Guys, Guys, GUYS!!!

"Firewrx234" (firewrx234) 07/03/2015 at 06:01 • Filed to: CTS-V, Happy Friday

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Guess what?!

Yeah you won’t anyway but as some of you may know I used to work for a car dealership. And while talking with one of my friends there who knows I’m looking for a car, they told me that they have a nice CTS on the lot. Knowing that this person is not automotively-inclined, I asked if they knew anything about it... They sent me this pic:

Anyways, I think I’m going to get to drive it today!!! Super-stoked! Don’t even care that it’s an auto! 556 HP!!! Will be the most powerful thing that I’ve gotten a chance to drive! Here’s the link so you can see more info on this hot ride:

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Nice car but not something I can buy unfortunately.

If you’re interested in what I’m currently looking at as my next car, here they are (the miles are hanging me up a bit on them for the moment):

2013 ATS AWD 2.0T

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2012 Dodge Charger R/T with R/T Max Package

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Have a great Friday guys!!!

pip bip - choose Corrour > Firewrx234 07/03/2015 at 06:20

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don’t wreck it.

Firewrx234 > pip bip - choose Corrour 07/03/2015 at 06:23

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No intention to, I don’t want to be responsible for destroying the most expensive vehicle on their used lot. Besides, these V’s hold a special place in my heart and I’d hate to see one put out of commission...especially at my hands!!!

thebigbossyboss > Firewrx234 07/03/2015 at 07:27

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Someone told me it made no sense to cross shop the Charger and the ATS. Glad to see we have similar tastes. I am leaning towards ATS due to manual.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/new-want-base-…

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > pip bip - choose Corrour 07/03/2015 at 07:56

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The V is actually one of the most controllable sports cars on the road. I’ve been really impressed with the ones I’ve driven.

pip bip - choose Corrour > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 07/03/2015 at 08:05

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does it have on off switch for traction control?

Firewrx234 > thebigbossyboss 07/03/2015 at 08:30

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Yeah, your and my taste are very similar lol.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > pip bip - choose Corrour 07/03/2015 at 08:56

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Yes. Yes it does. And I’m very familiar with it lol

thebigbossyboss > Firewrx234 07/03/2015 at 08:59

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I sped this manual one for sale here in the mighty maple syrup republic!

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Cadillac/ATS…

It’s in my town but there’s no way I could afford that unless I marry rich haha. I need the depreciation to come along.

Firewrx234 > thebigbossyboss 07/03/2015 at 09:05

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Yeah that seems like a real nice one. The main reason I’m avoiding manuals at the moment is because Mrs. Firewrx can’t drive one and this may be the only 4-door in the household. (She drives an auto Camaro in Synergy Green). She has said she’d be interested in learning how to drive stick and in the same breath said she doesn’t want it to be a DD. Yay for insinuating us having a toy car!!!

thebigbossyboss > Firewrx234 07/03/2015 at 09:09

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That makes sense. My fiancee left about a year ago so now it’s just me and my small cactus plant.

I think I am avoinding this particular car because I can’t afford it haha. I need someone to drive it to like 100K kms in about 4 years. Then when the price beings with a 22.....we can get talking. I want to get a manual one on a test drive though I’ve never been in a cadillac before.

jjhats > Firewrx234 07/03/2015 at 09:30

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The auto in these sucks. 6 speed or bust

AM > Firewrx234 07/03/2015 at 11:07

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The automatics in this gen of V is actually rather clunky and not really up to the task from what I hear. Still works as intended but not quite tuned the greatest.

As for your 2 choices, I’d personally lean more towards the Charger R/T because I think you get more for the money. It’s much bigger and imo more handsome than the ATS though the Cadillac is in no way ugly. You get more power and a better sound which makes up for lack of a manual option. It’s more comfortable than the ATS is and uConnect is 1000x better than CUE is. Maintenance will also be somewhat cheaper on the Charger because Cadillac being a premium brand, has premium maintenance fees. Overall, I think it’s just a better deal than the ATS is because you can usually find the 2 cars with a similar price tag.

Firewrx234 > AM 07/03/2015 at 11:59

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The big thing right now is that the Charger has over 50 k miles and will cost me about 4k more when it’s all said and done. And the ATS is AWD and lower miles. In addition the ATS is still under Factory Warranty and can be fixed at my Chevy dealer that I used to work at.

Don’t get me wrong. I would much rather drive a big ol’ V8 monster like I'm familiar with but I was definitely intrigued at a Turbo AWD luxury car.

AM > Firewrx234 07/03/2015 at 12:07

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I’m a GM guy through and through but I’d have a seriously difficult time choosing the ATS over the Charger. Just something about it that makes me want one so bad.

Firewrx234 > jjhats 07/03/2015 at 12:10

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Well there is no 6 speed around so I shall instead enjoy what I have at my fingertips. Besides its not like I'll be racing the thing.