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Old 10-24-2007, 01:51 PM
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Any CTS-V owners here?

Just curious - looking for thoughts from those who have driven both the V and the RX8, or perhaps own both, on what I could expect in terms of long-term driving satisfaction.

I've read about the rear-end troubles, although that seems mostly centered around those who like to drag-race, or launch hard, etc.

Thoughts?
Old 10-24-2007, 03:03 PM
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check LS2.com, lots of cts-v owners there
Old 10-24-2007, 05:15 PM
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There was someone here that traded their RX-8 for a CTS-V. Seemed quite happy with the trade but not sure if he's still around. Perhaps try a search...
Old 10-24-2007, 05:30 PM
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Thanks Ike I got few hits in this subforum; but will look in others.
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Originally Posted by dmp
Thanks Ike I got few hits in this subforum; but will look in others.
Was in the lounge IIRC.

Edit: Here you go, guess it was a buyback...

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=ctsv

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Old 10-24-2007, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dmp
Just curious - looking for thoughts from those who have driven both the V and the RX8, or perhaps own both, on what I could expect in terms of long-term driving satisfaction.

I've read about the rear-end troubles, although that seems mostly centered around those who like to drag-race, or launch hard, etc.

Thoughts?
I like them, but yes, the diff is weak. They're fast... it's a knock down drag out fight with GTO, and they pull up top really hard.

I'd personally wait for the next gen CTS-V (new sigma chassis) if they use the LS3, or if money is an issue, get a Pontiac G8 (new zeta chassis). Rumors abound that they'll stick a supercharged 6.2L V8, or use an LS7. I hope they don't do that, because that'll push the price waaay up.
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http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=797559

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=68
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The 2008 CTS-V is really impressive, but obviously a much different car from the RX-8. Luxury sport coupe vs. sportscar.
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Originally Posted by YaXMaNGTO
I like them, but yes, the diff is weak. They're fast... it's a knock down drag out fight with GTO, and they pull up top really hard.

I'd personally wait for the next gen CTS-V (new sigma chassis) if they use the LS3, or if money is an issue, get a Pontiac G8 (new zeta chassis). Rumors abound that they'll stick a supercharged 6.2L V8, or use an LS7. I hope they don't do that, because that'll push the price waaay up.

Thanks - I don't have the money for anything newer than prolly a 2005...while those other cars are gonna be neat, I'll 'settle'.


SouthFL - saw ya there! Thanks for the info!

- Darin
Old 10-26-2007, 01:54 PM
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I can't get away from it - I actually read a CTS-V owner saying (when comparing to a GTO, or some other car like that)..."But the CTSV shine when the road gets curvy - it'll definitely smoke it in the twisties!"

ARAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHH!!
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