Considering trading ZL1 for CT4 - Page 4

raptor5244 · 01-07-2022, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowwolfe

Ordered a CT5 V Blackwing in Sept 21. Was hoping dealer would have the allocation to order this week but that didnt happen. Maybe looking at a summer delivery now. It is hard to predict anything with all the shortages going on.

Nice, I assume you watched the Savagegeese review. The opening scene is my favorite of any car review ever.

avalonandl · 01-07-2022, 10:31 AM

We have used carmax to sell older vehicles. They did fine. I may keep the Z , we shall see.

I do want to drive a CT5 V -not a BW- and a Genesis G70, comparison shopping...

Acura, Audi, BMW are out....

Vigilante375 · 01-07-2022, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by raptor5244

Nice, I assume you watched the Savagegeese review. The opening scene is my favorite of any car review ever.

Throttle houses opening for their review of the CT5 Blackwing is better. Though Savagegeese opening is cool. I like Throttle houses more.

raptor5244 · 01-07-2022, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Vigilante375

Throttle houses opening for their review of the CT5 Blackwing is better. Though Savagegeese opening is cool. I like Throttle houses more.

Nice, I need to check it out.

avalonandl · 01-09-2022, 05:03 AM

This may be a bit off topic but doing a search I found some CT 5 (non V) with the V6 twin Turbo's ( 335 hp 405 tq) AWD for a 52 k range. That is a lot of car, certainly better than the G70 AWD for that price. I am allowed to jack my own thread... LOL

TXCSSU · 01-09-2022, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by avalonandl

This may be a bit off topic but doing a search I found some CT 5 (non V) with the V6 twin Turbo's ( 335 hp 405 tq) AWD for a 52 k range. That is a lot of car, certainly better than the G70 AWD for that price. I am allowed to jack my own thread... LOL

I looked at the non Blackwing V, when it came out and I just couldn't go from a V8 to a V6 even if it's TT. There's just something about the growl of a V8 that for me adds to the driving experience. If GM would've put ANY V8 into the CT5-V then I would've probably looked at it much harder. An LT2 powered CT5-V with a sticker of $70k would've been something. Hell, I think if not for GM's electric vehicle game plan, the CT5 could've been tooled for the C8's V8 and the CT5-V Blackwing would've probably picked up the Z06's V8. Some would argue that the C8's mid-engine architecture would prevent it from happening, but I figure if GM could invest more R&D, they would've found a way.

avalonandl · 01-11-2022, 05:00 AM

I am zeroing in on a CT5 V build. Not BW... But Satin steel, about 63k and nicely equipped. No sunroof, I am not a sunroof guy.

Snowwolfe · 01-15-2022, 08:11 AM

This is what a bone stock CTV5 Blackwing is capable of. Go to 3:48 to save time
https://youtu.be/VZKiZbU6-zk

TXCSSU · 01-15-2022, 10:22 AM

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...n-test-review/

Interesting that they gave the nod to the BMW M3 Competition, given how they feel that GM has done a better job of synthesizing BMW's past glory.

avalonandl · 01-16-2022, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TXCSSU

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...n-test-review/

Interesting that they gave the nod to the BMW M3 Competition, given how they feel that GM has done a better job of synthesizing BMW's past glory.

That's C/D for you. They pointed out that the BMW has a hair trigger engine and CT 4 just a little to civilized.

I saw a BMW in black yesterday and that front nose is ahhhhh.....FUGLY....

It looks like someone took a trowell to it...

I can't imagine what it looks like in a bright color....

TXCSSU · 01-16-2022, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by avalonandl

That's C/D for you. They pointed out that the BMW has a hair trigger engine and CT 4 just a little to civilized.

I saw a BMW in black yesterday and that front nose is ahhhhh.....FUGLY....

It looks like someone took a trowell to it...

I can't imagine what it looks like in a bright color....

The front end looks like they tried to benchmark the Alfa Romeo sedan, which IMO would be an option if not for all the horror stories I've read about their "quality".

TXCSSU · 01-23-2022, 12:47 PM

Just some more fuel to the fire. To me the biggest benefit is that it's not a Tesla.

Owl3 · 01-23-2022, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TXCSSU

Just some more fuel to the fire. To me the biggest benefit is that it's not a Tesla.

It's certainly not the $169K starting price....

serpent · 01-24-2022, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TXCSSU

Just some more fuel to the fire. To me the biggest benefit is that it's not a Tesla.

I believe Lucid's car does like 1100hp from only 2 motors, while the Plaid does 1000hp with 3. Cant wait to see what Lucid does with a 3 or even for motor setup. Either way, they are $$$$

For that much I'd rather have a Taycan Turbo S.

01-07-2022, 10:31 AM	#44
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	We have used carmax to sell older vehicles. They did fine. I may keep the Z , we shall see. I do want to drive a CT5 V -not a BW- and a Genesis G70, comparison shopping... Acura, Audi, BMW are out.... __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

01-09-2022, 05:03 AM	#47
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	This may be a bit off topic but doing a search I found some CT 5 (non V) with the V6 twin Turbo's ( 335 hp 405 tq) AWD for a 52 k range. That is a lot of car, certainly better than the G70 AWD for that price. I am allowed to jack my own thread... LOL __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

01-11-2022, 05:00 AM	#49
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	I am zeroing in on a CT5 V build. Not BW... But Satin steel, about 63k and nicely equipped. No sunroof, I am not a sunroof guy. __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

01-15-2022, 08:11 AM	#50
Snowwolfe Drives: CTV5 V Blackwing on order Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East TN Posts: 431	This is what a bone stock CTV5 Blackwing is capable of. Go to 3:48 to save time https://youtu.be/VZKiZbU6-zk

01-15-2022, 10:22 AM	#51
TXCSSU Account Suspended Drives: 2022 ZL1 M6/Nissan Leaf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,138	https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...n-test-review/ Interesting that they gave the nod to the BMW M3 Competition, given how they feel that GM has done a better job of synthesizing BMW's past glory.

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