Hello,

I'm playing around with the idea of purchasing an SRT-6 and wanted to know if anyone has come from a similar background as myself. I currently drive an 05 GTO (400hp) with an automatic. I really like the GTO but I get bored quick so here I am. Based on the numbers, the acceleration should feel the same plus I should get better gas mileage in the SRT (i'm getting around 18mpg now.) I used to have an SRT-4 and feel that the SRT team makes an excellent product.

Would you mind giving me your thoughts between the two? I'm 6'0 / 180lb and I'm kinda worried the car will be too small for me. I commute to work about 20 miles each way.

Let me know if any of you have any experience with the two vehicles.

 

My buddy is 6' 5'' and he bought a SRT-6 and loves it................he's used to the fact that cars aren't made for people that tall though. The 6 is lighter and will perform better than any stock GTO and you will appreciate it. I don't know about the better than 18mpg deal though(unless you're talking highway). I daily drive my 6 and even though I've never actually calculated the mileage I know it's not above 18.........but thats all city driving and lots of full throttle passing.

 

You might feel cramped if you are used to a large car like the GTO. You'll be giving up back seat usability too. Gas milage won't be better than 18mpg in regular driving. 0-60 times are around 4.7 - 4.8. It handles, well, like a sports car. It will get tons more looks than the GTO for sure. You might miss the v8 burble and roar though. Even the SRT6 sounds a bit like a vacuum cleaner or leaf blower.

P.S. If you don't already know, the SRT6 engine is hand-built by AMG in Germany. Everything mechanical on the car including the chassis is Mercedes and or AMG. What this means is a LOT of car for the money. It also means that parts are EXPENSIVE and usually have to come from Germany, maintenance is EXPENSIVE, and finding a mechanic certified to work on it correctly is a pain in the ****!! I change the oil my self, but if you don't, it'll cost you about 100 bucks. If you ever need to take your car in for repairs be prepared to be without it for a couple of weeks or at least be waiting for parts for a couple of weeks. Not a big deal to me since it isn't my daily driver. Don't be fooled, originally, this car was almost 50 grand, the sticker has fallen; however, the upkeep is still luxury sports car territory.

 

Not to mention the handling I wanted to buy a GTO untill the rear end got squirly around a turn during a test drive. Its too much hp for that type of car IMO. My srt6 with the pulley mod feels night and day faster but I agree you will feel like your in a miata compared to the GTO. I too am 175 and 6'1 I wish it was just a little longer. The seats are weird its tough to kinda slouch but if you sit up straight it wouldnt matter if your 6 or 7 feet.... The Holden and GTO just blend in too much, its a shame Pontiac had a chance to do something special bringing one of the first REMAKE american muscle cars back and they totally blew it

 

Funny...just a few weeks ago when I was looking for a "new" car to drive to work..45 miles 1 way, I was down to 2 choices 05-06 GTO or the SRT6.
I am driving the 6...I just could not warm up to the "jellybean". No offense.
NO REGRETS here.

 

Agree, I do not believe the gas mileage would be better than 18mpg. I think my daughter gets 16-17mpg. Admittably (if that is a word) due to my aggressive foot finding the warp button under the accelerator, I am lucky to get 13 mpg. Had a flashback to earlier today as I was coming home from golfing. (no clubs in car) and after I went past the tollgate with 2 miles till my exit, I pushed it to 125 and it felt sooooooooooooooo goooood.

PS I got really lucky yesterday. (I hope my luck continues) I was on the way to my office (after golf) and was cruising at 90-100 and I had to slow doWN becase this person in this ricer moved over into my lane. Since I was coming up to the toll booth I slowed down and moved over to the left lane to go thru the sunpass prepaid toll. I bumped the SRT back up towards 100 and Vanlentine went off. I dropped to 70 mph in 6 feet. Just then I see a petty State Trooper sitting on the left side and thought," oh well he got me". Well about that time I was coming up on the toll and had slowed down to 30 when the trooper pulled out and turned his lights on. Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam

Guess what. ....................He pulled over the little yellow ricer

The moral of the story.............DON'T BUY A BRIGHT YELLOW CAR. And buy a valentine radar detector.

 

i've seen guys call the GTO a V8 Cavalier.

GM coulda done so much more with that one...

 

I had to come back to this thread and can not help but ask what everyone thinks of that new monster of a G8?

 

G8 is a much better attempt - I think they have a winner compared to the GTO. Now if the gas prices or CAFE do not kill it......

Lets just hope they do not make a "street edition" yikes are they ugly.

 

i liked the concept G8 when i saw it in Detroit. not as bland as the GTO.

haven't seen one in the "wild" yet, but i just did a search on the Pontiac site and see a few dealers have V6 models in stock.

 

Another, big, heavy, sorta fast, gas guzzler GM car. Very much an American copy of a 5 series. Not a bad thing, heck, even the rear side windows and roof line are nearly exact. GM is doing better, but still not sure if the public will be willing to spend the gas money.

 

im 6' 3" and fit very comfortably in the srt6, my buddy has a gto that he let me drive a few times, and i fit in it just fine, but for some reason the positioning just wasnt as comfortable for me. might just be cuz im used to the the srt6 tho

 

From what I've seen, I like it. I've alway's been a Pontiac fan. My wife & I have had a 91 Formula, 93 Formula, 92 Grand Am GT, 94 Grand Prix GTP and a few other older Pontiac's.

 

IMO I think the styling of the GTO is poor. GM did a poor job on this one. As far as the G8 I'm not a fan of 4 doors anyway. It's better than the GTO IMO but still don't like it. I actually get about 21 mpg with my SRT6. Maybe I drive it a little lighter than others most of the time. The SRT6 is a terrific car you would not be disappointed. I'm 5'11" so cant't help you with the fitment issue. I fit just fine.

Jim

 

I am 6'2" and fit in the Xfire - but just barely....in fact, one more inch of seat travel would be perfect. I often find myself going back and forth between the seatback angle and seat distance from the wheel to find a better compromise (i.e., less recline lets the seat go back further, more recline, less)...to no avail. But once I press the accelerator, everything fits perfectly.

 

A couple of things you are asking about have been discussed a lot:
1. Will you fit?
2. Thoughts on the SRT6 vs. GTO.
If you do a bit of searching, you'll find all you want to know.

Had they made the GTO in a convertible - I would have probably bought one.
Each car has their pros and cons.
Handling - SRT6.
Back seat -GTO.
Less expensive mods - GTO.
Etc.

Good luck.

 

I too came out of an SRT-4 into the SRT-6. I'm 6'1" and 250 lbs, and fit just fine. I average about 21-22 MPG with an intake, ECU Tune, and Exhaust. The SRT-6 is FASTER than a Goat, and it actually handles. I've run up against modded GTOs that couldn't beat me. It's really a high 12 second car out of the box with the right driver and conditions. I've recorded a 3.96 0-60 in mine with just a couple of bolt ons. You won't be disappointed. I use mine as a daily driver at the moment. No complaints.

 

I am personally looking for a Crossfire myself. While it's no GTO, I have an F-Body with the older LS1 engine, and here's my subjective observations from one single test drive:

1. The SRT6's acceleration does NOT feel like my LS1. It is not necessarily better or worse, but it does feel very different. While my car has violent, neck-snapping torque right from the get-go, the SRT6 instead keeps you constantly pinned to the back of your seat. It doesn't let up until you let go of the gas.

2. I'm 5'11", 180, and the first time I got in a Crossfire, I immediately felt claustrophobic. There's so little room, and I had to make an effort to get in. However, I fully expect to get used to this very quickly if I purchase a Crosffire. Of course, this is after coming from a car where you practically have to be 5'8" or taller just to see over the dashboard.

I think a test drive or two will help you make up your mind better than anyone here can. But I'll tell you I'm still looking for an SRT6.

 

Came from an 05 GTO (six speed)

Gas mileage is about the same in the city, better on the highway with the GTO. I had the same misconception.

Should have kept my GTO, SRT-6 is a great little car but...

I have had my car in the shop at least 4 times (soon to be 5) and I have barely put 2,000 miles on it.

My car was not a SRT Driving Experience car either.

I love the car to death, I really do, but it has just been a headache. The prices have dropped significantly, mods are extremely expensive, the car rides absolutely horriblely if your not on a smooth road, and it keeps breaking with 13k on the car.

It's a fun car and most people have not had bad experiences with thier cars like I have.

For the price you can't beat the car, but if you already have a great car like the GTO just stick with it.

Only huge thing the SRT-6 has on the GTO is handling.

 

Well, handling is what sports cars do. Oh another thing it has is exotic car looks! I am still amazed at how many people actually stop to take pictures, ask questions and follow me just to get a glimpse. People really have no clue what it is and are quite shocked to see one.

What sort of problems have you had with your SRT6?