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Old 07-12-2004, 02:15 PM   #1
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Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

Hello everyone, a while back I was gonna buy a used z28 but instead chose to wait. Now my choices are a 1998-2000 camaro SS or leasing a new GTO. My questions are, which is really faster and has better handling, and is leasing a car really worth it or not. Also which would you guys chose if you had the choice and why? thanks for the replies. Also is buying the SS instead better for investment reasons or not?
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Old 07-12-2004, 02:21 PM   #2
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i think a camaro would probly handle better, but the new GTO's are nice. they are rated as a 14.0 sec car, but can easily achieve mid to low 13's stock. I drove a new GTO about 2 weeks ago it's a nice car, and has an awesome sound.
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Old 07-12-2004, 03:24 PM   #3
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

How much hp does the GTO have?? Is it the same engine as the camaros?? At the dyno day we just had here and guy had a 99 LS1 camaro and it put out over 280 hp at the wheels bone stock!
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Old 07-12-2004, 04:58 PM   #4
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

GTO has the same drivetrain as a Camaro, LS1 tranny etc. But would you rahter drive a boat or a spors car???
BTW DON'T lease the damn thing, you are better off buying a used car, then paying money for a car you DON'T EVEN OWN.
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Old 07-12-2004, 05:09 PM   #5
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

Whats the boat and whats the sports car?
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Old 07-12-2004, 05:11 PM   #6
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

I think he meant

gto=boat
ss=sports car
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

and why is the gto considered a boat??
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Old 07-12-2004, 08:42 PM   #8
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

gto=350 hp ls1 vette engine
ss=325 hp ls1 camaro engine
i still would take the ss i hate the gto they pussifyied it compared to the old one, i seen one on the highway and even the gran prix looks more badass... cmon but it did sound kinda good though...
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Old 07-12-2004, 08:55 PM   #9
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

all the difference the GTO had on the outside to a standard run of the mill two door sedan was the hood and the emblems so why should the new goat be more unique looking for its time?
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Old 07-12-2004, 09:14 PM   #10
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

Heck choose the SS.........Way hotter car! Besides this is a camaro forum. What u think we're gonna choose? lol
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

GTO is a kick ass car. ITs even got independant rear suspension. Only some mustangs the vettes come with that.

Ive always liked the Holden Monaro and the GTO has kick ass interior. I say screw the SS.
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Re: Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

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GTO is a kick ass car. ITs even got independant rear suspension. Only some mustangs the vettes come with that.

Ive always liked the Holden Monaro and the GTO has kick ass interior. I say screw the SS.
what happened to you? ever since your camaro dissapointed you, now you hate camaros???
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i'm with dober on this one. i like camaro's, but there's just something about the new GTO that i like better, especially the 6spd.
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

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i'm with dober on this one. i like camaro's, but there's just something about the new GTO that i like better, especially the 6spd.
but the ss has the 6 speed also...
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Old 07-12-2004, 09:35 PM   #15
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Re: Camaro ss or 2004 GTO

The GTO is great but it would have been incredible if it was released when the platform was new the only concern I have is whether we'll get a new suspension assembly of lighter materials because American roads aren't quite as hard on suspension
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