There are quite a few of us here who own both old and new Goats. I've been here since 2003 and frankly, grew tired of all the negative posts referencing the new Goat. I own the following Pontiacs: 2006 GTO, 2004 GTO, 1972 GTO, 1971 Lemans Sport, 1972 Grand Prix. I've had in my constant possession at least one vintage Pontiac since 1976, and normally averaged two or three. I've been ridiculed for my ability to discern a real GTO from what's popularly accepted. So I pretty much gave up on this section and this board. I still lurck but don't post much. I find much more satisfaction driving my new Goats than arguing about what constitutes a real GTO.
Like most on this board, I've always longed for the reemergence of the GTO. But, personally, I preferred a modern interpretation over a carbon copy of some bygone model. Unlike most, I accepted the new Goat for what it is, rather than what it is not. Although I agree the styling could have been better, I'm perfectly happy that I have a car that totally satisfies on ALL other fronts.
So rather than continually harping on broken-record sentiments, I enjoy my new Goats and forego discussing my experiences here. But trust me, there are more of us here than you think. I find it rather comical that a board called "performance years" chooses to ignore or minimize the cars possessing the BEST performance. SIMPLY because it looks like other MODERN Pontiacs?
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