"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
03/20/2017 at 18:46 • Filed to: Car Shopping
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
03/20/2017 at 18:46 • Filed to: Car Shopping | 1
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I’m set on a 2014/15 CTS V-Sport Premium, 2015 Genesis Sedan 5.0 Ultimate, or 2012 Jaguar XJL Supersport. I have an extensive list of pros and cons but what are your thoughts? It’s for sure one of these three cars replacing the Amanti in 2019. I know, seems weird to be looking this far ahead but it takes me about 18 months to prepare for a car purchase.
2014/2015 Cadillac CTS V-Sport Base and Premium
196 L x 72 W x 57 H. Wheelbase 114.6" and 4,000 lbs.
420 hp / 430 lb-ft from a 3.6L turbo V6.
16/24 mpg on premium.
Was $60,000-$76,000, now around $37,000
Motor Trend Test:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.0 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.0 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.1 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.5 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.1 sec @ 110 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 171 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 155 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.95 g
2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 5.0 Ultimate
197 L x 74 W x 58 H. WB 118.5" and 4,600 lbs.
420 hp / 393 lb-ft from an NA 5.0L V8.
15/23 mpg on regular octane (drops to 404 hp though).
Was around $54,000, now around $35,000.
C/D
TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.3 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 27.4 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.6 sec @ 105 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 145 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 167 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.86 g
2012 Jaguar XJL Supersport
207 L x 75 W x 57 H. WB 124.3" and 4,400 lbs.
510 hp / 461 lb-ft from a 5.0L supercharged V8.
15/21 mpg.
Was around $120,000, now around $40,000.
C/D
TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.6 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 16.3 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 23.9
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.2 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.7 sec
¼-mile: 12.5 sec @ 114 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 160 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 154 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 18:49 |
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V-Sport all day long, no question. The Jag is great, but its reliability isn’t.
Honeybunchesofgoats
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 18:50 |
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My answer is obvious.
Saracen
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 18:51 |
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dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 18:54 |
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Jaaaag of course
djmt1
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 18:55 |
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Jag
not for canada - australian in disguise
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 18:55 |
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I’d go for the Jag, with the Hyundai in second place.
Rico
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 18:57 |
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My order would be
1. Caddy - if you can get it in that amazing plum purple.
2. Genesis - 10 year warranty
3. Jag - any warranty options available?
Nick Has an Exocet
> Saracen
03/20/2017 at 19:14 |
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I feel the same way. Hop on that depreciation curve and don’t look back.
ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> Rico
03/20/2017 at 19:15 |
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Note 10 year warranty only applies to original owner. Subsequent owners moves to a 5/60 I believe, still not bad.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 19:28 |
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The Caddi because apparently you can get it in purple.
V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 19:31 |
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Is there any reason question ?
G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> Wobbles the Mind
03/20/2017 at 20:21 |
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LWB Supersports. CUE is a fucking hemorrhoid and I’m not super confident in the TTV6 after GM’s previous attempts at turbocharging. The Genesis is cool, but it isn’t quite on this level. An awesome alternative to a Q50 or 340i, but not quite V-sport pace or XJ luxury and ride quality. The XJL Supersports is super comfy, has one hell of an engine, makes a good noise, and it shrinks around you when the going gets twisty, so much so that you’d swear you were driving something the size of an E60 5-series.
nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
> Saracen
03/20/2017 at 20:48 |
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Is that a Jaaag?
Yes, but it’s the long wheel base.
So what does that-
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAG
sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> Wobbles the Mind
03/21/2017 at 11:16 |
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I love all three, but in this case it has to be the Jaaaag, unless long-term quality and reliability/cost of ownership are a concern.
Discerning
> Wobbles the Mind
03/21/2017 at 19:36 |
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I’ve driven all three cars on your list and the CTS V-Sport was the most impressive to me. It manages to handle exceptionally well. It definitely gets my pick as far as driving dynamics are concerned.
Jaguar is the quickest in a straight line and probably has more presence. But I don’t trust them as far as reliability is concerned.
The Hyundai isn’t bad, but I didn’t not like how it handled at all. The brakes didn’t feel linear either and it was off-putting.
Drive all three as back to back as possible and then decide. Best advice I can give