HELP Comsidering trading my M for a CTS-V

jmos77 · 10-15-2009, 05:10 PM

Looking for some hellp here please. I currently have an 08 Coupe with a 6 speed and am considering trading it in for an automatic CTS-V ( family reasond

) Bottom line is i have a crazy good deal on the table for the V ($13k off sticker) and they are even offering more than $1500 for my trade than I paid for it over 6 months ago. Am I crazy? I drove the V and it is a different experience but a true beast in its own right. Not sure I want to give up the 8400 redline and the sweet music the M's engine makes. I really can use the 4 door and automatic so the rest of the family can use the car but I'm really struggling with thsi one. Any thoughts would be appreciated and thank you in advance.

imballin2day · 10-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Please dont do it.

GnokGnik · 10-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Do it.

Crazy Bimmer · 10-15-2009, 05:22 PM

Wow a lot changed for you in just 6 months.

CTS-V is an amazing machine. Although i have no interest in getting one.

Drive it back to back with your M3 and see how you feel afterwards.

tuco44 · 10-15-2009, 05:22 PM

CTS-V is a hell of a car, and the deal sounds good. Up to you, of course.

TLud · 10-15-2009, 05:26 PM

Just make sure you're doing it for the right reasons, not just to have something new and different. If so, go for it and pray that it holds up better long term than previous models.

Silvertige · 10-15-2009, 05:35 PM

Get it, but... I bet you'll regret it later. The CTS-V is a great car but the autotragic is gonna get to you after a while.

Regards.

MrHarris · 10-15-2009, 05:51 PM

DO IT

3XTR3M3 · 10-15-2009, 05:57 PM

wait for the station wagon!

Damage Inc · 10-15-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmos77

Looking for some hellp here please. I currently have an 08 Coupe with a 6 speed and am considering trading it in for an automatic CTS-V ( family reasond

) Bottom line is i have a crazy good deal on the table for the V ($13k off sticker) and they are even offering more than $1500 for my trade than I paid for it over 6 months ago. Am I crazy? I drove the V and it is a different experience but a true beast in its own right. Not sure I want to give up the 8400 redline and the sweet music the M's engine makes. I really can use the 4 door and automatic so the rest of the family can use the car but I'm really struggling with thsi one. Any thoughts would be appreciated and thank you in advance.

That is a heck of a deal! The V is a beast, I drove one recently. If I had that deal infront of me, I would highly consider it. Its a little larger, more civilized than the M3. the more highway driving the more I would like the V. I do most of my driving around town so the M3 is ok for now.

What are the specs on the V and what year? Maybe I'll drop by my dealer to see what they have...

warzilla · 10-15-2009, 06:44 PM

Why don't you see what you can do on a trade for an e90 M3 so you can do a comparison? I know the CTS-V is a powerful car but to be honest, its a caddy. My friend got the CTS-4 when it first came out, and he was all into it - size, 4 doors, all wheel drive, interior, 40gig hard drive, etc - BUT he sold it after having it for a year or so. Obviously something changed from the first impression to the actual ownership.

I think you are caught up because you see a great deal from Caddy (especially on the trade), so see what BMW can do for you so you can at least have a choice....choice is good.

jmos77 · 10-15-2009, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the feedback and it is a tough call. I was one of the lucky ones that bought my M with the huge rebates and got an awesome deal and to be honest I am shocked I can get more than what I paid by $1500 than what I paid almost 7 months later. I do alot of highway driing and my wife just couldn't learn how to drive sitck. That may actually have been a blessing though. The V also has a beautiful interior and the 4 doors are a plus with teh family. This is a tough one and I do love the M3 fo soo many reasons but the V is one of the ultimate sleepers. If I helod onto my cars for more than a few years I probably woulnd't even consider the V long term and hold onto the M. THe deal is just ridiculously good right now and is tough to pass up.

330CIZHP · 10-15-2009, 07:11 PM

Your 4 door dilemma can be resolved with an E90. You will lose nothing with the sedan and gain more practicality.

Regarding automatics, while not a true automatic, that is excatly why BMW created M-DCT so that people who do not know how to drive a manual like your wife can enjoy the M3 as well.

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Originally Posted by jmos77

Thanks for the feedback and it is a tough call. I was one of the lucky ones that bought my M with the huge rebates and got an awesome deal and to be honest I am shocked I can get more than what I paid by $1500 than what I paid almost 7 months later. I do alot of highway driing and my wife just couldn't learn how to drive sitck. That may actually have been a blessing though. The V also has a beautiful interior and the 4 doors are a plus with teh family. This is a tough one and I do love the M3 fo soo many reasons but the V is one of the ultimate sleepers. If I helod onto my cars for more than a few years I probably woulnd't even consider the V long term and hold onto the M. THe deal is just ridiculously good right now and is tough to pass up.

SCCAForums.com · 10-15-2009, 07:18 PM

If you like to take corners... you won't be happy. CTS V is in a class with M5... (which I sold for my M3)

I loved having the Freeway Bully in my M5 (and like a CTS V)... but missed the precision the M3 delivers with every day enjoyment!

JMOS... i'd say E90 M3 DCT and you solve EVERYTHING (IMO)

Dave

Alias · 10-15-2009, 07:40 PM

I dout you can get into an E90 without taking a hit. I say go for it.

kmarei · 10-15-2009, 08:26 PM

so you are only interested cuz its a deal?
or are you interested in the car?

jmos77 · 10-15-2009, 08:35 PM

Both actually. Noone else in my house can drive the M cause its a 6-sp and teh wife loves speed and wants to drive the car. I also could use the 4 doors since her car is a coupe as well. Plus I am also looking for all that torque and I really liked the interior of the V too.

alpineweissM3 · 10-15-2009, 08:42 PM

If bmw can't fix the knocking and pinging in my e90 I will be forced into a cts-v. I drove one last week and the steering was numb but the power was sickening!

quackbury · 10-15-2009, 09:26 PM

Love almost everything about the CTS-V. Emphasis on the "almost".

Hated the chrome wheels. Too much bling. But when in Joisey....

Make sure you test drive one at night. I hated the instrument lighting.

Too many buttons. Made me miss iDrive.

On the plus side, great brakes, nice suspension tuning, an honest-to-God spare tire, and a Tony Soprano size trunk.

Of course, you could just keep the M3 and trade in the wife.......

RevFreak14 · 10-15-2009, 09:56 PM

Not to be a pessimist but................... $13k below sticker and they are going to pay $1500 over the original MSRP for a 6 month old car???? Something stinks bro.

TLud · 10-15-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmos77

Both actually. Noone else in my house can drive the M cause its a 6-sp and teh wife loves speed and wants to drive the car. I also could use the 4 doors since her car is a coupe as well. Plus I am also looking for all that torque and I really liked the interior of the V too.

Sounds like you bought the wrong car in the first place...

slipstream · 10-16-2009, 01:00 AM

I drove both and bought the M3. The Caddy is just a little too big on the outside without really gaining any more room on the inside. Sure, it's a monster of a car, but it looks like an Escalade.

10-15-2009, 05:10 PM	#1
jmos77 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4, 20011 X5 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cary, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	HELP Comsidering trading my M for a CTS-V Looking for some hellp here please. I currently have an 08 Coupe with a 6 speed and am considering trading it in for an automatic CTS-V ( family reasond ) Bottom line is i have a crazy good deal on the table for the V ($13k off sticker) and they are even offering more than $1500 for my trade than I paid for it over 6 months ago. Am I crazy? I drove the V and it is a different experience but a true beast in its own right. Not sure I want to give up the 8400 redline and the sweet music the M's engine makes. I really can use the 4 door and automatic so the rest of the family can use the car but I'm really struggling with thsi one. Any thoughts would be appreciated and thank you in advance.
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imballin2day Banned 56 Rep 571 Posts Drives: M3 Dct Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	Please dont do it.
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GnokGnik Captain 17 Rep 936 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Do it.
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Wow a lot changed for you in just 6 months. CTS-V is an amazing machine. Although i have no interest in getting one. Drive it back to back with your M3 and see how you feel afterwards. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	CTS-V is a hell of a car, and the deal sounds good. Up to you, of course. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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TLud Colonel 108 Rep 2,279 Posts Drives: '12 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	Just make sure you're doing it for the right reasons, not just to have something new and different. If so, go for it and pray that it holds up better long term than previous models. __________________ '09 Interlagos Blue E92 M3 (sold to a good home)
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10-15-2009, 05:35 PM	#7
Silvertige Lieutenant 7 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2011.75 e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carlsbad, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 1988 BMW 535i [10.00]	Get it, but... I bet you'll regret it later. The CTS-V is a great car but the autotragic is gonna get to you after a while. Regards. __________________
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10-15-2009, 05:57 PM	#9
3XTR3M3 Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	wait for the station wagon! __________________
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10-15-2009, 06:44 PM	#11
warzilla Lieutenant 148 Rep 598 Posts Drives: E46 M3, f31 330, f31 328d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (-1)	Why don't you see what you can do on a trade for an e90 M3 so you can do a comparison? I know the CTS-V is a powerful car but to be honest, its a caddy. My friend got the CTS-4 when it first came out, and he was all into it - size, 4 doors, all wheel drive, interior, 40gig hard drive, etc - BUT he sold it after having it for a year or so. Obviously something changed from the first impression to the actual ownership. I think you are caught up because you see a great deal from Caddy (especially on the trade), so see what BMW can do for you so you can at least have a choice....choice is good. __________________ 2006 M3 ZHP in IB (Crashed) \| 2005 M3 ZHP in IB (Sold) 2004 M3 in IR - Current 2018 330ix Wagon - Current 2017 328d Wagon - Current
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jmos77 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4, 20011 X5 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cary, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback and it is a tough call. I was one of the lucky ones that bought my M with the huge rebates and got an awesome deal and to be honest I am shocked I can get more than what I paid by $1500 than what I paid almost 7 months later. I do alot of highway driing and my wife just couldn't learn how to drive sitck. That may actually have been a blessing though. The V also has a beautiful interior and the 4 doors are a plus with teh family. This is a tough one and I do love the M3 fo soo many reasons but the V is one of the ultimate sleepers. If I helod onto my cars for more than a few years I probably woulnd't even consider the V long term and hold onto the M. THe deal is just ridiculously good right now and is tough to pass up.
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10-15-2009, 07:18 PM	#14
SCCAForums.com Captain 39 Rep 726 Posts Drives: Race Cars Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (2)	If you like to take corners... you won't be happy. CTS V is in a class with M5... (which I sold for my M3) I loved having the Freeway Bully in my M5 (and like a CTS V)... but missed the precision the M3 delivers with every day enjoyment! JMOS... i'd say E90 M3 DCT and you solve EVERYTHING (IMO) Dave __________________ 2010 ZR1 3ZR Wht/Blk 10.7 @ 132 2011 C63 AMG P31 Car Blk/Blk 11.8 @ 117 2010 Nissan GT-R 10.8 @ 129 (Sold) 2008 Lexus IS-F (Sold) 12.5 @ 113 / 2008 Shelby GT500 (Sold) 11.3 @ 126 2008 e90 M3 6MT 12.8 @ 111 (Sold) / 2006 e60 M5 12.4 @ 114 (Sold)
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Alias dork 38 Rep 477 Posts Drives: //M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: so cal iTrader: (3)	I dout you can get into an E90 without taking a hit. I say go for it.
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kmarei Major General 686 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	so you are only interested cuz its a deal? or are you interested in the car?
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jmos77 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4, 20011 X5 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cary, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Both actually. Noone else in my house can drive the M cause its a 6-sp and teh wife loves speed and wants to drive the car. I also could use the 4 doors since her car is a coupe as well. Plus I am also looking for all that torque and I really liked the interior of the V too.
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alpineweissM3 I love my beautiful wife! 22 Rep 628 Posts Drives: e90 ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	If bmw can't fix the knocking and pinging in my e90 I will be forced into a cts-v. I drove one last week and the steering was numb but the power was sickening!
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10-15-2009, 09:26 PM	#19
quackbury Monkeyazz Duck 30 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 540 M Sport; 330; 135 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Love almost everything about the CTS-V. Emphasis on the "almost". Hated the chrome wheels. Too much bling. But when in Joisey.... Make sure you test drive one at night. I hated the instrument lighting. Too many buttons. Made me miss iDrive. On the plus side, great brakes, nice suspension tuning, an honest-to-God spare tire, and a Tony Soprano size trunk. Of course, you could just keep the M3 and trade in the wife....... __________________ Current: 2020 540i MSport 2017 330i 2008 135i
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10-15-2009, 09:56 PM	#20
RevFreak14 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 09 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Not to be a pessimist but................... $13k below sticker and they are going to pay $1500 over the original MSRP for a 6 month old car???? Something stinks bro.
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10-16-2009, 01:00 AM	#22
slipstream Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2009 LeMans Blue E90 M3 [sold] Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sonoma County iTrader: (2)	I drove both and bought the M3. The Caddy is just a little too big on the outside without really gaining any more room on the inside. Sure, it's a monster of a car, but it looks like an Escalade.
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