[Shotimes] OT: CTS-V as a replacement for the SHO

[Donald Mallinson]

Despite Bob Lutz pissing off the entire "old fart" GTO contingent, and 
despite the bland looks, the GTO is a great bargain.  Basically a sedan 
Corvette (NO it isn't the equal, but IRS, Vette engine, Vette tranny 
etc, etc).

Many in the GTO club are buying them, and love them.  And yes, they do 
go faster than mid 14's, one poorly driven example does not make the 
rule.  Just as with SHO's.

they are built super solid, and that translates to a good feel on the 
highway.  I didn't buy one because of looks and size inside.  But for 
the average american enthusiast, it will fit right, and looks are a 
personal thing.

I just wish they had held off another year and given the body some 
sizzle.  New Mustang, 300C, Magnum, Miata, WRX, Charger all have sizzle 
and are selling well.

Don Mallinson

clift@chartertn.net wrote:

>Yeah that's right.  It's built for Australian roads, many of which are apparently still dirt, so the extra durability to the frame adds to the weight.
>A car is only as good as its driver, many of the '05s are nipping 12s stock w/the 6spd.  I don't see whats not to like, except perhaps the look of the 
>exterior (This is a SHO list isn't it?). The interior is fantastic.  
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>>BTW, I caught a bit of the end of a show last nigh, with a >new 400 HP GTO against a 300 HP Mustang GT. The GTO won by >not even two car lengths. They said it was "still the >champ" or words to that effect, but that was pretty lame >for carrying 100 more HP (33% more). An '05 GTO was at >Lapeer back in may, turning 14.40s.....
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>>>The GTO is pretty heavy no?  Like 3750 lb or so?  >>Physically it's a fairly
>>>small car, and the LS1/6 is pretty light...not sure where >>they are hiding the lead.
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