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#290 of 317 Build date is wrong... by hammen2 Aug 24, 2007 (7:28 am)
since the last car was built on June 6, 2006 and had an 838xxx VIN. Yours is probably right around the time that the blown strut issue was discovered, but the best way to determine is to have any GM dealer pull a GMVIS report on your car. The GMVIS report shows the ordering dealer and any warranty and service work that was done on the car - if yours is susceptible to the strut issue, it will have a GM program listed - if you see that mentioned, but no strut replacements under warranty, the work hasn't been done. Oh yeah, the GMVIS also shows the "build date" but, for our GTO's, this is NOT the date the car was assembled in Australia, but instead the date the spoiler was installed when the car got off the boat in California...   GM put a ton of field reps into GTO's in July-August-September of 2006... those cars got between 2k and 6k miles on them, and were subsequently sold in a GM dealer-only auction... your car might be one of those, based upon its mileage. GMVIS is also useful because it will show you if the car was administratively bought back for any reason (someone in Waco, TX ended up with my first GTO, unfortunately for them...) Replies to this message: ehasley (Aug 24, 2007 10:08 am)
#291 of 317 Re: Build date is wrong... [hammen2] by ehasley Aug 24, 2007 (10:08 am)
Replying to: hammen2 (Aug 24, 2007 7:28 am) Thanks for the reply hammen. Here is a copy of the GMVIS for the car.   Help VIN : 6G2VX12U86L820669 VEHICLE INFORMATION Merchandising Model : 2VX37 -2006 GTO COUPE GMWarranty Start Date : 08/31/2006 BARS Order Type : 70 - RETAIL - STOCK Delivering Dealer : PATRICK PONTIAC-BUICK-GMC INC. 405 S WASHINGTON HWY ASHLAND , VA 23005-2312 (804) 798-4200 Selling Source : 16 - PONTIAC Site Code : 04090 Business Associate Code : 115655 Service Contract : No Branded Title : No Warranty Block : No PDI Status : Paid   REQUIRED FIELD ACTIONS Vehicle Has No Current Record Of Outstanding Campaigns   SERVICE INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Vehicle Has No Current Record Of Outstanding Service Information   ON STAR AND XM SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION Vehicle Has No Associated On Star or XM Radio Information.   APPLICABLE WARRANTIES Description Effective Date Effective Odometer End Date End Odometer 36/36000 BUMPER TO BUMPER 08/31/2006 68 miles 08/31/2009 36068 miles 72/100000 SHEET METAL COVERAGE RUST THROUGH 08/31/2006 68 miles 08/31/2012 100068 miles 96/80000 FEDERAL EMISSION CATALYTIC CONV. AND PCM 08/31/2006 68 miles 08/31/2014 80068 miles 36/36000 FEDERAL EMISSION 08/31/2006 68 miles 08/31/2009 36068 miles   CLAIM HISTORY R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading 07/07/2006 A20669 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 miles   I'm betting you guys can interpret that better than I can, but I don't see anything out of the ordinary. Thanks all for the help.
#292 of 317 You're good by hammen2 Aug 24, 2007 (9:09 pm)
The keyword here is "Vehicle Has No Current Record Of Outstanding Campaigns". You should have no worries of defective struts. Very clean vehicle. Good luck with your purchase... Replies to this message: ehasley (Aug 25, 2007 3:06 am)
#293 of 317 Re: You're good [hammen2] by ehasley Aug 25, 2007 (3:06 am)
Replying to: hammen2 (Aug 24, 2007 9:09 pm) Thanks hammen. I'm counting down the minutes until I head to Virginia.
#294 of 317 Re: Just bought a Torrid Red '06 6-Speed. [ehasley] by monarofan Aug 28, 2007 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: ehasley (Aug 23, 2007 4:36 pm) Evan   Congratulations on the car. Have you picked it up yet? I am sure you will love it. I have a red 05.   Chris Replies to this message: ehasley (Aug 30, 2007 4:32 pm) elias (Sep 01, 2007 11:02 am) ehasley (Sep 03, 2007 12:41 pm) hammen2 (Sep 04, 2007 9:32 pm) monarofan (Sep 13, 2007 8:53 am) pixdad (Sep 08, 2007 11:57 am)
#295 of 317 Buying an 06 GTO Auto New by irishmike1 Aug 29, 2007 (2:03 pm)
#296 of 317 Buying an 06 GTO Auto New by irishmike1 Aug 29, 2007 (2:05 pm)
I placed an order today for an 06 GTO Auto from a dealer in CT (I am in NY). Vin 6G2VX12UX6L517974. Should I be worried about the struts. The car comes with the 3/36 warranty. What kind of MPG should I expect. Any recomendations on the milage for the first oil change? Replies to this message: hammen2 (Sep 04, 2007 8:42 pm) irishmike1 (Sep 05, 2007 8:52 am)
#297 of 317 Re: Just bought a Torrid Red '06 6-Speed. [monarofan] by ehasley Aug 30, 2007 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: monarofan (Aug 28, 2007 4:36 pm) Yep, I picked it up last Saturday. I need to get the car inspected here in PA when I register it. There are some things that need checked out. First, it just developed yesterday, there is a whine coming from the car when in gear and accelerating. In neutral it is gone, I believe it is coming from the rear differential, I'm going to have them drain and refill it. Second the left rear of the vehicle sits lower than the right. And while going around turns there is a "clunk," so that needs checked out. I read on another forum that it could be the rear sway bar out of the bracket. Any one have any ideas? As far as the buying experience, all went smooth, until now. I feel like I'm getting the run around on it. I need the check for the taxes, title cost along with the title information so I can title and register my gto. I've tried three different people at the dealership and no one will return my phone calls.   Sorry for the long post haha Evan Replies to this message: elias (Sep 01, 2007 11:02 am) ehasley (Sep 03, 2007 12:41 pm) hammen2 (Sep 04, 2007 9:32 pm) monarofan (Sep 13, 2007 8:53 am) pixdad (Sep 08, 2007 11:57 am)
#298 of 317 Re: Just bought a Torrid Red '06 6-Speed. [ehasley] by elias Sep 01, 2007 (11:02 am)
Replying to: ehasley (Aug 30, 2007 4:32 pm) Evan, you call that a long post!? pffft! it's normal for pinion gears to make *some* noise, but hey, your car is under warranty so do max out on having the dealer evaluate *anything* which concerns you including rear gear noise. left rear sits lower than right? that's gotta be fixed, obviously, unless you are a massive individual and are siting in drivers seat or left-rear of the car at the time! could they have forgotten to remove the "chock" spacer-thing from one side of rear suspension? - those were used for the car's long boat-ride and train/truck ride too, afaik. Replies to this message: ehasley (Sep 03, 2007 12:41 pm)
#299 of 317 Re: Just bought a Torrid Red '06 6-Speed. [elias] by ehasley Sep 03, 2007 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: elias (Sep 01, 2007 11:02 am) ahhhh, I'll look for some sort of chock on the passengers side then. Thanks so much for the info. I'm anxious to see what the Pontiac dealer tells me when I take it in one Thursday.

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