Going To The Dark Side!!!

E82tt6 · 12-19-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by e90_DriftStar

Hey guys ive chosen not to get the IS-F but instead im getting the new Cadillac CTS-V!!

Good call IMHO.

OBI_agent · 12-19-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by e90_DriftStar

Hey guys ive chosen not to get the IS-F but instead im getting the new Cadillac CTS-V!!

Good choice with the cts-V...!

I like Lexus but IS-F is a new player in the 'sports sedan segment' and, they haven't got much right in their first time 'outing'. Sure, it has a brilliant 8 speed auto with a 5.0 V8 but, that's it. The interior and space provided are not remarkable and the body kit is over the top.

Now, with the CTS-V, you cant go wrong. A great looking car(Real life experience), improved interior along with alot of passenger space, improved handling, and the most significant one, 550 supercharged horses

I stressed on 'supercharged' because now you can make the proper use of the phrase LET THE MODDING BEGAN. A supercharged engine has a alot of potential for producing more horsepower with just bolt on's. ECU tune, shorter pulleys, etc can produce alot of hp from this already potent V8.

Anyway, my advice before buying would be, wait for a couple of months to see how GM is going to handle the 'bailout' money .....if you know what I mean. Till then, you can enjoy your (Ahem) stock 335i.

SOrry for the long post....good luck with whatever you get

Bobby_Light · 12-19-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by e90_DriftStar

Hey guys ive chosen not to get the IS-F but instead im getting the new Cadillac CTS-V!!

What swayed your opinion? Have you driven both cars? CTS-V is a BEAST for sure.

vAnt826 · 12-19-2008, 09:18 PM

Notice the change in attitude?

LOL.

DougLikesBMW · 12-19-2008, 09:34 PM

Wait, why aren't you getting an E90 M3 again? "You must be a cock," as Jeremy Clarkson would say.

XYR03 · 12-19-2008, 11:00 PM

buddy bought it for 56K brand new PM me if you wanna buy it here!

pdjafari · 12-20-2008, 01:02 AM

good move, I just cant get over the fugly beluga whale front bumper and the quad stacked rear exhaust..FUGLY!!!

m3_love · 12-20-2008, 01:18 AM

sad to see you let your car go, but IS-F is sure a nice choice among others, good luck!

BvillE90 · 12-20-2008, 01:52 AM

My wife has a lex an it is a GS and let me tell you when you take that lex to the shop you will pay. she is looking at BMW now.lol....with a bmw you will not have to pay a dime. Even with a oil change. Yes the IF looks good to a point but I would get a M if that was my choice. Japanese cars reliability please. I have a GMC truck that has less problems then all the cars I own. I had two japanese cars, one was go to me and the other was crap. So get what you like but don't say it all about reliability. A bmw is a great car and not a look a like to some cheaper car with another badge. GL on what you get.

The_AMG_Hunter · 12-20-2008, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Light

What swayed your opinion? Have you driven both cars? CTS-V is a BEAST for sure.

Basically the modding potential the cts-v has that shit will be a BEAST with ecu tune and pulley upgrades

Bobby_Light · 12-20-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by e90_DriftStar

Basically the modding potential the cts-v has that shit will be a BEAST with ecu tune and pulley upgrades

So any test drive of either the IS-F or CTS-V?

TSM330i · 12-21-2008, 05:25 PM

Major Problem With The Is-f: Two Pedals.

ToothDoc · 12-23-2008, 11:32 PM

You really don't need to mod the CTS-V. With 550 hp, you'll be spinning 1st gear, 2nd gear, and into 3rd gear. I expect any speed under 70 mph if you stomp it in the correct gear, you'll be going sideways. How fast do you intend on going? LOL I always thought 550-600 hp would be a reasonable limit for a street car personally.

The_AMG_Hunter · 12-23-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ToothDoc

You really don't need to mod the CTS-V. With 550 hp, you'll be spinning 1st gear, 2nd gear, and into 3rd gear. I expect any speed under 70 mph if you stomp it in the correct gear, you'll be going sideways. How fast do you intend on going? LOL I always thought 550-600 hp would be a reasonable limit for a street car personally.

I am addicted to HP lol and with wide Drag radials it shouldnt spin too bad

Turbo>NA · 12-24-2008, 01:41 AM

ehh I would of stayed with the IS-F.

Epik · 12-24-2008, 03:48 AM

IS-F and CTS-V. Both great cars.

EHbavarian · 12-24-2008, 08:48 AM

dibs on those euro xenons

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12-20-2008, 01:02 AM	#73
pdjafari Colonel 152 Rep 2,459 Posts Drives: Axe Murderer with headlights Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	good move, I just cant get over the fugly beluga whale front bumper and the quad stacked rear exhaust..FUGLY!!!
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12-20-2008, 01:18 AM	#74
m3_love Lieutenant Colonel 334 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	sad to see you let your car go, but IS-F is sure a nice choice among others, good luck! __________________ Gone but never forgotten: e92 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e46 M3 l 6MT - OEM+ e90 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e92 335i l Auto - the list is too long...
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12-20-2008, 01:52 AM	#75
BvillE90 First Lieutenant 10 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC iTrader: (0)	My wife has a lex an it is a GS and let me tell you when you take that lex to the shop you will pay. she is looking at BMW now.lol....with a bmw you will not have to pay a dime. Even with a oil change. Yes the IF looks good to a point but I would get a M if that was my choice. Japanese cars reliability please. I have a GMC truck that has less problems then all the cars I own. I had two japanese cars, one was go to me and the other was crap. So get what you like but don't say it all about reliability. A bmw is a great car and not a look a like to some cheaper car with another badge. GL on what you get. __________________ 2006E90 325i//Jet Black on Black/Cold/ Preium/Sport/Steptronic/Rear Park Dis/35% tint all the way around/Crome Tips/Black Grill
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12-21-2008, 05:25 PM	#78
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12-23-2008, 11:32 PM	#79
ToothDoc Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 997.2 TTS, CLA 45 AMG Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	You really don't need to mod the CTS-V. With 550 hp, you'll be spinning 1st gear, 2nd gear, and into 3rd gear. I expect any speed under 70 mph if you stomp it in the correct gear, you'll be going sideways. How fast do you intend on going? LOL I always thought 550-600 hp would be a reasonable limit for a street car personally.
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12-24-2008, 01:41 AM	#81
Turbo>NA xbox gamertag: HuGeBluEmOnKeY 257 Rep 3,758 Posts Drives: M-Sport LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal (626) iTrader: (2)	ehh I would of stayed with the IS-F. __________________ E92 335i alpine white \| black dokota \| auto \| zpp \| zsp \| heated \| iPod - ltbmw : vorsteiner : linea corsa : h&r : k&n : e92-lighting : expectalot-vinyl - --GONE--
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12-24-2008, 03:48 AM	#82
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12-24-2008, 08:48 AM	#83
EHbavarian Captain 45 Rep 960 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAMPTONS iTrader: (0)	dibs on those euro xenons __________________ 2006 e90 jet black- SOLD 2004 E46 M3 white-SOLD currently driving a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe 6mt w/ single turbo by turbonetics / d.p, forged pistons, heads, exhaust system, headers, uprev tune etc etc , dynojet 470whp
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