PURCHASED A 2004 GTO AND LOVE IT

[Sirrotica]

I bought my 05 new in Feb 2006, also yellowjacket with the 4l60E. 140,000 on it currently, and it's my favorite car to drive. After 13 years it still puts a smile on my face. They are great cars, too bad there were so many detractors when they were new. I believe that some of the sceptics have been won over since the cars were new.

Mine is also completely stock, when I'm asked why I haven't modified it, my answer is, "With 400 HP, do I really need another 20-30 HP?"

I also have issues with the leather seat covers splitting on the seams, I plan on buying new covers for it soon.

As with any mass produced car there are some common minor problems, nothing that would make me think about getting rid of it though.

[Rich-Tripower]

Originally Posted by Sirrotica

I bought my 05 new in Feb 2006, also yellowjacket with the 4l60E. 140,000 on it currently, and it's my favorite car to drive. After 13 years it still puts a smile on my face. They are great cars, too bad there were so many detractors when they were new. I believe that some of the sceptics have been won over since the cars were new.

Mine is also completely stock, when I'm asked why I haven't modified it, my answer is, "With 400 HP, do I really need another 20-30 HP?"

I also have issues with the leather seat covers splitting on the seams, I plan on buying new covers for it soon.

As with any mass produced car there are some common minor problems, nothing that would make me think about getting rid of it though.

There is ALWAYS a need for 20-30 more HP!

As far as the split seams on the seats, this is an easy DIY repair. The biggest issue is getting the seat cover off so you can sew the split back up. Not bad on the rear seats, they come out and come apart easily, a bit more work if the split is on the front seats. But it sure beats buying all new seat covers.

[Sirrotica]

Originally Posted by Rich-Tripower

There is ALWAYS a need for 20-30 more HP!

As far as the split seams on the seats, this is an easy DIY repair. The biggest issue is getting the seat cover off so you can sew the split back up. Not bad on the rear seats, they come out and come apart easily, a bit more work if the split is on the front seats. But it sure beats buying all new seat covers.

The drivers seat leather is ripped from shrinkage of the leather, no repair to be made with the material being ripped. The rear is likely salvageable, the cover on the rear was already replaced under warranty. My car has 140,000 miles on it so the only time it is sitting is when there is salt on the roads. IMO seat covers are wear items so it doesn't surprise me the drivers seat is worn and needs replaced.

Had I taken more pains to keep the leather from shrinking (conditioning) the seams probably would have held up better.