[FactoryFast]

Hey everybody, my name is Mike and I currently own a 2005 CTS V.

Its a great car, my 3rd cadillac. I had two german cars before the V...both went from stock to highly modified...

The mod thing has me very jaded. The VAG cars cost me near 30K in modification and I just tried ordering lowering springs for my girls e90 BMW and my CTS V with poor results.

I went from installing boost pipes, cams and headspacers...pulling blowers on the weekend, to having a CAGS eliminator in my center console for the last two months. In short Ive decided to no longer modify...except for little stuff. It mostly just frustrates the fun out of it.

Im going to go with my screen name instead of using it to create some sort of a paradox...I just want a seriously fast car out of the box.

Unfortunately, the 05 V was fast for 2004 standards but not so much in 2009. Im spoiled from my 2004 R32 which still holds the 1/4 mi record for a supercharged R32 (12.58@114).

I love comfort, technology and power. The 09 V looks to fit the bill on paper...and in pictures. I wonder mostly on how it shifts. Even after new motor mounts the trans in the V1 just feels bad. I love the way my girls BMW feels much better. Maybe some of you guys could comment on shifting.


Im also looking at the pricing. Whats great pricing? Is 55K even possible?

Im like 5K upside down on my current loan, its mostly from my last car, which was a mess when i traded it in. Financially, October is going to be a great month for me and I want to make sure I get in the right car. The new V is on the top of my list. I can afford to pump up my payment a couple hundred a month so i feel like with like 5K cash in hand I could get my hands around some napped-finished leather, or a variety of fabrics with a brushed finish instead of this shiny leather.

Am I dreaming? Are you guys getting good deals on these cars with good rates?