape and kleenexes). THey had LSx (2004 LS1 5.7L, 2005-6 LS2) 6.0L.

I had a buddy that had a GTO, I'm not sure what year it was. I'm pretty sure his was a manual. If you want a fun, V8 4 seater, they are probably a lot of fun and not a camaro or mustang (which are dime a dozen).

[Steve Carlton]

Never driven one. G6, right? 17,000 miles? Price?

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Never driven one. G6, right? 17,000 miles? Price?

I believe this one is a GTO.

GT6 = V-6
GT8 = LSx V-8
GTO = LSx V-8 and a bag of chips.

GTO = rebadged Holden Monaro.

The GTO was assembled by GM's Holden subsidiary at Elizabeth, South Australia. It was equipped with the 5.7 L LS1 V8 engine for the 2004 model year, the same engine found in the concurrent model year Chevrolet Corvette, with a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. Changes from the Australian-built Monaro included bracing additions to the body to meet U.S. crash standards, a "corporate Pontiac" front facia, new badging, "GTO" stitching on the front seats, and a revised exhaust system. GM Engineers benchmarked the sound of the 1964 GTO held in the Pontiac historical collection, as well as other LS1-powered vehicles while working with the exhaust vendor to tune the system. An effort was made to make the new GTO invoke the same sound as the original while still meeting the noise threshold required by some states.[33] The 2004 GTO exhaust was a true dual system that followed the original Monaro exhaust routing, thus both tailpipes exited on the driver side of the vehicle. General Motors claimed performance of 0–60 mph in 5.3 seconds and a 13.8 second quarter mile time,[34] which was closely verified by several automotive magazine tests.

GM had high expectations to sell 18,000 units, but the lukewarm reception of the car in the U.S. curtailed the target. The styling was frequently derided by critics as being too "conservative" and "anonymous" to befit either the GTO heritage or the current car's performance. Given the newly revived muscle car climate, it was also overshadowed by the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, and the new Ford Mustang, all of whom featured more traditional "muscle car" aesthetics. Critics also pointed out the car's high sale price.[35][36] Sales were also limited because of tactics of dealerships, such as initially charging large markups and denying requests for test drives of the vehicle. By the end of the year, the 2004 models were sold at a significant discount. Sales totaled 13,569 of the 15,728 imported cars for 2004.

The hood scoops that originally were slated for production in 2005 were pushed into production as part of an over-the-counter Sport Appearance Package. The 2004 Sport Appearance Package also included a taller and more angular rear spoiler, as well as deeper inset front grilles.

They upgraded the 2005 and then stopped in 2006.

I had a buddy that had one. I came into work one day and he said "Hey, did you see the blue GTO in the parking lot?" I should have realized, but didn't so I went on a rant about how it looked like a rental car. Then he told me "It's my new car". I felt like crap. We went and looked at it and I raved about the color (blue) and raved about the interior.

Still, probably a fairly fun and somewhat incognito, fast 4 seater.

[LWJ]

Yes.

[sc_rufctr]

"Made in Adelaide South Australia"

[Tobra]

Hell to the yes, where is this again?

[Steve Carlton]

Holden made the 2014-2017 Chevrolet SS as well. Not a whole lot to look at, but a powertrain to love. They range from $30-60K, even though they look like a Cruze.

[Alan A]

Just remember the engine parts aren’t interchangeable with a vette. There’s a 24 (?) tooth crank trigger vs 40-some and it is a pita to get stuff for. Have one in my Rumf.

[sc_rufctr]

The first Monaro (HK- 1968).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Monaro

[Steve Carlton]

What did Mad Max drive in his first movie?

Edit- I see it was a 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT 351

https://www.motortrend.com/features/0112mmff-australian-ford-falcon-xb-gt-351/?galleryimageid=84edb4ba-5f0c-4a5e-8d72-e884216060a0

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Hell to the yes, where is this again?

The G8 GT and G8 GXP's are beasts and better looking.

The G8 six cylinder is peppy and better looking.

Given the branding I say yes. You won't lose money on it unless you drive it into the ground but it won't turn heads like the G8.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

What did Mad Max drive in his first movie?

Locally designed and manufactured "Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe".

[Steve Carlton]

Nora Jones on the left here. I love this song...

[Dixie]

What's the price? Is it an auto, or stick?

[Chocaholic]

Originally Posted by monoflo

05
LS6
17000 miles

It may have low mileage and a GTO badge on the side, but man...that ain't no proper GTO. And not much in the looks department either, IMHO.

I suppose they're getting collectable but only you can decide if you see beauty or ugly when you walk out to the garage.

[sc_rufctr]

What Mike said... The front looks off. Like a Madonna bra from the 80s.

[sc_rufctr]

This is the local version. It looks somewhat dated now but I liked its simplicity.

The big deal about these cars was the engine (Corvette sourced but locally manufactured) and you could order a 6 speed manual.