Engine stalled about 10 times today...

[ragingfish]

test driving a 6 speed GTO! I haven't quite mastered stick.Yeah, apparantly one of the servers in my new store is driving a fully loaded 05 GTO. I saw it, was drooling, he noticed, handed me the keys.Yes. Just handed me the fricken keys.I went out (actually, it was more of a joyful skipping action (think charlie brown and the peanuts dancing ), got in, sat down and almost sh*t myself!!! I started it up (after about 3 minutes of repeated attempts to start, with no success, until I remembered you have to press the clutch to start ), and the growl of the engine was intoxicating. Finally, got it into gear. After numerous stalls, I finally managed to get it moving. OMFG does that car haul! No surprise, of course. I couldn't believe how fast I hit 50! In SECOND! I got back - and after being heckled for my fantastic skills with the stick - and asked the guy if I could be blunt. He nodded. I asked how he could afford a $32k car on a server salary. He said he put $8k down, did a SmartBuy, and is paying $350 a month. That simple. I was dumbfounded. I had NO idea a GTO could actually be that affordable!End result: the GTO has been UNELIMINATED! I am seriously reconsidering the car...

[ColonelPanic]

They discount the shizzle out of those since apparently nobody will buy one. They were always trying to sell me one when I kept bringing the Vibe in for service. heh! Like I've said before, seeing how expensive a Vibe can become, a few pennies more on a GTO, that's a steal!You can afford the payment, but... How about insurance? The vizzle's expensive enough and it's just a crappy little no power havin' 4-banger station wagon, not some V8 powered, tire roastin' beast of a sportscar!

[rasermon]

Ever since you placed the red X over the GTO in your sig. I was disappointed with you. Now Mike is thinking with his head and might make the right decision.

[millster]

Haha! Nice!Well good luck man! That would be great if you could get into a GTO. Count me among the jealous if you do though. Sadly, in MT I can't afford to insurance to drive one even if I bought one.

[drunkenmaxx]

that smart buy crap isnt all that smart. the final payment is prob like $16k!!!

[ToolGuy]

These 6-speed cars are a blast and that is the only way to get a sports car or muscle car! IMO. 6-speeds are mean and instant power... I have beat lots of newer than mine, C5 Automatic Vettes in my Vette all because while they hit the gas and the trans gets going, I am already gone since my car is in the gear it needs to be and the revs are high! Just remind me not to let you drive my 6-speed! I like my clutch and it is still original... Good luck with the car search all of your pics have advantages and disadvantages.