2004 Pontiac GTO Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.70/5 Average
241 Total Reviews
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The 2004 GTO is an all-new rear-wheel-drive performance car from Pontiac. Although it is new to the U.S. market, it is based on a car sold by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden, under the Monaro nameplate.

Pros:
  • Powerful V8, rear-wheel drive, predictable handling from fully independent suspension, loaded with standard features.
Cons:
  • Forgettable styling, numerous standard features make it an expensive proposition.

User Reviews:

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  • awesome!!! - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    At first I thought it was a Grand AM on steroids, but after looking over the car from the engine to the detail of the interior, this car is absoulutely beautiful. At the turn of the key, you know you have a great thing. The way the engine growls and the power to force you back into your seat is a very welcomed feeling. Thank you for such a great car. Also, thank you for making them affordable because I now have one and absolutely love it!!!

  • Why the GTO is a sleeping Giant - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    In, my opinion the 2004 Pontiac GTO is very underestimated. The Car exudes inpressive performance for the price and the interior is spot on. There is no other way to discribe it. Many people argue that its not a muscular as they wanted. My question to them is have they actualy driven one? Now i agree that it seems as thought it could have a faster 0-60 time or that the engine could have put out more, but and this is a big but if you could ever take one out on a track you would see where Pontiac was trying to go. It seems as though you and the car are comunicating with one antother. It was one of the best track cars for the money i have driven. It gets a big two thumbs up from me.

  • Gto performer - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    Great performace vehicle. Well built,with no problems after 9,000 miles. Fun to drive.

  • Better than Memories - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    The new GTO is a true modern muscle car. Yes, I remember driving the original GTOs, and my 2004 is as fast or faster than the best of the 60s. The difference is that it handles better than most sports cars and is quiet and relaxed on the highway. Ive owned mostly BMWs, Porsches and other euro cars, and the build quality of this built down under GTO is as good as any of them. With a 160 mph top end, 14 seconds flat in the quarter, and real world economy of 18 to 24 mpg this is a great car.

  • Goat Junk - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    Too many initial problems: 1) Blemishes in paint 2) Lights misaligned 3) Gear shift knob rattles 4) Needs New rear end after 1500 miles 5) Weatherstrip not attached to door Also, the car is not fun to drive for a performance car. It handles like a very heavy car. Too much plowing into corners. This has to be the worst new car I have ever owned in initial quality.

  • Fantastic car - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    This car is so much better than anything Pontiac has ever produced. Plenty of power on tap. Superb handling. Well appointed interior with top quality materials. Fit and finish is above and beyond any GM car Ive ever owned.

  • Thunder from DownUnder - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    I have had my 6 speed GTO for 10 days. It is simply awesome. It sucks $2.50/Gal 91 octane like a banshee, but what do you expect? Lots of wheel hop when shifting because of the torque/hp. Have to get a CAGS (skipshift), eliminator like my 95 Z28 6-Speed LT-1 Ragtop has. Where is the oil pressure gauge? I guess in the computer. Computer takes time to learn. But when all is said.. What a car!!!! You buy one and... "Good on ya, Mate!!!"

  • Not much to complain about - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    Ive had my GTO for a little over a month now and have read a lot of reviews. Its discouraging to read many of consumers negative low-blows to this GTO, but then again, I have seen just as many positives from people that actually own them. Everyone has an opinion... I am sufficiently satisfied with my GTO. Performance- wise...couldnt ask for more. Exterior, I could agree that more could have been done, but then again, if GM built the car to have louvers, scoops, vents...etc then what would car owners get to add?? I look at my GTO as a blank canvas for me to custom. GM did the hard part by installing a killer interior with performance that sends riders to the chiropractor.

  • Sweet Car! - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    The car is fun to drive and it gets alot of looks from the ladies.

  • pontiac gto - 2004 Pontiac GTO
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    One of the BEST cars I have ever owned, except around town gas mileage! I even got 24 mpg driving car home form Iowa! And, that was with the cruise set at 75mph with the air on.

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