Official Cadillac CTS-V Intro Vid

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by enzoferrari It won't sell well HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT.

I actually agree with Ghostbat there, as it's a cultural dynamic.... there is a reason why Asians are 9 out of 10 times more likely to buy a car that is made in the Pacific... a cultural thing.

This is one thing why so many Americans buy such a wide variety of cars... such varried tastes, and perhaps..... just perhaps... less biased opinions. What does this mean? I ~think~ that Americans buy cars based on how they are more then how they are precieved. Not 100%.... but more then our Pacific, and Atlantic compadre's ....

[79TA]

Originally Posted by nthfinity I actually agree with Ghostbat there, as it's a cultural dynamic.... there is a reason why Asians are 9 out of 10 times more likely to buy a car that is made in the Pacific... a cultural thing. This is one thing why so many Americans buy such a wide variety of cars... such varried tastes, and perhaps..... just perhaps... less biased opinions. What does this mean? I ~think~ that Americans buy cars based on how they are more then how they are precieved. Not 100%.... but more then our Pacific, and Atlantic compadre's ....

As someone quite sick of the "perception gap," I've got to disagree. People's opinions, when based on actual performance, are often 5 or so years out of date they're based on their last car. I'm tired of people comparing their modern Cam/cord to their old mid 90's Ford/GM-badgemobile. So many people that I talk to who are car shopping just mention things like "superior Japanese build quality." I've ridden in these cars. Comparing them to my certainly out of date '88 Oldsmobile, I am not impressed.

While an '03 Malibu isn't much to write home about, the ridiculous success of the Accord and Camry makes me wary of the car buying public.

[ferrarif1fan89]

I like this car. I like it a lot. I can imagine how crazy this would sound with a better, less restrictive exhaust. I'm actually starting to like this more than the M5..... is that normal?

[fordgt84]

i like the fact that u can choose which gearbox u want, rather than being forced with an automatic or a sequential gearbox (BMW,Audi and Mercedes should take note) ... u got that brutal engine, styling's great, and the interior is almost sexy.

note how the video says 550+hp ... 570 - 580 maybe

cant wait to see tsuchiya getting it sideways

[Minacious]

To say America doesn't have any roads with proper turns is quite the ignorant statement .

That is all.

[RC45]

I just watched that video again... and I know I said I never want to buy another GM product... but fargit I really really really really really like that car.



/me wants one..... now where did I put that lease schedule?

[79TA]

I figured out what the song in the video reminded me of

(song starts a minute in to this video . . . more on the 24 hours of LeMons in a post for a later day)

24 Hours of LeMons 2007 - ZZ Uber Das Driver - YouTube

24 Hours of LeMons 2007 - ZZ Uber Das Driver - YouTube

[RC45]

On second thoughts - why would I want to pay $65,000+ when there are perfectly good low mileage 2004 CTS-V's approaching $30,000 - and high mileage units for under $24,000.

http://www.carbaazi.com/ViewAdDetail...sting_id=20730

One of those with the addition of a ProCharger will net about 540bhp for under $33,000 total

Hmmm..... I think I have found a tow vehicle

[HeilSvenska]

Originally Posted by 79TA I figured out what the song in the video reminded me of

What? That sounds nothing like the song in the CTS-V ad. But oh well.

Originally Posted by RC45 On second thoughts - why would I want to pay $65,000+ when there are perfectly good low mileage 2004 CTS-V's approaching $30,000 - and high mileage units for under $24,000.

Why not wait getting the LSA one till 2011 or so for the same price?

[RC45]

Originally Posted by HeilSvenska Why not wait getting the LSA one till 2011 or so for the same price?

Well, the new car may not depreciate as much as fast - especially since its starting price is going to be close to $20,000 more.

Plus, the new car sll have "new rules".

GM is now voiding warranties of cars with altered ECU's, the cars keep track of a lot more data, OnStar will soon start emailing you speeding tickets.. the Dems ar eabout the take over.. blah... and by 2011 the 2004 CTS-V's will be $17,000

[79TA]

Originally Posted by HeilSvenska What? That sounds nothing like the song in the CTS-V ad. But oh well.

the bass line . . . it's similar

[Minacious]

I'm going to get one with the 6-Auto just to piss everyone on MW off.

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by Minacious I'm going to get one with the 6-Auto just to piss everyone on MW off.

In the mean time, you'd still smoke those M's and AMG's

[Minacious]

Originally Posted by nthfinity In the mean time, you'd still smoke those M's and AMG's

While rubbing on my girl with my free hand.

[HeilSvenska]

Originally Posted by Minacious While rubbing on my girl with my free hand.

I don't think you want to do that while you're driving a 550hp, 550ft lb car.