Mach 1 vs. new GTO

[Los]

And Corvettes require Mobil 1.

Ok, what's the problem?

[okie-chevy-man]

As for the Mobil 1 it is recommended. So Mobil 1 and the guys up at GM have a little money exchange. Same with ford and Motorcraft. it doesnt say on a corvette (that i know of) if you do not use Mobil 1 oyu will damage your engine. BUT, on the Mach 1, if you do not use 91 octane you 1) risk engine damage 2) void warranty


i dont see why people are comparing these 2 vehicles. Fords #1 Sports Car vs GM's knock off of an old sports car. One built for performance one built for smooth quiet ride. Apples and oranges i think.

[Hypsi87]

I went to the dealership and drove one yesterday, i put about 36 miles on the odometer. It's a nice ride and has all sorts of throttle response. I don't think that a 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec is feesible in this car. As much as i like the car, it's pretty much a grand prix with a kick ass engine. Now after saying all of that, I have driven a mach1 and now a new GTO. I think personally I would take the mach 1. Im not much of a fan of the Grand prix looks.

[vette_7t9]

Top of the line Ford? Apples & Oranges? Well let me tell you this, after the many times GM quoted the GTO as a high performance car, capable of high performance, and avid accelerator, I expected more! The mach 1 isnt the top of the line mustang I tell you what. it comes at a measly 29,000 USD. The GTO is priced at SVT Cobra level, 1 grand less. And you know what? Mach 1 is more than 50 HP short of that vette engine in the GTO. There.

[RedLightning]

now now, arnt we all a wittle biased here, sure GM is trying to sell the GTO as a performance vehicle, but i dout thats why anyone would buy it, for one the GTO has an entior that screams comfort, id hate to ever take a road trip in the Mach 1, Car and Driver says that The GTO has the nices seats in any gm car, and that it is a great car to ride in for road trips, also in about a year there will be a Super Duty, Judge, GXP(or GTX), or whatever version of the GTO. So then well have to compare the lowest to the lowest jk(because then it would be v6 vs. v8). I just want to say that neither car is better, it depends on what kind of car you like, you cant really compare the currrent gen stang and new gto they are different beasts just like you cant really compare the 360 Modena and Ford GT,(sameprice very different performance, ford destroys the 360 in performance) but the modena is well a Ferari(cant spell). It all comes down to what company you like more, or what kind of car you like.

[eillob]

This GTO would probably be ok if they called it something besides a GTO.
The old school GTO was one bad ass ride. Calling this thing a GTO is an insult to the old one in my opinion. You have to admit those are large shoes to fill and I don't believe this LS1 grand prix look alike is cutting the mustard.

I dont understand what GM is doing. Look at the New impala for example it looks like an oversized malibu with a 6 cylinder. Sure its supercharged but let me tell you I drove it and it is nothing compared to the older body style (1996). And what about this new half pickup half sportscar model. That is by far the ugliest thing I have ever seen. Whoever designed it should be drug out into the street and shot.

I think GM should stop trying to improve what does not need to be improved. If they want to keep another LS1 powered vehicle in there line up they should have stuck with the Camaro and Trans am. And don't disgrace yourselves and insult us with half ass combacks like this wanna be GTO.

[okie-chevy-man]

This is what GM is working on right now and will compare with the Mach 1.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...ifth_Reloaded/
This was a kid who didnt want to see the camaro go so he drew his own and he now works at GM on this project.
The GTO is mor eof a luxury car then Sports car and GM states that. Thats why i say apples and oranges. Thats like comparing The lightning to GM's Silverado HD with the 496ci. yeah the lightning is faster but lets slap a dozer on a steel gooseneck on them then run them down the quarter.

[Jaice]

The new GTO is fast, but it doesn't look like a sports car. To me, It looks like the Grand Am/Pre

If you have a V8 sports car, you should at least use Plus Gasoline, not regular.

[eillob]

[quote=okie-chevy-man]This is what GM is working on right now and will compare with the Mach 1.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...ifth_Reloaded/
This was a kid who didnt want to see the camaro go so he drew his own and he now works at GM on this project.


Now that was tight. I hope GM follows through.

[thunderbird muscle]

I like the Mach 1 Just for its style cmpared to the Gto nothing against the gto. I just think the Mustang has better style and they followed the herritage better.

[SIKCRX]

im all for bringing the camaro back, but why the hell do companys continue to style their cars like the 60s??? its a new car, it should have a new design....

[BlkCamaroSS]

If you want a badass GTO, just go and import one from Holden, you'll get much better results than getting a toned down version through Pontiac...

[Los]

Sounds like even the GM guys can't make up their mind.

Ford = 1
GM = -1

They should've kept the Trans Am.

Anyways, Okie man, where in the state are you from?

[RedLightning]

trans am(and gto and some caddies) the best and only good gm car! ok ok just kidin, sort of.

[DeViL]

Opinions are fine and all but yeah Highflow were you not bitching at the Camaro folks for giving their opinion of the Mustang in their forum (aka slandering the stang)? So uh "GTO = crap" and the latter is ok?