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

[Catnip]

: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.

[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..

[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.

[Vteckidd]

CTSV is PIMP SON

[Vteckidd]

BALLER

[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.

[Friggintitsman]

Audi any kind will do.

[AirMax95]

• 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

[Dr.G35]

????

[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?

[Vteckidd]

Why do you need the v8?

cause ive owned everything else , and i dont want some piece of shit 4 banger

[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.

[rupertaker]

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

I like them.

[Ran]

CTS-V

Basically 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 G8

This 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.

GTO

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

C6 Base Model Vette

Nothing 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.

GS430

Practical 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

[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.