From SS to CTS-V - Page 2

Ringo64 · 08-03-2012, 10:40 PM

I wouldn't mind owning a CTS-V

PalmerGA · 08-04-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MEDISIN

Ahhhh... just to "toothy" for me - looks like a 10 year old with a new set of braces. Bling you can ride in. Awkward angles everywhere.

But if you like it, that's all that matters. Enjoy.

MEDISIN · 08-04-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Ahhhh... just to "toothy" for me - looks like a 10 year old with a new set of braces. Bling you can ride in. Awkward angles everywhere.

But if you like it, that's all that matters. Enjoy.

The Cadillac art and science design isn't for everyone and it certainly doesn't have the sex appeal the Camaro does. Fortunately for me, I can live with it

DaBears · 08-04-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MEDISIN

The Cadillac art and science design isn't for everyone and it certainly doesn't have the sex appeal the Camaro does. Fortunately for me, I can live with it

I beg to differ. My buddy is single and drives a cts v coupe and gets laid all the time. LOL

Stew · 08-04-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MEDISIN

The Cadillac art and science design isn't for everyone and it certainly doesn't have the sex appeal the Camaro does. Fortunately for me, I can live with it

Um, how does a CADILLAC have less sex appeal than a CHEVY?

Sin · 08-04-2012, 10:38 AM

Great choice!

TOBY J · 08-04-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MistyBlu10

sick car and you will get the looks

nice car agree- for performance in a 4 door sedan it doesn't get much better.
however you won't get many looks.
you'll get way more looks in the camaro.

SUX2BU · 08-04-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MEDISIN

After exactly three fun-filled, grin-inducing years with the 2010 SS, my local Cadillac dealer made me an offer I couldn't refuse. My wife and I have been having this conversation on a monthly basis (she wants 4 doors and a slushbox, I want a V8 performance car). I told her the ONLY car I could give up the SS for is the V. She loved the CTS 3.6 we drove in San Francisco in February. She felt right at home in the V's deep Recarro seats and plush interior. I got giggly over the V's supercharger whine and magnetic ride control.

The dealer was trying to move the remaining six 2011 CTS-V sedans on the lot to make room for 2013's in August. I was hoping for thunder grey with painted wheels but they only had black raven, silver, white diamond and crystal red. Gave me $29,000 for the SS (12,000mi) and $11,000 off MSRP (not sure what invoice was...) Now, the obligatory pro's and con's:

Pro:
- Exceptional ride on the street with little body roll through corners
- Interior fit and finish is very nice
- Improved visibility out the front and sides (rear slightly better than the SS)
- Very quiet in the cabin (too quite for some)
- The auto in D or S is quick and doesn't hunt for gears
- The backseat is usable with ample room for child seats

Cons:
- Doesn't attract attention like the Camaro (might be a pro)
- Doesn't feel as responsive in the 1200-2500 RPM range as the SS w/6M
- Gas mileage is abysmal (drill baby drill)
- Exterior and interior styling starting to look dated next to the XTS and ATS.

Insurance was an extra $6 a month (USAA) and of course the car costs twice as much as a 1SS. It lacks the bang-for-the-buck charm the SS has, but considering it competes with cars approaching the $100,000 mark, it's a relative bargain performance luxury sedan. You just don't expect so much acceleration sitting in a Cadillac, it's kind of funny.

And just so we're clear, I'm not going anywhere. I have grown to love the C5 community and will continue to post all of my questions, comments and snide remarks in these forums

The wife and I have been having this same conversation, but she wants a new car so we are thinking about trading/selling her 2004 SRX and getting a CTS-V. But we are soooooooo getting the wagon.

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

Sweet ride i would have got the white diamond pearlcoat but i agree the thundergreychromflare paint is awesome. I couldnt do black to hard to clean all the time and scratches show so easily.

Definitely getting White Diamond. A blown White Diamond wagon will go perfectly with our turboed White Diamond Escalade

TheCaptain · 08-04-2012, 08:53 PM

The V wagon is sweet!

MEDISIN · 08-05-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Um, how does a CADILLAC have less sex appeal than a CHEVY?

Not just "a" Chevy, the 2010 Camaro

The Camaro has more curves, long hood, short deck, wide hips. The CTS-V (coupe, sedan and vagon) look "sharp" to me, clean lines, muscular in the right places, but lacks the sex appeal of the Camaro's proportions.

Let's face it, Cadillac is in the middle of a huge image come-back. One needs look no further than Lincoln to realize what could have happened to the brand.

MEDISIN · 08-05-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

The wife and I have been having this same conversation, but she wants a new car so we are thinking about trading/selling her 2004 SRX and getting a CTS-V. But we are soooooooo getting the wagon.

Definitely getting White Diamond. A blown White Diamond wagon will go perfectly with our turboed White Diamond Escalade

Yes the "vagon" is outrageous, I really thought they would be more popular than they are. My dealer said they just don't sell like the sedan and coupe. People like the idea of the vagon but end up buying one of the other body styles.

TOBY J · 08-05-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MEDISIN

Not just "a" Chevy, the 2010 Camaro

The Camaro has more curves, long hood, short deck, wide hips. The CTS-V (coupe, sedan and vagon) look "sharp" to me, clean lines, muscular in the right places, but lacks the sex appeal of the Camaro's proportions.

Let's face it, Cadillac is in the middle of a huge image come-back. One needs look no further than Lincoln to realize what could have happened to the brand.

great post and dead on. i'm not a fan of the V but when you press the gas pedal it'll put a smile on your face!
enjoy

Scalded Dog · 08-06-2012, 02:27 PM

Caddies strike me as sort of a Detroit "secret." Yes, for years, they were the gold standard, but then they faded from view. They became cars for "old people," nothing much more than a feeble attempt by retirees to go out with a perceived bang, on a name that was outdated but they didn't know it. Then Caddy zigged when it should have zagged, and tried its hand at cheapo economy. Resale value on a Caddy was a joke... drive it off the lot, and by the time you got home, it was worth more in scrap than in resale, even if it stilll perfectly new.

But then, just a few years later, things changed again, and very quietly, like a panther skulking through the dark, the Wreathed One is coming back with some very fine automobiles.

I'd drive one in a heartbeat... the current lineup doesn't have a single one that I would not be perfectly happy in, and, unbefitting their reputation from just a few short years ago, youngsters are NOT opposed to them. They are bling, they are performance, they are cool, they are powerful, and they are luxury.

CTS-V is a badass. Camaros are badass, but now you've got badass that is highly approved of by the kids, the grandparents, the boss, and even the blonde beach bunnies on their way to Spring Break. Your loss of the Camaro is HIGHLY mitigated by being in that CTS-V! Congratulations!

Scalded Dog · 08-06-2012, 02:32 PM

Not really that relevant, but a couple of years ago, I attended a family event that was also attended by Mr. Joe Montana and his wife. I was curious ahead of time to see what ride he'd roll up in (I had actually provided him with directions to the event, and knew he'd taken a few- hundred- mile road trip to get there).

He rolled in a Caddy. I'm sure the man has more money than God, and can pretty much drive anything he damn well feels like driving. Maybe it's just "star-struck" thinking, but I figure that if Joe chooses to drive a Caddy, there must be something to 'em...

08-04-2012, 08:53 PM	#23
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	The V wagon is sweet! __________________

08-03-2012, 10:40 PM	#15
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	I wouldn't mind owning a CTS-V

08-04-2012, 10:38 AM	#20
Sin Drives: DEAD Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 348 View My Garage	Great choice!

08-06-2012, 02:27 PM	#27
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Caddies strike me as sort of a Detroit "secret." Yes, for years, they were the gold standard, but then they faded from view. They became cars for "old people," nothing much more than a feeble attempt by retirees to go out with a perceived bang, on a name that was outdated but they didn't know it. Then Caddy zigged when it should have zagged, and tried its hand at cheapo economy. Resale value on a Caddy was a joke... drive it off the lot, and by the time you got home, it was worth more in scrap than in resale, even if it stilll perfectly new. But then, just a few years later, things changed again, and very quietly, like a panther skulking through the dark, the Wreathed One is coming back with some very fine automobiles. I'd drive one in a heartbeat... the current lineup doesn't have a single one that I would not be perfectly happy in, and, unbefitting their reputation from just a few short years ago, youngsters are NOT opposed to them. They are bling, they are performance, they are cool, they are powerful, and they are luxury. CTS-V is a badass. Camaros are badass, but now you've got badass that is highly approved of by the kids, the grandparents, the boss, and even the blonde beach bunnies on their way to Spring Break. Your loss of the Camaro is HIGHLY mitigated by being in that CTS-V! Congratulations!

08-06-2012, 02:32 PM	#28
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Not really that relevant, but a couple of years ago, I attended a family event that was also attended by Mr. Joe Montana and his wife. I was curious ahead of time to see what ride he'd roll up in (I had actually provided him with directions to the event, and knew he'd taken a few- hundred- mile road trip to get there). He rolled in a Caddy. I'm sure the man has more money than God, and can pretty much drive anything he damn well feels like driving. Maybe it's just "star-struck" thinking, but I figure that if Joe chooses to drive a Caddy, there must be something to 'em...