General LSX Automobile Discussion - 2005-06 GTO or 2002 Trans Am

Im debating on selling my trans am to get one of these cars, a 2005 - 06 GTO or a 2002 Trans Am, wanting to know which would be a better bang for my buck? and opinions would help :D:D:D

There is a similar thread just a few down from yours that might be helpful...

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/1191627-02-trans-am-04-gto.html

Actually, some people including myself would have different responses for both threads. If it were between an 04 GTO or a T/A I'd say go for the T/A, as long as the shoddy interior and less refined quality of the car doesn't bother you. If it were between the later year GTO's then I'd say go for the GTO, because the interior, which is one of the finest in GM's inventory of all time, as well as the LS2 can't be denied. Ultimately, it all depends on what you're looking for...

id get a GTO or keep what you have.

I went from a 2001 Z28 to a 2005 GTO and now I have a 2002 Z28.

All were automatics with similar mods.

The 05 GTO ran the exact same time as my 02 Z28.

Both had long tube headers and intake untuned. They went 12.7 but the Camaro had 2.73 gears. I went back to a Camaro because I missed having t-tops and didn't like how the GTO looked anymore..hah

I think it really depends on what your looking for. For me, I got my 00 SS cause of all the things that can be done to them, as well as things in general are cheaper for them. For me though, I'm never satisfied and I won't leave ANYTHING on my car stock. By the time I get done with it, its gonna have everything from the wide body kit to C6 Z06 brakes and most likely a MP112. I'm the type of person though that will take the car completely down to repaint it and end up wetsanding and buffing the underside. :lol: This car is just a toy though. Something that, when done won't be driven everyday and for a backup when my DD is under the knife. On the the other hand though, my next car WILL be a 05-06 GTO and I'll end up using it for my DD, until yet again, it ends up like the SS with no part untouched and I need something else to drive every day.

I would get the 05-06 gto especially since you have already owned an f-body. They are really nice on the inside compared to a t/a.

I was lookin at both these cars 01-02 ws6 or 05-06 gto before i got my ws6 i like both of them and knew performance was about the same but i ended up get a t/a just because of how it looks its just a sexy badass lookin car but i always think i would have loved to have a gto but i would prob say the same thing if i got a gto i guess the grass is always greener!

I'd get the GTO. It's an overall better car

I sold my 04 GTO to get my 00 WS6, however, I would buy a 05 - 06 GTO over a T/A. My GTO was a great DD, it was not sporty enough for me.....