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      04-02-2009, 04:36 AM   #1
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MotorWeek Road Test: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2009 BMW M5

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      04-02-2009, 12:13 PM   #2
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No surprises here really.
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      04-02-2009, 12:35 PM   #3
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"even with the perceived disadvantage of an automatic, the caddy crosses the line first [in the quarter]"

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      04-02-2009, 12:57 PM   #4
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for 60k that CTS-V is SICK. I believe my parents spend that much on their E550 two years ago.
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"even with the perceived disadvantage of an automatic, the caddy crosses the line first [in the quarter]"

lol
... People are doing 1/4 miles in 5-series & CTS-V's ?
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      04-02-2009, 02:14 PM   #6
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30k or 30% is a HUGE difference in price.
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      04-02-2009, 02:45 PM   #7
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i rather get a e550 then that caddy
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      04-02-2009, 03:12 PM   #8
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i rather get a e550 then that caddy
But the real question is whether or not you'd rather have a c63 or the caddy (considering the price)
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C63......

OR m3
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      04-02-2009, 03:54 PM   #10
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Ugh. I hate this show. And I hate the host/narrator. He always has that fake-tan look.
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      04-02-2009, 06:27 PM   #11
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Geezz for the money and preformance the Caddy is pretty sweet.. Same with the New camaro. Too bad I cant stand the interior . If the Caddy interior is up to snuff I might have to trade up..
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Ugh. I hate this show. And I hate the host/narrator. He always has that fake-tan look.
ya, horrid voice and announcing all around.

the price tag for both cars is just too different tho.
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CTS-V is impressive. You can probably buy one used in the late fall for 40k....they don't hold value for $hit.
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m5's are down to 40k too, they dont hold value for shit either
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m5's are down to 40k too, they dont hold value for shit either
You beat me to the punch.
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Yeah, 06 M5s can be had or mid-40s near my area.
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The CTS-V is the hands down winner in terms of value. The price difference is significant enough IMO that you would have to be the ultimate brand whore, or have tons of cash to blow on a toy to chose the M5 over it. Stock for stock performance aside what is left over from the CTS-V you could easily fix the small flaws they were ranting about. I personally think the M5 looks too bland in stock form. I have driven one before and I loved it, but if I were to spend that kind of coin I would want people to KNOW what it was. Buy a Galant VR-4 if you want a sleeper.
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...the price tag for both cars is just too different tho.
Too different to compare the two? The price diff vs the performance diff is precisely why these comparisons exist. You realize that right?

That's like saying you can't compare the Nissan GT-R to supercars that it crushes that are double it's price.
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Geezz for the money and preformance the Caddy is pretty sweet.. Same with the New camaro. Too bad I cant stand the interior . If the Caddy interior is up to snuff I might have to trade up..
It is improved over the previous version:

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It is improved over the previous version:

Im feeling it... Hmmm whats the curb weight??
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Im feeling it... Hmmm whats the curb weight??
About 4000 from what I recall; maybe a little more. But about the same as the M5 and neither are lightweights.
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