what year has a v8 that would be a good one to get? i see the newer ones have smaller motors unless you want to buy a 70k one.
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what year has a v8 that would be a good one to get? i see the newer ones have smaller motors unless you want to buy a 70k one.
The new CTS-V is nice.
i think thats exactly what im looking for. odd that they come with a 6 speed stock though :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by farmtruc
One of my buddies has one of those and boy is it badass.Quote:
Originally Posted by 567234ta
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Originally Posted by 567234ta
You'll be riding in style with that car. It does everything well, and moves pretty fast.
Plus, it has a ton of aftermarket mods.
i been watching videos of it on youtube and reading about what it has. holy crap it is awesome!! i want one.
I definately would get one if I were you. Those things can move.
The only Caddy with a big displacement motor is the CTS-V. The other V-spec vehicles use the supercharged 4.4L V8. They crank out some impressive numbers, but they are super pricey... You could probably get into a slightly used 05 CTS-V with 20K miles for ~33K...Quote:
Originally Posted by 567234ta
Only problem is you will catch hell trying ot make the rear half shafts and diff last under high hp and stiff launches, I have seen three kill rear diffs at the track. You can upgrade just like anything else but a good rear diff and half shafts is going to run over 2K easily. It is the only caddy car I would own though, if I didnt need a truck I would have one.
well i went to the bank to see if they can loan me the money for one. i told them between 25k to 55k that i was shopping for. they will call me tommorrow and let me know. then i just got to find a good one.
Did you check the link I left on my last post? There are some nice slightly used ones out there for cheap compared to new... And beware of what Cody was saying--and the shifting linkage on the T-56 is having a bunch of problems too--far what I've heard... I would only spend around $30k on a low mileage unit--and spend a little extra beefing up what is weak...
That was quick, lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by 567234ta
Most of these cars are in good shape and anything with around 50K or less will be a good running engine. Make sure it doesn't have a cold start knock, which isn't that bad, doesn't smoke and the clutch feels good.
It'll basically come down to how clean the car is, because every cts i've been in is very clean.
good choice,
allen
it will have to be from an old man if i can find one, the money you save on buying a low mile used you can buy a new engine usually anyways.Quote:
Originally Posted by farmtruc
i guess your not in the Army....Quote:
Originally Posted by 567234ta
i did see the link, im always afraid to buy used from a dealer because they are so often either been leased or rental cars that have been beaten on really bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by txarkitekt
when hertz or some rental place leases them for a year it can still be claimed as a 1 owner car. i may end up getting a new one depending on what the bank says if i cant find a good used one privately. but i been browsing autotrader. is there any fix for the linkage? can the rear end be swapped out for something stronger?
thanks for the link also.:cool:
From what has been said, you can swap an 06 rear axle in there--that will fix the problem. Here is a link that you'd be interested in... Also, the shifting linkage is an issue in some cars...not all have them. I am sure you will register with CTS-V forums soon and get all of that stuff ironed out...
ill get a 2006 or up model so i wont have to worry about the rear end so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by txarkitekt
i am a member of about 50 forums already, i think they need to join this forum now. lol
Yeah, do a 06 and newer. Plus, they've got the LS2 6.0L from the Vette in it.. :)
well i just got back from bank and the dealer. the bank wont let me know until tommorrow :rolleyes: but after going to the dealer and seeing what they had i made a decision. i checked out a 2007 cts which is basically the same interior other than the manual trans and then i checked out an 08. holy crap the 08 is freaking amazing:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by txarkitekt
im gonna order a black/black 08 cts-v :cool:
the only problem is it is gonna be like 5 months to get it. by then i can almost pay for it anyways and may not have to even go thru the bank which will be really nice.
I was kicking around the same thought......But for that kind of money I will just wait on the new Camaro......
go check one out man, they are simply amazing all the features and stuff they have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gator
Pay it off in 5 months...it would take me over a yr...i need to get out of the IT field and do what your doing LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by 567234ta
It would take me six years to pay it off. You guys with instant cash available make me :puke:
it took me 3 years to pay of my truck when i got it new in 96. it was 30k back then, i made payments of 688.00 a month and was able to pay the balance of 16k when i sold a house. those payments were murder sometimes though.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
i found out there is no 2008, its a 09 thats why its gonna be so long :confused:
Spy Shots: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V - Autoblog
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2009 Cadillac CTS-v - Auto News - Motor TrendQuote:
What's good for the Blue Devil is good for the Cadillac CTS-v. The next-generation muscle-Caddy, which is expected in the 2009 model year along with the quicker-than-Z06 Chevrolet Corvette, also will get the supercharged LS7 7.0-liter powerplant. While the Blue Devil, which will be named Z07, will have about 700-horsepower ("Trend," June), expect the engine to be detuned somewhat for the CTS-v to about 600 horses.
Yeah, no 08 scheduled, and it will be a while until the 09 is ready... Caddy has done some amazing things with that new CTS---it is suppose to be the best damn car GM has produced in 40-50 years... But watch out for that new direct injection motor it is having some pedal kick-back issues and NVH problems. But over all, it is one helluva car.
yeah im just really torn about it because i dont want to wait that long.Quote:
Originally Posted by txarkitekt
Go get a C6 corvette now, then when that is released go trade the C6 in for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 567234ta
they had a red zo6 on the showroom floor and i went and sat in it. such a dream car, but not very practical.Quote:
Originally Posted by foggy
5 months will fly by, put a down payment on it and wait, i think you'll really like the v8 version, i checked out a v6 version like you did, pretty cool.
yeah the interior is nothing like the previous model.Quote:
Originally Posted by farmtruc