GTO or '02 Camaro

nick at night · 03-30-2010, 06:08 PM

I've been on this site for a little while now but never really formally introduced myself. So I'll start off with that.

I've been a avid camaro fan for years. My first car was a 1991 blue RS, loved it but when i couldn't fix it my dad sold it

. I've been dreaming of the new camaro since i first learned of the concept. I'm currently balancing a 40hr work load while attending school full time trying desperately to finish my engineering degree. Right now between my truck payment (fiancé's vehicle) and my house payment, there's no way i could afford anything right now. Which brings me to the post question.

I might be getting a very good promotion at work soon, and even though i could afford a 2010 i am not prepared to pull the trigger till after school is through.

So i had the idea, buy a GTO/4th gen Z28 and drive that till i'm ready for the 5th gen.

So here's my question, Which is the better vehicle?

05 GTO? or 02 Z28?

ron10 · 03-30-2010, 06:18 PM

i say gto because i never cared for the 4th gen.camaro.

Betro02 · 03-30-2010, 06:24 PM

I would go with the Z28

Iron Lung Jimmy · 03-30-2010, 06:24 PM

GTO... it's not even close.

kunkelz28 · 03-30-2010, 06:26 PM

Its a Win / Win situation... you cant go wrong

SGOS252382 · 03-30-2010, 06:30 PM

Two completely different cars. I've owned them both. The GTO is way more comfortable and drives a lot smoother.

The Z28 would be a better platform if you're looking for a drag car. But the GTO makes a much better daily driver.

As mentioned, I've owned both and I'd much rather have a GTO.

nick at night · 03-30-2010, 06:32 PM

I definitely want something comfortable, as it will be my DD, I'm leaning towards the GTO as things stand i think....

levi1922 · 03-30-2010, 06:33 PM

If its a 2002 35th SS, then get that for sure! but if its just any ol 4th gen with a V8, then i think that the GTO is what id go with

Zeroto60 · 03-30-2010, 07:45 PM

I've had three 4th gen F-bodies and a '06 GTO.

Get the GTO!

I did miss the T-tops though!

USAFJeeper · 03-30-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeroto60

I've had three 4th gen F-bodies and a '06 GTO.

Get the GTO!

I did miss the T-tops though!

Man I love me some early Trans Am's with a T-Top!

2010 SSRS · 03-30-2010, 08:07 PM

Z-28

cdigiovanni · 03-30-2010, 08:22 PM

GTO 400hp modern ls3, newer tech. vs. ls1 old by standards newer products

Sawyer · 03-30-2010, 08:34 PM

you said comfortable and DD. GTO

VR Code R6P · 03-30-2010, 09:09 PM

I had a 1999 Firehawk, then a 2005 GTO, and now a 2010 Camaro. The GTO is way better than the eariler Camaro/Firebird, and the 2010 Camaro is a little better than the GTO, performance wise. Looks wise, the Camaro is the clear winner all the way around!

View Poll Results: GTO or Z28
GTO	57	75.00%
Z28	19	25.00%
Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2010, 06:08 PM	#1
nick at night Drives: 2003 silverado Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mardela, MD Posts: 226	GTO or '02 Camaro I've been on this site for a little while now but never really formally introduced myself. So I'll start off with that. I've been a avid camaro fan for years. My first car was a 1991 blue RS, loved it but when i couldn't fix it my dad sold it . I've been dreaming of the new camaro since i first learned of the concept. I'm currently balancing a 40hr work load while attending school full time trying desperately to finish my engineering degree. Right now between my truck payment (fiancé's vehicle) and my house payment, there's no way i could afford anything right now. Which brings me to the post question. I might be getting a very good promotion at work soon, and even though i could afford a 2010 i am not prepared to pull the trigger till after school is through. So i had the idea, buy a GTO/4th gen Z28 and drive that till i'm ready for the 5th gen. So here's my question, Which is the better vehicle? 05 GTO? or 02 Z28?

03-30-2010, 06:24 PM	#3
Betro02 Drives: Powerful Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addison IL Posts: 142	I would go with the Z28 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

03-30-2010, 06:33 PM	#8
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	If its a 2002 35th SS, then get that for sure! but if its just any ol 4th gen with a V8, then i think that the GTO is what id go with __________________

03-30-2010, 07:45 PM	#9
Zeroto60 Drives: 2010 RJT SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 113 View My Garage	I've had three 4th gen F-bodies and a '06 GTO. *Get the GTO!* I did miss the T-tops though! __________________ ’10 SS/RS - RJT M6 - Ceramic Tint, Billet Bow ties, AAC Int/Trunk LEDs, SLP Blackwing, Corsa, Hawk HPS, Cags! '65 Malibu SS

03-30-2010, 06:18 PM	#2
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i say gto because i never cared for the 4th gen.camaro.

03-30-2010, 06:24 PM	#4
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,577	GTO... it's not even close.

03-30-2010, 06:26 PM	#5
kunkelz28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St Cloud Minnesota Posts: 320	Its a Win / Win situation... you cant go wrong

03-30-2010, 06:30 PM	#6
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Two completely different cars. I've owned them both. The GTO is way more comfortable and drives a lot smoother. The Z28 would be a better platform if you're looking for a drag car. But the GTO makes a much better daily driver. As mentioned, I've owned both and I'd much rather have a GTO.

03-30-2010, 06:32 PM	#7
nick at night Drives: 2003 silverado Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mardela, MD Posts: 226	I definitely want something comfortable, as it will be my DD, I'm leaning towards the GTO as things stand i think....

03-30-2010, 08:07 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Z-28 __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-30-2010, 08:22 PM	#12
cdigiovanni Drives: 2010 SS2, 03 vette supercharged, Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 339	GTO 400hp modern ls3, newer tech. vs. ls1 old by standards newer products

03-30-2010, 08:34 PM	#13
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	you said comfortable and DD. GTO __________________ 2013 Mustang GT Black M6

03-30-2010, 09:09 PM	#14
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	I had a 1999 Firehawk, then a 2005 GTO, and now a 2010 Camaro. The GTO is way better than the eariler Camaro/Firebird, and the 2010 Camaro is a little better than the GTO, performance wise. Looks wise, the Camaro is the clear winner all the way around!

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