"Jonathan Harper" (jbh) 04/15/2016 at 09:23 • Filed to: None

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wherein I pretend to own a CTS-V for a week....anything you want to know about this car?

Party-vi > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:27

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You wearing a Vader helmet when you drive it?

Jonathan Harper > Party-vi 04/15/2016 at 09:29

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everywhere I go!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:33

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Can I have it please?

Moves-Like-Senna > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:38

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I find most reviews focus on track and not much on road but I’m curious how it would handle the duties of a GT car.

scoob > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:40

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How sideways can you get it?

citizennick > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:40

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How long could you hide in Mexico with it?

Autohaus Derp > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:40

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Awesome picture!

Brian Silvestro > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:42

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Is it a car?

BeaterGT > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:42

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How does the seat feel, specifically the bolsters? It was uncomfortably tight when I sat in one at the auto show whereas the ATS-V was much more comfortable.

DasWauto > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:44

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How quickly can it make the drive to Ontario and can I drive it when you get here?

/I tried

Jonathan Harper > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 04/15/2016 at 09:45

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yes but only since you asked nicely

Jonathan Harper > Moves-Like-Senna 04/15/2016 at 09:47

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Like...amazingly well. It’s very comfortable and with the e-diff from the Z06 the power is surprisingly accessible and usable at almost any speed. It manages its weight very well.

Jonathan Harper > scoob 04/15/2016 at 09:47

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very

Jonathan Harper > citizennick 04/15/2016 at 09:48

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Not long...I just interviewed with Sean Penn.

Jonathan Harper > Autohaus Derp 04/15/2016 at 09:48

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thank you!

Jonathan Harper > Brian Silvestro 04/15/2016 at 09:48

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100% car

Jonathan Harper > BeaterGT 04/15/2016 at 09:49

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Hm...I honestly haven’t noticed any difference between CTS and ATS seats. Bolstering is fine if not a bit on the loose side, I’m a skinny guy so I really like tight bolsters.

Moves-Like-Senna > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:50

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Mmmmmmm that’s my perfect car. Would you compare it to something like the BMW 6 series gran coupe but with a dab of hick (in a good way)?

Jonathan Harper > DasWauto 04/15/2016 at 09:50

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When I was working out the details of the loan I actually asked them if I could drive it to LA...they said not this time...but that trip might be happening later in the summer in an ATS-V!

BeaterGT > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:51

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Same here, which is why I was so surprised by how tight they were. Might have just been the show model.

Jonathan Harper > Moves-Like-Senna 04/15/2016 at 09:52

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At a basic level yeah it could be compared to the 6er but they have wildly different characters. M6 is a great car with lots of power but (and it pains me to say this) the CTS handles 600+ hp much better than any M5 or M6 I’ve driven. The e-diff from the Z06 helps the thing feel a lot smaller than it is, and it moves so nicely under power in corners.

Ssfancyfresh > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 09:53

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Does it smell good?

Jonathan Harper > BeaterGT 04/15/2016 at 09:53

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Or maybe adjustable bolsters? Will have to look when I get back in it today. My mom’s E90 328i has adjustable bolsters on the front seats so I wouldn’t be surprised if the V has something along those lines.

Jonathan Harper > Ssfancyfresh 04/15/2016 at 09:54

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Smells like any new American car on the inside and burnt rubber on the outside ;)

spanfucker retire bitch > BeaterGT 04/15/2016 at 09:59

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Which seat was it, do you know? The CTS has an option for a “luxury” oriented set of seats, and then “performance” oriented Recaro seats.

marshknute > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 10:00

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Would it be more fun with a manual transmission? I said fun, not fast.

BeaterGT > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 10:02

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I looked and didn’t find anything, wasn’t going to really search for it haha. The fit was so bad I could barely put my hand in between the seat and the door.

BeaterGT > spanfucker retire bitch 04/15/2016 at 10:02

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Don’t recall

Moves-Like-Senna > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 10:04

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Great to know and not surprising. Having driven both the M5 and M6 I was curious at how the Caddy compared. In terms of interior comfort how do you personally feel it stacks up?

Also, something that the center consol look’s like a transformer’s head. If you noticed, did that ever go away?

Thanks for answering all the questions, it’s been on my test drive list but none have been available locally.

they-will-know-my-velocity > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 10:05

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It looks nice and all but has the styling started to wear on you? I always think they look awesome but some cars lose their luster.

DoYouEvenShift > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 10:12

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Have you driven a 2nd gen CtsV and overall, how much of a difference did you notice good and bad?

Azrek > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 10:12

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Where do you place it in terms of luxury sports cars? Inbetween what similar cars?

Opposite Locksmith > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 10:19

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Does the Z ediff put power down the way you'd like it when slidin a lil bit

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 10:24

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Well thanks ! I'll come get it tomorrow.

Jonathan Harper > marshknute 04/15/2016 at 10:48

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I mean, probably, but it’s still fun without.

Jonathan Harper > Moves-Like-Senna 04/15/2016 at 10:50

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General interior comfort is fine but the euros still do it a little better. Still a lot of shiny plastic stuff.

Jonathan Harper > they-will-know-my-velocity 04/15/2016 at 10:50

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Not really. I keep being impressed at how aggressive it looks when I walk up to it. People definitely notice it too.

Jonathan Harper > DoYouEvenShift 04/15/2016 at 10:51

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Yes, big difference. The prev gen I drove was a manual wagon, which was cool and all but I didn’t really get the feeling that it was a really good driver’s car. The new one, very much a driver’s car.

Jonathan Harper > Azrek 04/15/2016 at 10:52

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Well it’s meant to compete with the Ms and AMGs, and I think it does quite well.

Jonathan Harper > Opposite Locksmith 04/15/2016 at 10:53

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veryyyy much so. It sorta squats and then will just kinda sit a little sideways at WOT, it’s fun as hell.

Azrek > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 11:28

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Right, it is meant to...but what would you rather have? Or does it blow away the M5 or similar cars?

Opposite Locksmith > Jonathan Harper 04/15/2016 at 12:57

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Can't wait for lil skids. A month and a half till I can drive!

Jonathan Harper > Azrek 04/15/2016 at 16:37

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Really tough to say. I just got back from shooting the CTS with an RS7, both have their merits but the CTS-V was a better performer.