When will we see 2005's here on lots???

[y2jdmbfan]

Guys,

Anyone hear anything as to when the first 05 GTO's are supposed to arrive here in the states? I was in a very bad accident and my 04 GOAT got totaled. I am expecting the insurance company to cover the cost of the car, but I'm not sure I can drive another GTO after that experience (the accident was not my fault, but my girlfriend almost died and is in ICU from it). I was thinking I might go with an 05 if I do decide to get another GTO, definitely not another Torrid Red though. Any other suggestions on a car with similar price/performance to the GTO?


Thanks,

Y2J

[JohnPaulPSU]

That's a tough break... Or good luck depending how you look at it. Going by what happened last year I would hope for GTO's on the lots in November but I wouldn't count on it.

As far as other car options... I would probably look at a used BMW M3 or 330 convertible. There is the Chrysler 300C though, or the 2005 Mustang (if you like it) That's all I can think of this early in the morning.

[mmciau]

Holden are the victim of industrial disputation here in Adelaide at the moment and it is delaying the roll-out of the VZ and of course Monaro/GTO.

That said I summise that it will be possibly january before they get to the West Coast.

Mike

[paco04]

Does that mean they are on strike?

[mmciau]

Component supplier - Air International I think is the trade name

Mike

[GTPprix]

I'm guessing December.

[SDLS1Rider]

Waiting is hard. But it will make the down payment easier.

[phobos512]

Air International it is.

Here's a news article about it from 6 September. (http://abc.net.au/sa/news/200409/s1192771.htm)

[smithsonga]

go look at Infiniti G35 Coupe. +15hp this year with 19" rims.

Hope your girlfriend recovers 100%.

Jim

[Black2005LS2]

I have an 05 on order. I just got word that the build date was pushed back until dec 1st. Im not expecting my car till the beginning of january at the earliest.

[Red Devil]

Beginning of the new year.

[radczr]

My '05 order still shows a TPW of 9/20, no change as of right now. I'll check again next week.

:)

[mrgto]

My '05 order still shows a TPW of 9/20, no change as of right now. I'll check again next week.

:)


TPW and when they actually arrive at the dealer are two totally different things. I say around Thanksgiving you will start seeing them at dealers.

[Miss-our-GTO]

I have an 05 on order. I just got word that the build date was pushed back until dec 1st. Im not expecting my car till the beginning of january at the earliest.


There was a post on another board that this push back to December was going to happen. If built 1st of December, still could have as much as a three month wait to arrive. Could be March.

[SDLS1Rider]

Well, it looks like I will in fact be going to the San Diego Auto Show on the first weekend in January. :banghead: