At it again: G6 GTP versus Monte Carlo LTZ - Page 2

dsk727 · 04-13-2007, 07:50 AM

Wow, never knew so many people hated the Monte's! I don't like the redesign & current styling. I do like our 01 Monte.... but then again it has the L67 so there is a ton of aftermarket and as you can see from the signature Adam had it making some decent power.

If it is a car you don't like are you going to tell your dad? I would hate to drive a car everyday that I absolutely hated! Any other cars he has mentioned, or ask him for some more hints! Good Luck, hope it's a good surprise!

RAZE · 04-13-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

The Monte has been a POS since they brought it back. It's amazing how focking ugly they continued to make the car year after year. They may have some kind of record.

The only thing destroyed worse has been the Malibu namesake. I'll never forget GAP '03 when Spoon drove over to show the Malibu Maxx mule car and was touting it as somethnig so awesome. Talk about an ugly, waste of garbage. Funny thing is, RAZE actually told him that to his face back then "Wait, so let me get this straight. You actually thing this car looks good? It's hideous, and no one is going to buy this"

That's funny how you remember it word for word.

It's true though. I wasn't going to tell him something the car is not.

And for the Monte, it is a crap compilation of scrap metal and auto parts. It has failed to keep up with times. If I didn't know anything about cars, I'd think the 2006-2007 was a 1998-2000.

Braves299 · 04-13-2007, 10:31 AM

I actually like the Montes.... I'm a redneck though.

archillasvante · 04-13-2007, 01:00 PM

you already have a gtp so i don't need to tell you how much better it is than a monte carlo ltz...

i would keep the g6... unless there is a gto or trans am ws6 sitting in that garage...

notsoaveragej0e · 04-13-2007, 02:51 PM

Whaaaaaaaaaaa

Well I know for a fact the G6 is gone... I tried to pry the answer out of my dad in an email; I asked if the G6 was gone and if the Monte replaced it- he said "yes" to the former and "maybe" to the latter... I guess I have to just wait and hope for the best at this point.

<----- 1500th post, WoOt

notsoaveragej0e · 04-13-2007, 03:35 PM

Still trying to elicit answers from my mom via AIM... she says whatever it is, its a similar color to the G6- was there a dark gray GTO by chance?::crosses fingers::- my dad keeps assuring me I "will love it" ... I am supposed to be focused on finals now, but this whole debacle is taking up all my mental capacity- it could either be tragic or awesome.

SikMindz · 04-13-2007, 03:36 PM

No.

Congrats on finishing college- you get a fish!

notsoaveragej0e · 04-13-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SikMindz

No.

Congrats on finishing college- you get a fish!

Damn.

At least I can pick up hot...40year old chicks... with... it...

(and I'm hardly close to graduating...my program is probably going to take a fifth year

...class of 2010 here I come!)

bballr4567 · 04-13-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Damn.

At least I can pick up hot...40year old chicks... with... it...

LMAO!!!!

nascarnate326 · 04-13-2007, 05:02 PM

So when will you know, because I want to know what you got now.

notsoaveragej0e · 04-13-2007, 05:15 PM

Ha, well at earliest I would assume next weekend, because my parents are coming to visit. My birthday is this weekend, but since I have finals like no ones business on Monday, I told them we will celebrate next week. I think I can either get them to drive it here, or at least tell me on the 21st. If not, I am going to have to wait until the focking 28th

I am literally dying inside to know though (even though I am 99% sure its a Monte).

bigbenSC · 04-13-2007, 07:19 PM

Well, I guess your dad officially hates you. He took a car that he knew would sell (your G6) and gets to offload a turd that nobody wanted for an entire year. I give him credit for trying to make it like you're getting a better deal, but you got screwed.

notsoaveragej0e · 04-13-2007, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbengt67

Well, I guess your dad officially hates you. He took a car that he knew would sell (your G6) and gets to offload a turd that nobody wanted for an entire year. I give him credit for trying to make it like you're getting a better deal, but you got screwed.

See he would only trade the car without asking me if he knew I would absolutely love his choice (which is why I brought up a GTO- there is no way I would object to him trading the GTP for the GTO). Thats why this is throwing me through a loop. All I can think of is that he just read my reactions differently than I intended; he mentioned a couple weeks back that there were some left over Montes, some nicely loaded LTZ's and I was like, "oh those are kinda cool" but I didn't mean for me... I meant for like... people in general, or maybe even as a first car. I knew he kind of wanted to get rid of the GTP since it was a stick and no one else (besides me and him) could drive it in my family, and because it had a lot of miles relative to its age. I can see that if he had the choice to get a brand new loaded LTZ with no miles in place of the GTP with ~14000miles, he would take it...but again, only because he thought I was interested in it. If he just wanted to sell the GTP and get a deal on a new car, he would have done it with the Cobalt SS/SC a month back. I don't know, I guess I'll find out in a week or so, it just sucks because I really liked the G6 and was starting to think nothing else compared to it in GM's FWD lineup.

AMRAAM4 · 04-13-2007, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braves299

I actually like the Montes.... I'm a redneck though.

notsoaveragej0e · 04-14-2007, 10:52 AM

I finally worked Dad over; here are some crappy pictures taken by the dealership:

Options the G6 didnt have:
-Remote start
-Side impact airbags
-blacktie radio (with MP3 player input!!!11!!)
-built-in garage door opener (I always leave mine in another car)

It's loaded, so all is not lost; Car will definitely receive tint this summer, and if I don't get a sport bike rims may happen. If the V8 WAI fits on the car, that may happen too. If I am feeling adventurous, something in the vinyl department will happen to the headlights. That is all I can think off the top of my head, I am going to avoid turning the car into a money pit. I actually have decided I have no problem with the car, I will just have to do some work to add to the cool factor. I am actually kinda of happy it has a 4 speed Auto (with low gearing), because I was not a fan of the gearing in the G6- it should also be good for some extra mileage.

RAZE · 04-14-2007, 11:17 AM

Certaintly not anyone's first choice here on the forum, but if you're not paying a dime for it, then who cares.

bballr4567 · 04-14-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAZE

Certaintly not anyone's first choice here on the forum, but if you're not paying a dime for it, then who cares.

Thats true.

To me the profile of the Monte looks like some kind of fish.

notsoaveragej0e · 04-14-2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bballr4567

Thats true.

To me the profile of the Monte looks like some kind of fish.

Yeah, that's what I'm going to try and fix this summer with some vinyl on the headlights at least, if I can find the right color.

notsoaveragej0e · 04-14-2007, 11:31 AM

Does anyone one know of any Monte Carlo forums where the members aren't all complete morons? I have looked at like... three... and there is limited info and idiots running them

KeyserSosa2000 · 04-14-2007, 12:00 PM

The pics look a little blue, what's the actual colour of the car?

04-13-2007, 07:50 AM	#21
dsk727 GAGT Veteran AKA: Denise Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Minneapolis MN Age: 45 Posts: 1,700 Vehicle: 06 Charger R/T	Wow, never knew so many people hated the Monte's! I don't like the redesign & current styling. I do like our 01 Monte.... but then again it has the L67 so there is a ton of aftermarket and as you can see from the signature Adam had it making some decent power. If it is a car you don't like are you going to tell your dad? I would hate to drive a car everyday that I absolutely hated! Any other cars he has mentioned, or ask him for some more hints! Good Luck, hope it's a good surprise! __________________ Midwest is Best!!! 2006 Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Dodge Charger R/T with R&T

04-13-2007, 10:31 AM	#23
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	I actually like the Montes.... I'm a redneck though. __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

04-13-2007, 01:00 PM	#24
archillasvante Fav. Grocery Getter AKA: Stephen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 37 Posts: 213 Vehicle: 2006 White G6 GTP 6MT	you already have a gtp so i don't need to tell you how much better it is than a monte carlo ltz... i would keep the g6... unless there is a gto or trans am ws6 sitting in that garage... __________________ Steve C. Blue 2000 Grand AM SE2 Coupe Red 1991 Dodge Daytona v6 IROC - RIP 1991-2006 White 2006 G6 GTP 6MT Sedan Mynd you, m00se bites Kan be pretty nasti...

04-13-2007, 02:51 PM	#25
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Whaaaaaaaaaaa Well I know for a fact the G6 is gone... I tried to pry the answer out of my dad in an email; I asked if the G6 was gone and if the Monte replaced it- he said "yes" to the former and "maybe" to the latter... I guess I have to just wait and hope for the best at this point. <----- 1500th post, WoOt __________________ Last edited by notsoaveragej0e; 04-13-2007 at 03:35 PM.

04-13-2007, 03:35 PM	#26
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Still trying to elicit answers from my mom via AIM... she says whatever it is, its a similar color to the G6- was there a dark gray GTO by chance?::crosses fingers::- my dad keeps assuring me I "will love it" ... I am supposed to be focused on finals now, but this whole debacle is taking up all my mental capacity- it could either be tragic or awesome. __________________

04-13-2007, 05:02 PM	#30
nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	So when will you know, because I want to know what you got now. __________________ "We've got lots of letters from Windows users that say iTunes is their favorite program. Its like giving a glass of water to someone in hell" - Steve Jobs

04-13-2007, 05:15 PM	#31
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Ha, well at earliest I would assume next weekend, because my parents are coming to visit. My birthday is this weekend, but since I have finals like no ones business on Monday, I told them we will celebrate next week. I think I can either get them to drive it here, or at least tell me on the 21st. If not, I am going to have to wait until the focking 28th I am literally dying inside to know though (even though I am 99% sure its a Monte). __________________

04-13-2007, 07:19 PM	#32
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	Well, I guess your dad officially hates you. He took a car that he knew would sell (your G6) and gets to offload a turd that nobody wanted for an entire year. I give him credit for trying to make it like you're getting a better deal, but you got screwed.

04-14-2007, 10:52 AM	#35
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	I finally worked Dad over; here are some crappy pictures taken by the dealership: Options the G6 didnt have: -Remote start -Side impact airbags -blacktie radio (with MP3 player input!!!11!!) -built-in garage door opener (I always leave mine in another car) It's loaded, so all is not lost; Car will definitely receive tint this summer, and if I don't get a sport bike rims may happen. If the V8 WAI fits on the car, that may happen too. If I am feeling adventurous, something in the vinyl department will happen to the headlights. That is all I can think off the top of my head, I am going to avoid turning the car into a money pit. I actually have decided I have no problem with the car, I will just have to do some work to add to the cool factor. I am actually kinda of happy it has a 4 speed Auto (with low gearing), because I was not a fan of the gearing in the G6- it should also be good for some extra mileage. __________________ Last edited by notsoaveragej0e; 04-14-2007 at 11:04 AM.

04-14-2007, 11:17 AM	#36
RAZE GAGT oldtimer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC - Manhattan Age: 39 Posts: 2,965 Vehicle: 2004 GTO	Certaintly not anyone's first choice here on the forum, but if you're not paying a dime for it, then who cares. __________________ Past: 2001 GT1 Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition 8/18/01 - 11/25/03 2000 Supercharged GA: 12/24/03-9/22/05 2004 Impulse Blue GTO 99 Grand Prix GT Coupe - 10/10/08-1/9/10 2010 Black Audi S5 Coupe Current: 2009 Corolla S - Commuter car 2013 Jetta Hybrid - Commuter Car 2005 Metallic Black Pontiac GTO 2014 BMW 650iX M Sport convertible 1987 Fox Body Mustang GT

04-14-2007, 11:31 AM	#39
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Does anyone one know of any Monte Carlo forums where the members aren't all complete morons? I have looked at like... three... and there is limited info and idiots running them __________________

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