(OT) GTO was RE: [Shotimes] impala ss

[Donald Mallinson]

I have had one on order since last June I think.  Still no 
word of where it is.

Silver 6-speed was what I chose.  Yes, it is a bit heavy, 
and they mounted the gas tank up high in the trunk to pass 
US safety specs (Aussies mount it low under the trunk like 
zillions or early US cars, and some still are).  That raises 
the center of gravity some and makes the trunk unpractical 
for anything big.

Still, the car handles well, seems to have a high standard 
of quality and goes like stink.  Stealth factor isn't a bad 
thing either.  Price is decent for the performance level. 
Another advantage is a bunch of hi-po parts for the 
suspension from Australia all ready to go, plus hundreds of 
low-price options for more HP from the GM small block forces.

Check out:
http://www.newagegto.com

to read more about it.  Everyone that has taken delivery so 
far seems to be madly in love with the torque, sound and the 
seats!

I am not sure I will accept mine, got to see how it feels 
but on paper it looks good.  I would like my next car to 
have a lot of HP and be RWD.  Not ready for a vette and 
would like to stay with something at least sold by a mostly 
American company, but the other cars I am considering are 
the Infinity GS35 4-door, the RX8, but these are both very 
japanese.  Caddy CTS-V is to pricy, I have had a Mustang so 
even the new version isn't really what I want.  Not much 
else out there.  Lincoln LS?  Not really enough HP, and a 
big cramped inside, no manual behind the V8.

Don Mallinson

Clift wrote:

> Speaking of which, what does everyone think of the new GTO?  I've been
> keeping track of them since they came out.  LS1 powered 350hp and 365
> lbs-ft for ~32k, 6 speed, fully independent susp, and the thing looks
> pretty similar to a standard GP. Talk about a sleeper car.  Only bad
> thing is it's a little heavy at 3700 lbs. Still, I like.
> Jarrod Clift