Getting bored of my car...

[thm8d]

It's been about 14 months since I first got my M35. I'm getting pretty bored of it... Probably going to sell my air suspension and wheels soon. I've had a habit of changing cars once a year lol

[Double E]

Get a V. I went from my M45 daily driver to a V and have been pleased with the aftermarket support & reliability. Still have my M though.
double-e-totals-his-y34-t573525.html

[thm8d]

Get a V. I went from my M45 daily driver to a V and have been pleased with the aftermarket support & reliability. Still have my M though.
double-e-totals-his-y34-t573525.html

I have actually always loved the CTS-V. I actually didn't have it in mind until now... thanks for reminding me! I've been looking at BMW 335i.

[svard75]

No Q50? That's my next car. Waiting for a good used 4 YO to come around before I jump in. Hoping the M lasts another 3 good years

[thm8d]

No Q50? That's my next car. Waiting for a good used 4 YO to come around before I jump in. Hoping the M lasts another 3 good years

Haha, no sorry. I convinced my brother to get the Q50. Beautiful car and very well advanced in technology. I love the car but I've been itching to get back into a manual boosted car

[Double E]

...and talk about forums, the V community is STRONG. Most forum support by a manufacturer I've ever seen and the private ones are entertaining as well as helpful.

cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-series-forum-2009/) MFR supported
ctsvowners.com The best private one

[mexillis]

seems like a lot of people are trying to sell their M's these days. The V is def a good deal IMO, 335 will need a lot of stuff to even make it to that level for about the same money when compared to initial oem parts, hp/tq. I've also been wanting the V for a while, 6mt with recaro seats!

[Ilya]

I don't know if I'll ever buy anything American or even German unless it's like a Corvette (I do like them) or Porsche or something.

Japenese luxury cars (M, RL, GS/LS) are very well equipped for their prices and also pretty reliable across the board. Reliability isn't America's or Germany's strong suit. Although I will say German cars, aesthetically speaking, are GORGEOUS. I'd take an M over a 5 series any day even in interior quality.

[combsatl]

When I had my S4, I saw many forum posts where people would bash CTS-V's. At the end of the day, the main complaint about the Caddy was the quality of components used were cheap. People complained about creaks in the cabin, cheap plastic pieces on the doors and dash and just an overall cheap feeling, compared to their S4's.

[Larz]

In general, we British always considered American cars to be rubbish. Not out of jealousy or pride for Euro cars, but because of the inferior and cheap parts used to build them. For years, to the American car makers, luxury simply meant bigger and muscle car meant bigger engines in a car with no regard for re-design to handle the larger engine. The interiors were thin, cheap, mismatched plastic pieces, the body panels would echo when tapped with your hand, and they had poorly designed dashboards with controls in the wrong locations. Even the muscle cars like the Mustang and Corvette were rubbish - they contained a large, powerful engine with no upgraded suspension or engineered handling capabilities to match it so all they will do is go fast in a straight line. The moment you need to turn at high speeds, or brake suddenly, the car went bonkers and slid off the roadway. In fact, American cars are regarded in Europe as corner=phobic because quite simply, they don't do corners well at all.
That said, America has come a long way in the last few years. They are still under par compared to Japanese or European car makers, but they are making progress. Prior to my first M35, I owned a Cadillac Escalade ESV (which is the Chevy Tahoe with extra chrome bits and a longer wheelbase). It was totaled about a year after I bought it when a Ford F350 truck ignored a red traffic light. I have to say ... The interior was drastically better than the usual American car, and although it still had it's share of dodgy plastic, the fit and finish was pretty impressive.
Here is an old vid of the Cadillac CTS done by TopGear:

http://youtu.be/ik8bM6prQjA

That said, I still have an american SUV (Chevy Tahoe) which is used solely for transporting rugby gear and players and to take my kids (4 huge dogs as seen in my pics) to the docs for checkups. Yes, it is sort of cheaply made, but it is perfect for what I need.

[coolchuck]

Man I see I'm not the only one with car A.D.D. You car car looks good and well taken care of in that picture. Curious what you're longing for.. more tech, more luxury or more power.

I'll admit now that I have the M, CTS Vs have come into my price range. I freakin love them and considering a switch myself this spring-summer. Unlike the Germans and Jag, the parts are more affordable and the car is easier to work on( for the DIYer).

[combsatl]

Japenese luxury cars (M, RL, GS/LS) are very well equipped for their prices and also pretty reliable across the board. Reliability isn't America's or Germany's strong suit. Although I will say German cars, aesthetically speaking, are GORGEOUS. I'd take an M over a 5 series any day even in interior quality.

What's nice about German cars, though, is that the form communities are VERY active and there are DIY's for just about anything that can go wrong with the car. Additionally, most, in my experience, each model seems to have a handful of issues but they're very well documented.

I'm not taking any credit away from this community - you guys are fantastic and I'm happy to be a part of it.

[Infinity_818]

I've had the same feeling about my M, but coming from previously 5 owned BMW's and one mercedes to the M. I love every moment of having the M. Reliability and prices for parts and the room and luxury the M has; makes me wonder what can I get with all those features and won't have problems. Japanese cars are to be owned, BMW are meant to be leased cuz after 50k miles; every thing go wrong. That's my 0.2 cents.

[Ilya]

I've heard that before too.

German = great until warranty expires
Japanese = you can still own them for relatively low amounts of maintenance monies well past warranty expiration

[CPJ LB]

I agree with everyone...the M is an 'affordable' luxury car that has proven to last awhile. I'm currently at 155K (I picked it up in 2010) and still get compliments on it

I love the styling of the German brand, impressed with the recent Jags, and really like the new styles of the American trucks. As far as American made sedans, you see them all over the place (Chargers, 300's, etc) dime-a-dozen. However, it's the CTS-V that stand apart from the everyday American sedans...not too many folks have them and when you see one, you know not to challenge it

My tuner has one (bought used for a low price) 6spd manual and will or has already upgraded to long-tube headers with a tune. I drove it while it was stock and it was damn FAST! Nowadays, if you have a CTS-V you can take it to the next level by going to D3. Its a tuning company by my house....I've driven by there many times and have seen some SICK V's......check em out and you'll want to the get the V

http://d3groupinc.com/

[Double E]

I love my V. These pics show my first HPDE session. I do another this march. I would be happy in the M too but the V is such a scream with the exhaust cutouts.
http://www.catesracing.com/flp/nasa/201 ... index.html