JS + XES

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again, great decision!

can't wait to see the real pics!

have a real photographer to take pics of that beauty man!

Costco

As far as the ride/handling goes... it can also be considered tech but IIRC the CTS-V has the MR dampers - the fluid inside each shock contains very small magnetic particles, that when subjected to differing levels of electrical current can alter the damping rates. I've never read that it affects both compression and rebound but I'm almost certain that it does. There are also sensors that monitor road conditions many, many times each second and compensate for them almost instantaneously. The result is a great ride coupled with great handling. It's awesome if you ask me, its the same or similar shock setup as in the R8, ZR1, and 599

Aman

^ Actually, I think it's the exact same shocks. I've only heard good things about them.

Congrats

mcflyguy24

So, erm, no pics...

mrmako

Heh... I'm sure we'll see some soon.

Johnsteph10

Heh, you guys are funny.

I just got it tinted and a clear bra. Still a few bubbles in the clear bra but every day they are better and should be gone. I'll take some pics after they are gone.

I LOVE this car....but I hate waiting for the breakin period to finish (1500 miles). I'm at 780ish right now.

mcflyguy24

Pics Nao or ban! Haha glad you are enjoying the new ride.

White02civicsi

+1 to the benz

White02civicsi

Congrats on your caddy! Lets see some pics!

Hapa DC5

Awesome pick up! Congrats, use it in good health.

jsonkimz

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I know this is quite a bump, so I apologize in advance. Probably won't get a response.


How's the CTS-V working out for you, John?

neuronbob

I can't believe I missed this whole thread . The OP did confer with me before he got his V and I think he made a good choice. I only wish Acura made a similar car.

Hopefully you'll get a response from him, but I will say that I've had my V just short of two years and I'm not sorry I did it. Gas mileage is really bad but I don't care. It now has 21.5k miles on it and no rattles. It is still as fun to drive as when I accidentally got it to 105 mph on the Ohio Turnpike on the return from my purchase.

If you are looking for the best bang for the buck in high-speed luxury transportation, you cannot miss a CTS-V.

Crazy Bimmer

Johnsteph10

Hey! It's back!

I've now owned it a touch over 6 months or so and at about 6000 miles.

It is an absolutely amazing machine.....and I love the fact that it is a total sleeper. It's funny but those who know cars definitely give it a 2nd look.

It handles great and the power is so much fun. It can be a comfortable city-driving car, a tight-handling country road car, and a rip-your-face-off track car. There aren't too many other vehicles that can meet all of these....plus it easily fits the car seat in the back and can hold some luggage in the trunk.

It definitely isn't gas friendly, however. I'm lucky to get 18mpg combined and if I stomp it...low single digits.

Neuronbob -- you were one of the ones after reading your thread that convinced me to test drive one....I appreciate it, man.

I still haven't let my wife drive it, though.

Johnsteph10

It's funny that you mention that....there have been more than a few times the speed has crept way up and you just don't notice it....the ride remains quiet, smooth, and comfortable.

Yumcha

Pics...?

neuronbob

I've had mine up at nearly 120 mph on the dragstrip, and it felt like 60.

BTW, post some pix already or the restless denizens of AZ will !

Yumcha

<--- -ing already with the lack of pics...

jsonkimz

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That's great to hear. I've been checking out the CTS-V for quite a while and I think it will be my next car in a year or two. But who knows what's going to happen to the car market by then...

And I am with everyone else...

Yumcha

Pics!

Yumcha

Methinks this thread should be locked.

05TLdcc

Type34

This is all we have thus far? Are you a tease? Are you waiting for us to join your webcam?

Put out...now...

Yumcha

:shakehead

05TLdcc

Johnsteph10

If you guys don't mind a filthy car, I'll take some shots tomorrow -- we're getting over a bad (for the south) snow/ice storm and the car is filthy....and it is way too cold to wash.

jsonkimz

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I'll accept filthy car pics as a down payment for quality pics in the future.

My family lives in Atlanta. I've heard they've had a crazy week with the weather. I lived there for 15 years and no abnormal weather to speak of. I leave and they get a freaking blizzard (at least for that area).

Dom!nO

audi s8 or srt jeep

YoungCeo

How was the CTS- V in the snow? I've become a fan of rear drive cars but here in DC the roads can get a little dicey with just the SMALLEST amounts of snow.

Brandon24pdx

For $70k? Toss up between E92 M3 and CTS-V coupe. The Caddy wins the "feel good" points for buying American, and you get a bonus 150 or so horsepower. It would come down to extended drives in both to see which one felt right.

jsonkimz

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Everything I've heard/read states that the CTS-V is WORTHLESS in the snow. Mainly because of the stock Pilot sports tires that it comes with. And when I say "worthless" I mean that "you WILL undoubtedly die."
I think a decent winter tire setup makes it work though.

He already ended up going with the CTS-V sedan.
Which he hasn't posted pictures of.

Yumcha

Without snow tires, probably not the greatest.

pttl

Yeah. High HP and RWD = winter tires are a given.

dave_ramkumar

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moar pics

07TLTypeS420

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how about you keep your TL...throw a super charger on it and a few other odds and ends then you have the car your looking for...performance, luxury, andddd family all rolled up into 1 special little ball!!!

pttl

^


He has had the V for 6 months now.

jsonkimz

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For sure. And there's some compound in the CTS-V's stock Michelin's that make the tire become hard in below freezing temps. Add all that together and you get fiery death by car crash.