Cadillac STS-V, opinions?

Shift518 Automotive
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So I am looking to pick up a new vehicle the end of this year/really early next year. I am a big guy, so something small just isint going to due. I want something with some luxury and style and performance.

I have always liked the CTS-V’s, and recently laid my sights on the STS-V.

Anyone had experience with them? Heard of any problems?

At first I was thinking the 4.4L Northstar might not be as “Mod” friendly as the LS2/LS6(depending on what model year) in the CTS-V. But with packing 469hp from the factory, I figure it should be enough to satisfy me for a little while.

I was also looking at the RS4’s, but they are some serious coin, and im looking to spend 20-23k or so.

Any other suggestions that I should be looking at? My one major draw back is I have no idea how to drive a manual vehicle, and I dont want to learn on an expensive vehicle.

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dump it on some wheels

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cts-v is the tits, exausht DONE xlr-v?

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I honestly haven’t seen a set of wheels I think look better then the factory 18/19’'s

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huh?

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Learn how to drive standard on a junker, then get a nice CTS-V in that price range.

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CTS-V

Go LSx or go home.

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From what I’ve seen…STS-V’s and CTS-V’s of the same year have about the same resale value, if not the CTS’s being a little more expensive.

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I think you’ll like the performance/mileage/looks of the CTS-V a bit more, but that’s just my opiniont.

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For performance upgrades, thats what I was thinking as well.

This would be my first “fast” vehicle. The most powerful thing I’ve had to date is the 5.0, 215hp (if anywhere close to that) mountaineer

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yeah either car will feel like a rocket ship in that case haha

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Lsx will be much more reliable

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the northsatr is a p.o.s motor . constant oil leaks ,head problems , the list goes on . lsx is the way to go in this one

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yep

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I’ve driven every version of the CTS-V, the STS-V and did a 14 hour road trip in a XLR-V. That being said the CTS-V is the most fun by far out of all of them. The first gen CTS-V goes very well for being a 4-door and really has that sports car feel to it with gobs of power. Learn to drive stick, it will make owning a fun car 10x more fun.

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ask achou if you can practice driving stick on his FREE honda civic

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hmmmmm also considering a CTS-V. :thumbup cool cars

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I fuckin knew it you LSx lovin fool!

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Well balanced car

http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/shanghai-v-day-cadillac-cts-v-two-wheels-three.jpg
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wat

and yea, stock wheels are sick
http://www.ausringers.com/images/Cadillac-CTS-V-01.jpg

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I vote for CTS-V. The STS-V is a great car but their is no aftermarket which is why the CTS-V will have even greater resale value in the future even if you don’t take advantage of its aftermarket.