Any CTS-V owners here?
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RX8 and a Truk....
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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?
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 got few hits in this subforum; but will look in others.
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Was in the lounge IIRC.
Edit: Here you go, guess it was a buyback...
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=ctsv
Edit: Here you go, guess it was a buyback...
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=ctsv
Last edited by Ike; Oct 24, 2007 at 06:13 PM.
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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'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'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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RX8 and a Truk....
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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.
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
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RX8 and a Truk....
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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!!
ARAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHH!!
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