CTS V Coupe vs 370Z

Jeffblue · 10-21-2010, 12:19 AM

caddy's went from looking like old fart cars to space ships overnight.

GZ3 · 10-21-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

The CTS-V is around 4200# and is a low 12-second car that does 0-60 in around 4.1-4.3 seconds depending on the magazine you read. It also lapped the 'ring at a pretty nice hustle--something you won't ever see the 370Z do.

However, it's a luxury car first and a performance vehicle second.

and why would a 370Z never do this again? I will asume your speaking 100% stock comparisons

Zsteve · 10-21-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

and why would a 370Z never do this again? I will asume your speaking 100% stock comparisons

yes

ImportConvert · 10-21-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

and why would a 370Z never do this again? I will asume your speaking 100% stock comparisons

Why would you dream of comparing a modded Z to a modded factory FI V?> Want the p'wnage to get worse?

GZ3 · 10-21-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Why would you dream of comparing a modded Z to a modded factory FI V?> Want the p'wnage to get worse?

its all about money, the only thing getting owned here would be some one's wallet...any car can be made as fast as thier pockets go...

370Zsteve · 10-21-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

sorry to get off point i really didn't mean to make it a post about feel.

it was meant to be about how much car the z is for the money...
and with GM an extra 15 grand doesn't get you as much as you think..

i guess when i was driving it i was expecting a better experince...
when i kicked the cts in the butt i didn't go oh xxit....

but to each there on...

I don't know where you get your pricing info, but the Base CTS-V starts at $62k and after you're done with options it wil easily be in the high $60's

That being said, yes, the 370Z is an enormous bang for the buck.

m4a1mustang · 10-21-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

caddy's went from looking like old fart cars to space ships overnight.

Remember that movie where those seniors encounter that thing from outerspace?

The same thing happened to Caddilac.

370Zsteve · 10-21-2010, 11:47 AM

I think GM had to do something since Caddy's demographic was something north of 80 yrs old about 10 years ago

ImportConvert · 10-21-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I don't know where you get your pricing info, but the Base CTS-V starts at $62k and after you're done with options it wil easily be in the high $60's

That being said, yes, the 370Z is an enormous bang for the buck.

Went and looked at one today. The loaded-out CTS-V will run you around 72K MSRP. Could be had for $1K over invoice at my local dealer. I don't know what invoice is. Probably mid 60's. They look a bit better in person.

Jeffblue · 10-21-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Went and looked at one today. The loaded-out CTS-V will run you around 72K MSRP. Could be had for $1K over invoice at my local dealer. I don't know what invoice is. Probably mid 60's. They look a bit better in person.

ultimately its all about money. you could by a Z and if you put 25k into it, it would be faster than a CTS-V (TT, New transmission etc). once you have a good AWD/RWD platform to work with, and you're not trying to build some rice rocket FWD street racing car, its all about how much money you put into the car.

WestCo Scott · 10-21-2010, 12:23 PM

First the price tag is very large between the two and I'm not too sure if its a fair comparison. We were just talking about this the other day in the office though instead of the Z we were comparing CTS V sedan to the GTR.

Now don't get me wrong I love Nissans but there is something Cadillac did right with this new model. It's not the dedicated track car for occasional street use but rather the opposite with a sporty feel that does not scream 'race me' but is supported by a substantial amount of speed figures.

As a car enthusiast I appreciate all vehicles (especially Nissans)for what they are, and I do believe that this car deserves to be recognized!

-Scott

Jeffblue · 10-21-2010, 12:36 PM

it'd put more of a smile on my face seeing grandpa joe driving one of these around town then an eldorado.

kenchan · 10-21-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

caddy's went from looking like old fart cars to space ships overnight.

they started watching FF movies in black and white...

Jeffblue · 10-21-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

they started watching FF movies in black and white...

Montez · 10-21-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WestCo Scott

First the price tag is very large between the two and I'm not too sure if its a fair comparison. We were just talking about this the other day in the office though instead of the Z we were comparing CTS V sedan to the GTR.

Now don't get me wrong I love Nissans but there is something Cadillac did right with this new model. It's not the dedicated track car for occasional street use but rather the opposite with a sporty feel that does not scream 'race me' but is supported by a substantial amount of speed figures.

As a car enthusiast I appreciate all vehicles (especially Nissans)for what they are, and I do believe that this car deserves to be recognized!

-Scott

Indeed, seen the coupe version the other day and that thing is a shaaarp looking car in person. A definate looker!

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	it'd put more of a smile on my face seeing grandpa joe driving one of these around town then an eldorado.