Review: Modified 2006 Pontiac GTO

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    I review this sick 2006 Pontiac GTO that has been modified to have nearly 500 whp. What do you think about it?
    Mod List:
    Engine:
    Advanced induction cnc 243 heads
    Vengeance VRX5 cam
    Fast lsxr 102 manifold
    Custom cold air intake
    Fast 46lb injectors
    American racing 1-7/8 headers
    American racing cat less mids
    Spintech cat back
    Tuned by George/412 motorsports
    Hinson motor mounts
    Trans:
    Monster stage 3 clutch
    Gmm shifter
    Hurst handle
    Skip shift eliminator
    Hinson trans mount
    Rear end:
    Gforce 3:91 gears
    Gforce drive shaft
    Harrop dif cover
    BMR drag bags
    Suspension:
    Koni shocks front and rear
    Pedders 0 drop rear springs
    Appearance:
    5%tint all around
    VMR VB3 19in wheels staggered
    Nitto 555 tires 245/35/19 front 275/30/19 rear
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  • @SpudEater
    @SpudEater Před 8 lety +80

    I would never, EVER play the radio if I had this beautiful exhaust note to listen to.

  • @taylordeegan642
    @taylordeegan642 Před 8 lety +95

    I personally own a 2006 and love it. I don't know why people complain about the rear seats, there is more leg room back there then a lot of sedans offer. Definitely beats the heck out of Camaro/Mustang back seats.

    • @zachwilson7061
      @zachwilson7061 Před 5 lety +10

      Without a doubt has more leg room then alot of 4 door cars

    • @jparsons3163
      @jparsons3163 Před 5 lety +1

      Me too love my stock Garage Queen weekend cruiser

    • @syonide6253
      @syonide6253 Před 2 lety

      do you know what wheels are on the gto in the video

  • @hmackprotection1
    @hmackprotection1 Před 7 lety +123

    Whoever Built that close to 600hp N/A engine deserves double whatever he was paid! Fukin outstanding Build..

    • @deathjunior7755
      @deathjunior7755 Před 7 lety +11

      honestly pretty standard build on an ls2 gto, ported heads, cam (that cam probably needed at least valve springs as well), fast intake, throttle body, upgraded injectors, fast 102 intake manifold and throttle body, headers, and exhaust, an over the radiator intake and a dyno tune lol.

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 Před 4 lety +5

      its very easy if you have a liquid cooled debit/credit card backed by a full bank account.i see tens of thousands in mods on this beast

    • @mannnygz
      @mannnygz Před 3 lety +7

      trillrif axegrindor everything the guy above listed wouldnt have cost more than 3k if it was installed diy

    • @csack7904
      @csack7904 Před 3 lety +2

      @@mannnygz I went with very good heads. Blew more than 3k on those alone

    • @tuckerprestridge559
      @tuckerprestridge559 Před 2 lety +2

      @@csack7904 243s flow very well ported. Tsp ports them for 1k. Fast manifold and TB 1500$.. cam and headers 1200$ for under 4500$ 470-500whp is very achievable. Another 1k for suspension.

  • @at4557
    @at4557 Před 8 lety +209

    I wish gm put pontiac back in the game

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 Před 7 lety +4

      You want a hsv

    • @adrianoaodish7112
      @adrianoaodish7112 Před 6 lety +14

      GM didnt market it well enough. The Chevy SS and Holden are now discontinued. Have you ever seen a Chevy SS commercial? Its a superior sedan to a malibu, impala, cruze, etc. Has as much features as a Cadillac as well, and is a highly regarded sedan by reviewers. The only issue is the common person doesnt know what Holden or its rebadged American versions are.

    • @thisoldnew4544
      @thisoldnew4544 Před 6 lety

      also by the time it got rolled out in 2004 the American dollar lost value and jacked up the price from $25K to $30K compared to the Aussie Dollar.

    • @zachkirkpatrick6601
      @zachkirkpatrick6601 Před 4 lety

      A T my first car was a Pontiac vibe 😭

  • @Trades46
    @Trades46 Před 8 lety +297

    Call me a neanderthal but I actually liked this GTO styling over many of the 'retro-modern' styling of the Camaro and Mustangs of the 2000s era. It is clean and purposeful with just enough styling changes to make it recognizable as a Pontiac. The same can be said for the G8. Still sad Pontiac is dead though.

    • @xMeteora__
      @xMeteora__ Před 8 lety +3

      agreed

    • @WackoKillerDan
      @WackoKillerDan Před 8 lety +14

      The old Camaros are ugly af and so are the Mustangs compared to the GTO. And btw I drive an 11 Camaro

    • @5150SS
      @5150SS Před 7 lety +6

      WackoKillerDan. Keep smoking the crack Wack

    • @devastator44
      @devastator44 Před 7 lety +4

      I like the newschool GTO but admittedly it looks like a big ass jellybean. It's an acquired taste I guess. A lot of people think its ugly but I think its the perfect blend of family/sporty.

    • @letsroll2463
      @letsroll2463 Před 7 lety +1

      its an okay looking car, but i think the front needs a little work and they shouldve put bigger tires

  • @MattMaranMotoring
    @MattMaranMotoring  Před 8 lety +139

    P.S. Turn your sound down at 7:37. Thank me after! Haha this car is super loud!

  • @RyMann88
    @RyMann88 Před 8 lety +142

    This is the cleanest, most well maintained Pontiac I've ever seen... Props to the owner, I hear Pontiac interiors don't hold up well over the years.

    • @romanfromtexas94
      @romanfromtexas94 Před 8 lety +23

      +RyMann88 I work for an insurance company and I have a customer with an 06 GTO. The car is in immaculate condition. I believe it's up to the owner on how well they take care of the interior.

    • @RyMann88
      @RyMann88 Před 8 lety +2

      Roman Leyva
      Yeah, for sure. I work at a retail tire shop and barely anyone that comes in takes care of their cars. Shame too, I like this body style.

    • @Jurocket
      @Jurocket Před 8 lety +2

      +RyMann88 Mines a 05 and ive had it for about 3 years now. everything is good accept my roof upholstery is starting to sagg. could be because i always ride with my windows down. idk but i keep up with it.

    • @rockinroxieheart
      @rockinroxieheart Před 8 lety +2

      +Jurocket I have an 04 with about $6,500 in mods including 05 hood and rear bumper. kooks long tubes, magnaflow catback exhaust with xpipe, Lingenfelter CAI, Professional Products intake manifold, NGK plugs, Msd performance wires, and planing on custom cam, trans cooler, and 3800 stall next

    • @WolfPackM98c
      @WolfPackM98c Před 8 lety +14

      That's because it wasn't a Pontiac. If you've ever sat in one of these cars you can tell it's not your average GM. Excellent interior, best I've ever sat in. These things had better leather in them than a Ferrari.

  • @maximus9401
    @maximus9401 Před 8 lety +268

    That may be...one of the angriest sounding V8s I've ever heard

    • @RyMann88
      @RyMann88 Před 8 lety +5

      +maximus9401 Dem headers tho!

    • @dsavish
      @dsavish Před 8 lety +4

      +maximus9401 check out dudeinblue in the terminator.
      i like the sound of this beast too.

    • @wills2397
      @wills2397 Před 8 lety +3

      +dsavish I saw that review, that terminator sounds so fucking angey

    • @wills2397
      @wills2397 Před 8 lety

      Angry*

    • @MrSinister89
      @MrSinister89 Před 8 lety

      +maximus9401 I heard one of these driving around Camp Lejeune and its got to be one of the loudest V8's Ive ever heard.

  • @chickenmuffin
    @chickenmuffin Před 3 lety +6

    I've said it before and I'll say it again. This guy is so much better than the other channels. No talking about door handles and 25 minutes walking around the car. Just gets to the point and goes for a drive and actually mics the engine. I swear to god sometimes doug Demuro forgets to drive the car, and when he does it's like he's 90 years old.

  • @StreetSpeed717
    @StreetSpeed717 Před 8 lety +264

    Thing is Nasty!! These are a great alternative for an S197 Mustang if you want something a little less popular, especially the 06+ with the 6.0! One of your best acceleration reactions I think :D

  • @doke5851
    @doke5851 Před 7 lety +24

    I'm a mustang guy through and through. But I've always had a soft spot for that generation of GTO. I think they look nice.

  • @05GTOMN
    @05GTOMN Před 8 lety +77

    The back seat is actually very roomy, sit back there and those are the most comfortable seats.

    • @EdMiF
      @EdMiF Před 8 lety +4

      Yes, the back seats are VERY roomy, more so than any other sporty car.

    • @ImportDomestic2006
      @ImportDomestic2006 Před 8 lety +1

      I completely agree with you it has some of the best seats that Chevy has ever put in a sports car.

    • @05GTOMN
      @05GTOMN Před 8 lety +1

      +Martin Yapor remember, this is a pontiac ;) hahaha but they're all basically brand new because passengers don't occur very often.

    • @terrancebrown1446
      @terrancebrown1446 Před 6 lety

      Very nice

    • @shawnscarcorner
      @shawnscarcorner Před 5 lety +1

      Jonathan Donnell yes these seats are amazing, when your 6 foot tall you’d much rather be in the back of this instead of a mustang.

  • @TheAnoxias
    @TheAnoxias Před 8 lety +9

    That exhaust note is just incredible... I love the roar of V8's.

  • @BrandonFoltz
    @BrandonFoltz Před 8 lety +37

    That is the sound of the Apocalypse. Oh my goodness.

  • @6806goats1
    @6806goats1 Před 8 lety +9

    Sold my 06 in 2014 (original owner) and had to sell it to pay bills. The buyer is selling to buy a race bike and I got first dibs and she's coming back home. Looking forward to mods and keeping her to the grave this time around. Best fitting car I've owned and lots of knee room for a fat old guy 6'2". Too bad I'm overseas working but my bro is taking care of business on it. Thanks Brudda.

  • @WlmFjb
    @WlmFjb Před 2 lety +2

    I own a nice 2004 gto, with all the 05/06 upgrades and alot done to the ls1 motor and multitude of other things .I peel back cars of this generation all the time, challengers, chargers, mustangs, camaro, etc. This car was ahead of its time for almost 20 years ago... I ALWAYS get head turns and compliments everywhere I go. I'm actually a ford fan, but I always wanted a gto, and I purchased one this year, put a ton of money Into, and now I have a true classic beast. Good video, love the car.

  • @joelbanzhaf2213
    @joelbanzhaf2213 Před 8 lety +6

    That was such a great review, Matt! Always loved these Holden imports (gto, g8, ss). Growing up, my neighbor had one; every day he came home from work, I remember listening for it. Amazing sounding car.

  • @Vader96
    @Vader96 Před 8 lety +8

    Well, 3 months ago i stated i wanted one of these.... I got one lol. Its an 04, doesnt look as good as the 05 and 06 but man is it fun! Love this car to death. The center stack doesnt really concern me. When i used to drive my brothers car to work, i used to use the radio. Now in my car, i dont even touch it. Just turn on the car, roll down the window a tad, and listen to the exhaust!

  • @naste3950
    @naste3950 Před 8 lety +5

    That is a cool car, the owner did a great job on it. Also a great review as always Matt, I love when you are able to do modified cars

  • @KSE828
    @KSE828 Před 8 lety +5

    First set of wheels I've seen in a long time that actually look awesome.

  • @GlycerinZ
    @GlycerinZ Před 8 lety +9

    Nice! A couple weeks ago I picked up a 1997 Trans Am WS6 M6 in dark green metallic. I love it!!!

  • @chadeverhart2451
    @chadeverhart2451 Před 6 lety +12

    I enjoy mine. Not many around, that's why I like it.

  • @tannerjackson5350
    @tannerjackson5350 Před 8 lety +1

    This channel is great, your gt350 review is hilarious, nobody that reviews that ride is never ready

  • @adrienredford4662
    @adrienredford4662 Před 7 lety

    thank you for all of your awesome reviews -- especially this one! i learned to drive on a '06 GTO so this was a very special experience! loved watching you work out the power in that goat; amazing! can't wait to get my hands on one of these again.

  • @DorDor400
    @DorDor400 Před 8 lety +10

    holy hell that thing sounds amazing. i have my turtle beach head sets on, and this video just justified their purchase. love these.

  • @enthused7591
    @enthused7591 Před 6 lety +4

    These cars in stock form ride like a luxury car. Had a few of them, and they're great long range cruisers. 27 mpg on the highway at 75 mph also.

  • @csack7904
    @csack7904 Před 4 lety +1

    I picked up an 06 Black GTO with just 51k miles in 2017 for $12.5k. The original owner had already had it modded at East Texas Muscle Cars in Longview Texas.
    Performance Mods
    TQv2 Cam
    AFR 205 heads
    Exhaust
    3500 Stall
    CAI
    Fuel Injectors
    Mini tub in back with 315s
    The exterior was in great condition, probably a 7 out of 10. I've added the SAP front end (bumper fascia and grill, didn't care for the SAP side skirts or rear bumper). Also replaced the stereo system and had all the gauges and buttons reworked by Bohman customs to have red backlightong and tach/speedo needles that go from white to red as they climb.
    The car is a blast to drive, very reliable and gets lots of compliments. At 480 to the wheels I don't find myself needing more power.
    I've currently got it sitting next to my 65 red GTO in the garage and while the 06 "GTO" doesn't resemble the original GTOs it's still a great car.

  • @silvastyles512
    @silvastyles512 Před 2 lety

    I had the 04' LS1 model with Full exhaust, LT headers, intake and tune and I absolutely loved it! I sold it when I moved from NY to Florida over 10yrs ago and I still think about it..

  • @Ball.Daily11
    @Ball.Daily11 Před 8 lety +223

    What type of GTO owner plays golf ?

    • @WWMMWWWMMMWWWWMMMM
      @WWMMWWWMMMWWWWMMMM Před 8 lety +10

      Ikr I've never seen an old man in a gto

    • @jeffrey-f
      @jeffrey-f Před 8 lety +7

      +WWMMWWWMMMWWWWMMMM Lots of young people golf as well

    • @ImportDomestic2006
      @ImportDomestic2006 Před 8 lety +13

      Well I don't play golf that's for darn sure and I have a Pontiac GTO.

    • @keefgto6654
      @keefgto6654 Před 8 lety +4

      exactly lol

    • @sofakingraw4149
      @sofakingraw4149 Před 6 lety +3

      The kind to pull up and get fucked up at driving ranges.

  • @a.j.butierez7649
    @a.j.butierez7649 Před 7 lety +47

    My dad took me for a drive in one of these when I was younger. I had never been in a real sporty car like it before that point, so I had no idea what to expect. My dad punched it and threw me back into my seat. Nearly shit myself, and wanted one ever since.

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 Před 7 lety +7

      Us Aussies build cars the world want to drive . Jeremy clarkson loves these cars

    • @francistaylor1822
      @francistaylor1822 Před 6 lety

      Not anymore we dont :(

  • @victoriousg7750
    @victoriousg7750 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the awesome review. Liked that it was fast without long ass intro and just straight to the point . You got me as a subscriber man

  • @SuperSilvi1990
    @SuperSilvi1990 Před 8 lety

    awesome review. i myself just bought an 04 pontiac gto 5.7 ls1 6 speed. this car is great i knew it was going to be fast but i wasnt expecting it to ride, handle, and hook up as well as it does. All the things i had on the list to upgrade got thrown out the widow after a few shake down runs. great and cheap car to start out with.

  • @markyboy7350
    @markyboy7350 Před 8 lety +193

    Last time I came this early I became a father

  • @jaypee1313
    @jaypee1313 Před 8 lety +11

    Probably one of my favourite review you've ever done!! I've been waiting a while for you to do a Pontiac G8, but that's close enough! Keep up your hard work! You certainly have a future in this industry.
    Cheers

    • @MattMaranMotoring
      @MattMaranMotoring  Před 8 lety +1

      +jaypee1313 Thank you a lot for the kind words, I really appreciate it! I'll look for a G8 to do someday as well!

    • @ontherunjg
      @ontherunjg Před 3 lety

      The look on his face while he is driving the car says it all. :)

  • @nihadkeso9871
    @nihadkeso9871 Před 4 lety

    Still till this day these cars are awesome! The smile on your face is awesome

  • @jameslucas8230
    @jameslucas8230 Před 7 lety

    love these. purchased 1 with a supercharger, tune and full exhaust with high flow cats. lovely sound

  • @iTzDark740
    @iTzDark740 Před 8 lety +16

    Matt when you get loud cars you def need to do some tunnel runs!

  • @Balo657
    @Balo657 Před 8 lety +3

    I wish I had back roads like you guys! I have to deal with pure flat land.

  • @TheDadFatha
    @TheDadFatha Před 4 lety

    *Gets to driving*
    Smiles ear to ear and rips on it and talks the whole time- props for properly portraying the emotions you get driving a good v8!

  • @Gbsrugger
    @Gbsrugger Před 8 lety +2

    I loved this car when I was a kid. Would love to get one today again

  • @Balo657
    @Balo657 Před 8 lety +25

    Matt, can you do more reviews of modified cars? I think it cool seeing your reaction lol!

    • @MattMaranMotoring
      @MattMaranMotoring  Před 8 lety +16

      +Balo657 I have at least 2 more that will be coming over the next month!

    • @michaelw2263
      @michaelw2263 Před 8 lety +1

      +Balo657 I second this. Though I love normal reviews, modified reviews are fun to since they give an insight into what one can be turned into!

  • @willstephens9637
    @willstephens9637 Před 8 lety +404

    lol "a great first car for a lot of people" Yeah, follow this advice and it will be your last car too. Way too much power for a first time driver.

    • @ImKittyCow
      @ImKittyCow Před 8 lety +63

      my first car and i havent even gotten a ticket yet (knock on wood)

    • @GTO_CAL
      @GTO_CAL Před 7 lety +3

      Will Stephens right

    • @ImKittyCow
      @ImKittyCow Před 7 lety +48

      Sorta update, I got my first ticket! But it wasnt in my gto LMAO. Was in a pontiac slowstice, i blew the motor in my gto and was in the process of repairing it so i was borrowing my moms car. So still no tickets in the gto! And i would like to add that I havent had a working speedometer in that car since june

    • @GTO_CAL
      @GTO_CAL Před 7 lety +22

      wth ^?

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 Před 7 lety +18

      Banned in Australia for people under 21

  • @Ibanezdude9321
    @Ibanezdude9321 Před 8 lety +1

    Awesome review Matt! had an 06 GTO very similar to this one, same color SAP front and grilles. unfortunately crashed it about 9 months ago. But this review reminded me of the how much I liked it and how much I miss it.

  • @jonmcclane7433
    @jonmcclane7433 Před 3 lety +1

    I love these old GTOs, the 391 Gears in this one are perfect for stoplight to stoplight!

  • @thedoggiehumansquad9478
    @thedoggiehumansquad9478 Před 8 lety +7

    you probably did not seat in the back. I had one for 3 years and those seats are very comfortable and have decent leg room. Cheers!

  • @benjaminchasse5390
    @benjaminchasse5390 Před 8 lety +7

    that car must be so powerful! it looks like you had to hang to the steering wheel during the acceleration!!

  • @iandavis8755
    @iandavis8755 Před 2 lety

    Matt, the size of grin you had, tells the viewers all they need to know...you looked like you were experiencing an American car the way they used to be, but with some modern flair, and decent ride and handling...a very under-appreciated vehicle for sure!

  • @thetamelesscreeper
    @thetamelesscreeper Před 8 lety

    This review is EPIC Matt! I've been hoping you'd review a GTO since I suscribed to you over a year ago. And man you gotta love that signature LS let off snarl.

  • @therealbajan522
    @therealbajan522 Před 8 lety +4

    definitely will be a collectable car

  • @Unb3arablePain
    @Unb3arablePain Před 8 lety +63

    Somebody get him an LS1 F-body!

  • @ryanminor2334
    @ryanminor2334 Před 6 lety +1

    Definitely underrated in a scene saturated with mustangs, camaros, and challengers. This is probably my favorite GM car.

  • @billy.1110
    @billy.1110 Před 8 lety

    Another great review. Love these cars very affordable for the amount of power you can make. Very tasteful mods and a great looking car.

  • @nordwhal-ls388
    @nordwhal-ls388 Před 8 lety +9

    I really think this is the best sounding car on your channel.

  • @staker17
    @staker17 Před 8 lety +132

    Video starts at 0:00, thank me later

  • @ethangee96
    @ethangee96 Před 8 lety

    Damn that thing sounds nasty! I love the look of these too, Over here in England they are sold as Vauxhall Monaro VXR's and there are one or two around where I live and they sound just as good! Awesome stuff matt!

  • @keitho64
    @keitho64 Před 8 lety +2

    Thanks for the excellent review! This is one of the most unappreciated modern muscle cars. The good news is they are still reasonable affordable and a riot to drive as you just found out. Throw on some basic bolt-ons and it gets even that more aggressive.

  • @MrAustruck
    @MrAustruck Před 4 lety +6

    i love that scenery at 7:01 is that a freeway overpass ?.. i like that our aussie commodores are rebadged.
    yes we likie a V8

  • @garyrussel3654
    @garyrussel3654 Před 3 lety +3

    This is still my most watched video on CZcams, I will own one of these cars one day.

  • @Krysco51
    @Krysco51 Před 8 lety

    Very cool to see this review. I have a 2004 Heads/Cam/Intake/Exhaust GTO that looks and sounds similar to this one. Mine looks like the 06 on the exterior and I have alot of the same parts that this one has. Nothing sounds better than a cammed LS especially with spintech exhaust. Mine only put down 414 whp then again I have the LS1 , a slightly smaller cam and a 3200 stall vs a LS2 and a 6 speed. Great job on the review, its nice to see some modded cars as something different.

  • @dougsmith7908
    @dougsmith7908 Před 5 lety +2

    That 06 GTO with the optional Appearance Package that actually looks like a muscle car! The 04s looked bland but by 05/06 you could order the special front and rear bumper , slightly different grilles, side skirts and unique spoiler that made it look more aggressive. Rare car!

  • @damongettis1
    @damongettis1 Před 7 lety +3

    Yup it's fast 💨 and loud. Best reaction yet 😂

  • @C0smicEye
    @C0smicEye Před 8 lety +6

    Ahhhhhhhhh, I really wish Pontiac hadn't of tanked like how they did; My mind just dances around the ideas of all the classic's they could have brought back as modern cars

  • @vanwiseman
    @vanwiseman Před 7 lety +2

    Nice car, nice review. One thing - back seat area is actually pretty roomy and comfortable (a child seat fits just fine). Getting in and out of the back is a chore, but once seated, nothing but complements from my passengers.

  • @jeffstrong2993
    @jeffstrong2993 Před 3 lety

    Awesome 👍 video review of the car like the other comment said who ever did the retro work on this thing really knew what they were doing. Thanks

  • @antonioespinal2095
    @antonioespinal2095 Před 8 lety +12

    you should do a review on a Pontiac G8

  • @MrQuandow
    @MrQuandow Před 8 lety +13

    you know what gto stands for in my book? after 90mph GOD TAKES OVER

  • @209clicka
    @209clicka Před 2 lety

    This GTO outside style is so unique and beautiful. My brother wants to get one and man honestly I want to get me one too😍

  • @StormAutoAdventures
    @StormAutoAdventures Před 8 lety

    Great review of an absolutely amazing machine!!
    I sold two 2004 5.7 GTO's, I sold one 2005 GTO 6.0, and three 2006 6.0 GTO's back when I was in new cars sales at the Buick/Pontiac/GMC Truck dealership from 2002-2006. I did a dealer swap for a brand new 2006 Impulse Blue with Blue leather interior, GTO 6 speed manual with the newly optional for '06, 18" wheels. I drove an automatic 2006 GTO to swap for the 6 speed model. What a fun ride that was!! The GTO I picked up only had 4 miles on it, so I didn't want to beat on it or anything. Not that I would have anyway, but I definitely didn't want to abuse my customers new car since he was a really nice guy. I did do a couple of 3rd gear 70 mph pulls fairly close to the 6500 redline... At about 6200 rpm I shifted into 4th. I did this long after it was warmed up and driving for about 25 miles or so. Honestly, I had a great time just cruising on the highway in 6th gear getting nearly 30 mpg at 65-70 mph according to the vehicle info center. It's such a comfortable and fun to drive car.

    • @ginosanchez1569
      @ginosanchez1569 Před 5 lety

      A 6 speed 06 GTO impulse blue with blue interior is my dream car sadly where I'm from impossible to find one

  • @isaacpargas5158
    @isaacpargas5158 Před 8 lety +3

    appreciate my GTO 👌

  • @TheGetawayer
    @TheGetawayer Před 8 lety +54

    Hope you still practice heel toe, I want to hear some crazy downshifts in a car like this 😁😁

    • @MattMaranMotoring
      @MattMaranMotoring  Před 8 lety +8

      +TheGetawayer Haha the clutch in this car was way too tricky to do any fancy shifting sadly :/

    • @TheGetawayer
      @TheGetawayer Před 8 lety +2

      subaruwrxfan
      Looks more like you could have supported it that way. There are no such thing as a clutch that is too tricky for a car reviewer :D

    • @jonathanerickson1543
      @jonathanerickson1543 Před 8 lety

      +llxFALLENxll CZcams it, car and driver has done some videos

    • @jrnycg3589
      @jrnycg3589 Před 5 lety +1

      U dont need to heel toe to downshift

    • @travissmith4461
      @travissmith4461 Před 5 lety +1

      JrNYC G35 just sounds better and makes it more fun for most

  • @nicomurray6071
    @nicomurray6071 Před 2 lety

    Matt my broski I am enjoying your commentary on this ride man I can tell you are enjoying the car and I am a car guy...lol...When you shift it bro....You remind me of a kid in a candy store...lol...Glad you enjoyed it and I am looking for a 2006 myself. This is October 2021 this post and I can't wait to find 1. Gracias my friend.....Dios Te Bendiga😇🙏

  • @gregsgobbo8350
    @gregsgobbo8350 Před 4 lety

    You make the best reviews! I’ve been watching them for al long time!!

  • @rightfight100
    @rightfight100 Před 8 lety +4

    My possibly favorite V8 car.

    • @stephenvelden295
      @stephenvelden295 Před 6 lety

      All my favourite cars are V8's. 4 cylinder cars are for girls!

  • @xxFallenKnight
    @xxFallenKnight Před 8 lety +35

    Why does this guy always giggle like a girl who got a barbie at Christmas?

    • @mrskyserious
      @mrskyserious Před 8 lety +19

      that's the person he is if everyone was the same life would be boring. His laughs and giggles bring a dramatic effect to character of the car and it shows truly how much fun he had while driving it,the quality that subaruwrxfan has Draws people in to the point where people might feel or see themselfs driving in something like that, while sharing his true happiness and feelings into a car which makes people truly think and that's what most car reviewers today are lacking in.

    • @HoustonRocket281
      @HoustonRocket281 Před 8 lety +6

      +Mr _sky couldn't say it any better...I own a gto it's a bad bitch

    • @Drochild
      @Drochild Před 8 lety

      +xxFallenKnight take a seat as you get :served:

    • @matarazzo209
      @matarazzo209 Před 8 lety +20

      if I had that car i would be giggling like that myself

    • @oliversoderberg299
      @oliversoderberg299 Před 7 lety +5

      He is having fun, driving a nice car, being entertaining, and a human.

  • @lindseygunn2169
    @lindseygunn2169 Před 3 lety +1

    The back seat actually is very spacious. It's not like a camaro or a mustang. The back seat is super comfortable. My friends love riding back that.

  • @paulkelsey2458
    @paulkelsey2458 Před 5 lety +2

    One of the nicest and timeless I interiors imo of any normal car up to the present besides the outdated infotainment system, which wasn't bad for it's year

  • @jpierce6102
    @jpierce6102 Před 3 lety +4

    Get off the gas bro!!! They’re great cars!!! I’d love to have that one in my garage.

  • @Jak2bossbf3
    @Jak2bossbf3 Před 8 lety +80

    Pontiac firebird 2002 next ;)

  • @MTK143x
    @MTK143x Před 8 lety

    Thats awesome you were right by my house and i see that car around town all the time!!

  • @619Niners
    @619Niners Před 8 lety

    Great review! its hard to find any good Pontiac GTO on CZcams.

  • @mlk4life
    @mlk4life Před 8 lety +5

    i think this car would have been more popular if it didnt have the damn GTO label. its just doesnt look like a muscle car. but the car is damn fast and sounds great. just doesnt seem to have the same soul as the others.

    • @kevin122759
      @kevin122759 Před 8 lety +1

      The price turned people away. I had a 1970 gto that my girl friend wrecked. I now have a 2006 gto. 2 totally different cars. I liked the looks of the old one but would rather drive the new one as it is much faster.
      It only makes sense that the fastest Pontiac should be a GTO.

    • @jeaninerollins3829
      @jeaninerollins3829 Před 8 lety +2

      The price?? You could get one for 28k brand new. Name another LS2 T-56 car you could get in 05 or 06 for 28K?

    • @kevin122759
      @kevin122759 Před 8 lety +2

      Jeanine Rollins
      I never saw any in 06 for that price. They were all over $30 grand.

    • @Scraggle848
      @Scraggle848 Před 6 lety

      I agree. I personally think that the 05-06 is a good looking car, albeit a bit conservative in appearance. It is far from ugly. I just think that the styling was a bit too conservative for the legacy it had to live up to.

    • @smir421
      @smir421 Před 6 lety

      Soul is not in the way it looks its the whole thing drive one and you'll feel the soul of this car, its kind of special.

  • @Disrupptive
    @Disrupptive Před 8 lety +14

    Please change the intro song, its quite horrible

  • @Lerch-zc3ww
    @Lerch-zc3ww Před 3 lety

    Thumbs up for the exhaust note alone. Wish I'd bought years ago...

  • @AdamKing60
    @AdamKing60 Před 8 lety +1

    I owned a 2004 GTO back in 2007. From what I remember from that time, the gas tank was moved from under the trunk to just behind the back seats in the trunk because it wouldn't have met US crash test requirements if it wasn't moved.

  • @wewe3wewe4
    @wewe3wewe4 Před 8 lety +4

    still better than ur hybrid mustang IMO. :)

  • @squirlesg2228
    @squirlesg2228 Před 8 lety +3

    He put his foot in it and pissed himself hahah

  • @redram5150
    @redram5150 Před 5 lety

    I loved the understated looks then and now. I’d love to have one

  • @lipphart67
    @lipphart67 Před 8 lety

    My son's Goat just came off the dyno. 604hp at the wheels, & 618torgue. I had my H3 in the shop so I got to drive his Goat to work the other day. This was the FIRST time I was happy that I worked so far from home....haha

    • @ImKittyCow
      @ImKittyCow Před 8 lety

      wow what mods did he have? nitrous or FI

  • @milehighmaniac100
    @milehighmaniac100 Před 8 lety +19

    If this is someone's first car they will get in trouble if they have any fun. At least if I had an LS car when I was under 19 or so, I would have spent some time in jail...

    • @nicholasclark9223
      @nicholasclark9223 Před 8 lety +8

      I'm 19 and have a 2005 gto 6.0. I respect the car and the people around me and I haven't gotten in trouble once. you just have to be mature

    • @thefunnydude6668
      @thefunnydude6668 Před 8 lety +2

      +Nicholas Clark yea, I have an 06 GTO and its all about control and knowing when to do anything with it

    • @thefunnydude6668
      @thefunnydude6668 Před 8 lety +1

      +Nicholas Clark yea, I have an 06 GTO and its all about control and knowing when to do anything with it

    • @nicholasclark9223
      @nicholasclark9223 Před 8 lety +6

      Exactly, you have to respect the car and the road. I have a lot of fun whether important cruising or giving it some gas. There's a time and place for everything

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 Před 8 lety

      All perfornance cars just don't use all the revs , you will keep your licence

  • @ScrapyardFights
    @ScrapyardFights Před 8 lety +9

    dude, its a OHV engine, it doesnt have "Cams".

    • @dsavish
      @dsavish Před 8 lety

      +firechicken76 lol yeah.

    • @nunyanotta1422
      @nunyanotta1422 Před 4 lety +1

      It has a cam. He related the sounds to old school v8s with upgraded cams. Or an old v8 with an upgraded cam. Be picky or just re evaluate the wording.

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 Před 4 lety

      @@nunyanotta1422 old school v8's dont have upgraded CAMS

  • @thisoldnew4544
    @thisoldnew4544 Před 6 lety +1

    I have a 2006 Goat u can fit 3 golf club bags in the trunk easy. Back seats are probably one of the best comfort out of any seats regardless front or rear seats PERIOD, 2 TOTALLY understated points of the car

  • @highwaystar1009
    @highwaystar1009 Před 8 lety

    Wow that car looks so good. Very tasteful and sounds so vicious!

  • @PM_Anthony_Albanese
    @PM_Anthony_Albanese Před 8 lety +18

    "...with these cams and everything.."
    It has one cam.

  • @umar5366
    @umar5366 Před 8 lety +27

    That steering wheel is so ugly!

  • @patricioballi9958
    @patricioballi9958 Před 8 lety

    Love the video Matt!! And love the agresive sound to!!

  • @DaChaos2
    @DaChaos2 Před 8 lety

    Oh man I love this guy, he's so real ;) thumbs up bro u will be someone important one day ;)

  • @RamblingOmarr
    @RamblingOmarr Před 8 lety +3

    Dude that fuckin exhaust tho!!! It sounds soooo nasty! I Love it!!! Now This is a Driver Enthusiast's car!! One Question!!!!! GTO or G8 GXP!! Which One would YOU choose??

    • @MattMaranMotoring
      @MattMaranMotoring  Před 8 lety +1

      +omarrianowilson9 Probably the GTO. I like coupes and manuals.

    • @BoostinTransAm
      @BoostinTransAm Před 8 lety

      +subaruwrxfan gxp's are the only G8 model that come in stick!

    • @ultraintensegamer
      @ultraintensegamer Před 8 lety

      +omarrianowilson9 None! The G6 GXP!

    • @alex369
      @alex369 Před 8 lety

      +Omarr Longway GTO lighter bro. has one door but great room in the back.

    • @DickVanNiggz
      @DickVanNiggz Před 8 lety +8

      +Chris Pacheco why on gods green earth did you just bring up a damn g6?

  • @glennmiller394
    @glennmiller394 Před 8 lety +10

    I owned one of these and put 40k miles on it. It was, hands down, the sketchiest handling vehicle I ever owned. Even worse than my 1999 Mustang. Wet roads meant taking great caution with the power. I never wrecked it, but it sure tried its best. It did have amazing sound and acceleration as long as you kept it going in a straight line.

    • @MattMaranMotoring
      @MattMaranMotoring  Před 8 lety +3

      +Glenn Miller Wow that's crazy. Maybe the couple suspension mods the owner did helped to fix some of those problems! Good to know though for those considering one of these, thanks for sharing your experiences!

    • @Unb3arablePain
      @Unb3arablePain Před 8 lety +1

      +Glenn Miller That's a problem with the GTO. Sure, it has an IRS, but the weight, skinny 275 tires, and lack of aftermarket suspension refinements makes it handle less than decent in most cases.
      I've ridden in my buddy's 2002 Camaro Z/28 with some aftermarket wheels/tires, Koni shocks, 1.25" lowering springs, panhard bar, and sway bars. Car felt like it was stuck on rails, no joke. The 300+lb GTO without these mods can't compete in the corners.

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 Před 8 lety

      +Glenn Miller Yeah, it was fundamentally still the same 1997 VT platform underneath so it was pretty obsolete by 2006 - and to be honest, they weren't even that great in 1997.

    • @CPAJayhawk
      @CPAJayhawk Před 8 lety

      I had one for 5 years handling was bad... Rear tires were so skinny it would step out on you on long sweepers at moderate speed.

    • @anthony91688
      @anthony91688 Před 7 lety +5

      Glenn Miller true stuff about the wet roads! New owners, be aware it slips easily. Also acceleration is great. Only part i disagree with (and this might be subjective) is that it handles worse than a 99 mustang. I still have my 2001 mustang gt(which im assuming is similar handling to your 99) and its not even close. Now, you do feel the weight more in the gto, but i still feel like my gto handles way better than the mustang ever did. But like i said, everyones experiences are different.
      Great car, very happy with it and going over a year owning it and 0 issues! Solid car and you never see them. Nice having a different car than all the camaros, mustangs, and chargers everywhere. Not hating on them, but damn they are EVERYWHERE

  • @realtalk4689
    @realtalk4689 Před 8 lety +1

    I do like those GTO's. I missed my chance to own one three years ago. My goal was to compete with the m3 in performance and refinement.

  • @Rhosticks
    @Rhosticks Před 7 lety +1

    Very beautiful car. Always liked these but I'm sold on this particular one. I really like it. I'd do one just like this. It is amazing!