Did someone call? :p
The first thing I'd recommend you do is go on over to LS2GTO.com and read the posts about issues people have with the Goat in the GTO Tech forum
http://ls2gto.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3
The next step would be to get in one for a test drive.
I'm not sure what you want from this car. Are you a track guy looking for respectable times? Do you want a vehicle with muscle and comfortable interior appointments? I'm fairly certain that you're not considering the GTO for its looks!
I like the fact that my Goat is a sleeper - I generally don't get hassled because it gets mistaken for a Cavalier or G6. When I do get called out, I enjoy the surprise generated by blowing off someone's doors. She's a heavy pig, but also nimble and quick.
I canyon carve, so I REALLY like that it has IRS. The IRS is perfect for slamming around the twisties at high velocity (you didn't hear me say that, Tag). I like this car so much that I will not trade it for a 5th gen 'Maro. Rather, I'll take one of each, please!
I strongly believe that you need to drive one of these beasts to find out if you really want one.
And, really, stay away from the '04s - they've only got the LS1 (poor lil' things)
