Hey all - just a few questions and I am thinking maybe you guys can help.
First off - I am not a Caddy owner - yet. I am doing my research for a new ride and the V is top on my list. I am looking at other cars like the M3 and the C63, but I don't really see myself in one of them. I would much rather drive 'Merican.
I have been poking around this forum for a few days and I must say I am quite surprised. I had no idea there was such a following for these cars. Not only that, but you all have really surpised me with all the mod talk. That forum looks just like the Stang forum - which mufflers, best mod for price, tires, etc. Nice to see that kind of interest in these V's. I would have never thought of spray painting a $70,000 car with a can of spray paint. Totally awesome!
Which brings me to my first question - how do most of you pay for these cars? I am not looking for specifics in WHAT you paid, but more like HOW you paid. I have always paid cash for my cars and kept them for 8 - 10 years. Not sure if that is the best course of action for something this expensive. I am assuming there are a few 'normal income' people out there who have these cars - not just rich people. I mean, I can guess how the rich people pay.... Maybe I am out of my leauge here and should give up now, but I figured I would ask the experts first. And please - no offense is meant here - just thought I would throw the question out and see if I can learn anything. Again, this is my first forray and am hoping to learn as much as I can.
Now on to my second question - this would hopfully be my first high-horsepower car. I have driven mainly Mustangs for the last 20 years, but only GT's, no Cobras. Not really slouches, but absolutely not in the same power class as the V. Would you recommend some sort of performance driving class before getting behind the wheel? I want to make sure I can control things and manage something so powerful. Just wondering if any of you took a class, or better yet, how you learned to handle the beast.
Thanks in advance for your response, and hope I am not overstepping any bounds with my first question. I am just honestly curious. Thanks again.
DAN
First off - I am not a Caddy owner - yet. I am doing my research for a new ride and the V is top on my list. I am looking at other cars like the M3 and the C63, but I don't really see myself in one of them. I would much rather drive 'Merican.
I have been poking around this forum for a few days and I must say I am quite surprised. I had no idea there was such a following for these cars. Not only that, but you all have really surpised me with all the mod talk. That forum looks just like the Stang forum - which mufflers, best mod for price, tires, etc. Nice to see that kind of interest in these V's. I would have never thought of spray painting a $70,000 car with a can of spray paint. Totally awesome!
Which brings me to my first question - how do most of you pay for these cars? I am not looking for specifics in WHAT you paid, but more like HOW you paid. I have always paid cash for my cars and kept them for 8 - 10 years. Not sure if that is the best course of action for something this expensive. I am assuming there are a few 'normal income' people out there who have these cars - not just rich people. I mean, I can guess how the rich people pay.... Maybe I am out of my leauge here and should give up now, but I figured I would ask the experts first. And please - no offense is meant here - just thought I would throw the question out and see if I can learn anything. Again, this is my first forray and am hoping to learn as much as I can.
Now on to my second question - this would hopfully be my first high-horsepower car. I have driven mainly Mustangs for the last 20 years, but only GT's, no Cobras. Not really slouches, but absolutely not in the same power class as the V. Would you recommend some sort of performance driving class before getting behind the wheel? I want to make sure I can control things and manage something so powerful. Just wondering if any of you took a class, or better yet, how you learned to handle the beast.
Thanks in advance for your response, and hope I am not overstepping any bounds with my first question. I am just honestly curious. Thanks again.
DAN