Goodbye Grandam, Hello GTO! - Page 4

GregFarz78 · 04-09-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

$18-20 depending on mileage and condition

really? are the 04s going up in value? I've seen people getting 05s at that price

AMRAAM4 · 04-09-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

really? are the 04s going up in value? I've seen people getting 05s at that price

Then you found lucky people.

04s = $17.5k - 20k
05s = $21.5k - 23.5k
06s = $24.5k - 26.5k <-- these cars will rot for a year, makes absolutely no financial sense to buy a used one at this price considering you still have to pay TTL&R and get a higher finance rate since it is used.

Exodus · 04-09-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyB4439

The car was stickered for 20,500. I ended up paying 16,000 for the car after trade in and money down. I pay 274 a month and 89 dollars a month for insurance. Its in great shape with only 19 thousand miles on it. Right now my first plan is to tint those windows for sure. They later down the road I would like to get an exaust system and a nice juicy intake.

MORE PICS TO COME!!

How are you paying only $90 for insurance?

Mirage85 · 04-09-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Exodus

How are you paying only $90 for insurance?

Is it a second car? That would do it. his state / area might be cheaper. Its certainly not his age at 22, he has until 24 or 25 depending on the insurance carrier for age to decrease his policy.

Nina · 04-09-2007, 10:09 AM

Very nice

Good choice, I would have gotten white but hey it's your baby, Ha Ha

AMRAAM4 · 04-09-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nina

Very nice

Good choice, I would have gotten white but hey it's your baby, Ha Ha

Kinda hard considering the Monaro/GTO was never offered in white.

RAZE · 04-09-2007, 10:45 AM

Just saw this thread... congrats. Don't bother with an intake. They don't give any HP gains and anyone who claims 15HP is FOS! another don't is DON'T tint your tails!!!!!! DO NOT DO IT!!!! I've seen them in person and they look like the grains I order my sesame chicken with!!! If you can find 06 tails, then buy them. Price has gone up from $200 to over $300 for tail lights and from $190 to $300-$400 for the Sport appearance grills.

GrandAmGT1996 · 04-09-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

Kinda hard considering the Monaro/GTO was never offered in white.

pwnd.

JohnnyB4439 · 04-12-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Exodus

How are you paying only $90 for insurance?

Its now its 85 dollar a month.

. I dont know why its so cheap, I have about 4 different discounts and a perfect driving record/no tickets. It has full coverage and under my name.

notsoaveragej0e · 04-12-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

Then you found lucky people.

04s = $17.5k - 20k
05s = $21.5k - 23.5k
06s = $24.5k - 26.5k <-- these cars will rot for a year, makes absolutely no financial sense to buy a used one at this price considering you still have to pay TTL&R and get a higher finance rate since it is used.

$17.5 for an '04 huh?

A dealership offered me about 17.5 last time I checked for the G6... are the GTO's you saw for this price like... 50,000mile GTO's or decent ones?

pyro · 04-12-2007, 06:15 PM

there are '04's around here in the 16-17 range.

on a side note: DONT GIMP OUT ON THE TAILS! either get the holden ones or the 06 ones or dont do anything. tint looks horrible on those cars, and the altezza ones are super cheap.
oem or bust

JohnnyB4439 · 04-12-2007, 08:25 PM

yeah ive been keeping my eye out for those jeremy, They look 10 times better than the 04 ones.

JohnnyB4439 · 04-12-2007, 10:02 PM

I got the GTO tinted today, Ill try and post some more pics when I get back from my Ohio roadtrip.

RAZE · 04-12-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

$17.5 for an '04 huh?

A dealership offered me about 17.5 last time I checked for the G6... are the GTO's you saw for this price like... 50,000mile GTO's or decent ones?

He gave you a range. 04's going for 17.5 are obviously going to be a little more used than the ones going on the higher end of the spectrum.

JohnnyB4439 · 04-14-2007, 02:11 PM

What do you think of getting the reflective white inlays for the front and rear arrowheads from grafxwerks? I kind of wanted to do a white/black theme but then again the black chrome also caught my eye. What color do you guys think? Im also getting the 3rd brake light "GTO".

SilverEcstasy · 04-14-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyB4439

What do you think of getting the reflective white inlays for the front and rear arrowheads from grafxwerks? I kind of wanted to do a white/black theme but then again the black chrome also caught my eye. What color do you guys think? Im also getting the 3rd brake light "GTO".

It's not a Grand Am, don't do Grand Am mods.

The arrowheads I can see, but not the third brake light overlay please..super cheese.

JohnnyB4439 · 04-14-2007, 08:25 PM

Thats why I wanted to get opinions first, im still in grand am mode

. What color overlays should I get?

notsoaveragej0e · 04-14-2007, 08:34 PM

Meh, I don't know about white overlays...black chrome might be your best bet; keep in mind you do have red tail lights (or are you getting 06's? there are too many GTO threads on here for me to remember who is doing what

) so the arrow head might not be bad how it is. If you're going for the blackout look (which would be hot), go with black chrome, don't do the contrast thing on a GTO, it's too played out.

JohnnyB4439 · 04-14-2007, 09:10 PM

Yeah I was leaning towards the black chrome for the two arrowheads. I would love to get the 06 taillights they look 10x better than the 04's.

Heres the rims I want:

TSW - Thruxton

drumking1721 · 04-14-2007, 09:27 PM

ugh i need one of those

04-09-2007, 10:45 AM	#67
RAZE GAGT oldtimer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC - Manhattan Age: 39 Posts: 2,965 Vehicle: 2004 GTO	Just saw this thread... congrats. Don't bother with an intake. They don't give any HP gains and anyone who claims 15HP is FOS! another don't is DON'T tint your tails!!!!!! DO NOT DO IT!!!! I've seen them in person and they look like the grains I order my sesame chicken with!!! If you can find 06 tails, then buy them. Price has gone up from $200 to over $300 for tail lights and from $190 to $300-$400 for the Sport appearance grills. __________________ 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

04-12-2007, 06:15 PM	#71
pyro mAUDIrator AKA: Jeremy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,837 Vehicle: '05 A4 1.8T	there are '04's around here in the 16-17 range. on a side note: DONT GIMP OUT ON THE TAILS! either get the holden ones or the 06 ones or dont do anything. tint looks horrible on those cars, and the altezza ones are super cheap. oem or bust __________________ They can come closer than close, yeah...original they never will be. Florida Members...CLICK HERE Last edited by pyro; 04-12-2007 at 06:17 PM.

04-12-2007, 08:25 PM	#72
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	yeah ive been keeping my eye out for those jeremy, They look 10 times better than the 04 ones. __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

04-12-2007, 10:02 PM	#73
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	I got the GTO tinted today, Ill try and post some more pics when I get back from my Ohio roadtrip. __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

04-14-2007, 02:11 PM	#75
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	What do you think of getting the reflective white inlays for the front and rear arrowheads from grafxwerks? I kind of wanted to do a white/black theme but then again the black chrome also caught my eye. What color do you guys think? Im also getting the 3rd brake light "GTO". __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

04-09-2007, 10:09 AM	#65
Nina My little Guy! AKA: Nina Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 139 Vehicle: 2001 White Grand Am GT	Very nice Good choice, I would have gotten white but hey it's your baby, Ha Ha

04-14-2007, 08:25 PM	#77
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	Thats why I wanted to get opinions first, im still in grand am mode . What color overlays should I get? __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

04-14-2007, 08:34 PM	#78
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Meh, I don't know about white overlays...black chrome might be your best bet; keep in mind you do have red tail lights (or are you getting 06's? there are too many GTO threads on here for me to remember who is doing what ) so the arrow head might not be bad how it is. If you're going for the blackout look (which would be hot), go with black chrome, don't do the contrast thing on a GTO, it's too played out. __________________

04-14-2007, 09:10 PM	#79
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	Yeah I was leaning towards the black chrome for the two arrowheads. I would love to get the 06 taillights they look 10x better than the 04's. Heres the rims I want: TSW - Thruxton __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

04-14-2007, 09:27 PM	#80
drumking1721 you want it AKA: Paul Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Age: 35 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2000 Grand am GT Coupe	ugh i need one of those __________________ -Paul

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