08-02-2012, 09:53 AM | #1 |
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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
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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, 09:54 AM | #2 |
Just Grazing
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Awesome!!! Congrats.
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08-02-2012, 09:56 AM | #3 |
GOBLIN
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sick car and you will get the looks
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08-02-2012, 12:33 PM | #4 |
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Was your SS stock?
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08-02-2012, 12:38 PM | #5 |
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VERY nice ride, but I would rather have kept the camaro and added a supercharger.
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08-02-2012, 12:39 PM | #6 |
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Sick car. That'll be in my garage one day.
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08-02-2012, 01:42 PM | #7 |
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Nice!
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08-02-2012, 01:53 PM | #8 |
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Love the V!
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08-02-2012, 02:01 PM | #9 | |
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That said, i think that looks GREAT in black!!! Congrats! |
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08-02-2012, 04:01 PM | #10 | |
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No, see my sig for details but it was putting 415HP to the ground.
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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.
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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 |
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08-02-2012, 04:16 PM | #11 |
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Congrats on the V! One of the only cars I'd sell the camaro for!
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08-02-2012, 10:59 PM | #12 |
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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.
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08-03-2012, 08:02 PM | #13 |
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Sweet choice on the V! It's way more car than the Camaro, as nice as the Camaro is.
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08-03-2012, 08:03 PM | #14 |
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love it!!!! A black cts-v is nasty. Good for you bro
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