[PolishDude]

All my non-car friends think it's time for me to get a sensible car after owning 5 vipers, well the last viper was picked up last weekend and I can't think of a more sensible car than a 556 HP Cadillac. I found a 09 black on black sedan 6 speed with Recaros, pano roof, and 55k miles for $35k, is that a good deal? What do you think I can offer the guy without being insulting? Was thinking $32-33k? Car looks to be super clean from the pictures but it's not local so I will have to get it checked out. Anything I should look for?

Other car's I am thinking about are:
My buddy's 2009 BMW M3 white 6 speed with red leather (scared as it will be out of warranty in July)
2010-2011 MB E550 (cheapest and can get with a warranty)
2010 Ford F150 Raptor
2012+ Audi A6 3.0T
2011+ BMW 550
2006+ Porsche 911
Another Viper (friends and family may disown me if I do this)
Corvette Z06 (may also get disowned as I had those before the Vette)

As you can see I am all over the place but I think the CTS-V is the best compromise of looks, comfort, speed, fun, rarity, value, and reliability.

Back on track, is the deal up top a good one? I think I definitely want a 6 speed and would really like to get Recaros as well, not that picky on color or interior color however this one is black on black

Thanks

 

[Trapspeed]

The fact you found a manual with Recaros is astounding. I'd grab it regardless!

 

[PolishDude]

Yea I just missed a different manual by a day but it did not have Recaros, are Recaros in a manual rare? I know manuals are rare and I guess Recaros are pretty rare so that makes pretty good sense that both in one car would be rare haha

 

[V-POWER57]

I just took delivery of a 2015 CTS-V 6MN Coupe and have a new 2014 Viper coming in soon. This is my first Caddy and after taking its maiden 60 mile ride today I have to
say Iam very impressed and I just sold my Ferrari 430 Scud. I think the Caddy offers a great mix of style,luxury,power and fun all for a very fair price.
Iam very happy I chose the manual.

 

[6104696]

the eBay auction for my 2010 sedan with 22K miles, manual transmission, recaros, etc, virtually perfect condition save for minor curb rash on one wheel (%#@$*!), is ending today (Wednesday 3/18). $38K will beat the reserve, and it is not there yet.

You will know it I my car based on my cleverly disguised eBay member name, which is remarkably similar to my forum ID.

 

[thebigjimsho]

I'm changing my name to 8675309...

 

[caddycrack]

I'm changing my name to 8675309...

You might go to jail!

 

[Trapspeed]

I'm changing my name to 8675309...

No, Jenny. Don't do it!

 

[thebigjimsho]

But I didn't think you'd mind...

 

[nsaness]

All my non-car friends think it's time for me to get a sensible car after owning 5 vipers,

Get new friends, Vipers are completely sensible to me!
Hope you find your perfect V. You will love the V too, but for slightly different reasons. It is easier to blend in and be invisible (to most of the non-"car guy" public) with a V. eeking:

 

[10-M6]

I'm changing my name to 8675309...

Can't get that song out of my head now. "You don't know it but you make me so happy".

 

[the blur]

The price is high for that mileage. But if it's at a dealer, they seriously mark up.

 

[CavemanB52]

I think the price is very fair. Your offer would not be insulting. But he may not except. I say give it a shot.

 

[tinman]

I think the price is very fair. Your offer would not be insulting. But he may not except. I say give it a shot.

Wayne Gretzky said, "You miss 100% of the shots you never take."

I have that quote under the glass on my desk at work.

 

[thebigjimsho]

Some of us would miss 100% of the shots that we DID take...

 

[Gary Wells]

I would recommend getting rid of both non car family & non car friends and thern you can do it with a clear conscience.

 

[stupidfast]

I'm changing my name to 8675309...

Tommy Tutone. Also the number for paycom.

 

[Koooop]

All my non-car friends think it's time for me to get a sensible car after owning 5 vipers

Getting new friends makes better sense.