Grand Moff Joseph Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 OK, so I've pretty much set my heart on a last gen GP GTP. I test drove an 04 with the Comp G package and was very impressed. BUT, Comp Gs are very hard to find, or so it seems, and the example I drove sold the next day. Anyway, I haven't driven a GTP w/out this package, but for those that own one or know them well, does the Comp G package sharpen the handling enough to make it a deal breaker? I plan on driving a regular GTP to see for myself, but I'd like some other input...and no threadjacking this time, mmmkay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 comp g gets 3.29 gearing, which would be the selling point for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 If anyone knows, it's me. I've OWNED both a regular GTP and a Comp G. As you know. Comp G TRUMPS GTP. If the ONLY difference was the gearing, it would STILL be worth it, but it's not. It feels like a whole different car. Handles better, is much more reactive on the highway, HUD, Tap-shift, stabalitrac, ETC ETC ETC ETC The answer is YES, it IS VERY worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Also, keep in mind, there were some differences between 04-05. 05 got remote start and ECC, maybe a couple of other goodies I'm forgetting. Try for an 05, I wish I had an 05 Comp G. 05's are rarer though. 15,301 2004 Comp Gs 3,009 2005 Comp Gs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/1858933110.html YUMMMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 ARG! The one I drove was an 05 too!!! FFFFFUUUUU!!!!!!111:sadownsrim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Comp Gs even get better MPG on teh hwy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/1858933110.html YUMMMM That's the one I drove! It sold a couple of days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 http://www.durandchevrolet.com/VehicleDetails/675605653 How do I get this car over to MO?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 JOEEEEEEEE I'm ashamed of you!!!!!!!!!! Shoulda bought that bitch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 OHMAIGAWD That Blue-green crystal is ORGASMIC!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Only 555 2005 Comp G's came in Blue-Green Crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 JOEEEEEEEE I'm ashamed of you!!!!!!!!!! Shoulda bought that bitch!!! I wanted to, but I wanted to do my HW and have my mechanic check it out too. Bad idea I guess, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Only 555 2005 Comp G's came in Blue-Green Crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Yeah, I freaking want one!!! But for some reason I can't get over the black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 http://www.durandchevrolet.com/VehicleDetails/675605653 How do I get this car over to MO?!?! talking about the title work? But it, get it inspected (make sure they do out of state into state inspection (they verify the VIN) number is all, and your good to go just like buying one in state! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Buck: From what I can tell, the Comp Gs seem to come with one of two rim and grille styles: The wheels either look like yours, or they're chromed with a few less spokes The grilles are either black mesh, or a bright metal mesh. Which one of these was considered "standard"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 The wheels mine come with were 'standard', the two other styles (the chrome twisty 5-spokes, and the straight 10 spokes my 05 had) were considered 'upgrades' Grilles, black was standard, I believe all others were dealer or aftermarket installed. I think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Speaking of your wheels Buck... Have any plans to get different wheels by chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Comp Gs even get better MPG on teh hwy! Really? What did the non Comp-G's get for gearing? The grilles on every 04+ are black. The chrome ones are the Pontiac SPO accessory grilles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mra32 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 hey wanna find one near me? I'd be willing to give this a whirl (sorry for the slight derail, mothman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) CompGs are definitely worth holding out for over a standard GTP, I would definitely hold out for an '05 though too. ......also not sure how Buck claims they get better MPG then the standard GTP because they shouldn't as they have more aggressive gearing Here was an almost identical thread I made a couple of years ago, when I had my eye on an '05. There is a very good reply I received early on in the thread. I actually went as far as getting certified funds from my bank to buy it then the dealer wanted to hold the car for a couple days before releasing it to me...along with some other bullshit. There is still even a pic of the '05 Comp G i was going to get..........oh yeah, the wheels on the '05 in the thread I linked to are by far the best wheels you could get on a Comp G, imho of course. http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/36989-GTP-vs.-Comp-G?highlight=comp .....all this being said when I look back at it I am really glad things worked out the way that they did with this Comp G with me not ending up with it, as I really do think the GXP is that much a step up even from the Comp G. Good luck with your search Edited July 31, 2010 by jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted July 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Thanks, Jeremy! I'd love a GXP as well, I just don't think I'll find one in my budget that doesn't already have a ton of mile on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BXX Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Yeah, I freaking want one!!! But for some reason I can't get over the black! once you go black, you never go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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