60nomad

That is even a better point about the years produced and what was what! Also correct about the ctsv-2 to the e63 but Mindbend is right...Panty dropping points is GREAT!

So BlueML: Great statement!

...and I will not dispute the handling of the CTS-V...my 2004 handled incredible! I didn't really try any handling on the new one I drove but if it is better (which we can all assume) then it must be even more incredible. I, for one, am not a handling guy so it is not a big deal for me. Don't care for turns!

Hotsoss

I’m no AMG or Caddy nut hugger. With that being said, a CTS-V does not have the panache of an E55k, but it is in no way inferior to a W211. A W212 is a little better, but not a W211. The interior of a W211 is very nice and feels good, but I am not missing it one bit driving the Caddy. I think the basic difference on the inside is that the Mercedes has more of a luxurious feel and the Caddy has more of a sporty feel to it similar to driving a M3 with newer tech. Now a base CTS is inferior to base W211 or W212, but not a V. This will all change with the 2014 V-Sport that is about to hit the streets, but I digress.

The exterior is love me or hate me. I think those who hate it dislike it for one or both of these reasons:

1. It’s very angular.
2. It’s aggressively designed.
3. It’s an American brand. (Period)

If the same exact car was made by a European make like Audi or Maserati with the same exact design and specs sans the emblems a course I believe most people worldwide would view this car more favorably. It's similar to the way people currently view Hyundai vs. other brands. For similar money most would rather drive a less attractive vehicle than be seen in a Hyundai. The same outlook holds true for any American car that embark on territory traditionally dominated by the Europeans. We all know the historical reasons why so I will leave it at that.

Now overall, my CTS-V gets WAY more attention on the streets then my E55k ever did, but who cares. Justin simply wanted to hear our opinions of how we thought the E55k performed against the 2009-2014 CTS-V.

In closing, a V series Cadillac will never ever have the flair of an AMG or M, but a V is darn good cost effective alternative.

HeissRod

Agreed, as evidenced by the panty dropper comments. I'm curious to know if anyone considers any American cars to be panty droppers?

ArmoE55

Stock for stock, the supercharged CTS-V is slightly faster than an E55. They are CONSISTENT high 11s/low 12s @117-118 cars. Of course, a novice driver is an exception, but the the CTS-V SHOULD be faster every time on stock cars. I am leaving factory freaks etc. out of the question, but this is the norm.

Anybody who argues otherwise is an AMG brand ***** or has never driven a V, or both.

Qmax03

Bottom line, a CTSV will kick a E55 *** ! lol

Sir-Boost-a-Lot

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Sure, both old and new!
Classics with da poosey magnet install -
Including but certainly not limited to:
67-69 Camaro
67-68 Fastback Mustang ( almost all 64-70 mustangs actually)
70 Chevelle
Almost any convertible from 62-72

07+ GT500 (most newer Mustang GTs again)
06+ Z06
Most full size american diesel crew cab trucks
Most full size American gas crew cab 4x4 trucks

MindBend

Best reason to have a diesel truck:

Hotsoss

Agreed. I'll be the first to say that the competition (E/CLS 63/M5/RS7) has indeed caught up and past the V in straightline acceleration. Like the E55 a CTS-V would need to tweaked a little to compete with new competition in stock guise, but those cars cost 35k + more than a V2. Like I said earlier, if you drop 2-3k into a V2 it will surpass any of the cars mentioned. A course those cars can be tuned and the tables turn, but like most things its a matter of how much money you are willing to spend. You can drop another 2-3k into a V and be running very low 10's. Now the new E63/CLS63 4Matic will bitc* slap a V and it will take a full stage 2-3 just to compete with a stock one. No V will stand a chance against any of these cars from a dig unless it is highly modified and/or running slicks. A role race will probably be similiar to the current model. The same will probably hold true with the RS7.

berti_00

id love to run one

HeissRod

Most girls impressed by the status of your car to drop their panties wouldn't know what most of those were. The .01% that drop clam hammocks cause they actually know what you're driving and respect it would also have respect for a CTS-V.

ArmoE55

HOLY SH***** DUDE, THAT JUST KILLED ME!! hahahahhaha

Hotsoss

Shi*! If I had an E55 making your kind of power (540rwhp/565rwtq) I would be hunting V's as well! Your car should humiliate a stock V and surprise a few unsuspecting mildly modified or even pullied V owners.

Sir-Boost-a-Lot

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I strongly strongly disagree . I've built countless pro-touring musclecars for both myself and others, and just about everytime I take one out, somebody drops a comment or comes to take a look. It's not so much the status of the car, most of them have no idea that they cost as much as a Gallardo or 430 Ferrari , it's just that everybody likes a clean classic and would like to go for a ride!

Sir-Boost-a-Lot

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That's the funniest thing I've seen all day

AMG E Power

lmao GM- Government motors

Hotsoss

Hahaha...lol Wait until Obama puts the 600 + super or turbocharged motor into the V3. I wouldn’t care if the car company was owned by the Korean Government. A nice car is a nice car regardless of the background behind the product lol.

MindBend

Yeah...the US Gov has a long history of doing good things vs. free enterprise. Have you noticed their "successes" with solar energy companies?

60nomad

I may have missed something but I didn't notice anyone saying that people don't look at older cars. I have plenty of those and they attract more attention then any newer cars except possibly for ridiculous supercars.

emoving

Love my V and the interior smokes my W211.

Denroll

The next gen (V3) CTS has my attention. I am anxiously awaiting the CTS-V version, but for now, here's a badass rendering and some actual shots of the "regular V3 CTS:

emoving

Yea, that looks sick. This will also bring the price of the V2s down and mods are dirt cheap.

G_Money

Front looks like a weird cross between a 370Z and a 2013 Ford Edge

Hotsoss

Denroll: I would love to see that first rendering with the signature V crate grill. Very nice rendering none the less.

HeissRod

Agreed....if you're trying to pick up dudes.

I've just never seen a chick, who has the mindset at dropping her panties upon seeing a car they are impressed with, get excited over an old car. I imagine that the girls who drop toe floss over the sight of a car care about one thing....image, or rather brand recognition.

ArmoE55

hahahahahaha, the phrases don't stop!