New Pontiac Gto

[sil240sxrwd]

"Last February, in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000 at Southern California’s Irwindale Speedway, Pontiac entered its first drifting event with a GTO. Although it likely hoped for a warm welcome from the youngish spectators, that didn’t happen. Instead, “We got booed,” says the car’s driver, Rhys Millen.

But what should Pontiac have expected? Drifting is the country’s newest motorsport, and most of the fans are the same enthusiasts who think it’s cool to spend 50 grand hopping up a Honda Civic that—even when modified—can’t outrun a Corvette. The $33,495 GTO is a classic V-8–powered, rear-drive domestic pony car from a Western conglomerate. It’s in sharp contrast to the front-drive sport compacts the fans would have likely arrived in. Pontiac invaded their turf."

Ive always been fond of domestics. At the nv240sx bbq i mentioned the gto and everyone seemed to jump down my throat. lol. I love the new GTO. I got to take a ride in one today and WOW!!! So much power!! the ride was really stiff too. I dont think its a good drift car but in the 1/4 mile... ya cant beat a good ol LS1.


"Drifting is the country’s newest motorsport, and most of the fans are the same enthusiasts who think it’s cool to spend 50 grand hopping up a Honda Civic that—even when modified—can’t outrun a Corvette. " lol

[xxminoxx]

thumbs up!
I liked the GTO @D1 GP... it was smoking tires more than any other cars..oh except nomura's ride...

[mplayboy72]

import or domestic it doesnt really matter is long as the car is sick

[msaskin]

Originally posted by mplayboy72@Jun 11 2004, 08:02 AM
import or domestic it doesnt really matter is long as the car is sick
definitely.

On that note my dad and I went to test drive a few cars yesterday afternoon. My impression of the more ridiculous ones.

AMG E55 - wow...never thought a 4 door sedan could kick that much ass. The sound of the blown v8 (especially coming from a mercedes) was ridiculous...sounds like a cammed up LS1 when you get on the gas.

Cayenne Turbo - same as the E55, except in an SUV :). Twin turbo V8's rock my world.

Too bad we'd never buy either of them.

~matt

[mr peas]

Seen a few of the new GTOs while refueling, and while it may not look like much inside I knew if Rhys Millen is willing to drive that thing sideways, it must be something worth looking at. I dont mind Civics or whatever,as long as they dont talk crap about us and ours, its all good. BUT, if you're willing to stick GTR badges on your Stang or NISMO decals on your Honda, then you're asking for some negative remarks. Not from me :P, but expect a little comment or two from people. (Lennon for example :P) So yeah no hate here, as long as you're a cool person to chill with, then its all good. Otherwise peace it and beat it. B)

[msaskin]

Originally posted by peas@Jun 11 2004, 10:46 AM
Seen a few of the new GTOs while refueling, and while it may not look like much inside I knew if Rhys Millen is willing to drive that thing sideways, it must be something worth looking at. I dont mind Civics or whatever,as long as they dont talk crap about us and ours, its all good. BUT, if you're willing to stick GTR badges on your Stang or NISMO decals on your Honda, then you're asking for some negative remarks. Not from me :P, but expect a little comment or two from people. (Lennon for example :P) So yeah no hate here, as long as you're a cool person to chill with, then its all good. Otherwise peace it and beat it. B)
Couldn't have stated that better myself :)

~matt

[mplayboy72]

yeah as long as your cars not ghey i wont say anything