Hard choice for someone to make between the CTS-V and the C63.

I did this same flip flop debate coming from my 05 E55. A lot of good input here from owners on both sides.

I drove both and both had their pros and cons. I ended up with the C63.

What I didnt like..

2011 C63
-2012+ much better Dash
-Reliability Concern (Headbolt issue, very low probability however)
-Price (dealer tried to gouge me on a 2012(new at the time)
-Expensive to mod

2012 CTS-V Coupe
-"Hollow" feeling in the dash
-Squeaky seats
-Sluggish Gearbox (still better than E55 though)
-Poor Visibility (Coupe)
-Disconnected driving feel


I stuck with the brand that has treated me well in the past. Mercedes makes a great car and an even better performance vehicle.

On a side note: I personally think GM is one generation away from making the perfect luxury performance vehicle. The difference in the 1st generation to the 2nd generation cts-v is huge. I'm excited to see what comes up next.

 

While the improvements in the 1st gen and 2nd gen V are good, wait for what Mercedes does. The w204 C63 to w205 c63... Or the Pre-biturbo e vs 5.5 biturbo e. Mercedes is just getting ridiculous now, and I love it.

I have a shop called new era performance that mainly does V's practically in my back yard. They have a little straight and if I am to be honest, when they romp the V down that straight my shorts get a little tighter.

 

New Era is a good shop.

They built this twin turbo CTS V. 1024rwhp de-tuned.

 

Anyone with real world experiences in a CTS-V with 2 rear facing infant car seats? Looking at a V wagon hoping to get back into a 6spd and like the utility space the wagon offers. Pretty sure rear seats offer less space as the current E55 I have, but having owned a B5 S4 avant in the past has me leaning towards the V-Wagon. I can say power wagons have a soft spot in my heart.

 

+1 on the wagon...

 

On my 2nd lease V.
First was 2010 auto, currently 2014 manual.
Strongly recommend manual tranny and Recaro seats if you get the V.