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Originally Posted by RECOVERY ROOM (Post 288124)

That Camaro gets 666hp.......That's the DEVIL car now!!

I'm diggin it except when I have to say it after a few beers. :rofl:

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 288095)

SW --

You and I might not worry about resale values -- but the average guy does.

I disliked driving mine enough that I was HAPPY to only take a 40 grand hit after 3 or 4 months of driving it. Every time I got in it - it pissed me off... and I can more than afford to not have to live with that. It hit the road - and I was happy.

Yes - the BMW quality might be slightly better overall... but it's not twice as good overall. My buddy has a new one - his second - and I was very impressed with the door slam (thud) and the overall fit and finish... but then I also looked at it as a Cadillac, with that last syllable being my "thought" of their products...

I made a mistake not buying the 6 speed transmission. I most likely would have liked the car a little better... BUT (big butt) I'd crawl out of the M5 and into our 650i drop top car - and the power (we're talking seat of the pants feel here) just driving around - was night and day. And that REALLY pissed me off... and of course - I have a wife that would nip at my heels with that little bit of info... :lol:

In the end - the CTS-V is a bunch of car - more fun to drive in NORMAL driving... and if I had to choose a "work" car daily driver - I'd certainly be looking at it as a value for the $. Get in drive it - no need to have to spend 11 grand for header$.... :rofl:

And - if you compare the M5/M6 against the AMG E63 - which comes with nasty snarly exhaust right out of the box... and the torque is just huge... then it's no contest. But now we're adding a whole 'nother car to the mix. But if I was needing 4 doors - big trunk - comfort - and a bit of grunt... the M cars would NOT be in the hunt. And you can buy a his and hers Caddy for the price of the E63... but I'd still take the E63 because I can. The OP (Todd) still has to make a living... and haul clients... and Kelli... If I was him - I'd be like my daddy - and driving a caddy. :rofl:

Don't bring a E63 into the mix, I had one.. for 2 weeks and sold it. Mercedes just do not handle at all. Their transmissions are slush boxes. I guess I like the M cars because they are fun to drive and handle..

Btw, you might change your mind if you rode in my Dinan 5.7 M5, 640hp @8000 rpm.. the sound and feel is unreal. After driving my 1500hp Lamborghini, I still look forward to driving my M5..

SW

SW -- That's funny...

You and I must think alike... I buy a car - if I don't like it - it's GONE...

I agree with you that the M's handle better - and the trannies (automatics) are far better programmed. My M had the SMG -- and that with the complete lack of bottom end is what killed it for me. But the car had the best seats I've ever owned - the 20 pos. Multi whatever they're called... LOVED THEM.

I do like the E63 exhaust note... and the bottom end is eeeeeeehhhhhhhaaaa for around town. That was another thing that killed me about the M - it sounded like a wheezing Honda with a garbage can muffler... just nasty. Guess I like the big V8 rumble over the buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.... We have to remember what TODD (the OP here) is looking for -- a client car - fun to drive but "more doors" - haul all the cute little Vegas girls around town all day... and we can't forget that part... 'cause it's what HE NEEDS that we're debating...

I love the insight this thread has... 'cause we're all looking for the right answer... and most guys don't get a chance to blow a car off if it's a big mistake... they're stuck with their decision - good, bad, or indifferent.

Thanks for looking out for my best interest Greg. You're the father I'm glad I never had, I mean.... ;) You're right though, I'm stuck for 3 years if I go Caddy since I'd lease it instead of buy. I'm not running around near the volume I used to do to concentrating on the listing side of the business and having a buyers agent but it's still important.

SW, Weld probably never got that M5 out of first gear on the way to the grocery store. :D

OKAY --- TODD --- just looking out for you buddy! I found YOUR next customer battle wagon.......

EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadil...ht_1580wt_1167

Nice amount of track footage in the vid shows the handling capability of this beast. IMO its nice to have the 6 speed manny trans option, (light duty) off-road abilities, decent towing capacity and lots of utility all in one package.

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 291190)

OKAY --- TODD --- just looking out for you buddy! I found YOUR next customer battle wagon.......

EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadil...ht_1580wt_1167

NOW THAT,....is a nice car! :thumbsup:
I can only imagine the price tag!!!:wow: :willy:

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Originally Posted by tones2SS (Post 291245)

NOW THAT,....is a nice car! :thumbsup:
I can only imagine the price tag!!!:wow: :willy:

Tones -- BUY IT NOW PRICE was shown as a tick under 83 GRAND -- USED...

That's nuthin' for a roller like Todd...

:rofl: :rofl: I could live off your interest.

Here are some more to drool over!!:wow: :yes: