SHOULD YOU BUY AN 04-06 GTO????

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A short review of our 2004 GTO. The big question is, as probably one of the least popular LS cars out there and with a decent price tag on them, are they still worth buying in 2023???
MUSIC BY RYAN SANSBURY

[@stickybunz2g]

As a fellow 04 owner the answer is hell yeah! One of the funnest cars I have ever owned and I never get tired of driving it!

[@racefammedia2275]

I have an 04 I love it bro my wife got a 17 ss sedan great machines

[@michaelgunderson418]

“it’s actually most fun” i’m just messing with you, but good for you that you found a great car that you can enjoy

[@bobbycone2]

I also own an 04 and I love it to this day.

[@themoviehobbit355]

I have myself a limited edition 2005 CV8Z Monaro. As an Aussie we look at these car’s differently too other people around the world I just hope you all are looking after these beautiful beasts of a car

[@christophergudino3453]

I Would love to some videos of it 🔥🔥

[@Meinstein]

I've kept my '05 stock.. drive it moderately.. and get 24.5 mpg and five smiles per gallon. Love this car in 2023!

[@fedupgamer9075]

These things are wolves in sheep's clothing. I have a 2006 GTO and I love it. I built mine to be a Scat Pack killer since most of the Charger/Challenger guys who pull up don't know what it is.

[@Mr-th5hw]

4xx+ rwhp ?

[@StelioKontos42069]

@@Mr-th5hw gto's only need 380 to the wheels to beat scatpacks but 400 is nice if you need to get them out of there faster.

[@phyllisbarber7529]

Fuckin sweet unit

[@CJColvin]

What job do you work at to afford the GTO with those mods with ease.

[@thorshammer5134]

I’ve always wanted one of these or the w6 ram air. I daily a 2014 Taurus SHO that is also a sleeper with its tuned 3.5 liter twin turbos. 460 hp and 480 torque + awd. Super reliable in snow and absolutely shits on scatpacks and 90% of other cars driving around.

[@ss8512]

I'm 38, I've had a c5 and c6 vette. The reason I want a gto is I want the power without the looks of looking fast. 400hp is more than enough for me at this point.

[@aiman5069]

But he says it's not for drag race

[@Daddy000]

@@aiman5069 gto is used for a lot of drag races 🤷‍♂️

[@Airick9073]

I’d recommend the six speed manual with a spintech exhaust. Every 2nd to 3rd gear shift will put a smile on while going the speed limit

[@jklivin2007]

…..I had a Torrid Red ‘06, red & black interior with a Maggie, I miss it, but I also LOVE my ‘11 C6 GS. only downfall of the GTO is GM’s parts being constantly discontinued.

[@damianmooney5079]

I have a black on black 2005 gto 6 speed 44k miles with magna flow exhaust that sounds like music to my ears. Always get looks and drive it once week. Never gets old just pure fun and a great sleeper.

[@voltageyt2576]

Good miles

[@chignik_ak4366]

Yes you should !!!! I just bought my cammed 06 m6 Barbados blue for 10k w months ago and love every minute of it !!!!

[@WavyCarlos]

I found one where I live with 100k miles 6.0 ls2 manual and it has a lot of upgrades and looks to be well kept up with , but we will see. It’s for 10k and has a new t56 trans with 5k miles and tick short shifter ac and heat

[@RobFRC]

Theyre only getting MORE worth buying with the way new cars are going. Love our 04 cosmos GTO more than the c5 vette.

[@alexstokesjr3092]

I have an 04 cosmos a4 as well. I love it!

[@60sand70srockmusiclive]

I also have an 04 cosmos

[@RobFRC]

Hell yeah, thanks for checking in Cosmos Gang 😈

[@lmssry2878]

I thought I was the only cosmos purple left 😭🤣🫶🏼

[@davepritts494]

I as well have a 04 cosmos 6 speed manual 42,000 miles and I love it.

[@milham6341]

Absolutely love my 05. Wanted one since they were introduced. And low and behold my son bought a black 2005 last month For his first car. We're gonna have some great times wrenching together 🎉

[@Var272]

They can be fast or at least fast enough to keep up with current stuff. I'm building mine. 6.0 iron block with forged internals, ported 823 heads. Xport LSA , built t56. Axles and diff are beefed up. Should have some videos soon.

[@IceHockeyJedi]

Good video, man! I had a Torrid Red '05 and a Brazen Orange '06. I definitely miss them. Best highway and road trip cars I've ever owned. Once I got an aluminum radiator, a steel braided fuel line, a one piece driveshaft, wrapped the BCM wires behind the glovebox, new strut mounts, new springs and shocks, new radius rod bushings, and a new head unit, I was good to go! Lol

[@TheyCallMeMrMaybe]

Fun fact: GM tweaked the Euro variants (The Vauxhall Monaro) to make it a factory drift-car. A lot of power to break traction loose, and enough weight to throw around yet handle well.

[@davegreg]

I own a Monaro CV8 here in the U.K.......awesome cars, it's the 4th one i've owned. I love the LS1 engine, it'll pull 70mph in second gear no problem - thats good enough for me!🙂

[@jklivin2007]

…..it’s ashame GM has discontinued majority of parts for the GTO & aftermarket is very limited due to low production & demand. I miss my ‘06, but love my ‘11 GS. 😉

[@johnhudson1545]

I just like another South Carolina guy with good car content. When I was looking for my second car, I was seriously looking at one of these the only reason I didn't is because it was mechanically identical to my 4th gen Trans Am.

[@crodrc51able]

Anything LS based is absolutely still worth acquiring. Didn’t need to watch the vid to answer. But I did because I love them Pontiac Goats. And no, they’re not unpopular. 👍🇺🇸💪🦅

[@CJColvin]

Even though they're rebadged Holden Monaros from Australia 🇦🇺

[@brianh9470]

I had an 06. Was a great car for the money.

[@andrewklingenberg882]

As a former owner of a murdered 06 GTO i say hell yes.

[@Area51racewayNC]

I would say drag bags really alleviates issues with squatting when launching. I have owned mine for 18 years and it is still a great car being modified as it is. Good video!

[@richmcdowell]

Going on 17 years with my 04. I'd say grab one, 04, 05, 06. If you can fix the issues yourself, GO FOR IT!! Never selling mine!

[@scottmorrison147]

No mistake at all! Great car!!

[@TheGoat455]

yep

[@goat_life254]

When I was shopping for a car, I wanted ls power and I wanted something that wasn’t everywhere. And I had to have a coupe. So I bought a goat. An 04/a4. If I could do it over I’d have bought an ls2 car with the m6. I’m in the middle of a manual swap now and that was 7k in parts alone. But most of that would have been necessary on an m6 car as well. These cars turn heads everywhere.

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

Thats right! You really don't see them and when you do they are a real head turner!

[@mathewvenegas4935]

Just raced one last week they still can keep up with modern muscle cars

[@hamiltonarmando]

Glad I got mines for 8 pre covid

[@ianlogan9163]

I got one for 5 on marketplace 2 years ago and have put easily 8 into it lol I've got the same Torrid red one you have brotha!!

[@hamiltonarmando]

@@ianlogan9163 5 is a steal ! currently only put 3k into now another 1-2k for air conditioning . Torrid red 🙌

[@juanjrmendiola8412]

Hell yea they are..got me an 06 last year..didnt want a car everyone else has..thats all you see everybodys driving the same shit.

[@larrylush1011]

I love the gto I have a 2006 brought new .

[@Edward-w1w]

2006 Stroked 403 w/Tremec Magnum-- Cyclone Grey -- Sexiest car in three counties

[@stangbanger93stickshiftonl3]

They are not as heavy as ppl make them out to be. 3725 curb weight on a auto car with a filled trans and full tank of fuel. My stick car weighs 3580 with me in it and 2 gallons of fuel. My 16 s550 mustang is heavier. The 5th gen camaro is heavier. The fact they are heavy is a myth. Find any other modern muscle car with atleast 400hp and 7 times out of 10 the gto is lighter. The only comparable car is the s197 gt500 and its only 165lbs lighter.

[@GodsGunsGlory777]

It’s crazy how people don’t really talk about how decent the mileage is on the highway

[@67judge]

I noticed it! It’s definitely a long drive touring car 😊

[@jiggy7928]

400 miles to the tank when I previously had my 06 M6.

[@laflame2024]

As a former owner yes get a gto I miss mine so much none of any of the cars I’ve owed compares reliable,fun, and manual

[@Joeshomegarage]

Oh by the way the blue 05 on my channel is running a bone stock rear end and stock axles with a built 4l80. It made like 840 RWHP or something and went 9.40 spinning the tire on the wheel so he needs beadlocks but yeah stock axles and diff! LOL

[@ashleyorr495]

I live next to a Pontiac dealer and the owners son got one all DECKED OUT W THE 6.0 AND TURBO.....I DONT KNOW HOW HE PULLED IT OFF BUT I was driving down the highway next to the house and I thought I heard a way more rdical car ...come to find out they are radical

[@MonaroTravels]

Interesting when you say the 04 GTO is the top spec compared to the originals. The 04 GTO is actually a base spec Monaro, there are much higher spec cars in the UK and specially Australia. Shame they didn’t bring the HSV versions to the states.

[@alphasaiyan5760]

Got the hanging headliner … 🤦 I hate that it’s so damn common in these cars that probably some of the ones sitting on the lot brand new probably had hanging headliner lol

[@MRGTO2005]

I bought an 05 new, which I still have. It's stock except for a Corsa Sport catback. It has 48k, and only had to replace the radiator. I might buy another 05 or 06 to modify, but I wouldn't buy an 04, unless it was highly modified.

[@harrishustle]

I have the Borla S-Type Catback on mines and Yep typical common issues on these cars. My 06 has 46k and still needs a new radiator and going buy the drive shaft repair kit cause those wear quickly...

[@keremysmith6866]

im torn right now between trading my daily driver at the moment which is a 2016 with 65k on it for a 2004 gto with a 91k on it thats red on red to have as a daily driver for a while and it would twin with my 95 trans am. Its nice having good gas mileage and ac that will chatter your teeth out but im fiending and missing my v8 power lmao

[@JB54379]

Can you edit a video anymore than this?? The 2004-2006 GTO's are becoming more and more desirable. The prices keep going up and even today they are fast and super fun to drive. A 2004 GTO does 0-60 in 5.3 sec but IMO it is even faster than the spec. You have the 2005-2006 GTO's that have more HP but personally, I do not think they are any faster than the LS1 on the 2004. Just my experience from owning both 2004 and 2005 models. If you want a fast car buy a older GTO while you can. They will not be around to buy in the next 5-10 years.

[@TheGoat455]

The answer is yes

[@Jonnawa]

Ah the car I wanted when I got through basic training didn't make it due to health reasons now 19 years later I was proved favorable for va if I have enough after I pay off debts of dispair I might have enough to purchase one who knows what's to be time will tell

[@kevinobrien4155]

ive got an 03 Ls1 monaro here in Australia where they all came from. currently deciding what cam to put it in 🤔

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

If you plan on dailying it, choose wisely!!

[@kevinobrien4155]

@@runsgoodbutsmokes nah it's a weekender so I kinda just want the best sounding cam 😂

[@kevinobrien4155]

@@runsgoodbutsmokes I'm looking at btr stage 2 the most

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

@@kevinobrien4155 sweet! That's actually a very streetable cam. I have that same exact cam for LS swapped 1979 Firebird.... haven't put it in yet, but has been sitting in my shed for a month now! Your monaro should sound good with that cam and good little bump in power! Good luck with it!

[@Tmo0331]

​@Kevin OBrien I'm running a MS4 cam in my 04 m6 gto. It ain't too bad for daily driving.

[@chucksozz]

I wouldn’t say not a drag car . Maybe not the best drag car . But you can get it to hook if it’s set up right

[@TheGoat455]

Costly but fun for drag

[@Mickcotton]

I have a 06 6 speed 70,,000. Miles It’s awesome 😎 Cheers 🍻

[@Mr408Jess]

Cyclone Grey 2006 checking in-bought it 11 years ago 86k miles

[@talibandjay8553]

Bet Looking to Join the LS Crew🔥💪🏽Tuff video

[@CJColvin]

I have one question, if the 04-06 GTOs we're so good then why didn't they sell very well nor saved Pontiac from death when new?

[@brad8987]

Lack of advertising, style wasn't in for muscle at the time (everyone wanted a cookie cutter retro look), they weren't meant to sell many (therefore there was no purchase by proxy as they weren't common on the road)....pick one. Nothing to do with reliability or quality as build quality was much better than muscle competitors of that era.

[@CJColvin]

@@brad8987 Whats wrong with the retro look with some modern performance?

[@liamelder1972]

I think it’s more attributed to the discontinuation of the Holden Monaro in 2006 (look up if you don’t know). After the Monaro was discontinued they decided to take the Holden commodore and turn it into the “flagship” v8 Pontiac which was the g8 which was sold until the death of Pontiac in 2009. So it’s a mix of the comment above regarding the overall buyers market at the time and discontinuation of the cars production in Australia as the Holden Monaro, so there was no longer a Monaro to rebadge as a GTO and import to the States.

[@martyfarrell9459]

And again, the dude that owns a 1978 Ford pickup is trolling every GTO video. What a loser.

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

They needed to redo the interior for side airbags to be current and thought it was too expensive.

[@JUNKYARDGTO]

Nice GTO subscribed

[@Demboyzrunnin1991]

I have 1 in a bodyshop right now lol.....I bought it because people are sleeping on the goats

[@martyfarrell9459]

GTO, IRS, 8 seconds. Not drag car? Only if you don't knw how to set it up.

[@Sin3xtreme]

i have the awd model here in aust HSV Coupe 4 ,they are getting long on the tooth now and mine is off ethe road being rebuilt, while working at holdens i grabbed some GTO parts as i love the front end

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

@@Sin3xtreme very nice!!!

[@Sin3xtreme]

@@runsgoodbutsmokes i have to admit that's the most angry GTO/Monaro i have ever herd

[@Uranswer-yu5kp]

You could have gotten a smaller cam on the correct LSA and had just as much chop.

[@Arrsiix]

This gen of all GM seemed to go dirt cheap with radiators, but have solid blocks! I don't get it.

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

Plastic was becoming king in that area!

[@3145468044]

I found 1 but it has 170,000 miles, idk if I should purchase or run from it

[@bk6678]

I’ve got a nice one. Stock.

[@ashleyorr495]

Hell an 04 doin 12.s.....thats impressive

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

Seen basically stock ones do it. Depending on the driver mostly.

[@gto1607]

I dont care ...im getting one anyway.

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

DO IT!

[@theredgoatviking4686]

I have a built 05 with a built 4l65 with money other mods

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

My ‘06 had more problems than Joe and Hunter…

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

That's unfortunate! I have heard of many issues with them, especially electrical. Fortunately we didn't have any issues with ours and owned it almost 8 years and over 70k miles on it.

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

@@runsgoodbutsmokes 4 mechanics couldn’t solve a 3 month electrical problem. A diesel mechanic overheard a frustrated auto mechanic and told him what to try. AC compressor imploded. Rear end leaked and drive shaft isolator crumbled. Seats came unstitched, both plastic mounted sun visors broke. The car came with a broken stud in the exhaust manifold, from factory, but was powerful enough to drag all those problems down the road. Beautiful interior

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

@@T.R.R.Jolkien I get it haha.

[@billyfoster3223]

What are you talking about??!! This isn't GM's biggest mistake! Their front drivers were/are their biggest mistake!! Dropping the Firebird:mistake! These cars are better than any front drive junk, including a bunch of Japanese stuff and Euro trinkets. Can't really stand front drivers that much, even if popular. To each their own. American/Aussie iron rocks!😆🔧🛠️

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

Must not have listened to the video.

[@t.a-8469]

4k 😭 what a steal!

[@EditsBySosa]

Where you get your gauge bezel?

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

It was already on the car when we got it. But I believe they came from here: gtog8ta.com/04-06-gto/04-06-gto-2-1/16-gauge-dash-pod/ www.maverickmancarbon.com/products/gto-color-matched-sport-gauges

[@bilouxi2]

try the 05 06 gto not the same vehicle as the weaker 04

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Heavy compared to what?

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

Some other two door V8 cars that are similar in power.... 4th gen fbodys, s197 mustangs, corvettes....

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

@@runsgoodbutsmokes ok so you’re probably right about that but they are lighter than 5th and 6th gen Camaros, CTSV’s, all late model Mustangs, Chargers, Challengers,, G8’s, SS’s.. They are lighter than most V8 rear drive “modern muscle” cars so in my opinion they should not be called out for being heavy. However I bet my car is heavy af for a GTO because a lot of the upgrades I made simply add weight. Luckily all of my mods contribute to more power and going quicker.

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

@baby-sharkgto4902 I guess I was comparing more so the cars I've own/owned and the typical cars in my area. You're right too, there are a lot of heavier cars out there for sure! Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to knock the car! I love our GTO even though it's a bit outdated and slow for today's standards. It's absolutely a great car and have zero plans of ever letting it go! ....even though we have 6 cars in the driveway.....

[@endtimeswriter]

if its naturally that loud then I will pass on it.

[@dropd1039]

Holy edits, Batman! Unwatchable

[@Massachusettsmorons]

Stop posting stuff like this I’m trying to buy one and I would like to keep them under 20k 😂 one of my dream cars to own

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

Plenty out there under 20k still! Get you one!

[@cleanpoopsoc6080]

People forget it’s an Australian made car. These things are built better then your average gm. Not to say it doesn’t have gm problems of course

[@runsgoodbutsmokes]

You're right. I don't think any of the Australian cars that came over here had the typical GM ignition issue. But they do still have other issues, like every GTO I've been in including ours has some sort of intermittent wiring issue and something just doesn't feel safe about the gas tank being right behind the back seat.... but maybe it is! Either way, still a fun car!

[@CJColvin]

It'd basically a rebadged Holden Monaro from Australia unlike the original GTOs.

[@Gengargamer2_]

​@@CJColvinActually, funnily enough, there were a select few that were rebadged monaros, but that was only a very small amount.

[@CJColvin]

@@Gengargamer2_ How so?

[@KHel-gk9zg]

Gms biggest mistake lololol?....yeah ok

[@peethomas3978]

Hell yeah 😎

[@john_trawolta6834]

G8 or GTO ?

[@cgivo1991]

Depends if u want a 4 door or 2 door and if u get a g8 make sure it's a g8 gt

[@heathbar4825]

@@cgivo1991 *g8 gxp you mean *

[@cgivo1991]

@@heathbar4825 naw g8 gt I ended up getting a gto tho

[@djdodgejason01]

@@heathbar4825 No it is gt. Grand Prix has gxp which is the ls4

[@heathbar4825]

@@djdodgejason01 nooooo wats considered the 4 door gto is the g8 gxp…. 415 hp 6.2 liter ls3! Google it next time before thinkin someone is wrong…Lol gran prix loool