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Stunning Condition Stock 2004 Pontiac Gto 5.7l Ls1 6-speed Cream Puff Beauty on 2040-cars

Year:2004 Mileage:93102 Color: Yellow /
 Black
Location:

Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, Nevada, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.7 Liter V8 (LS1)
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 6G2VX12G34L238339
Year: 2004
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: GTO
Trim: LS1 5.7 L 6-SPEED
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 93,102
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: LS1 5.7 L 6-SPEED
Exterior Color: Yellow
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

     

2004 PONTIAC GTO

STUNNING CONDITION

2004 Pontiac GTO

 

5.7 Liter LS1/350 Horsepower • 6-Speed Manual

 

Full Leather Interior • 200-Watt Blaupunkt Audio

Color Coordinated Yellow Cluster • Front and Rear Bucket Seats

 

Magnaflow Exhaust • K & N Typhoon Intake • Dark Tint

 

Showroom Condition • Functionally Perfect

 

2004 Pontiac GTO

VIN: 6G2VX12G34L238339

Odometer: 93,102

Engine: 5.7 Liter V8  (LS1)

Transmission: Tremec 6-Speed Manual

Exterior: Yellow Jacket  (D153)

Interior: Anthracite Leather  (81I)

Built: February, 2004 - Elizabeth, Australia

 

Over 126 high resolution pictures below.

 

Standard Equipment

5.7 Liter Gen III Aluminum V8 Engine  (LS1)

350 horsepower @ 5,200/365 ft-lbs torque @ 4,000 RPM

Dual Exhaust with Chrome Tips

Rear Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Independent Suspension  (FE2)

Variable Ratio Power Rack and Pinion Steering  (N40)

4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes with ABS  (JL9)

Driver and Passenger Airbags  (AK5)

Daytime Running Lights

Traction Control

Power Windows

Power Mirrors  (DL6)

Power Locks

Air Conditioning  (C60)

Cruise Control  (K30)

Tilt/Telescopic Steering

8-Way Power Front Bucket Seats with Manual Lumbar  (AH8, AH5 and AQ9)

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (NP5) and Emergency Brake Handle

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Remote Keyless Entry

Center Floor Console with Power Outlet and 2-Cup Holders

Driver Information Center

Color Coordinated Sport Gauges with 200 MPH Speedometer

Automatic Headlights  (T82)

Satin Nickel Interior Appointments

Machine Drilled Pedals

Rear Bucket Seats

Fog Lights

Rear Spoiler  (T43)

Interval Wipers

Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors

Rear Defrost

Remote Trunk Release

Locking Glove Box

Dome, Courtesy and Reading Lamps  (C95)

Theft Deterrent System with Engine Immobilizer

Rest Reminder

Blaupunkt 200-Watt Stereo with 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer and 10-Speakers  (U1X)

Diversity In-Glass Rear Window Antenna  (U77

MacPherson Strut Front Suspension with Variable Rate Springs  (FE2)

Independent Rear Suspension with Variable Rate Springs  (FE2)

3.46 Limited Slip Differential  (GS9 and G80)

Temporary Spare/Jack/Tools

17-Inch 5-Spoke Ally Wheels  (PZ9)

18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank

Carpeted Front and Rear Floor Mats  (B58)

 

Optional Equipment

Tremec Close Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission  (M12)

 

Other Items

Magnaflow Exhaust

K and N Typhoon Intake

Black GTO Rocker Stripes

Dark Tint

Capitol Sport UHP Steel Belted Radials 245/45ZR17

 

Recent Work

Synthetic LOF

 

 

2004 GTO with a 5.7 liter LS1 and 6-speed manual transmission.  These pictures look like a brochure cover because this GTO is that nice.  Quite simply; it is the highest quality '04 yellow GTO with 93,000 miles you'll ever see.  The paint looks awesome, the body is gorgeous and everything works, nothing is broken . . .

 

 

available dates/mileage/history
2-04 compliance label build date - Elizabeth, Australia

 

5-7-04 service facility - vehicle serviced 17 miles
6-30-04 Florida DMV - Jupiter 65 miles
7-14-04 Florida DMV - Jupiter  
4-15-05 Florida DMV - Jupiter  
4-6-06 Florida DMV - Jupiter  
3-30-07 Florida DMV - Jupiter  
11-29-07 Auto Auction - Florida 40,067
11-30-07 Florida DMV - Pompano Beach 40,132
12-6-07 Florida DMV - Pompano Beach  
2-21-08 Auto Auction - Florida 41,972
3-15-08 United States Warranty Corporation - Pompano Beach, Florida - service contract issued  
3-15-08 Florida DMV 42,002
4-7-08 Florida DMV - Pompano Beach  
4-17-08 Florida emissions  
5-31-09 Florida DMV - Pompano Beach  
3-13-10 Florida DMV - Lake Worth 55,856
4-30-10 Florida DMV - Lake Worth  
10-11-10 Auto Auction - Florida 62,711
10-30-10 Tennessee DMV - Cleveland  
12-3-10 Tennessee DMV - Cleveland 62,791
6-25-11 Tennessee DMV - Cleveland  
1-14-12 Nevada emissions/DMV - Henderson 73,500
2-29-12 Tennessee DMV - Henderson, Nevada  
1-14-13 Nevada emissions/DMV - Henderson 86,363
3-28-13 Nevada DMV - Henderson  
5-7-13 Nevada emissions - Henderson 90,047
6-14-13 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
6-19-13 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
7-10-13 Tennessee DMV - Henderson, Nevada  
9-6-13 A-Best Auto - Henderson, Nevada - synthetic LOF 92,547
10-11-13 current 93,102

 

 

The 5.7 liter engine fires instantly and pulls like a freight train in every gear.  It'll do the quarter in the high 13s and has a governor limited 158 MPH top speed.  With full independent suspension, a 3.46 posi and 4-wheel disc brakes, it is basically a Corvette with two extra seats . . .

 

 

Pontiac sold the Monaro based GTO for just three years (2004-06) and the powerful luxury coupe completely deserves the fabled fender badge it wears, in both form and function.  Unlike other makes, after 1974 Pontiac didn't sully the GTO name by using it on lesser vehicles.  (Malibu, Impala etc.)  Ergo, any GTO is respected.  Period.

 

 

Genuine dual exhaust with two-on-the-left exit . . .

 

 

New car quality from every angle . . .

 

 

This 2004 Pontiac GTO is a true GTO.  Comfortable, great looking, capable of epic speed and the target audience wants intensely to own it.  As you might expect, top condition GTOs like this are at the top of everybody's list, which is why we wanted the car and why everybody else will too.  Pontiac is no more and there won't be any more GTOs.  Grab one now while supplies last.

 

 

Beautiful leather interior with 8-way power driver and passenger seats, matching yellow faced gauges and satin nickel interior trim, all of it in great condition.  Car and Driver called these seats "the best seats in any GM product ever" (C/D 12-03) . . .

 

 

French upholstery seams and yellow stitching . . .

 

 

200 MPH speedometer, driver information center and not shown, a "rest reminder."  Every two hours an LCD in the cluster flashes a little tree with picnic table (near where you see the odometer) to remind you when it's time to spread a blanket for some cold chicken, warm cake and mosquitoes garnished with idling 18-wheelers . . .

 

 

5.7 Liter LS1 V8 Engine

350 horsepower @ 5,200 and 365 ft-lbs. torque @ 4,000 RPM

Magnaflow exhaust and Typhoon intake has to be worth 4 or 5 horsepower, minimum.  Whatever it is, this engine bay is showroom clean and perfect.

 

 

Spotless undercarriage . . .

 

 

Independent rear suspension and 3.46 limited slip differential . . .

 

 

 

VIN Decode: 6G2VX12G34L238339
country 6 Australia
manufacturer G General Motors
division 2 Pontiac
line/series VX GTO
body style 1 2-door coupe
restraint system 2 active belts, driver and passenger airbags
engine G 5.7 liter SFI V8  (LS1)
check digit 3 matches per NHTSA
model year 4 2004
assembly plant L Elizabeth, Australia
sequential production number 238339

 

 

Compliance labels with February, 2004 build date.

 

 

service parts identification  (RPO list)
468974 V-31A-31 00260
AH5 8-way power driver's seat without memory MN6 6-speed manual transmission provisions
AH8 8-way power passenger seat M12 Tremec 6-speed manual transmission  (85mm, 2.97 1st/0.57 6th)
AK3 front seat head restraint (?) NP5 leather wrapped steering wheel
AK5 driver and passenger airbags NT9 tier 2 Federal emissions, phase-out
AQ9 luxury front bucket seats N40 variable ratio power rack and pinion steering
A88 active front seat head restraints PZ9 17 x 8 5-spoke aluminum wheels
B58 carpeted front/rear floor mats QWZ P245/45ZR17-95W blackwall tires
C60 manual air conditioning R6G sales item # 07 (or possibly option/equipment package delete)
C95 dome and dual reading lights SLM stock order
DL5 Roadside Service decal T43 rear spoiler
DL6 power outside manual folding mirrors T82 automatic headlights
EF7 USA U1X am/fm stereo/multi cd
FE2 ride and handling suspension U77 in-glass antenna
FE9 Federal emission requirement VM5 consumer bumper information label
GH4 additional equipment for USA V5Z delete safety compliance label
GS9 3.46 differential V73 USA/Canada vehicle certification statement
G80 limited slip differential W62 GTO performance package
JL9 4-wheel power disc brakes with ABS 1SZ option discount package
K30 automatic cruise control 59U Yellow Jacket exterior color
LHD left hand drive vehicle 81I Anthracite interior trim
LS1 5.7 liter gas, aluminum V8 engine 812 Anthracite leather interior trim combination
59U Yellow Jacket exterior color  WA938J  BC/CC

 

 

Under hood data plate.

 

 

Original owner books.

 

 

 

A note from the owner.

I am a “used car dealer” but before that, I’m an automobile enthusiast.  I love original rare and high quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding selection of high-demand, high value vehicles.  I specialize in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that were cherished by their previous owners.  I have an experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I have therefore, built my business and reputation around finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer.  Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict requirements but a car must do something for me on a personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional vehicle.  If nothing about the car excites me, it probably won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of business.

With just four employees and no sales people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may at first glance appear.  It has taken great care and effort to create such an organization and often, an unusually high investment in a particular car we are about to list.  To sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my corner and Chris, owner of A-Best Auto Repair in Henderson, Nevada has my back.  He and his crew can fix anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no small detail unimportant.  They do an exhaustive 130 point inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes their methodical investigation.  Experience has shown that everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy customer that says good things about me.  Moreover; it allows my writer to describe the car with ease and confidence, something that simply is not possible unless he thinks it is true.  If major issues are found or the cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one.  I simply absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it at auction.

After the vehicle is fully sorted it arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see on eBay.  He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else tells him about the car as he combs over every inch, researches its history and documents originality and authenticity.  Historical significance, rarity, special features, possible modifications and much more are used to accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty.  Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150 high resolution pictures that I take myself.  The pricey equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with close-up shots of every square inch.  I provide detailed views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep.  Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so meticulously clean.  This reconditioning can sometimes take several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each car lovingly receives.

Usually, I’ll also include a high definition video that shows the car doing its thing.  If it’s a fast car, we film it going fast.  If it’s a 4x4 you’ll see it crawling up a hill.  In every case you will hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent.  How many “dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty?  We do.

No “dealer,” on-line or in the real world, takes it to this level.  No other seller or organization provides you, the buyer, with so much information.  I do this because it is the only way I can convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I say is the truth.  All the above is necessary for me to stay in business while keeping integrity intact.  I want every buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on eBay.  To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought it.

If you have any questions at all, please call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500.  If your inquiry is sincere and your offer  serious, you’ll find me the most accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with.  If you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the conversation.  Until you are ready to actually pull the trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste your time, or mine.  I am after all, a “used car dealer.”

Serious buyers know the maximum they can offer.  I then must simply decide if I can sell for that number.

If you hit the reserve, the decision is no longer mine.  I must sell at that number.

OFFERS GET MY ATTENTION: 702-353-7500 or Doug@vivalasvegasautos.com

If you want to make a deal,

pick up the phone and talk a serious offer.

702-353-7500

I don't respond to emails asking for "bottom line, sale price, reserve, or Buy-it-Now" figures on top line cars.

THE ONLY WAY YOU GET THOSE FIGURES IS TO CALL ME!

The book values posted below are relevant to "real" selling figures.

NADA & KBB wouldn't be in business if they posted nonsense. But they only account for averages around the nation. If this car is less than or better than average, bid or offer accordingly.

Please ask about our service programs and pricing.

 

Cars sold without warranties are sold As-Is.

 

Waiver's of Warranty will be signed if declined.

 

All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor, some serious.  Believe me, I know.  I fix them without the advantage of a warranty but you don't have to.  Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown.

 

Most vehicles are already pre-qualified for the warranties with AULcorp.com

Terms of Sale
 

This vehicle is safely stored in our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder City, Nevada.  We are just 25 minutes from Las Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive them to our facility for vehicle delivery.  We have years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide and across the globe.  We stand ready to help with whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers request and expense.  This vehicle will not be delivered or released for shipment until complete payment is received and all funds have cleared.

Third party, pre-purchase vehicle inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction ends.  We are happy to answer questions about this vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have BEFORE YOU BID and BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS . . . THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.  If you are in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a demonstration.

A $1000 non-refundable partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end of this auction .  We prefer VISA but will accept PayPal if necessary.

Full payment must be received within four (4) business days of the end of auction.  Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and required for all winning bidders outside the United States.  Loan checks can be accepted only after prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams.  M/Os will NEVER be accepted.  CHECKS in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before delivery of any item.

Free and clear title is in seller's possession and will be transferred upon payment in full.

Important:   Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle presented here.  Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will be aggressively pursued.  Non-paying bidders will be prosecuted.  If you do not intend to purchase this vehicle, DO NOT BID.

We will happily do whatever is required to assist a legitimate bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with their transaction.

This vehicle sold AS-IS, with no warranty.  This is not a new vehicle, it is used.  A used vehicle will have normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage.  This vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications of use because it has been used.  Terms such as "perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective but all other descriptions are.

When you bid, you understand and agree to these terms.

Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 with ANY questions. Email: Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com

Sales tax, Smog and title fees may be applicable to Nevada residents.

A Document Fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing auction price.

An Optional 15 Day Drive Away Permit is available for $8.25. 

New eBay bidders with (0) feedback or international bidders

please make contact by email or phone at least 2 hours before bidding.

We reserve the right to cancel bids if necessary  to protect our clients.

Research for this ad was done with all due diligence toward an accurate presentation of the facts.  All information herein represents our sincere effort to be correct.  If we have made any errors or provided information later found to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it is within our ability to do.  Descriptive words like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions because nothing is perfect; flaws are inevitable.  If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our vehicles in person or by a professional inspection service strictly prior to the close of the auction.  Post auction inspections are unacceptable and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder immediately.

 

 

 
 
Viva! Las Vegas Autos, Inc.
707 Yucca St.
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Office Line - 702-889-Viva (8482)
Fax Line - 702-889-8486
Dlr # 26850
 
Doug Williams
Owner
 
Direct Line -  702-353-7500
 
 
 

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A Note for Potential Victims

 

 Please let us know if you see our vehicles under listings of obvious question or if you receive a "Second Chance Offer" with any e-mail other than ours.  You can easily recognize the crooks with the stupid low "Buy it Now" price and the direct e-mails off the eBay system.  They'll never disclose a telephone number or address either.  If they won't talk to you, return a call or can't send you a copy of a title to the vehicle . . . DON'T SEND THEM MONEY or fall for their sneaky e-mails and redirects attempting to get your seller ID and password.

 

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