Looking for some honest input here because I'm finally in the market to buy a new car have been leaning towards the V for a while. I'd like to hear your thoughts regarding the V from an overall pros/cons perspective. What I mean is things like personal experience, stuff you've read, its relevancy to current auto technology in general and comparable vehicles, etc. Also need some input on my current situation. If you don't want to read entirety below (apologies for the novel :suspense I've got cliffs at the bottom. Thanks in advance.
Long Version:
Back story:
I've been into cars my whole life. Ever since I was a little kid I always LOVED the sound of an American V8. I'm the kind of guy who researches almost everything before making a purchase, but am decisive enough to tell at first glance if I truly like what I see. My first V8 was a Fox Body 5.0 Mustang I completely modded. As I've grown up, my needs have changed from being ok with a less than reliable vehicle that is loud enough to set off car alarms to needing something more practical I can take my family around in (safely) and still go 0-60 sub 5 seconds. I parted with the 5.0 to buy a brand new '06 GTO which I still drive to this day. The moment I saw the GTO I knew I would get one.
Currently:
After almost 7 years and 65k miles on the clock I'm finally ready to move onto something new. As soon as I saw the V I had the same feeling I did when I first saw the goat. I just couldn't (financially) justify buying one at that time, so I decided to wait, see how I could better use my money and also wait until the V depreciated in value. I want to sell the goat because I have some back problems which the M6 exacerbates, I have a daughter (and am working on #2) so it's a PITA to get her out for school everyday and lastly I want to avoid any costly maintenance and repairs (since she's getting up there on the odo and age).
A major problem I see is that the (current model) V is in it's 5th year of production and appears like it's on its way out. From a technology perspective it doesn't feel like it's ahead of the curve at all. Cadillac is launching new models and not giving much attention to the CTS(V) anymore and I'm not sure if it's a head turner anymore either (this isn't that important, but it's definitely a nice-to-have).
The catch is that there really aren't any other options out there which can compete with the V. The Audi S4 is way too slow for me (and is a V6), I'm not a fan of BMW so the M3 is out, I like MBs even less so the C63 is out and I can't think of anything else that has 4 doors, but still has enough power to make me content. And I don't want to get something I have to mod in order to satisfy my speed and handling desires. So there's my predicament for you. Should I just go with my gut and enjoy the V? Is there another comparable option out there I'm not thinking about? Curious to hear your thoughts and/or suggestions?
Cliffs:
-Want to get a new car
-Has to have 4 doors, handle well, be fast, very fast and preferably a V8 (no replacement for displacement!)
-$45k budget (new or used is ok as long as it is not older than 2-3 years, less than 20k miles, and still has a warranty)
-Not really fond of anything else out there other than the V
-Worried the V is on its way out
-Any other comparable options out there I haven't thought of?
-What do?!?
Long Version:
Back story:
I've been into cars my whole life. Ever since I was a little kid I always LOVED the sound of an American V8. I'm the kind of guy who researches almost everything before making a purchase, but am decisive enough to tell at first glance if I truly like what I see. My first V8 was a Fox Body 5.0 Mustang I completely modded. As I've grown up, my needs have changed from being ok with a less than reliable vehicle that is loud enough to set off car alarms to needing something more practical I can take my family around in (safely) and still go 0-60 sub 5 seconds. I parted with the 5.0 to buy a brand new '06 GTO which I still drive to this day. The moment I saw the GTO I knew I would get one.
Currently:
After almost 7 years and 65k miles on the clock I'm finally ready to move onto something new. As soon as I saw the V I had the same feeling I did when I first saw the goat. I just couldn't (financially) justify buying one at that time, so I decided to wait, see how I could better use my money and also wait until the V depreciated in value. I want to sell the goat because I have some back problems which the M6 exacerbates, I have a daughter (and am working on #2) so it's a PITA to get her out for school everyday and lastly I want to avoid any costly maintenance and repairs (since she's getting up there on the odo and age).
A major problem I see is that the (current model) V is in it's 5th year of production and appears like it's on its way out. From a technology perspective it doesn't feel like it's ahead of the curve at all. Cadillac is launching new models and not giving much attention to the CTS(V) anymore and I'm not sure if it's a head turner anymore either (this isn't that important, but it's definitely a nice-to-have).
The catch is that there really aren't any other options out there which can compete with the V. The Audi S4 is way too slow for me (and is a V6), I'm not a fan of BMW so the M3 is out, I like MBs even less so the C63 is out and I can't think of anything else that has 4 doors, but still has enough power to make me content. And I don't want to get something I have to mod in order to satisfy my speed and handling desires. So there's my predicament for you. Should I just go with my gut and enjoy the V? Is there another comparable option out there I'm not thinking about? Curious to hear your thoughts and/or suggestions?
Cliffs:
-Want to get a new car
-Has to have 4 doors, handle well, be fast, very fast and preferably a V8 (no replacement for displacement!)
-$45k budget (new or used is ok as long as it is not older than 2-3 years, less than 20k miles, and still has a warranty)
-Not really fond of anything else out there other than the V
-Worried the V is on its way out
-Any other comparable options out there I haven't thought of?
-What do?!?