2016 cts-v

[GoodRevrnd]

I wonder if the qq manual people require every car they own to be manual. If I was buying a high performance luxury car I'd probably go with the auto, just because the whole platform is about high tech max performance etc. It would be nice to pair something like that with a small manual sports car. In my marginally practical but not quite attainable fantasy garage I'd probably do an auto M3 (non-existant wagon) and a manual Cayman.

 

[PricklyPete]

I used to be a diehard manual guy. Then turbos with tons of torque and really impressive autos came along. My need for a manual has diminished greatly. I'd still want it in a 911, corvette, 2-Series, M3, etc. but for a touring type car, I'd probably buy an automatic. CTS-V, M5, RS7, Panamera, Jaguar, Maserati, etc. would all be just fine with a good auto for me.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

At that price (80,000) there are a lot of other cars I would get first.

 

[Kadarin]

At that price (80,000) there are a lot of other cars I would get first.

Out of curiosity, what would you be interested in?

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Out of curiosity, what would you be interested in?

RS5, S7, entry 911 maybe, E63 AMG.

 

[Railgun]

now that it's officially an M5/etc competitor, none of its rivals have a manual option, correct?

It's "officially" been a competitor for some time. Whether it was actually up to the task is another story.

 

[GoodRevrnd]

Seems the last one was neck and neck for the most part. That said, the M5 was much much much nicer (and better looking). $15k-20k better? I guess that's up to you.

 

[cyclistca]

I wonder if the qq manual people require every car they own to be manual.

Yes bought a 2015 WRX because it was one of the few fun car that still was available with a manual in my price range that was not German. Tried a bunch of automatics but it was just not the same. Besides if I really need an automatic I can drive my GF's car.

 

[AdamK47]

Wheels in the front AND in the back? C'mon! And what's up with both of them having windshields? GM can't come up with anything original. They have resorted to copying the obviously much better made Japanese and German vehicles. Those talentless hacks! Next we'll see them putting seats in these pieces of American garbage.

 

[angminas]

Shrug, I don't care if you guys see it or not. First thing I thought of when I looked at it.

 

[AdamK47]

Shrug, I don't care if you guys see it or not. First thing I thought of when I looked at it.

I'm going to be shocked if Nissan doesn't take legal action to stop sales. I bet GM stole Nissan's design documents in order to make this blatant knock off.

 

[angminas]

 

[YBS1]

It took me a while, but I finally spotted the difference. One of them is a four door, the other has only two. I'm glad you pointed out they weren't the same car.

 

[rommelrommel]

Seems the last one was neck and neck for the most part. That said, the M5 was much much much nicer (and better looking). $15k-20k better? I guess that's up to you.

Plus the near guarantee of significantly higher rate and cost of repairs and obscene aftermarket performance prices!

 

[LTC8K6]

Shrug, I don't care if you guys see it or not. First thing I thought of when I looked at it.

Didn't GM put the CTS and CTS-V out before Nissan put the GT-R out?

 

[YBS1]

Now that you mention it, those scoundrels at GM have been ripping off Nissan for some time.

Ohh....wait, yeah, nevermind.

 

[KentState]

I wonder if the qq manual people require every car they own to be manual.

Unless it's a pickup or SUV, yes. My last CTS-V was a manual as well. Never regretted it for a second.

 

[Kadarin]

Moar fun stuff on the cts-v:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...the-2016-cadillac-cts-v-do-a-detroit-burnout/
http://blog.caranddriver.com/exclusive-listen-to-the-640-hp-2016-cadillac-cts-v-bark-to-life/
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/12/super-sedan-showdown-2016-cts-v-vs.html

 

[Gillbot]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WW2pvzWwxE

 

[KentState]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WW2pvzWwxE

Sounds like my '11 after I added long tube headers. Crazy that a stock Cadillac is that raspy.

 

[Gillbot]

Sounds like my '11 after I added long tube headers. Crazy that a stock Cadillac is that raspy.

Dat whistle tho..........

 

[Kadarin]

Sounds like my '11 after I added long tube headers. Crazy that a stock Cadillac is that raspy.

Yep. Comes from the factory with an x-pipe.