Good point Dean. You could easily do the first Gen conversion for half the price of a new V. With the Germans having a middle model with a V8, cably image GM pasing up that segment. Probably another 6.2l 420 hp CTS in coupe or wagon with manual option.
09 cts V-4200 lbs, $65000, 550 HP W/supercharger
04 cts V-3900lbs, $30000 used, 400 HP, get supercharged,headers CAM,
in final: 04-$40000, 575hp @3900lbs-----09-$65000, 550HP @4200lbs
I feel better now if I cant afford 09....lol
Dean
I was actually thinking about doing exactly this. Then, I saw the new car and REALLY liked it. Especially the interior, the factory hp with warranty, AND the suspension and rear end appear built to handle the hp.
I test drove an '05 V and there were two things I didn't like. First, I drove my MN6 C6 to the dealership before the test drive and noticed a huge huge difference in the feel of the transmission. I expected the body roll but the transmission felt terrible. Then I started reading this forum and came across thread after thread of 'how many rear ends have you gone through?' That made my decision easy. I will wait for the new car.
09 cts V-4200 lbs, $65000, 550 HP W/supercharger
04 cts V-3900lbs, $30000 used, 400 HP, get supercharged,headers CAM,
in final: 04-$40000, 575hp @3900lbs-----09-$65000, 550HP @4200lbs
I feel better now if I cant afford 09....lol
Dean
Dean,
Valid comparison, if you don't like the price of an new '09 V, modding the original (and better) Gen I is a win, win option.
Just remember the Maggie will add about 100lbs to the Gen I V.
Then again, always drive around with no more than a half tank of fuel, pull out the spare tire tub, flake some paint of the Nav buttons, and tell your honey (s?) that due to weight concerns, they can no longer wear clothes in your V.
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I hear ya Dean, but you left out the cost of replacing the rear several times or spending $7k - $10k on a custom one that will hold that power.
Plus this car is supposed to have a special traction system to help it launch really well and with touch screen Nav, no chipping/peeling buttons.
With larger projected production numbers there should be more of these available a few years out to pick up as a certified pre owned if one won't be able to afford it new. Plus any quirks should be known and worked out by then via TSB or recall.
(Dean, if you get the '09 you'll need to change your nickname, ahaha.)
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