Seeing as they are afraid to activate my account on the M5 board (if they've seen me on other boards, I can't really say that I blame them
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC I do also want comfort, luxury, ammenities, and build quality with my sport. The older CTS-V was a disappointment compared to the '02 M5. It looks like the new one is a big step in the right direction.
Re ammenities, its not just the power tilt wheel (with auto up & return). |
The CTS has a power tilt and telescoping wheel with programmable driver and exit positions.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC Does the CTS-V have great 20 way power seats, adjustable side bolsters, comfort access, |
14 way power adjustable Recaros programmable with exit/entry positions plus pneumatic bolsters in the seat cushion and backrest.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC 4 window 1 touch down & up, |
Yes.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC heads up display, |
Pop-up navigation.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC fully integrated iPod interface including steering wheel control, |
Yes. You can also trade data with the on-board hard drive.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC headlights that swivel in curves, |
Yes.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC bluetooth hands free, |
Yes.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC programmable ventilation, |
Yes.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC real time traffic, |
Yes.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC voice commands, |
Yes.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC lane departure warning |
Yes.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC My 550i (and of course the M5) have all that and more. Every one of those features is useful and well worth having. |
Sounds good, how about having these too?
-40GB HardDrive
-Pause, Record, and Play (TiVo-like functions for the radio)
-Magnetic Ride Control (a new version of the system shared with the Corvette ZR1; previous versions have been shared with Cadillac's STS and Ferrari)
-Ultraview Sunroof (almost full glass top) w/ power sunshade
-15" discs with 6 piston Brembos
-Performance Traction Management (launch control)
-Hand cut and stitched instrument panel, door trim and center console.