06-17-2009, 06:43 AM | #43 |
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You had to really ask. I would jump on a CTS-V without a doubt.. There is a dealer on the caddy forums that is selling them for 7k off
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06-17-2009, 07:12 AM | #44 |
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I'll give you the same advice I give over on the Corvette Forum when someone asks if the should buy a Z06 over a base vette.
The advice is simple. If you can afford it NEVER EVER SETTLE. So if you have the $$ buy the V and enjoy what has to be one of the best American performance cars ever built that may not be with us much longer. Buy the V |
06-17-2009, 09:10 AM | #45 |
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"Spend as much money as you possibly can" isn't exactly great advice. Just because you can afford it doesn't make it a good idea.
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06-17-2009, 09:14 AM | #46 |
This.
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Just because he has the means to buy it, doesn't mean he wants to spend that much more. I've considered the CTS-V as well. I am however, by no means a "rich" person (the V would be at the very top end of my budget), so I really have to weigh the benefits and features of the V vs the extra money I would save by buying the Camaro. -Bart
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06-17-2009, 05:24 PM | #48 | |
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There is not a car in the world more 'worth the money' than the new CTS-V
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06-17-2009, 05:41 PM | #49 |
CTS-V and I wouldn't have to hesitate to make that decission. Go for the V !
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06-17-2009, 09:23 PM | #50 |
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my grandfather;who died at 59,never earning more than 300.00/week;told me to always buy the besy you can resonably afford and you will never have to wonder 'what if'.
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06-17-2009, 09:34 PM | #51 |
Hail to the King baby!
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CTS-V is a wonderful automobile. If you can afford it, buy it. I have driven everything we make EXCEPT the ZR1 and there are two cars that scare me when I put the right foot to the floor. The Z06 and the CTS-V. Blistering fast.
Of course the Coupe is coming...........................
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06-17-2009, 10:22 PM | #53 | |
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A Cadillac CTS-V stands like no other. A C6 Z06 stands out among any other vette, it is wider, bigger rubber, rims, brakes, scoops, fenders, spoilers, etc. I think most of the people here wouldn't think twice chossing between the Cadillac and the Camaro. The Camaro is Bad a$$ but the Cadillac is bad a$$ x2.
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06-18-2009, 08:26 AM | #54 |
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A good question to ask yourself also is, how long will I keep this car? I say this because of all the 'the Camaro is one of a kind' or 'you don't see any Camaro's on the street' statements. In 6-9 months, they will be everywhere. Now that doesn't take away one bit from the great car it is. But I think its a pretty lame argument for choosing the Camaro. In a year, the V and Z06 will still be rarely seen. Not so for the Camaro.
All that said, on its own merits, still a fantastic car.
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06-18-2009, 05:47 PM | #55 |
Almost forgot what we were talking about
Did you see DISKOTEKA's Avatar?????? Yowza....somewhere someone is tired of putting up with her SHI%.
Anyway, love the V, but there are so many awesome Vettes out there right now. I'd go second for the V personally. I drive 50th Corvette, B on B and clean and ice cream run with a 99 Viper. But, FRICKIN' I can't wait for my Camaro. I'm going nuts. I have my exhaust system already, my tint guy waiting, my stripe guy waiting (stripes in hand). The CGM bonnet w/hockey stripes I ordered will be sold (U need some ? $199 when they arrive and they are yours)
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