2006 Pontiac GTO

Description

The 2006 Pontiac GTO is a car of legend. It was the final year we'd ever get this iconic name, and this lives up to the muscle car heritage it created with a powerful LS2 V8, six-speed stick, and a bold red that's a rare treat. And the value price is there on this low-mileage GTO to ensure the full package keeps you grinning ear-to-ear.

We like the last of the GTOs because Pontiac fans know they did it right. Like the original, Pontiac didn't try to be overbearing with the design. It's sleek, clean, and conservatively confident - so it's more than just the twin-kidney grille that made this GTO feel a bit like it came from a premium European like BMW. But they also gave it the right stand-out sporty details, like twin hood scoops, a nice ground effects body kit, a sculpted rear spoiler, Euro-style tail lights, and stylish 17-inch alloys. Plus, the Spice Red Metallic is exclusive to this final year. It has a nice look of respected care and less use than you'd expect on a car averaging only about 1500 miles annually. Good body lines, clear headlights, and clean glass are part of an overall quality where you know you'll enjoy driving it today, and the public admiration will continue to grow with time.

The interior continues the feeling like this came from Germany. After all, these were built by Holden in Australia, so the bloodline is closer to GM's Opel than Pontiac's Grand Am. This import-level quality feeling comes from the moment you hop inside. You have power front seats that have the bolstering to be all-day comfortable. And the leather upholstery has the supple feel of a well-respected low-mileage car. This loaded Pontiac has many great features, such as power windows, power locks, dual front airbags, a tilt/telescopic steering column, cruise control, and ice-cold air conditioning. The AM/FM/CD stereo is by Blaupunkt, so you get premium European sound in this American muscle package. There's even an excellent upgraded gauge package cleanly installed on the top of the dash.

This coupe might have been sent over from Australia, but the heart is pure American. This LS2 powerplant is the version we all love in the C6 Corvette. The fuel-injected 6.0-liter V8 is a world-class motor rated at 400 hp from the factory. Plus, we bet this one unleashes a few more ponies because it inhales deeper with an AEM cold air intake and exhales with authority out of the upgraded cat-back X-pipe dual exhaust. Best of all, the six-speed manual transmission means you can unleash the full performance and growl with a quick downshift. And part of the reason we love the Aussie car is the excellent chassis. That means a sport-tuned fully-independent suspension, variable ratio rack & pinion power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes w/ABS.

The last of the GTOs is a true collectible, and so this comes with nice paperwork, including the original window sticker, owner's manual packet, and maintenance records. You know the final-year GTO is on its way to becoming a desirable and rare classic. So if you hurry, you can pick up an exceptional example while it's still affordable. Call now!