Looking for a New Car

Looking for a New Car

  • 2004 - 05 Cadillac CTS-V

    Votes: 10 40.0%
  • 2005 - 06 Pontiac GTO

    Votes: 4 16.0%
  • 2008 Pontiac G8 GT

    Votes: 8 32.0%
  • 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona

    Votes: 3 12.0%

  • Total voters
    25

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What car do you guys think I should get?

2004 - 05 Cadillac CTS-V
Price:$20,000 to $25,000
Spec:5.7 liters V8 LS6 400 HP 395 ft lb Manual 6-spd
Fuel economy 13 MPG City 21 MPG Highway

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2005 - 06 Pontiac GTO
Price:$14,000 to $19,000
Spec: 6.0 liters V8 LS2 400 HP 400 ft lb Manual 6-spd
Fuel economy 15 MPG City 23 MPG Highway

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2008 Pontiac G8 GT
Price:$20,000 to $25,000
Spec:6.0 liters V8 LS6 361 HP 385 ft lb Automatic 6-spd
Fuel economy 15 MPG City 24 MPG Highway

Pontiac-G8_GT_2008.jpg


2006 Dodge Charger Daytona
Price:$15,000 to $20,000
Spec: 5.7 liters V8 Hemi 350 HP 390 ft lb Automatic 5-spd
Fuel economy 15 MPG City 23 MPG Highway

Dodge_Charger_Daytona_RT.jpg
 
Most fun car for the money from that list is the G8. Lidio has one locally here in the high 12s with barely any mods. Auto trans is a must for that.
 
Most fun car for the money from that list is the G8. Lidio has one locally here in the high 12s with barely any mods. Auto trans is a must for that.

I realy want a G8 GXP but that cost $28k-30k.
Havs a bigger engine 6.2-liter 402-horsepower LS3.
 
You'll do fine in a regular GT. Trust me.

I did get to test drive a 09 G8 with 30,000 mile. I think I scared the sh*t out of the sell girl. I did not like her much, I think english is her second language.

I did get to test drive a 05 Cadillac CTS-V at aother dealership. That is a sweet ride.It has alot of power.
 
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CTS-V or SRT8 300C... those two offer the most complete package. Little things like Xenons & Navigation aren't even offered in the G8 or GTO.

Here is a short list of what they are bringing at the auction:

2005 CTS-V:
10/30/09 MANHEIM Regular $17,900 47,058 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
10/28/09 MINNEAP Regular $14,500 43,313 Below BLACK 8G 6 No
10/27/09 GA DLRS Regular $15,700 73,991 Below GRAY 8G 6 Yes
10/23/09 MANHEIM Lease $17,000 49,426 Avg RED 8G 6 Yes
10/22/09 ALBUQUE Regular $16,800 61,868 Avg Burgundy 8CY N Yes
10/08/09 GTR TMPA Lease $20,300 44,147 Above BLUE 8G 6 Yes
10/07/09 DALLAS Regular $20,500 47,972 Above BLACK 8G 6 Yes

2006 300C SRT8:
10/16/09 LAUD/MIA Regular $18,100 32,286 Avg SILVER 8G A No
10/20/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $23,000 16,435 Above PXR BLK 8G A Yes
10/20/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $15,000 67,928 Below PA4 SGRY 8G A Yes
10/20/09 HATFIELD Lease $15,000 76,908 Below BLACK 8G P Yes
10/21/09 SAN ANTO Lease $22,800 17,054 Above BLACK 8G P Yes
10/21/09 DALLAS Lease $19,900 39,485 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
10/26/09 MANHEIM Regular $20,500 40,199 Avg BLACK 8G Yes
10/27/09 OHIO Regular $21,200 24,427 Avg GRAY 8G A Yes
10/27/09 OHIO Lease $17,800 43,541 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
10/27/09 ARENA Lease $17,200 60,167 Avg GREY 8G A Yes
10/28/09 SAN ANTO Lease $22,200 23,175 Above BLACK 8G A Yes
10/29/09 SO CAL Lease $15,250 61,337 Below BLACK 8G A Yes
10/29/09 ATLANTA Lease $20,000 18,032 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
10/30/09 NEVADA Regular $19,500 38,826 Avg PXR BLK 8G A Yes
 
CTS-V or SRT8 300C... those two offer the most complete package. Little things like Xenons & Navigation aren't even offered in the G8 or GTO.

But...those options can be added on aftermarket-style...for less money.

Forget the numbers...you can make any of those as fast as you want it. I'd recommend test driving each one and then stare at a pictures of them at home for about 15 minutes. Your final choice will magically come to you...and it will be the right one. The test drive will reveal which ones just don't drive well for you, and the pics will reveal which one will bring the biggest smile to your face when you go out for a drive.

This is why I drive a Mark VIII and not a Volvo C70, BMW 540, Pontiac Gran Prix, and Lexus GS 300. I drove all of those in one day, and though I could afford them in the mid-90's , I chose the Mark. My Mark is still better than anything out there for any price...IMO. The Maserati is close though...
 
But...those options can be added on aftermarket-style...for less money.


True.. but with the CTS-V and 300C SRT8, you get a vehicle in a higher class than the others mentioned. Just like our Mark VIIIs... look at the MSRP new and what the competition is/was at the time.
 
But...those options can be added on aftermarket-style...for less money.

Forget the numbers...you can make any of those as fast as you want it. I'd recommend test driving each one and then stare at a pictures of them at home for about 15 minutes. Your final choice will magically come to you...and it will be the right one. The test drive will reveal which ones just don't drive well for you, and the pics will reveal which one will bring the biggest smile to your face when you go out for a drive.

This is why I drive a Mark VIII and not a Volvo C70, BMW 540, Pontiac Gran Prix, and Lexus GS 300. I drove all of those in one day, and though I could afford them in the mid-90's , I chose the Mark. My Mark is still better than anything out there for any price...IMO. The Maserati is close though...

Everytime I look at the 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona put a big :) on my face but still has not test driven one.
 
What is your budget? How much will you drive the car? All of those will get pretty abysmal MPG.

What about C5 Z06?
 
What is your budget? How much will you drive the car? All of those will get pretty abysmal MPG.

What about C5 Z06?

I dont think I can fit in the C5 Z06 and plus it will get stuck up the driveway.

This car is going to be my DD. I drive 60 miles a day and in traffic.
I want to spend around $15k-$20k on the car.
 
I dont think I can fit in the C5 Z06 and plus it will get stuck up the driveway.
This car is going to be my DD. I drive 60 miles a day and in traffic.
I want to spend around $15k-$20k on the car.

How big are you? I am a big and i have seen guys bigger then me fit in C5s.

But the caddy will be more comfortable.
 
How big are you? I am a big and i have seen guys bigger then me fit in C5s.

But the caddy will be more comfortable.

I am 6'3" and about 270 lbs.
I dont want a two seater car.

What car did you vote for?

That caddy was super clean and sexy.
This is the caddy I took for a spend
Dont like the red but look at the engine.Holy ****.

Mileage: 39,481
Color: Red Line
Transmission: Manual
Engine: Gas V8 5.7L/348
VIN: 1G6DN56S750165126
Stock #: F5714
Selling Price: $23,995
 

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I am 6'3" and 240lb right now, but i fit in my C5 Vette with no problem when i was 265lb. I even do HPDE with a helmet on.

I voted for the Caddy.
 
Everytime I look at the 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona put a big :) on my face but still has not test driven one.

A car should never be considered until it has been test driven...even used cars.

That being said, the big smile on your face is a very strong indicator of what you should seriously consider.
 
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