2006 Pontiac GTO Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.68/5 Average
140 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

There are no major changes in store for the 2006 Pontiac GTO.

Pros:
  • One of the best V8s ever made under the hood, comfortable enough to drive every day, interior design and quality worthy of the price tag.
Cons:
  • Soft suspension tuning more suited for a Grand Prix than a high-performance coupe, long shifter throws, small trunk, missing key amenities and safety features.

User Reviews:

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  • Sleeper - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    I purchased an 06 GTO over a year and a half ago and still smile every time I start it up. It is by far the best car that I have ever owned and a blast to drive. The car looks much better in person than in pictures and most people have no idea what it is. The engine sounds great and the acceleration is impressive. The car may have sold better if the styling was more retro and less European but it is nice driving a car that you dont see at every stop light. The seats are very comfortable and the gas mileage is not too bad considering the power under the hood. It has been very reliable and the car can be modded if 400 hp is not enough for you.

  • Most bang for the buck - AWESOME - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    Recently purchased a Red 2006 GTO. This car is outstanding considering the price range. I can stay up with anyone on the road, including high priced Euro sports cars. Very fun to drive. Handles well, very rigid and well build, no sway whatsover. Test drove a Dodge Charger prior to purchase, and there was no comparison. I have owned and driven many Ford Mustangs, and other very fast vehicles, the GTO demolishes all of them. The one negative would be... the exterior could use a bit more styling and not look so much like a typical Pontiac. Although you can look at like this, it blends in with traffic, not to fancy looking, and it is a true SLEEPER. Beautiful interior!!!

  • Wow - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    After spending 6 years in Italy, I was looking forward to buying a new Mustang. Boy, am I glad that I found a GTO still sitting on the new car lot in early 2007. This is an absolutely outstanding vehicle. The 6.0 and 6 speed tranny are a blast to use on a daily basis and they still get respectable mileage. I really cant believe that GM could not sell more of these. Thats ok though, I got mine brand new and saved about $5000 off of the sticker price.

  • GTO---Gas, Tires, and Oooooooooooohhh - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    I have owned 3 GTOs....1968,1969,and a 1970. I have owned the 70 since 1979. My son and I are rebuilding the 70 from the frame up. This will take several years and I need horsepower!! When I first saw the 2004 GTO, I was upset! It was missing all the markings of a GTO (single exhaust,no hood scoops,etc..etc.)When I saw the 2006,I test drove it. What a ride!! I love this car!! Please dont tell my 70. The build is perfect. No flaws,tight fit,comfortable, FAST and gas mileage!! I chose the automatic and it shifts perfectly and matches the engines output no matter what the throttle position. I cant believe they stopped making it! The best way to describe the car is a 4 seat corvette!! GO GTO

  • Ricks review - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    For the price this is the best handling fastest car I have ever owned. It is a super fun car to drive. With the options available it is really nice looking.

  • lic plate..Bcnyea - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    06 GTO A4 Cyclone Gray 6.0. When i was younger i helped restore my dads 67 rag top black on black..them wore the days! He let me take it to prom and every other Friday i got to drive it to school!! took the long road back home after school :) and now i got one of my own,hope fully i can keep it for many years and my son and i can restore it when its time.But for now its the best thing i have ever owned i have many stories to tell my son some day like my dad did with me his back seat has more room lol and when your 61 their is not much room in mine haha! its a fun car to drive and own and drive..keep it between the white lines!!

  • 06 Pontiac Goat -- awesome - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    What a fun car to drive. I wanted a daily driver with some kick. Have had all the BMWs,Mercedes,Audis etc.... This car is power (400HP). Its just a great, comfortable car. I would rate it 10 in everything except gas milage (of course), I drive it 70 miles a day and its a pleasure. Has a great engine rumble to it. Stereo is pretty good, I do miss a compass and outside temp (loking to buy aftermarket rear view mirror that has it built in). To sum it all up, this car makes driving what it should be FUN! Plus there are loads of aftermarket goodies to buy. Go get one a have the next american classic. Sorry to see Pontiac saying goodbye to this rocket.

  • Refined Muscle Car w Subtance over Style - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    Re-introduced in 2004, the GTO early press reviews raved about the driving experience, interior and build quality, but the exterior styling left everyone underwhelmed. Many of us who fondly recalled the GTO’s of the muscle car era felt the new version didn’t live up to the memory, and sales didn’t meet GM’s expectations. Oh so many missed a great car. Open the hood and you will find one of the best motors on the planet, the General Motors LS2, a 400 horsepower V8 that can motivate you to 60 in under 5 seconds. Stealth looks combined with the LS2 power plant make for a modern muscle car with capabilities that require you take a deeper look to fully appreciate.

  • Best Car Ive Ever Had By Far - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    Ive got the more rare Impulse Blue Metallic 06 and I love her to death. Aside from a few things breaking (Water Pump went out, Radiator died twice, gas cap lock popping loose) I absolutely love this car. Ive had several different Mustangs and once I drove this car I traded in the 94 Cobra I had to get this Lucky To Own car. I am actually designing a custom cold-air intake for mine and I hope to patent it and hopefully have it out for all you other goat lovers to buy at a much cheaper price than K&N intakes. Look for it soon! Ive had mine on the 1/4 mile twice and had a huge grin all the way down the track. Especially since I went up against a Mustang GT and won on my first pass.

  • Better than the Mustang - 2006 Pontiac GTO
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    Whether driving in the city, on the highway, or on rural roads, you know youre going to have a smooth ride. Waiting at the line of a red light always makes you feel uneasy with all the looks youll get-ranging from a thumbs up, or another hand gesture. It was raining heavily one day, and I was driving home. Upon turning a 90 degree turn to get on the on ramp of I- 5, the car started to lose traction. Luckily the TC kicked in, and stopped my wheels from spinning giving me the ability to turn out from nearly smacking into a barrier. The car has been great for getting me to school, and the Dragstrip uptown. Only complaints from passengers comes from the 5th man-only 3 passanger seats+driver

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