Another "what car to buy" Thread......

[Vteckidd]

Ok so in February i plan on buying a new car. Im kinda torn between what i want. Looking to keep it around $30,000 and under. Really want a V8, so no Honda.acura.nissan for me.

1) I REALLY want a CTS-V but i have heard too many people say they fall apart after 50,000 miles, ive heard people say the rear ends break all the time, interior falls apart, etc. Anyone know anyone with one, or own one?

2) Pontiac G8. SOmething just looks sick about them with some wheels. i know NOTHING about them, im gonna have to do some research.

3) GTO. I like the GTOs, they are definetly extremely affordable, but i just cant get past that in some form it looks like an old mans car. nothing really flashy about it in my mind.

4) C6 Base Model Vette. This one is getting more and more affordable by the month. you can get them under $25,000 all day long. Really no cons about these that i can find except its a 2 door, id prefer a 4 door.

5) GS430. I absolutely love the GS series, i was kinda looking at getting a 01-02 GS400, but they are kind of played out. The new styling of the 430 is nice, but i dont know what the prices are they may be out of my range.

Again im looking really for a v8, i dont care about mods, only thing i would do is lower it and some wheels. SO i could give a shit about going fast. I want something nice and classy that is DECENTLY fast (again dont care about racing or anything) but something you can take out on a sat night and feel like its a slick ride.

4 door, v8, can sit lots of bitches (jk)

[MR2DR]

+1 about the g8 man, i know exactly what you mean

[Alan®]

why not a srt8 challenger. Those will hit the 30K mark by february

[Vteckidd]

not pimp enough, falls into the "mustang" category for me .

[Alan®]

not pimp enough, falls into the "mustang" category for me .
to each their own. personally i dont put them in the same category.what about a M5 or a E55

[DunDunSkeert]

We test drove a g8 today. It was nice and decently quick. Test drive them all and see what you like.

[Catnip]

I'd say a C5 Z06 (if that might be something you're interested in) or a C6

Both are beautiful cars and have pushrod motors :ninja:

[Catnip]

http://www.d2autosport.com/D2_2006/06_Wheels/wheels/iforged/C5VETTE19and20AERO1.JPG
http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/iforged/IFORGED%20500pixel/c6essen1920b.jpg

:idb:

[Vteckidd]

ive looked at C5s but alot of them are just too old, and ragged out. Plus the C6s are pretty much the same motor IIRC, and i like the newer styling so much more.

I wont own a BWM unless its that M6 or whatever an thats about 5 times the price im looking to spend.

I really like that new Maserati Gran Turismo??? saw one the other day, its SICK. one day.

I dont really care to test drive them as that wont show me anything about longevity. if the CTSV isnt pure crap, and some owners speak up, thats pretty much what my heart is set on.

[Catnip]

ive looked at C5s but alot of them are just too old, and ragged out. Plus the C6s are pretty much the same motor IIRC, and i like the newer styling so much more.

I feel ya, on top of that, the interior isn't that comfortable in the C5. I want to say a base model C6 is as fast or faster than a C5 Z06.

Either way, I say go with a LS_ powered car. It's proven itself, IMO.

[Vteckidd]

CTSV is PIMP SON

http://www.autospies.com/images/users/omarrana/predator_cadillac_cts_v.jpg

[Vteckidd]

BALLER
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/2931000-2931999/2931498_1_full.jpg

[DunDunSkeert]

If you're looking for longevity get a toyota.

[SUBY_RUE]

CTSV no ?'s......Do it.

[J13eck]

G8 with some wheels

[Kevykev]

New GS = Only lexus that appeals to me.

C6 will def. work.

CTS is weird it's the first car i remember Liking when it first dropped and now all appeal has been lost.... usually it's the other way around.

[Ed]

GS.

[Julio]

I feel ya, on top of that, the interior isn't that comfortable in the C5.

What ? Is actually really Confy..





CTS-V is the shit..

[Friggintitsman]

Audi any kind will do.

[AirMax95]

http://www.classyauto.com/image_large.php?image_id=273754

• 4,163 cc 4.2 liters V 8 front engine with 84.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 11 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and five valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 21 and EPA city (mpg): 15
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 17.4 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 254 kW , 340 HP SAE @ 7,000 rpm; 302 ft lb , 409 Nm @ 3,500 rpm

[Dracc]

CTS V my choice

[Vteckidd]

Audi, thats a nice car, but again not big into German cars.

The C5s interior isnt bad, but it isnt great. My only problem with C5s is their value is dropping pretty rapidly and you can get a C6 base model for $25k-30k and the later model C5s can cost that much or the zo6 does.

Im really leaning toward the CTSV still but i kinda was hoping somewhere on here had one

[Nismo]

Genesis!

[Vteckidd]

v8

[Nismo]

Why do you need the v8?

[AirMax95]

He wants POWA!!!

[TheGrillMan]

or just tq


also i knwo someone on here has a CTSV they lurk the killsforum alot

ill try and find them

::edit::

nevermind i fail at finding him

collins knows him tho

[Princess12]

The CTSV wins by a mile as far as aesthetics... Beautiful car. Not sure about their reliability though. I think upkeep/maintenance on them is relatively high.

[Random Hero]

GS gets my vote.

[Vteckidd]

Why do you need the v8?
cause ive owned everything else , and i dont want some piece of shit 4 banger

[rupertaker]

I've spent a good bit of time ragging my buddy's CTS-V.

I like them.

[Ran]

CTS-VBasically a 4-Door Vette with an "American Luxury" interior. Lots of plastics and leather seats. Hooray. They don't look bad on the outside though.


Pontiac G8This is your best bet out of the list you gave. Looks sick, performs well, and you can seat the whole family. Too new to really know any problems with them.


GTOCheap performance, but looks like a Grand Am. (Collins in 3...2...1...)


C6 Base Model VetteNothing beats looking like every other balding middle-aged man going through mid-life crisis. Also, considering the rest of your list, you can throw practicality out the window. Meh, I'd pass on the Vette.


GS430Practical and easy to made look good if you get the right color (black or white). Hard to go wrong with Lexus/Toyota quality too.

[Alan®]

Mike there is a CTS-V forum why not just make an account and post in there and ask how bad the rear diff problem really is. I cruise that forum regularly and I know they prtty much have solved the wheel hop problem.

[TheProfiteer]

go with the GS or the Vette. It up to you to decide weather you want sports or luxury.

I would personally go for the GS, Japanese pimpin!

[gtrmonkey]

Fuck your V8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4V2KZNyaw8 :ninja:

[blaknoize]

yea fuk his V8

[Atlblkz06]

^^ Its TT, of course its going to make more power. But guess what, the MPG rating will also be lower than a N/A V8. Nothing is for free!

CTS-V: Unlike the new one, the first gen is just a vainalla CTS with the LS2 in it, nothing special (Yes I've driven it). I hated the base CTS too - it just wasn't comfortable at all to me. And the BRAKE PEDAL COMES IN THE WAY when lifting off the accelerator to brake. Why couldn't they move the damn pedal over to the left an inch?! (Rental automatic)

C5Z: Its faster than an LS2 C6, but slower than an LS3 C6( 08+ with 430hp vs 400).
C6: I'd buy an 08+ LS3 vette but I think that may be stretching it a bit.

GTO: Cheap (low 20s), excellent reliability. However its a Sports Tank. 3725lb curb weight! Oh and don't forget 16mpg mixed observed (dad owns one, its bone stock)

GS:Its old, and simply not my cup of tea, unless I plan on a 1 or 2jz with a big ass turbo.

G8: I've heard good things, but never driven one.

Why not look at a used 335? You can get one in the high 20s, low 30s I'm sure. I think its a better car than anything you've listed - and you can get a good 75hp from simple mods.

[Nismo]

I drove a G8 and it was boring. Fast in a straight line, didnt like going through corners all that much or stopping constantly.

[On_Her_Face]

Ok so in February i plan on buying a new car. Im kinda torn between what i want. Looking to keep it around $30,000 and under. Really want a V8, so no Honda.acura.nissan for me.

1) I REALLY want a CTS-V but i have heard too many people say they fall apart after 50,000 miles, ive heard people say the rear ends break all the time, interior falls apart, etc. Anyone know anyone with one, or own one?

2) Pontiac G8. SOmething just looks sick about them with some wheels. i know NOTHING about them, im gonna have to do some research.

3) GTO. I like the GTOs, they are definetly extremely affordable, but i just cant get past that in some form it looks like an old mans car. nothing really flashy about it in my mind.

4) C6 Base Model Vette. This one is getting more and more affordable by the month. you can get them under $25,000 all day long. Really no cons about these that i can find except its a 2 door, id prefer a 4 door.

5) GS430. I absolutely love the GS series, i was kinda looking at getting a 01-02 GS400, but they are kind of played out. The new styling of the 430 is nice, but i dont know what the prices are they may be out of my range.

Again im looking really for a v8, i dont care about mods, only thing i would do is lower it and some wheels. SO i could give a shit about going fast. I want something nice and classy that is DECENTLY fast (again dont care about racing or anything) but something you can take out on a sat night and feel like its a slick ride.

4 door, v8, can sit lots of bitches (jk)

I know I am a little late to this thread, but I just traded my 2007 Corvette in today with 31,146 miles and it was a base with Z51 for $27,000. So if you can buy a Corvette for $25,000 (with average mileage) that would be a good deal!!

[redrumracer]

c5 z06? not sure how much they go for but id assume they are under 30k

[Vteckidd]

I know I am a little late to this thread, but I just traded my 2007 Corvette in today with 31,146 miles and it was a base with Z51 for $27,000. So if you can buy a Corvette for $25,000 (with average mileage) that would be a good deal!!
i meant to put $30,000

most of them are around $28000-30000 ive seen a FEW for $25999 but they had rediculous miles

[OneSlow5pt0]

could hold off till spring and have a brand new Camaro SS for 30k 6sp 420HP 400TQ

idk bout the G8s,i like em,but i feel like i wasted money when the GXP model comes out...CTS-V and GTO are nice cars.

and im pretty sure a Stock C5 Z is faster than a stock C6.

the C6s have bigger engines then the C5s

[Ran]

Buy my 08 Mustang GT for $28K. :ninja:

[Atlblkz06]

c5 z06? not sure how much they go for but id assume they are under 30k

I think you can find clean late models in the mid 20s with LOW miles (30k). Lotta car for buck, but its a little hard to find em.

Damn, my car isnt going to be worth jack, I already have 10k on it and its an 08 lol

[Julio]

You can find a C5 or C6 for around that price.. but with crazy high miles.. thats for sure .... and the most common ones (color and packages ) also factors in... More rare colors and package combo may be a little more..

Plus I would be real careful buying a Vette with More then 40 or 50 k miles anyways.. Probably been rapped...

I paid $32k (including warranty) for my C5, with 20K miles with all the bells and whitles.. over a year ago..

[On_Her_Face]

could hold off till spring and have a brand new Camaro SS for 30k 6sp 420HP 400TQ

idk bout the G8s,i like em,but i feel like i wasted money when the GXP model comes out...CTS-V and GTO are nice cars.

and im pretty sure a Stock C5 Z is faster than a stock C6.

the C6s have bigger engines then the C5s

Wrong. Depends on driver.

[csmiths]

cts v bc ive ridin in josh's (4doorzo6) and its such a cool car. i mean a caddy that sounds like a corvette. but it is true about the rear ends

[Dr.G35]

http://www.autospies.com/images/users/Jagexpert2/jaguar%20xf%2028.jpg ????

[stephanie]

infiniti

[§treet_§peed]

Caddy for the win. dude you'll be pimpin...



























































in grannies car :D

[LS2ner]

g8 all the way.

[scabtastic]

im surprised martin hasnt chimmed in with his car.

[OG-Skinny]

why not a M5? You can get a decent 2000-2003 for around 20K. For a well taken car of car.
http://www.houstonvendinginc.com/zaino/m5_1.jpg

[OG-Skinny]

since it won't let me edit.. the E39 M5 only came in a 6 speed.. Damn IA.

[Evil Goat]

out of those my vote would go to a g8. i hear, though i love them, that the ctsv's have tranny problems or rear end problems, something to that effect, cant really remember exactly.....

the g8 is an all around car, looks, ls motor that just begs to be modified, plenty of room, leather, the whole 9....the only thing that gets me about the g8's is theres no option for manual trans as of right now, best you can get is a 6spd auto that may have sport shift of some kind

gto's are great, i love mine, if i had to do it over though id look for a 05/06 with the ls2...but yet again, cant go wrong, the lsx's love mods and make gobs of power

in the end though if i had it to do over at this moment thered be a g8 gt in my driveway

[Arm&hammer]

id say get the gto because its the cheapest and pretty fast.
and from what ive heard they are pretty durable.
or if you could find a c6 for under 30k id get that

[Kaiser]

Given the choices you put up there, I'd go with the Lexus GS430. Not the choice I'd make if I weren't so limited though. Dunno why you're not a big fan of German's, but even leaving them out there's stuff you've left off the list that has possibilities.

Just as an example, Q45, which is admittedly old and bland looking. M45, which is hot and just as pimpable as the GS, and right in your price range with pretty low miles. Has a VK45DE, pretty good reliability, really good quality and is really pretty fun to drive. You really can get one with all the gadgets for around $30k used too. There's other stuff, but *shrug*

[Vteckidd]

im gonna go look at a few cars this week as i just sold all the cars i own so im wheel less LOL

[Catnip]

What ? Is actually really Confy..





CTS-V is the shit..


Just something about my dad's corvette. I guess it's not so much uncomfortable, as not so sporty. Feels luxurious. I find the interior of sports cars more comfortable than luxury/economy cars (one reason I don't like my honda). If that makes sense.

[MachNU]

MIke have you ever thought to look into the SRT-8 Chargers? You can get them low miles, good condition, there 4-door, 425hp, 6.1L Hemi Motors and there very very NICE interiors! I have driven plenty of them around and would own one in a heart beat!

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=251289705&dealer_id=572722&car_year=2006&rdm=1231642449247&model=DODCHAR&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=2003&keywordsfyc=__c3J0LTg,__&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=115114116045056&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=67568&showZipError=n&make=DODGE&keywords_display=srt-8&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=d&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=30019&advanced=y&end_year=2006&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=220

[Buttons]

MIke have you ever thought to look into the SRT-9 Chargers? You can get them low miles, good condition, there 4-door, 425hp, 6.1L Hemi Motors and there very very NICE interiors! I have driven plenty of them around and would own one in a heart beat!

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=251289705&dealer_id=572722&car_year=2006&rdm=1231642449247&model=DODCHAR&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=2003&keywordsfyc=__c3J0LTg,__&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=115114116045056&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=67568&showZipError=n&make=DODGE&keywords_display=srt-8&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=d&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=30019&advanced=y&end_year=2006&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=220


I know it might sound stupid, but how does a 5 Speed Shiftable Automatic work? lol sounds like an oxymoron to me.

[MachNU]

I know it might sound stupid, but how does a 5 Speed Shiftable Automatic work? lol sounds like an oxymoron to me.

Becuase like every other automatic car they have the shiftable manual mode, that really is gay. but he said he didnt care about speed and those are still fun cars with decent gas mileage!

[Buttons]

Becuase like every other automatic car they have the shiftable manual mode, that really is gay. but he said he didnt care about speed and those are still fun cars with decent gas mileage!

but regular automatics, you don't have to shift gears. you can just put them in drive... i see this one says that you have to shift gears. so is it basically a manual with no clutch?

[uproot]

pontiac G8 all day long

[rizzler]

don't know if u thought about this but a fairly new m45?

[MachNU]

but regular automatics, you don't have to shift gears. you can just put them in drive... i see this one says that you have to shift gears. so is it basically a manual with no clutch?

no alot fo transmission also have a shiftable gear...like a crap version of manual with no clutch. some its padel shifters overs its just either pressing teh shifter up or down or left to right! and in the case of the srt-8 its left to right!

[Tech5]

cts-v gets my vote!

[Kevykev]

He'll just end up buying a '98 camry like all the other "what car to buy" folks.

[Elbow]

Audi S4

Or out of your list CTS-V.

[HatchMan]

This is a no brainer if I had to make the choice: Audi S4

[Vteckidd]

LOL you wont believe what i ended up getting, its a rotary.....................

[Alan®]

LOL you wont believe what i ended up getting, its a rotary.....................
if you bought a rx8......

[SL33P3R]

LOL you wont believe what i ended up getting, its a rotary.....................


What about your uncles RX7?;)

[Vteckidd]

^^^ nah i would really want to buy it, but i cant have that as my only car. I couldnt drive it everyday its too mint. Im hoping i can buy it this summer

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

1) I REALLY want a CTS-V but i have heard too many people say they fall apart after 50,000 miles, ive heard people say the rear ends break all the time, interior falls apart, etc. Anyone know anyone with one, or own one?

2) Pontiac G8. SOmething just looks sick about them with some wheels. i know NOTHING about them, im gonna have to do some research.

3) GTO. I like the GTOs, they are definetly extremely affordable, but i just cant get past that in some form it looks like an old mans car. nothing really flashy about it in my mind.


GTO's are heavy, but fairly quick.. My bro's is for sale if you want it...

I love the CTS-V, but it's still a GM... Some are good, some are bad.. It just depends on how you treat it and drive it.

The Vette is overrated and played out much worse than the lexus..

I am in LOVE with the G8 and if you get one I will be PISSED!!:D

[Vteckidd]

im gonna go look at some G8s this week and see what happens, i picked up an RX8 already but im only going to drive it for a few months then trade it in to save on the taxes.

My dad had the RX8 and i got it for about $5000 under trade in ! Instant equity FTW

[Alan®]

im gonna go look at some G8s this week and see what happens, i picked up an RX8 already but im only going to drive it for a few months then trade it in to save on the taxes.

My dad had the RX8 and i got it for about $5000 under trade in ! Instant equity FTW
Great way to go. If you decide to G8. PM me. The dealership I used to work for was Lexus/Subaru/Volvo/GM. I still have contacts.