Order your CTS-V below MSRP - Page 9

Cadillac Tony · #**121** (**permalink**) 03-12-08, 10:15 AM

It's okay Urbanski, you don't need to delete anything out of this thread- there's some good stuff in here. It's not totally Munsoned yet, I just want to make sure it doesn't go down that road.

You guys can feel free to debate anything regarding the new CTS-V here in this thread, as long as it has to do with the CTS-V and not who's the bigger Internet tough guy.

Cadillac Tony · #**122** (**permalink**) 03-12-08, 10:16 AM

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He's trying to jack back his own thread! Or, is that unjack? Maybe rejack?

Maybe he's trying to get everyone to jack off.

rand49er · #**123** (**permalink**) 03-12-08, 11:59 AM

Seriously, though Tony, I know you've got Lutz' ear so you must have an inkling as to when production will begin and when you'll have article one ... ?

Cadillac Tony · #**124** (**permalink**) 03-12-08, 02:18 PM

Product and Process evaluation vehicles are already being built at LGR, which can only be construed as a sign that they're moving closer to being ready for final production- the whole purpose of building them is to evaluate what the "finished product" looks like, from driveability to panel gaps and such. Spy shots of non-camo'd CTS-Vs on the road should start hitting the 'net within a week or two.

I wouldn't be surprised if the people saying they won't be on lots until next year are incorrect.

Cadillac Tony · #**125** (**permalink**) 03-13-08, 04:48 PM

It's not officially announced yet, but another source has indicated start of production to be September, which means they won't start hitting showrooms until late October early November.

CTSV_Rob · #**126** (**permalink**) 03-13-08, 06:07 PM

Do you think they will have a Pre Production 09 V down at the Dr Design event?

Dr Chill · #**127** (**permalink**) 03-13-08, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadillac Tony

It's not officially announced yet, but another source has indicated start of production to be September, which means they won't start hitting showrooms until late October early November.

That would suck since my lease is up in early August. I'll have to drive my Vette every day for 3 months. Wait a minute, that's not too bad, I guess.

Katshot · #**128** (**permalink**) 03-14-08, 08:41 AM

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Do you think they will have a Pre Production 09 V down at the Dr Design event?

That's all he COULD have by June.

CTSV_Rob · #**129** (**permalink**) 03-14-08, 11:22 PM

I realize it won't be the production V.

My question was The pre production V or nothing.

Katshot · #**130** (**permalink**) 03-18-08, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CTSV_Rob

I realize it won't be the production V.

My question was The pre production V or nothing.

Do you have any reason to doubt the guy's word? He said he'll have one there.

CTSV_Rob · #**131** (**permalink**) 03-18-08, 01:08 PM

I am on a on-line forum and have found it best to verify information. Tony has been very helpful in the past and quite knowledgeable so I figured it would be a good idea to ask him.

Do you trust EVERYTHING you read on-line?

Besides, this is none of your business so why are you bothering with posting this?

Katshot · #**132** (**permalink**) 03-18-08, 01:25 PM

I guess my thought would be that he's been a member longer than Tony, and if he was the kind of guy that lied about things, Sal would've booted him or he would've been discredited by the membership by now. So, I guess I'd tend to give him the benefit of the doubt and believe his advertisements to be honest and as accurate as possible. What I don't get is why you seem to feel that Tony has any direct line on this stuff.

thebigjimsho · #**133** (**permalink**) 03-18-08, 02:12 PM

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I guess my thought would be that he's been a member longer than Tony, and if he was the kind of guy that lied about things, Sal would've booted him or he would've been discredited by the membership by now. So, I guess I'd tend to give him the benefit of the doubt and believe his advertisements to be honest and as accurate as possible. What I don't get is why you seem to feel that Tony has any direct line on this stuff.

I've seen Tony at work. He may not have an insider deep at GM, but he's got connections in a lot of places, in both production and technical...

Katshot · #**134** (**permalink**) 03-18-08, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thebigjimsho

I've seen Tony at work. He may not have an insider deep at GM, but he's got connections in a lot of places, in both production and technical...

I guess I haven't "seen him at work". Until then, I'll believe him to be, as he states, the internet sales manager for a Cadillac dealership in Florida. As such, he "should" have at least some credible contacts at Cadillac (as any other dealer would). My point was that Dr. Design could have as good, or better contacts as a GM vehicle modifier, so I wasn't understanding why he shouldn't be believed when he makes a statement here. Can you see that questioning him without cause could be construed as insulting? That's all I was trying to point out.
Plus, I'd have to assume that he has at least SOME degree of pull at Cadillac since he's managed to host the '09 CTS-V as early as June of this year. Could be me, but as far as I know, he's the ONLY vendor here able to offer such a thing, and for his trouble, he's not afforded much respect.
Just seems to be getting the short end of the stick from the membership lately for no good reason IMO.

Cadillac Tony · #**135** (**permalink**) 03-18-08, 07:16 PM

I don't think anyone was suggesting D3 couldn't make good on their promises- it's a legitimate question when the car won't be in production yet, and he's entitled to ask it. To answer the question Rob, they'll probably have a P&P vehicle there, not a saleable unit.

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What I don't get is why you seem to feel that Tony has any direct line on this stuff.

Because I do.