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C55 beater?
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Originally Posted by 05C55
They are actually nice looking cars, though I haven't seen the V series yet. I was surprised to see they are asking 60K for well equipped version. THe V is got to be in the high 60's or more dontcha think?
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the current corvette engined cts-v should run about equally fast as the c55... doesn't look too shabby either.. r they putting a new sc'd northstar in already?
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very close... but spinnies would put the cream on the cake!
thanks for the pics...
IMO this car is great... however priced well high!
one way of thinking is C55 is strong against this and i always thing u have to pick the higher horsepower vehicle (depending on budget)
however, the badge plays a factor... and resale - so let us hang on and discover how they compete in 6 months or so with some more tests comparing.
i cant help think they need a set of 25inch spinners as option for the homies
IMO this car is great... however priced well high!
one way of thinking is C55 is strong against this and i always thing u have to pick the higher horsepower vehicle (depending on budget)
however, the badge plays a factor... and resale - so let us hang on and discover how they compete in 6 months or so with some more tests comparing.
i cant help think they need a set of 25inch spinners as option for the homies
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Originally Posted by steve s
70k? the cts-v fully loaded msrp's for 55,000... c55 already msrp at 54,620 without any other options...
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I like the look/styling of the new STS and CTS (V-series)...but I would never get one... and like Cops_h8_me, badge plays a big factor for me also, call me a brand ***** :p ....it's a good cup of tea, just not my flavor :p
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I can't wait to drive one. The regular version I drove is nothing special, but the V should scare the Germany three and force some quick revisions ala RS4, V8M3, etc. As for resale, the Z corvette does not loose half its value in two years. Funny, my C32 seems to have lost about half in two years 
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I thought C55's competitor is CTS instead of type-V?
coz iv seen all magazines r competeing with CTS, S4, M3 and C55 (or C32)
coz iv seen all magazines r competeing with CTS, S4, M3 and C55 (or C32)
BUT I've still only seen ppl over 60 driving them. The STS-V is more like a Jag StypeR, E55, M5, RS6 fighter.
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Originally Posted by EKaru
If the current STS is $63-64K fully optioned, then the V-series may be around $70K....
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I like the look of it but can't help wondering a few things.
1. Will it be built from materials that are so poor in quality the slightest bit of sun and they crack like so many American Built/Designed cars.
2. Will it handle like a swimming pool inflatable as so many big American Built/Designed cars do.
3. Will it ever be sold in Europe after the European press rip it to pieces and tell us it is a massive joke of a car as they always do with American Built/Designed cars.
Sorry to sound anti-American car but there must be a reason why German manufacturers sell such large numbers in the US and all the ones I've had on hire out there, Lincoln Navigator for one, look great but appear to have been assembled using the cheapest plastics they could find.
1. Will it be built from materials that are so poor in quality the slightest bit of sun and they crack like so many American Built/Designed cars.
2. Will it handle like a swimming pool inflatable as so many big American Built/Designed cars do.
3. Will it ever be sold in Europe after the European press rip it to pieces and tell us it is a massive joke of a car as they always do with American Built/Designed cars.
Sorry to sound anti-American car but there must be a reason why German manufacturers sell such large numbers in the US and all the ones I've had on hire out there, Lincoln Navigator for one, look great but appear to have been assembled using the cheapest plastics they could find.
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S4,C55 and M3 have much better styling and they actually look like they should cost more than $50k unlike that thing shown which looks like plastic, i know its only my opinion but i'm probably less likely to be biased since its not a local manufacturer for me so i don't feel the need to be patriotic. Atleast i hope thats why you guys say you like it :p
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Originally Posted by reggid
S4,C55 and M3 have much better styling and they actually look like they should cost more than $50k unlike that thing shown which looks like plastic, i know its only my opinion but i'm probably less likely to be biased since its not a local manufacturer for me so i don't feel the need to be patriotic. Atleast i hope thats why you guys say you like it :p
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Originally Posted by marcos
I like the look of it but can't help wondering a few things.
1. Will it be built from materials that are so poor in quality the slightest bit of sun and they crack like so many American Built/Designed cars.
2. Will it handle like a swimming pool inflatable as so many big American Built/Designed cars do.
3. Will it ever be sold in Europe after the European press rip it to pieces and tell us it is a massive joke of a car as they always do with American Built/Designed cars.
Sorry to sound anti-American car but there must be a reason why German manufacturers sell such large numbers in the US and all the ones I've had on hire out there, Lincoln Navigator for one, look great but appear to have been assembled using the cheapest plastics they could find.
1. Will it be built from materials that are so poor in quality the slightest bit of sun and they crack like so many American Built/Designed cars.
2. Will it handle like a swimming pool inflatable as so many big American Built/Designed cars do.
3. Will it ever be sold in Europe after the European press rip it to pieces and tell us it is a massive joke of a car as they always do with American Built/Designed cars.
Sorry to sound anti-American car but there must be a reason why German manufacturers sell such large numbers in the US and all the ones I've had on hire out there, Lincoln Navigator for one, look great but appear to have been assembled using the cheapest plastics they could find.
Regarding the first two questions the answer is no, just look at the current V model. As to whether it is sold in Europe that remains to be seen.
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Did any of you see the comparision between the 400hp CTS-V, 425hp Chrysler SRT-8, and the 400hp Pontiac GTO in Motor Trend...???? The slowest car did 0-60 in 5.0 seconds..
links to the SRT-8
http://autoblog.com/entry/1234000160025776/
http://www.fast-autos.net/chrysler/chryslersrt8.html
links to the SRT-8
http://autoblog.com/entry/1234000160025776/
http://www.fast-autos.net/chrysler/chryslersrt8.html
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Originally Posted by MBZ1
I think that it is a nice effort by Cadillac, but I would much rather have a used E55 or M5, or equal or lesser price. 
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Motor Trend: Feb 05'
Cadillac CTS-V: 0-60: 4.7 sec Quarter: 13.1 @ 109
400hp 395 lb/ft
Chysler 300C SRT8: 0-60: 4.9 sec Quarter: 13.2 @ 108.1
425hp 420 lb/ft
Pontiac GTO: 0-60: 5.0 sec Quarter: 13.3 @ 107.5
400hp 395lb/ft
C55AMG (from previous MT road test)
0-60: 4.9 sec Quarter: 13.2 @ 107.3
362hp 376 lb/ft
Cadillac CTS-V: 0-60: 4.7 sec Quarter: 13.1 @ 109
400hp 395 lb/ft
Chysler 300C SRT8: 0-60: 4.9 sec Quarter: 13.2 @ 108.1
425hp 420 lb/ft
Pontiac GTO: 0-60: 5.0 sec Quarter: 13.3 @ 107.5
400hp 395lb/ft
C55AMG (from previous MT road test)
0-60: 4.9 sec Quarter: 13.2 @ 107.3
362hp 376 lb/ft
