2005 Pontiac GTO

Rating from DAHILLA

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"After a year of research I purchased a 2005 gto with 35k miles on the vehicle. The car is very clean and a pure joy to drive. The suspension issues are well documented on the internet forums. I have had the vehicle for about three months and have been approached a number of times by persons wanting to buy the vehicle. IT is not for sale! It is the phantom black, auto, 18 inch wheels AWESOME CAR"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from B

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have owned my '05 with a 6 speed manual for 2.5 years. The engine is fantastic. Very smooth and very strong. Car does not handle/corner very well, but it is very comfortable and has a big back seat that even people over 6 feet tall are comfortable in. (ie. great for kids, even with the 2 doors) The GTO is much more of a muscle car than sports car, but always fun to run thru the gears and you can throw it around a turn if you want to, but don't expect it to hold a turn like a true sports car or even the modern Camaro or Mustang. That said, the engine is so great that I can't say enough about it. It is smooth from 1,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm and you can keep it in 1st gear up to 45 mph and cruise in 1st at 35 and the car seems very happy to do it. I'm very attached this car and plan to keep it for a very long time..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Nickname

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"very happy with it. If your not a car enthusiast steer clear. Its sort of a specialty car. Needs some suspension work and it only has 39k. But I love it so much I don't care. Paid 16k for it so it was a steal. I would not recommend this car for a daily driver due to the city milage and suspension issues. It eats tires like crazy. But that's also caused by a heavy right foot."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Ryan F

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"First off, the negatives: 1. Suspension Bushings are junk and probably destroyed when the car was imported from Australia (yes, it's Australian - A Holden). Replacing with OEM is not advisable - use aftermarket, ie. Pedders. This can cost over a grand when your all said and done. 2. Parts are rare and come from Australia - think BMW cost maintenance, only you have to wait longer to get them...like, reeeeeealy long. 3. 6-speed manual is rubbery. 4. (see item 1) GM has somehow dodged a investigation about unsafe and rapid tire wear caused by suspension problems. Why I love it: 1. The suspension upgrades are something I'd do anyway and makes the car an M3 killer 2. 400 HP 3. Did I mention that it has 400 HP? 4. Owning a "new" GTO means that you own a car that is increasingly rare. I can drive for days without seeing one. 5. I feel like I p***-off every Prius owner I drive by as my V8 roars. It's the simple things in life that bring me pleasure. 6. The styling continues to grow on me and will prove to be timeless. 7. The interior is incredibly nice. I love this car enough to be on my second one. I'd recommend a GTO to anyone who is responsible enough to handle it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Supreme Racer

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The GTO is an amazing car. I would reccommend this car to anyone. The performance is wonderful. Its also pretty cheap for the performance u get. If u want a fast car I say get one NOW."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Mikemoney178

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I had the opportunity to test-drive the 2005 GTO at the end of '04 at one of GM's last Autoshow in Motion events in Houston, Texas. I've been hooked ever since. Impressed!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Lighting

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I always wanted a Corvette, but not any more. this is a great/fun car and I have room for grandchildren and golf clubs!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from JOHN [ DIZZY ]

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"My 05 GTO has been completely trouble free since purchased new in January 2005. True muscle car performance with Caddy comfort. It is a Corvette with a back seat. Low production numbers makes the chance of seeing one on the road very rare. If you can find one, get it. It's closest competition in price is the Mustang but the GTO is twice as nice as the out dated styling and cheap looking interior offered by the Mustang ."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from CF

(2)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"Rear end went at 8,000 miles, transmission had problems at 16,000, front tires rub on struts causing poor tire wear. Clunks in driveline, interior rattles."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from USNGoat

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I've owned two new era GTOs. First was a QSM '04 M6. Bought it used for $12,200 (in late '07!), and loved every minute of it. Car was reliable as a rock, and took a beating. Unfortunately, an accident ended my time with my '04... So I immediately began shopping for another Goat. I wanted the same color, same transmission, but more power! I landed an '05 GTO (Aug 2008) for $18,200. I believe I overpaid, but it's all good. Power is great, much smoother with the LS2. Brakes are actually a quite a bit better. Styling is more aggressive. Unfortunately, it has had some Quality Control issues. A seized ignition cylinder, paint flaking off the door handles, sagging rear springs, paint bubbling on the steering wheel spokes, and now a wiring issue with the headlights. The car hasn't even hit 37k miles yet. So, I'm a little unhappy with all the problems with my '05... In all honesty, if I could do it again, I'd buy another '04. 350 HP for around $13,000? And a great interior? Sign me up... As a side note, the seats are fantastic. My friend usually rides home from work with me. It's about a 15 minute drive, depending on traffic. 3 days out of 5, he falls asleep in my passenger seat. I give him grief about it, but he says he thinks the seats are more comfortable than his bed, haha."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting