I bought my GTO new back in 2004. I had planned to sell it for a 1LE, but I ended up spending a lot more on a 2017 Stingray
My GTO was modified so the 6th-gen didn't feel any faster, but the handling is light years better (I had full Pedders suspension too).
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2004 Impulse Blue Metallic Pontiac GTO (6M) SOLD

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