G8 vs CTS V

[dukeofpg]

Both of these cars are an absolute thrill to drive. The V is more fun than any vehicle I have ever driven. In the end I chose to buy the G8 for a few reasons. The first is price. I got a stupid low price on a G8 that had gone home for the weekend with some one and came back on Monday when they did not qualify for the loan. The nose had bottomed out and had a 3 inch gouge in the underside and there was a door ding. All this with just 150 miles on the car.

The second reason is the interior room. While the differences are just inches, the rear accommodations are huge. Sit in both and you will agree.

The third reason is Utah. We have had some hard snowy winters and there is a lot of sand and salt used. If I had the Caddy, I would leave it in the garage till the sun comes out. Having that attitude, I would still be waiting for the snow to go away so I can drive. The G8 is an everyday car. While I still hate the weather abuse, I can put up with it.

The final reason is that I love to wrench on cars. The G8 affords tons of opportunities to build the car into a vehicle with tons of power and track ready. The V is the king. It has it all and I don't think I could do much to make it better. I drove tons of laps on the Monticello track with the CTS V, XLR V and standard CTS. It was the most fun driving day of my life without a podium finish. The car is flat out amazing with more luxury than any euro sport coupe could hope to have. (Well the M5 is close).

[The Commodore]

You made the right decision. The G8 GT is only a little slower than the CTS-V but is bigger and looks better IMO. Also the CTS-V has rear end problems, something that's not good if you want to modify. I was looking at a used CTS-V before deciding on a G8 GT.

This means nothing if you are referencing the new LSA CTS-V. If that's so then it's better than the G8 in every way other than size.

[Darkside]

Yes, please specify which Cts-V. If I could comfortably afford a new V, then the G8 would be in a used car lot by now. The older V and I can see your point. I had a Mallett V which was alot of fun. Even with 430rwhp in it, I'm confident my H/C G8 would whoop its ass on the strip.

[dukeofpg]

It was the 2009 556HP CTS V that I drove in New York at the track. It is a great car, but I am very, VERY happy with the G8. I look forward to time under the hood. It is very therapeutic to make mods ie. engine, brakes, suspension ect... then crank the key and drive. The vehicle becomes you when you make a decision to surgically tear into it and then savor the augmentation! Whoops!! went a bit Froidian there. Sorry Sigmund, you were right.

[Darkside]

You have a long road ahead of you to get on the same levels as the new V with a G8. I love my G8 as my dwindling funds will attest, but I know I'm just buying time until I get the new V.

Pulley, exhaust, and tune on a new V might make it the ultimate car IMO.

[dukeofpg]

Trust me, I am aware that I will never have a G8 to equal a V. But I am having a blast driving what I have with a 5 year $340. a month payment at 0%. I even have taught myself not to lust for the V as I drive past the dealership. ( I lie so well) We chose to have 6 kids and educate them over lots of boy toys and a big fancy house. It is working out so far as two have earned PHD certs and we have 4 beautiful daughters in law and 3 wonderful grand children. Not too bad for a guy that spent more time in the Deans office than the classroom during High School. I always tell folks that I am a graduate of "FK" (Phoenix College).

[jnak]

The V is a sweet car. I love the CTS and was pretty close to buying one (not a V) before I got the G8.

But like you, I have absolutely no regrets about buying the G8. What's just as therapeutic as wrenching is hitting the go pedal.

['02 ws6]

Honestly, at the time when my wife and I were car shopping I was set on a CTS-V, but fortunately we got the G8, and I couldn't be happier.

Now the new V is a beast, I would gladly trade the G8, hell even MY car the TA for one. They're just that sweet to me, but I don't have nowhere near enough money to afford one.
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[99-LS1-SS]

I tried to talk my wife into the CTS-V and we could have swung it but she couldn't stomach the thought of me driving an "old person's" car. So, I got the GXP instead. I still wouldn't have minded have the factory supercharger.

['02 ws6]

What is it with that stereotype!?!? My wife said the exact same thing when I showed it to her. I kept bragging about the motor, HP, brakes,etc etc. She said, "Wow I didn't know they had dragstrips in retirement communities?!" Lol.
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