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One look at the car, and you know the brand-new 2004 Pontiac GTO isn't General Motors business as usual.

The historians toiling in Motor Trend's windowless basement tell us that "GTO" stands for "Gran Turismo Omologato," which apparently is Italian for "goat." Or something like that. Anyway, you may recall that it was two score years ago that Pontiac, with a pre-DeLorean John DeLorean calling the shots, plopped a hulking Bonneville V-8 engine into a compact Tempest body to create the original GTO (well, okay, the name actually first appeared on a vehicle from a faraway carmaker that rhymes with "Pherrari," but let's not let that get in the way of a good story). The GTO's Schwarzenegger-engine-in-a- Hugh-Grant-body formula was an instant hit and, for the rest of the 1960s, an ever-more socially irresponsible breed of so-called musclecars painted America's streets with the ribbonlike remnants of their tortured rear tires.

When word leaked out that Pontiac--now under the stewardship of another octane-loving visionary, GM Chairman Bob Lutz--would be unveiling an all-new GTO, some 30 years after the retirement of the original, the regulars around the MT water cooler immediately weighed in with predictions. "It'll be about as subtle as a Jerry Bruckheimer movie," said one. "Probably pretty rough around the edges," opined another. "Bet it breathes fire," offered a third.

That was before a gleaming 2004 GTO showed up at our Los Angeles HQ--and proved that our crystal ball had been unplugged all along.

Surprise #2: The new GTO looks nothing like a jukebox on wheels. True, the Yellow Jacket paint scheme on our test car was bright enough to give George Hamilton a sunburn, but the bodywork is as clean and sleek as a modern Euro coupe's. This may not be the most memorable shape behind today's showroom glass, but we applaud Pontiac's decision to skip the bolt-on body cladding and the shaving-mirror chrome wheels--indeed, the body is entirely free of "I'm a musclecar" costume. Even the small rear wing looks appropriate, lending just the right sporty finish to the tail. In fact, the GTO is so tastefully subdued, it'll surely disappoint those expecting the Vin Diesel treatment. Yet the muscle is there for those who appreciate subtlety. Check out the ride height, for instance. When have you seen a factory General Motors product so rakishly low to the ground--or sporting such narrow tire-to-body gaps?

Part of the explanation, of course, is that the GTO is no ordinary Pontiac. The car is based on the Monaro, a popular and athletic rear-drive coupe built by GM subsidiary Holden in Australia. And, in fact, all GTOs will be assembled Down Under. Starting this month, Pontiac will import roughly 18,000 annually at an expected base price of $33,000 (final figures had not yet been announced at press time).

Surprise #3: The cabin has the sporty elegance of a BMW's. Four large analog gauges (wearing faces color-coordinated with the exterior paint) lie in a large pod behind the wheel; the dials and much of the interior are trimmed with a classy satin-nickel finish (as are the drilled pedals). The four-spoke steering wheel (with integrated audio controls) feels good in your hands and is infinitely adjustable for tilt and telescope--something we've been nagging GM to do for years. The center stack houses straightforward climate controls and that Blaupunkt audio system--a 200-watt, 10-speaker affair with in-dash six-disc CD changer. There's not a blob of bling-bling marring the cool, businesslike ambiance. Your $500 aluminum attache case will look right at home here.

THIS CAR COMES LOADED WITH OPTIONS!!

• ·        It comes with All Power, Including 5.7 Liter V-8 Engine!
• ·        COLLECTABLE
• ·        Electronic 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
• ·        Rear Wheel Drive
• ·        Leather Interior
• ·        Tilt Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel With Integrated Audio & Cruise Controls
• ·        Power Windows And Locks
• ·        Power Folding Heated & Telescopic Trailer-Tow Side Mirrors
• ·        Traction Control
• ·        Polished Wheels
• ·        Good Tires 

This car is in great shape. Just look at the pictures and judge for yourself. The vehicle is mechanically sound and the interior looks nice. The engine sounds great, it handles and drives superbly and has no problem developing high speeds. Car runs straight as an arrow and tires do not pull in any direction. It has some wear on the body, front bumper mainly and gas lit is missing, but other than that it seams to be in great shape. The car can be exported, transferred and registered in any state.

Values

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Terms of sale:

Because this is a pre-owned car, the seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. Vehicle is sold in the AS-IS Condition (Unless the car has factory warranty). No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any statements about the vehicle.

$500 Deposit via PayPal within 24 hours after the end of the auction. The balance (cash, money order, bank check or wire transfer) is due 3 days after the end of the auction. If this is not done in 24 hours the car will simply be offered to the next person in line as a second chance offer and negative feedback will be given regardless of retaliation. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! I am sorry, but too many non paying bidders there. 0 Feedback and non paying bidders might be canceled any time of the auction. Anyone that bids on the car and retracts the bid will be blocked forever.

All potential buyers are more than welcome to inspect the vehicle before the end of the auction.

FEES:

Since we are a licensed Florida dealership, we HAVE to collect TAX, TAG, TITLE and DEALERSHIP fees ONLY for Florida residents (call us if you want exact quote BEFORE you put a bid please). All other states pay $299.00 dealership fee ONLY. (It includes us doing the paperwork, overnighting it to which ever state you are in and issuing temporary tag that is good for 30 days)

WARRANTY:

Many of our customers are far far away,and we know how hard it is to make such large purchase over the internet. So to give you a piece of mind, we offer FREE 3 months 3000 miles NATIONWIDE warranty when you click BUY IT NOW. It covers ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, DRIVETRAIN, DRIVESHAFT, TRANSFER CASE, STARTER, ALTERNATOR and AC. We Also Offer 6 month 6000 miles warranty for additional $200 or 5 years 100,000 miles warranty for $1600. We DO however strive for EXCELLENCE and do our best to describe the car to the best of our ability. We take many pictures and hand pick our cars after thorough inspection. However if you feel like we have missed something, or want a specific picture, please don’t hesitate to ask. Also If you pick up the car in person or have it shipped and we dont do this online, we might upgrade you to 6 months warranty for free.

Shipping:

You are more than welcome to pick the car up yourself or arrange your own shipping, but if you don’t know anything about it and need help I will be glad to arrange the shipping.

Shipping in the continental US is about $700.00- $850.00 from coast to coast, similar prices from Florida to N.Y. If you are somewhere in between use common sense and figure it out, or email me and I can give you quote by the next day. Shipping would be paid COD.

The shipping to Europe from Florida would cost about$ 800.00 (Ro-Ro)

Enclosed Container to Rotterdam, Antwerp or Bremenhaven $1100.00. Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Scandinavian states and England are about $1400.00. Container is prepaid. Ro-Ro is paid when you get the car.

The shipping to Middle East, Australia, Japan and Africa is about $1500.00 (RO-RO)

All shipping is paid once you get the car. So no cost out of pocket at all until you take delivery of the car. I don’t have container info yet, but if interested let me know.

I would take care of all the necessary paperwork and bring the vehicle to the Jacksonville port to be shipped.Feel free to ask any questions or request any pictures of any are of the car that you feel is important and I might have missed. Do not ask questions that have been answered in the listing. Please look at my feedback and bid with confidence. Thank you for looking and good luck bidding. You may reach me at (904) 994-2021.