Thread: 07 GXP or 06 GXP?

Originally Posted by Aceshigh

I have never heard of any differences between the transmissions 06-07. They didn't change anything in the drivetrain besides replacing the expensive Alcoa aluminum forged wheels with cheap Koran knockoffs. These cars all have problems holding their transmissions, not just the '05-'06's. Right now I have a problem with the shift pressure solenoid, but that's been going on for over a year now. The car is solid and a performer, it is expensive to maintain but so is every other car on the market with high performance parts. The '05's had 4 way adjustable lumbar support in their seats and the '06+ come with only two way. There's something the '05 lacks that the '06 picked up but it's escaping me at the moment.

Thanks for the imput. I have decided that year of the car itself wont matter to me. I will be happy with an 06, 07, and I may be able to find an 08.
Thats really what I am looking into, a good performer (decent).
I mean, I drive a stock Pontiac G6 right now with the 3.5L VVT with 219 at the motor. So 303 will be more than an upgrade for me. I was originally going to mod my G6, but even if I did do some neat mods I still wouldnt be near where the GXP is stock....
I heard that the GP's are very front heavy, but I drove one for the first time the other day and I was astonished at how the car handled. I have ridden in many, many sports cars. Corvettes, mustang cobras, all kinds of foreign cars also and I honestly thought the handling of the GP was equal if not suppier to them. The person who told me that had never driven a GP GXP, just the GP base sedan.

Do any of you guys have any ideas on how to sell my car faster? Goodness, I can not believe it has'nt sold yet. I am asking a very reasonable price for it with decent miles on it. I have it on Autotrader.com, Craigslist OKC, Craigslist Texhoma, and I have parked it in places where it gets good exposer. Still nothing....
I have some custom decals put on the side of it however. They are not very flashy by any means, but possibly this is interfering with buyers seriously considering my car?

I don't know what else to do, cause a trade in is not a good option at this point. Any ideas? Thanks

Originally Posted by VDV18

If you can find an early 07 for relatively the same price, buy that instead of the 06.

Early 07 (thru a certain VIN #) still came with the Forged Alcoas. Late 07 (after a certain VIN #) came with the knockoffs. The 07 also has the 100,000 mile powertrain warranty while the 06 does not.

If you have no intentions of modding the car, the GXP is the way to go. I had/have no intentions of modding a car, so the GXP is the perfect choice for me to drive to work and pick up my kids from school (when compared to a GT or GTP).

Okay, thanks for the imput.

I agree, the car is an awesome looking car while still offering decent performance, which fits me perfectly.

Don't get me wrong though, when I say I don't intend to mod, I mean seriosly modding. I don't plan on investing in a turbocharger, and heavy mods like that. But I will do a KN air intake, and maybe some exhaust and other bolt ons like that. Nothing heavy though, basically. And if I don't do any mods at all, I will still be more than happy with the car stock.

I also don't plan on hot-roding it all the time either. I like the idea of having the power when I need it, like passing on the highway ect.
But that does'nt mean I'll keep my racing virginity .

Originally Posted by IR II IP IDEATH

Just tired of the note really, it also needs tires and a alignment lol.

The note really should'nt be that bad though, for me. I am going to do a 60 month note.
I can do a shorter one, but I dont want to cough up the extra dough right now every month. (My first time buying a car).

Originally Posted by Dboy23

The 07' that I had did have the Alcoa wheels and it DID have a problem with the transmission but the dealer did a full rebuild on it (under warranty). If you can find an 07' or 08' that's still covered under warranty (the 07's warranty will expire this year) that would be the route I would suggest you go just to have a bit of piece of mind because parts for that car aren't cheap (a used trans would cost like $2,000+ installed).

So, are we talking about a definate, I will have to get another transmission eventually?

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

^^It's the same transmission minus the width of the chain in the standard 4T65E-HD...if you pay 2G's or more your gettin' hosed.

What do you mean? Are you saying that the tranny should'nt be that much?

Why would you want the same transmission again?

Talk to dave at TEP.

To be honest, if you're considering a GXP because of the power, you'll want an upgraded transmission.

Originally Posted by matt5112

Why would you want the same transmission again?

Talk to dave at TEP.

To be honest, if you're considering a GXP because of the power, you'll want an upgraded transmission.

So it's definate, if I get a GXP, I will be getting a new tranny also?

Well if you're buying it because of the power you're probably going to USE it because you can get most of the features with better fuel economy with a supercharged or N/A 3.8 in a similar car.

It'd also cost you less.

If you use (mostly abuse) then it will have a shorter life, increasing the chances you'll need to replace it.

From the little i've heard, these things have a reputation for nuking their transmission.

Note, i've read VERY little about them.

Originally Posted by matt5112

Well if you're buying it because of the power you're probably going to USE it because you can get most of the features with better fuel economy with a supercharged or N/A 3.8 in a similar car.

It'd also cost you less.

If you use (mostly abuse) then it will have a shorter life, increasing the chances you'll need to replace it.

From the little i've heard, these things have a reputation for nuking their transmission.

Note, i've read VERY little about them.

Yeah, I am considering getting a GTO but I think the GXP is right up my alley. I want the sound, idle and stock performance of the GXP so that would fit me perfectly. I am not really interested in a 3.8 on a newer GP (05-UP) because I dont like the way the bumper looks in the front. I am very picky. I just love te features of the GXP. An 05 an older GTP is not a good option either cause I don't want to have trouble financing the car with the note I want. I do good with an 06-07...

I also don't want to get into heavy mods. I want the car to be realiable. I won't be hammering on the car much, but I know better practiced than preached!