Sold my CTS-V (VIDEO) :(
07-15-2008, 09:38 AM
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Sold my CTS-V (VIDEO) :(
As many of you know I had Baby-V up for sale again. She went to a pretty cool car enthusiast up in Vancouver, BC. Hopefully he'll be here on the site. The guy also has a Buick GNX and a Typhoon so he's no stranger to power and GM.
It's strange how one can become attached to a material object like a car. I honestly felt sadness and regret when I handed over the keys. I followed him from the bank to the highway and couldn't remember a sweeter sounding exhaust (and there are a ton of Ferrari's around Bellevue - damn Microsoft money).
Anyway, I put together a small tribute compilation of pics and vids. Some parts you've already seen. The end clip is my favorite. Make sure you listen to the audio with a good subwoofer. There's alot of bass in the exhaust note. I should have played around with my camera mounts a long time ago...enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTnBekvIgWc
It's strange how one can become attached to a material object like a car. I honestly felt sadness and regret when I handed over the keys. I followed him from the bank to the highway and couldn't remember a sweeter sounding exhaust (and there are a ton of Ferrari's around Bellevue - damn Microsoft money).
Anyway, I put together a small tribute compilation of pics and vids. Some parts you've already seen. The end clip is my favorite. Make sure you listen to the audio with a good subwoofer. There's alot of bass in the exhaust note. I should have played around with my camera mounts a long time ago...enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTnBekvIgWc
07-15-2008, 11:04 AM
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Sweet.
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
so sad... i think i saw your cayenne (or a look-a-like?) around bell square over the weekend
Quite possible. I was there getting one of those new Samsung Instincts. They were sold out.
07-15-2008, 01:25 PM
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Great video tribute! I love the last clip of the exhaust. Simply beautiful. I'm sure it'll be appreciated by the new owner, that lucky bastard!
07-15-2008, 01:50 PM
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Great tribute to an exceptional car! It really looks like you always kept her looking her best when you had her. I bet you'll miss that intoxicating noise early in the morning as well.
07-15-2008, 02:33 PM
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WOW!
Great vid - you'v egot skillz.
Great car too. 480 WHP.
Great vid - you'v egot skillz.
Great car too. 480 WHP.
07-16-2008, 11:15 AM
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CTS-V=sex . 2G CTS-V=sex and a smoke
Are you buying a 2G CTS-V?
. 2G CTS-V=sex and a smoke Are you buying a 2G CTS-V?
07-16-2008, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
CTS-V=sex . 2G CTS-V=sex and a smoke
Are you buying a 2G CTS-V?
. 2G CTS-V=sex and a smoke Are you buying a 2G CTS-V?
Cayenne Turbo
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07-16-2008, 04:02 PM
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Showed my boss your video
This was his reaction ---->
This was his reaction ---->
Sweet V though, sad to see it go
07-16-2008, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
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07-16-2008, 05:01 PM
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2G CTS-V is more than sex.......
07-17-2008, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Cl-S
As many of you know I had Baby-V up for sale again. She went to a pretty cool car enthusiast up in Vancouver, BC. Hopefully he'll be here on the site. The guy also has a Buick GNX and a Typhoon so he's no stranger to power and GM.
It's strange how one can become attached to a material object like a car. I honestly felt sadness and regret when I handed over the keys. I followed him from the bank to the highway and couldn't remember a sweeter sounding exhaust (and there are a ton of Ferrari's around Bellevue - damn Microsoft money).
Anyway, I put together a small tribute compilation of pics and vids. Some parts you've already seen. The end clip is my favorite. Make sure you listen to the audio with a good subwoofer. There's alot of bass in the exhaust note. I should have played around with my camera mounts a long time ago...enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTnBekvIgWc
It's strange how one can become attached to a material object like a car. I honestly felt sadness and regret when I handed over the keys. I followed him from the bank to the highway and couldn't remember a sweeter sounding exhaust (and there are a ton of Ferrari's around Bellevue - damn Microsoft money).
Anyway, I put together a small tribute compilation of pics and vids. Some parts you've already seen. The end clip is my favorite. Make sure you listen to the audio with a good subwoofer. There's alot of bass in the exhaust note. I should have played around with my camera mounts a long time ago...enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTnBekvIgWc
07-17-2008, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthernBoy
Beautiful. I came so close to buying a CTS-V twice. Who knows.. maybe next time??
that's without anything done to her.
07-18-2008, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by stright-(paint)balling
just to be nosey why were you selling it? did you want a new "project".
Nah, just wanted something a little more "practical" and something a little slower
so I live long enough to see my kid grow up a little more.
07-18-2008, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by stright-(paint)balling
the new generation CTS-V is gonna own.only way i would have traded that old CTS-V in is on a new one. i hear 475-500 hp range. that's without anything done to her.
that's without anything done to her.
07-19-2008, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by stright-(paint)balling
the new generation CTS-V is gonna own.only way i would have traded that old CTS-V in is on a new one. i hear 475-500 hp range. that's without anything done to her.
that's without anything done to her.
07-19-2008, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthernBoy
Cadillac is showing 556 HP and 551 lb/ft torque on the new '09 CTS-V. This should most certainly make an already world-class performance sedan just that much better and turn it into the mark to beat. They are also claiming a 0-60 run in 4.0 seconds - did not see any quarter mile times, but my guess is the very low 12's.
yes i know a stock ZR1 Vette can EASILY get into the 11s just picking it up from the dealer but the new CTS-V isn't to far off.
07-19-2008, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by stright-(paint)balling
the new generation CTS-V is gonna own.only way i would have traded that old CTS-V in is on a new one. i hear 475-500 hp range. that's without anything done to her.
that's without anything done to her.
07-19-2008, 11:26 PM
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^ eh? 600hp seems.. uh.. bs?
I thought it was more like 560?
I thought it was more like 560?
07-20-2008, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by stright-(paint)balling
holy jesus that's like a 4 door ZR1 Vette
yes i know a stock ZR1 Vette can EASILY get into the 11s just picking it up from the dealer but the new CTS-V isn't to far off.
yes i know a stock ZR1 Vette can EASILY get into the 11s just picking it up from the dealer but the new CTS-V isn't to far off.
Incidently, I think you meant to say Z06 Vette, not a ZR1. I have seen a video of a box stock (tires and all) Z06 (new model) turn an 11.72 at 128 MPH at (Maryland International Raceway). And this with a poor launch and nothing special about the driver's shifting. If he knew what he was doing, I bet he could have managed an 11.5 or slightly less at around 130 MPH. This is incredible performance.
07-20-2008, 12:26 PM
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560 or 600 hp, doesn't matter, that's some serious smack in the ass to the Germans and the Japanese powerwise. Don't forget that the CTS even in DI trim and with AWD actually competes--favorably--with my beloved RL. I can't believe I'm saying this again, but.....dang I guess when we Americans are against the wall, we can produce some pretty good products. 
If I were buying a daily driver today, it would almost certainly (90% likelihood) be a CTS as Acura's new designs are just ugly.
If I were buying a daily driver today, it would almost certainly (90% likelihood) be a CTS as Acura's new designs are just ugly.
07-21-2008, 04:01 PM
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Cadillac CTS-VI already told my wife that she better get used to the idea that we'll have Acuras and Cadillacs for the rest of our lives (I may throw in a Vette or 911 there a couple times
). I may have to win the lottery to keep this consistently going, but I can at least plan, right? 
LOVE that exhaust sound btw...good luck with the new project...and additional luck feeding that Cayenne beast almost 5-bucks-a-gallon gasoline
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