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atdeneve · #**1621** (**permalink**) 11-12-07, 03:02 PM

From the side it looks like the current gen STS-V.

Anyone else think the rear window looks abnormally small. Almost like the top section was replaced with sheetmetal. Possibly to compensate for the larger moon roof's detraction of chassis rigidity?

**JimmyH** · #**1622** (**permalink**) 11-12-07, 03:39 PM

I don't think the new CTS looks very good. But then I don't think the first gen looks all that great either. Styling is not a CTS-V strong point. But beauty is only skin-deep, and what the V has underneath is what counts.

TheRooster · #**1623** (**permalink**) 11-12-07, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by StealthV

Parts-bin engineering.

Threads a year from now...

My '09 V wheelhops with drag radials, is Doug making a kit?

Took my '09V to the track and guess what happened?

Just put a smaller pulley, headers, exhaust and CAI on my '09V and the diff shattered going 30 mph down the street in second gear.

Maybe, but have fun doing it!

thebigjimsho · #**1624** (**permalink**) 11-12-07, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyH

I don't think the new CTS looks very good. But then I don't think the first gen looks all that great either. Styling is not a CTS-V strong point. But beauty is only skin-deep, and what the V has underneath is what counts.

You are certainly developing into a Prattin' tool in front of my internet eyes...

The current CTS-V is a beast. And a damn fine looking one at that.

StealthV · #**1625** (**permalink**) 11-12-07, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRooster

Maybe, but will be whining doing it!

Fixed it for you. No pun intended.

lawfive · #**1626** (**permalink**) 11-13-07, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyH

I don't think the new CTS looks very good. But then I don't think the first gen looks all that great either. Styling is not a CTS-V strong point. But beauty is only skin-deep, and what the V has underneath is what counts.

I love the looks of my CTS-V. As with anything aesthetic, though, one man's art is another man's pool of maggot infested monkey puss.

lawfive · #**1627** (**permalink**) 11-13-07, 04:21 PM

BTW: enjoy your lunches.

**JimmyH** · #**1628** (**permalink**) 11-13-07, 04:25 PM

I don't think the CTS-V is a bad looking car. I would not have bought it if I did. I just don't think it is great. There are many sedans that look much better. But the V looks good from the rear. Which on this car, is the most important (and most commonly seen) view.

onebadcad · #**1629** (**permalink**) 11-13-07, 05:27 PM

The Gen I CTS-V will become a classic once the Gen II '09 hits the showroom. A conservative estimate is that the value will triple and each of us will become a shareholder with Barrett-Jackson. A Gen I with mileage under 50K will fetch minimum bids of no less than $120K, and if the dollar continues to bottom out, some foreigners would be willing to pay $160+K. My advise is to take out a third mortgage, get a really big warehouse and start storing some Vs for a rainy day.

Okay, I have to remember to put down the pipe before posting...