what 4 door high powered sedan?

[BigMass]

so now i'm looking for a 4 door high powered sedan. Looking to spend up to $30k.

Factors:

Price/performance (woudlnt mind giving up a bit in terms of performance if i can save 10k)

Reliability (doesnt need to be a Lexus but shouldnt be a lemon with a reputation of breaking down)

0-60 (5.5 ish seconds or lower would be a nice indication of the type of power/torque i'd be looking for)

BMWs and G35s are obvious choices but, living in Calgary, i fall asleep just thinking of BMWs and G35s.

Here are some cars i found for sale currently that seem to be at decent prices.

300C SRT-8
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=32058581&pgno=1&srt=7

CTS-V
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=32132531&pgno=1&srt=1

Lincoln LS (The car was reviewed quite favorably from what i've read. And a good price at that)
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=30139722&pgno=2&srt=1

Anyone have any opinions on those cars or in this segment? I know the G8 is coming out but i can't wait and i rather buy used over new anyways to save money.

[bobby_lu]

used? if so, S4 or c32 AMG should be in the mix no?

[Toms-SC]

Anything but the BMW

Each car has there own issues and you should check out consumerreports.com before making any decision.

[drtoohotty1]

I always liked the look of the SE-R and its a good sleeper

http://www.buysell.com/root/detail/Calgary/2005_Import_Cars/2104/67756429/2005_NISSAN_ALTIMA_SE_R_48000kms_Manual.aspx

[climer]

I'd look at a Subaru Legacy GT.

Quick, reliable, reasonable on gas and AWD!

[nbaker00]

Subaru STI?

[tentacles]

Legacy spec b.

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=32092267&pgno=2&srt=4

This guy must be a Beyond member - wants $40k when they are $33k USD new. :dunno:

[jonnycat]

An LS is a full second away from where you'd like it to be performance wise, though the handling is really good with 50/50 weight distribution. A new Malibu, Saturn Aura or Pontiac G6 with the 3.6L V6, will whoop an LS all day long.

Another good Otion will be the Pontiac G8 when it comes out.

Personally i'd opt for a nice used SRT8, Maggie, Charger or 300. I'm biased though as I have been searching for the right 5.7 Hemi equipped LX car for awhile now.

[pf0sh0]

the 300c Str-8's are awesomo

[jonnycat]

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=32009038&pgno=2&srt=1

Save yourself a few grand and get a shit load more storage space. :thumbsup:

[TYMSMNY]

a CTS Spec V. Never driven one but they look pretty nice on the outside IMO.

[bobby_lu]

Originally posted by TYMSMNY
a CTS Spec V. Never driven one but they look pretty nice on the outside IMO.

Nissan / Cadillac partnership hey? :banghead:

[Eleanor]

CTS-V/300C SRT-8 would be getting my attention if I were looking in that market

[1-Bar]

Originally posted by bobby_lu


Nissan / Cadillac partnership hey? :banghead:

yup, wait till you see their GT-R version :eek:

[icecreamvan]

(waits for Bimmer88 to recommend a 3 series and extended warranty)

[TorqueDog]

My personal opinion on each:

Lincoln LS: Nice car, good ride, but you're in the wrong ballpark for power. The LS only has ~300 HP, and as someone said, is a good second away from your target 0-60 time. That said, if I was looking for a reasonably priced comfortable luxury car with a bit of performance, the LS would be right up there on my list. Nicest interior of the three.

Cadillac CTS-V: My favorite of the three you put forth. The Corvette-sourced LS6 has plenty of easily accessible aftermarket, and has proven to be a solid performer. Handling is pretty good, and is a sharp looker without being over the top. Only one available with a manual transmission.

Chrysler 300C SRT-8: The most powerful, and funnily enough, my least favorite. The power is pretty savage and impresses in a straight line, but put a corner in front of it and things get pretty mediocre. I've driven them numerous times, and they just don't seem to have the special something to really make driving it fun. And a stock 425 HP and all you give us is a 5 speed automatic? Bitch please.


Other suggestions:

Audi S4: Very nice cars, the handling is great thanks to the Quattro AWD (though it does tend to understeer at the limits, being FWD bias). Great interior, available manual transmission. The TT motor is easily coaxed into making more power (hooray turbochargers!), and the 4.2L V8 versions have excellent grunt throughout the rev band.

Mercedes C-Class AMG: Good power, very nice interior appointments, classy appearance... but it still handles like a Mercedes. Not sure if these were available with a good ol' fashioned manual.


And now the part everyone knew was coming....

BMW M5 E39: Bite your tongues until the end, I'm going to be harshly critical of my own car here. I don't see many of these around, and I don't mind giving a neutral review on it, and with prices coming down, now wouldn't be a bad time to start considering one.

The good: It's got great power, makes a fantastic noise, has a nicely appointed interior, handles very nicely when you've got the Sport mode turned on, rides very comfortably and relaxed with you don't, the Active Seats are great for long trips, great throttle response, pretty decent reliability, very safe (front/rear head & side airbags, and front airbags) and it doesn't jump out and say "LOOK AT MEEEEE!" like the current generation M-series. Very 'under the radar', which is what made it a more attractive choice for me.

... However: The clutch is sourced from the 282 HP 540i and is considered an achilles heel, so expect to be replacing it with a better unit if you aren't very nice to your clutches, maintenance isn't cheap, the fuel economy rivals most half-ton trucks (my current HWY/CITY average is 17.1 MPG), the steering is recirculating-ball like the 540i so the feedback isn't as precise as most would like, mine has a strange rattle in the rear interior deck that can only be corrected by tearing the bloody thing apart, there's no center console space beyond a 3"x3"x3" cubbyhole for an oddly square-shaped pack of gum, the German-engineered cupholders are useless, the 6-disc magazine is in the trunk, the navigation system can be finicky (and if you've got the CD-based Nav, the display is fairly primitive), the display for the OBC in the dash have been known to have dead pixels from time to time, the factory audio systems (save for the M-Audio) are rubbish, even the M-Audio isn't GREAT, the engine will normally use up about a quart of oil between services, and lastly, buying one will cause all the sheep on Beyond to regard you as a douche, even if you're not.

Having said all those negatives, it's rather easy to look past those things once you're in it. I will say that it is one of the most well balanced cars I've ever driven. I can take it on a road-trip in a heart-beat, it feels very confident at incredibly illegal speeds on the highway, and it's very easy to drive around town. Put your foot down, and you feel like you're driving an M3, but without the popped collar or the shaved head (Sorry rage. :D). Overall, it's a very relaxing car to drive, and in my opinion, while they're not for everyone, you're cheating yourself if you don't at least take a test drive in one.

[TYMSMNY]

Originally posted by bobby_lu


Nissan / Cadillac partnership hey? :banghead:

LOL... CTS-V. It's all the same thing.

[BlkMaxima]

The Lincoln LSE is REALLY nice. Also very quick on its feet and handles fairly well. I miss that car.:cry:

Edit: It also has air conditioned seats.

[TaiChino]

+1 for Legacy

[ZorroAMG]

Legacy? He said he wanted power...

[TorqueDog]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
Legacy? He said he wanted power... Well...
Originally posted by b18cr (http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=219625&perpage=40&pagenumber=2)
because the top of the line USDM - 92-95 civic SI is a single cam and 100hp or less.. a JDM RHD 92-95 civic in any model will have a decent REAL motor pushin a good 150+ hp with 100+ tq.. a B16. ---same with the CRX, USDM models come wit shiittty ass engines. some even carburated..
---
japanese cars = performance ...According to Beyond, 150+ hp = performance. :rofl:

[rusich]

I would buy a 540i with a sport package and put a chip on it.

[syeve]

Originally posted by TorqueDog
My personal opinion on each:


Audi S4: Very nice cars, the handling is great thanks to the Quattro AWD (though it does tend to understeer at the limits, being FWD bias). Great interior, available manual transmission. The TT motor is easily coaxed into making more power (hooray turbochargers!), and the 4.2L V8 versions have excellent grunt throughout the rev band.



Max price is $30k...you won't get a B6 S4 for that. They have come down in price though...for $35k you can get a higher km car or maybe a US car? Most are in the $40-50k range.

Actually there is a sweet S4 wagon in Edm thats only $33k for some reason, might want to check that one out. It's on Canada trader.

[climer]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
Legacy? He said he wanted power...

A stock Legacy GT can do a sub 14 quarter mile. How much more power do you need?

FWIW, I own both a stock Legacy GT and a lightly modded C5 Corvette hardtop (which is not only lighter than the Legacy but has at least 100 more horses as well) but I have to admit that the Legacy GT can hold it's own against my C5... until it hits highway speeds.

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by syeve


Max price is $30k...you won't get a B6 S4 for that. They have come down in price though...for $35k you can get a higher km car or maybe a US car? Most are in the $40-50k range.

Actually there is a sweet S4 wagon in Edm thats only $33k for some reason, might want to check that one out. It's on Canada trader.
We had an 05 S4 that we sold for 34K
We could have sold it for $30K and still made decent money.

[ZorroAMG]

Great. 243 is still not High Power by any stretch in this day and age..even your C5 stock lacks what some grocery getters have today.

[BigMass]

thanks for the ideas. Yeah i really like the Lincoln in a lot of ways, but the power is just not where i want it to be. The SRT-8 is up there, but the thing that bothers me time and time again is the size. It's just so damn huge. I'm not used to maneuvering such big cars in and out of traffic, or trying to park the monster. I love it's looks, only if it were smaller.

The CTS-V is a better size for me, however i was leaning towards an auto. I've driven manual all my life and i'm sick of rowing gears in traffic. Another thing is people keep saying the CTS-V would always be in and out of the shop. I definitely wouldn’t want that. But i do like the car.

B5 Audi S4 is a consideration if i can get one thats been taken care of in good shape and reliable.

540i with a sport package wouldnt be a bad idea per say. The M5 is sweet but out of my price range (i dont like to finance)

The STI would be out. Even though it’s a 4 door it isn’t luxury/quiet enough for my purpose.

There are a lot of good choices, i'm just looking for that perfect one.

[syeve]

Originally posted by nbaker00

We had an 05 S4 that we sold for 34K
We could have sold it for $30K and still made decent money.

Wow...on canada trader there are a few steals but not that cheap.

Are you talking about the blue one you had on your lot? How many kms on that car?

[94boosted]

I've got 2 good ones that I'm suprised nobody has mentioned yet.

The Volvo S60 Type R 300hp AWD (0-60 in 5.8)
Mazdaspeed 6 260hp AWD (0-60 in 5.5)

[silviafreek89]

Just get the older CTS-V....probably cheaper than the 300 and a shit load nicer! It's a Caddy baby!!

edit. Volvo would be a fun ride. Is has the luxury, the performance and as we all know SAFETY!!!

[jonnycat]

Holy Shit

2004 CTS-V with 96,000kms for $24,000!?


http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=32132531&pgno=1&srt=1

[403Gemini]

Originally posted by TorqueDog
Well......According to Beyond, 150+ hp = performance. :rofl:

dude, its also pushing 100+ tq! watch the fuck out!!

[BigMass]

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[jonnycat]

GM residuals FTL

[4DoorGTZ]

As long as you dont hard launch the cts-v (to the point of major wheelspin) you wont have to worry about the rear end, like I do. Its a highway cruiser and/or a roadcourse car not a dragster :)

[mikemechanic]

+1 for an SRT8. I've had mine for about 2 months and absolutely love it. Mine is a Magnum and yes there is a bit of body roll in a corner but the straight line speed makes up for it.

Mike

[bspot]

Originally posted by TorqueDog

Audi S4: (though it does tend to understeer at the limits, being FWD bias)

They are actually 50:50 (B6 S4's, B7's are 60 rear 40 front).

They do understeer a bit though, but a $200 sway bar will get them pretty close to neutral. The 60:40 ones are apparently more balanced stock.

[adamc]

The M5 should be near the top of the list of considerations, there are high quality examples in the states for right in your price range. (2000 & 2001 models).

[sillysod]

Big problem with the audi's is the clutch. My buddy has a B7 S4 and the stock clutch is pretty crappy.

Also keep in mind with Audi you get to pay for fun things like $3000.00 clutch jobs and wait 1 month to get your car in for service!

[BigMass]

Actually on second thought that CTS-V is really egging me on. I think im going to check it out

The S60R is another nice suggestion i saw someone make. However i'd have to import that because in the states you can get what's $30k used up here for $20k. I'm sick of throwing my money away

[Aleks]

That CTS-V is probably from US judging by the palm trees in the backround.

About the SRT-8 cars, I saw a stock magnum srt8, last friday, running low to mid 14s at 96-98 ish at RC. Not bad I guess for a heavy car on a pretty crappy DA night.

[BigMass]

Originally posted by jonnycat
Holy Shit

2004 CTS-V with 96,000kms for $24,000!?


http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=32132531&pgno=1&srt=1

well, i bought it heh. Hope it serves me well. Only thing that bothered me is vibration at low RPM but im thinking its the LS2. They already had the rear end replaced under warranty. Nothing else has ever gone wrong with the car so im hoping it'll stay that way for a while. Thanks for the suggestions guys. This thing has more power than i know what to do with hehe.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by BigMass


well, i bought it heh. Hope it serves me well. Only thing that bothered me is vibration at low RPM but im thinking its the LS2. They already had the rear end replaced under warranty. Nothing else has ever gone wrong with the car so im hoping it'll stay that way for a while. Thanks for the suggestions guys. This thing has more power than i know what to do with hehe.


congrats, post some pics later

[4DoorGTZ]

Originally posted by BigMass


well, i bought it heh. Hope it serves me well. Only thing that bothered me is vibration at low RPM but im thinking its the LS2. They already had the rear end replaced under warranty. Nothing else has ever gone wrong with the car so im hoping it'll stay that way for a while. Thanks for the suggestions guys. This thing has more power than i know what to do with hehe.

Congrats, check out www.cadillacforums.com/forums/ for a whole pile of info. If you want to smooth out that low speed rumble (among many other options) look into a mail-order PCM tune from StealthV, people swear by it, even with absolutly no mods.

[4doorj]

congrats on the new car!!!!
those are sweet:thumbsup:

[BigMass]

Originally posted by 4doorj
congrats on the new car!!!!
those are sweet:thumbsup:

Thanks man!

btw, i was looking to get some new wheels and tires for it. FORGET IT. Fucking 6x115 bolt pattern WTF???

[4DoorGTZ]

Stock wheels painted
Stock wheels Chromed
GM Accessory wheels

The above can be had for a thousand to $1500 for the set if you look around. Everything else is significantly more expensive.... and harder to find (not gonna get em at tire rack)

LINK (http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-series-forum-2004/139961-3-piece-forged-wheel-offerings-cadillac.html)
Photo Gallery Thread, of CTS-V's (http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-series-forum-2004/133282-post-pics-your-rims-what-make.html)

[BigMass]

Originally posted by 4DoorGTZ
Stock wheels painted
Stock wheels Chromed
GM Accessory wheels

The above can be had for a thousand to $1500 for the set if you look around. Everything else is significantly more expensive.... and harder to find (not gonna get em at tire rack)

LINK (http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-series-forum-2004/139961-3-piece-forged-wheel-offerings-cadillac.html)
Photo Gallery Thread, of CTS-V's (http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-series-forum-2004/133282-post-pics-your-rims-what-make.html)

thanks for the link. I like these here

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-series-forum-2004/132734-inexpensive-track-wheel.html

I wonder if she'll ship a set up.

[Cowtown_Raider]

Congrats on the V...my friend has one and it's one of my favourite cars. Wicked sound, brute power, and super handling in a 4 door package. Great choice.

If you could've waited another few months, the Pontiac G8 GT looks pretty sweet for about $35K.

[zieg]

I'd get a wrx.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by ZiG-87
I'd get a wrx.

:banghead:

[GT4rally]

Still can't beat the 540i... cheaper than an M5 and almost as fast (0 to 100k in 5.6 seconds).
Gas milage is 9.8L/100km in the city (according to the OBC).

[4DoorGTZ]

Originally posted by BigMass


thanks for the link. I like these here

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-series-forum-2004/132734-inexpensive-track-wheel.html

I wonder if she'll ship a set up.
Oh yeah, Lindsay Cadillac will ship to Canada.... they'll be sending me a rear diff next week. I got my ss brake lines from them... They're $2k cheaper for the diff then if I bought from a dealer in Canada :clap:

[TorqueDog]

Originally posted by GT4rally
Still can't beat the 540i... cheaper than an M5 and almost as fast (0 to 100k in 5.6 seconds).
Gas milage is 9.8L/100km in the city (according to the OBC). Uh, a 540i does 0-60 MPH in about 6.1 seconds with a stick, and only has 282 horsepower. Bit of a far cry from 400 horsepower and 0-60 MPH in 5.3 seconds. [shrug] I wouldn't go so far as to say 'almost' as fast. Respectable, nonetheless.

[bigbadboss101]

Originally posted by nbaker00

We had an 05 S4 that we sold for 34K
We could have sold it for $30K and still made decent money.

It was from the USA? There are some nice ones south of the border for sure.

[bituerbo]

LOL you fucker, I just called yesterday about that CTS-v.
Glad it went to a fellow beyonder though :thumbsup:

[dieselpower91]

Congrats on the CTS-V. Good choice! How do you like it so far?

I miss mine so much. The low rpm "misfire" is normal.
Hope you have much fun with yours as I did with mine.

I looked every where for wheels and there is not much other Foose speedster 6's (yuck) and a few other ugly wheels for that bolt pattern.

You planning to take yours to the track? I always wanted to autoX mine but never did get the chance.

[GT4rally]

Originally posted by TorqueDog
Uh, a 540i does 0-60 MPH in about 6.1 seconds with a stick, and only has 282 horsepower. Bit of a far cry from 400 horsepower and 0-60 MPH in 5.3 seconds. [shrug] I wouldn't go so far as to say 'almost' as fast. Respectable, nonetheless.

Nope... not according to Motor Trend, they recorded 5.6 seconds 0-60 for the 540i with 6spd.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/oneyear/112_9905_1997_bmw_540i/specs_overview.html

Car & Driver even got 5.5 seconds 0-60 times from the 540i... likely due to the ample 310 ft-lb of torque, and not the 282hp! (the '02-'03 540i had slightly more with 290hp and 324 ft-lb).

The M5 hasn't got much more torque at 368 ft-lb, and is only a second faster 0-60 (4.6)... I'd say that qualifies as "almost as fast".

Also, the M5 isn't as reliable and costs a hell of a lot more than the 540i on the used market .

[Aleks]

1 second at that speed is about 5-6 car lenghts. That is not really close at all.

[adamc]

Look at real world conditions too, watch me dominate a 540 all day long around town and on the highway.

Plus, those are professional drivers under ideal conditions.

[adamc]

I just realised you had "540i" listed in your avatar too, lolzers

[BigMass]

The car so far is amazing. A big change form the S2000. But obviously that’s the reason I got it.

Pros:
The useable power is far better for everyday driving.
The luxury and comfort is nice
the interior is not bad for a domestic
the handling is great.
the engine is superb.
Blows away the majority of other vehicles on the road.
4 doors, lot of room.

Cons:
Vague steering, too much assistance.
Too many electronics controlling stupid shit I’ll never use.
Car is a little too big (scale 0.85 would be perfect heh)
Shifting is super sloppy compared to the S2000
Stupid annoying safety features that won’t shut up. The car chime is driving me nuts.
Steering wheel is way too big. Feels like I’m driving a bus.
6x115 bolt pattern

The pros are far more substantial for me than the little nit picky cons I can come up with.

BTW The 540i was on my short list but the thought of owning one just didn’t excite me. I’m sure it’s a great car.

[bituerbo]

Originally posted by BigMass

Stupid annoying safety features that won’t shut up. The car chime is driving me nuts.


Check youtube for Top Gear CTS-V review, Clarkson makes a HUGE deal out of the 'bongs'.

And of course if you don't overcome the cons let me know, I'll def. take it off your hands!

[BigMass]

Originally posted by bituerbo


Check youtube for Top Gear CTS-V review, Clarkson makes a HUGE deal out of the 'bongs'.

And of course if you don't overcome the cons let me know, I'll def. take it off your hands!

hehe. the cons are mainly just minor niggles. Overall i love the car. Funny part is i bought the car sight unseen without having ever actually sat inside a CTS-V or really looked at one close up. But good cars are good cars and easy to shop for in that sense. I knew the CTS-V was a good car without actually having to drive it. I'm glad it didn't disappoint.

PS That video is funny!!! Too bad they really fuck over the American muscle cars on that show by testing them in the wettest conditions imaginable. Just like the Viper. It's like they're scared of these cars running times faster then their European counterparts. Obviously they dont control the weather but dang, it sure seems that way lol.

[GT4rally]

Originally posted by adamc
Look at real world conditions too, watch me dominate a 540 all day long around town and on the highway.

Plus, those are professional drivers under ideal conditions.

With your E60 M5? No shit! I'm talking about the E39 M5.
Plus, when have you read 0-60 times quoted in any magazine by non-professional drivers under slipery conditions?

Look, all I'm saying is that the E39 540 is a very fast, commonly over looked sport sedan... and I also see a M5 in your avatar!

[CTSV]

I have a 2006 CTS-V. It has the LS2 motor. Great car, even good gas mileage on the highway: 10.3 litre/100km at 120K.
Just came back from Vegas, where interstate curves and 55mph signs, I cruised past everyone at about 85 and my wife didn't yell at me. (she didn't know how fast we were going)
Most people buy them out of USA as I did, much cheaper.
Check cadillacforums classified for members selling their cars.

Whoops, just saw you bought one. Number one mod: Change the shifter and the bushings, makes night and day difference. You can shut off traction control and Stability control if you want to wrap it around a pole or hit a curb.
(Check GSL, they are repairing one that hit a curb)
For other tips etc see above mentioned site.

[BigMass]

Originally posted by CTSV
I have a 2006 CTS-V. It has the LS2 motor. Great car, even good gas mileage on the highway: 10.3 litre/100km at 120K.
Just came back from Vegas, where interstate curves and 55mph signs, I cruised past everyone at about 85 and my wife didn't yell at me. (she didn't know how fast we were going)
Most people buy them out of USA as I did, much cheaper.
Check cadillacforums classified for members selling their cars.

Whoops, just saw you bought one. Number one mod: Change the shifter and the bushings, makes night and day difference. You can shut off traction control and Stability control if you want to wrap it around a pole or hit a curb.
(Check GSL, they are repairing one that hit a curb)
For other tips etc see above mentioned site.

Funny you should mention that hehe. I got a UUC shifter kit and bushings on the way along with a set of black Team Dynamics wheels from Lindsay Cadillac.

Going to go 245/45/18 front and 275/40/18 rear. What do you think.

Im also thinking of geating a Magnaflow exhaust for sound and looks because the stock one is getting raggedy.

[DNSRadio]

i say

Volvo or Lexus

[heavyD]

Originally posted by ZiG-87
I'd get a wrx.

Makes sense if this thread was about a guy considering bland compact size transportation. Do you guys even read the thread or just post.:thumbsdow

[BigMass]

well i took my car to work twice now and today i found out it got keyed for no reason. I mean i parked far from anyone in between two lines perfectly. Nobody knows me or knows the car. And bam it was keyed for no reason. I'm so pissed i could murder someone. I mean seriously, wtf? It's the first time in my 15 years of driving this has every happened. What luck.

[canuckcarguy]

That's brutal. People who key cars are the biggest chicken-shit losers around.

My wife's car was keyed twice last year within a couple of days. Sucks.

[BigMass]

Originally posted by canuckcarguy
That's brutal. People who key cars are the biggest chicken-shit losers around.

My wife's car was keyed twice last year within a couple of days. Sucks.

bad part is i dont know the reason. So what now? i go tomorrow, is the same guy gonna key it again? No clue, nothing i can do about it. I wish i was parked like an idiot at least so i know the reason, but there was no reason.

[CTSV]

Big Mass
What lousy luck. I take great pains to park as far away from things as I can. I would have thought those jerks wouldn't have known what the car was. Usually is pretty stealthy big 4 door sedan with little in the way of high performance stuff showing.
As far as tires, that combo works well, I'll probably do that when mine need replacing. Buy Michelin PS2 for best performance. pricey but good. For other info see the forums.
Exhaust, Magnaflow, Corsa and B&B are popular. Can buy Corsa from Lindsay. Don't know about the others.

[dragonone]

how about a hyundai genesis?;)

[soloracer]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the Lexus GS series of cars. Good power, decent looks, nice interior, reliable.

[4DoorGTZ]

Originally posted by CTSV
Big Mass
Buy Michelin PS2 for best performance. pricey but good.


Agreed, I picked up 6 when I got mine in Seatle. they're $500/tire here $280 in the states.

I smell a CTS-V meet, but lets wait till my diff is fixed, its en-route from Lindsay Cadillac right now :) Word of advice, dont Hard-launch your CTS-V at the drag strip :banghead:

[BigMass]

Originally posted by 4DoorGTZ



Agreed, I picked up 6 when I got mine in Seatle. they're $500/tire here $280 in the states.

I smell a CTS-V meet, but lets wait till my diff is fixed, its en-route from Lindsay Cadillac right now :) Word of advice, dont Hard-launch your CTS-V at the drag strip :banghead:

point taken. I don't drag race anyways, however i go to the road course once in a while.

[dieselpower91]

Road course is what these things were built for!

I would be interested to see how well a CTS-V does up against a C5 or even C6 vette on the road course.

[BigMass]

Originally posted by dieselpower91
Road course is what these things were built for!

I would be interested to see how well a CTS-V does up against a C5 or even C6 vette on the road course.

When i went there a year ago with Jay Pringle i saw he sold his moded Audi S4 and got a CTS-V. I never saw him track it. I'm sure some on this forum have. How has it been holding up?

I'd track my S2000 or RSX Type S until the cows came home due to the crazy reliability, but i wonder how well the CTS-V would hold up under the same conditions.

PS: Those with CTS-Vs out of warranty, where do you take them to get serviced? No way im going to a dealership with an out of warranty vehicle. Thanks

[Stunt66]

Originally posted by Aleks
1 second at that speed is about 5-6 car lenghts. That is not really close at all.

:werd: How can you even compare a 540 to an m5 performance wise.:nut: If you even believe for a second a 540 is comparable to an m5 you must be smoking some good shit. Chicks might believe that shit but not here.

And congrats for the newly aquired beast on wheels. Those things are definately sweet. And for that bolt pattern that sucks ass big time.

[banned3x]

nice!

[CTSV]

I always do my own work on cars so I can't help with that.
Just a note though, the Sheriff's dept does have an Unmarked Dodge Charger patrol car. White with Black wheels. Really homely in that combo. And no, I didn't have a business dealing with it. They are next door to my shop.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Congrats on the purchase, seems like you got it for a good price.

I feel sorry for the poor guy who bought that new - paid like ~$50,000 to drive it for a few years. He could have probably rented it for 4 years for less lol. The CTS V is also a much better car than the Lincoln LS. I can honestly say that Lincoln is in my top 3 worst cars I've ever driven, hands down. That thing was atrocious in every way IMO. Enjoy the new car, I think you made a good decision :thumbsup:

[SilverKast]

Love my CTS-V, just picked it up a couple weeks ago and look forward to driving it every morning :D

I'd be interested in testing it out on the track, however I've no experience with that sort of thing. Is there anything at Race City that allows for that type of thing? I'm in the same area as Race City so it's pretty convenient if so.