From SS to CTS-V

MEDISIN · 08-02-2012, 09:53 AM

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

VenomInside · 08-02-2012, 09:54 AM

Awesome!!! Congrats.

MistyBlu10 · 08-02-2012, 09:56 AM

sick car and you will get the looks

Tantalizer43 · 08-02-2012, 12:33 PM

Was your SS stock?

45thAnniversary2SS · 08-02-2012, 12:38 PM

VERY nice ride, but I would rather have kept the camaro and added a supercharger.

880 · 08-02-2012, 12:39 PM

Sick car. That'll be in my garage one day.

Scrappy Doo · 08-02-2012, 01:42 PM

Nice!

Edwin320 · 08-02-2012, 01:53 PM

Love the V!

Stew · 08-02-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

VERY nice ride, but I would rather have kept the camaro and added a supercharger.

Except he need 4 doors and auto, and he would not have had the magnetic ride control, extra luxury and extra interior features of CTS-V......

That said, i think that looks GREAT in black!!! Congrats!

MEDISIN · 08-02-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tantalizer43

Was your SS stock?

No, see my sig for details but it was putting 415HP to the ground.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

VERY nice ride, but I would rather have kept the camaro and added a supercharger.

Afraid it wasn't simply a question of adding more power. It was about finding a vehicle that checked all our boxes and we both enjoy driving.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 880

Sick car. That'll be in my garage one day.

I said that for 4 years and it finally came true

It's one of the most "complete" cars GM has ever produced and I'm thrilled to have it. I just wish there were more of them out there. Makes it really hard to find a pre-owned one.

steveo9043 · 08-02-2012, 04:16 PM

Congrats on the V! One of the only cars I'd sell the camaro for!

Silverlsinva · 08-02-2012, 10:59 PM

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.

TheCaptain · 08-03-2012, 08:02 PM

Sweet choice on the V! It's way more car than the Camaro, as nice as the Camaro is.

Indy Bumble Bee · 08-03-2012, 08:03 PM

love it!!!! A black cts-v is nasty. Good for you bro

08-02-2012, 09:53 AM	#1
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	From SS to CTS-V 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 __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

08-02-2012, 09:56 AM	#3
MistyBlu10 GOBLIN Drives: 2015 SS Convertable Green Flash Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chesapeake Beach MD Posts: 674 View My Garage	sick car and you will get the looks __________________ 2015 2SS Green Flash Edition 2012 Camaro LFX 45th born 9/24/11 sold 4/1/15 2013 Equinox LTZ 2013 Cruze LTZ 2010 LT2 BLUE RS CAMARO TRADED FOR 45TH 2011 COLARADO Z71 TRADED FOR MALABU 2011 MALABU LTZ TRADED FOR BLUE CAMARO 2007 Z71 Avalanche LTZ 1987 K5 Blazer BOWTIES AS BLOOD CELLS GM RULES

08-02-2012, 12:33 PM	#4
Tantalizer43 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 1,359	Was your SS stock? __________________

08-02-2012, 12:38 PM	#5
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	VERY nice ride, but I would rather have kept the camaro and added a supercharger. __________________

08-02-2012, 12:39 PM	#6
880 Drives: 2011 Z06, 2004 Cobra, 1991 MR2Turbo Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 472	Sick car. That'll be in my garage one day. __________________

08-02-2012, 01:42 PM	#7
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	Nice!

08-02-2012, 01:53 PM	#8
Edwin320 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 427 View My Garage	Love the V! __________________ Ed 2018 ZL1 A10 'Vert

08-02-2012, 04:16 PM	#11
steveo9043 Drives: 2012 45th AE 2SS Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,125	Congrats on the V! One of the only cars I'd sell the camaro for! __________________ 2012 45th L99 SS-Cold air inductions CAI-Dynatech LT's-Solo mach XL catback 333hp/341tq (before LT's)

08-02-2012, 10:59 PM	#12
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	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.

08-03-2012, 08:02 PM	#13
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Sweet choice on the V! It's way more car than the Camaro, as nice as the Camaro is. __________________

08-03-2012, 08:03 PM	#14
Indy Bumble Bee Drives: Beest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 660	love it!!!! A black cts-v is nasty. Good for you bro

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