M3 -vs- Caddy CTS-V? - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

Triji · 01-23-2008, 03:55 PM

Hiya, I was perusing thru and saw a M3 -vs- GT-R thread and found it interesting. I currently own a E90 330i (yeah, before the 335i came out) and a Infiniti super charged G35 Coupe. I love both cars alot and am thinking about my next ride (seriously leaning tward the GT-R)

I was curious what people here are thinking about the upcoming 550hp CTS-V? Close to same cost as the M3 and 4 dr.

Here is the link. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/d...d-with-550-hp/

I don't think there is any complaining about this interior.

Here are some pics of the new CTS coupe which will also be avail in the V series as well.

lyndon_h · 01-23-2008, 04:02 PM

I dont know if you're going to get alot of replies, as the CTSV threads were popular about 10 days ago.

I think the car looks pretty good. Of course, the car will be heavier than an M3, but the car is closer to the 5series in dimensions. The interior is rediculous. It may be the nicest interior in the price range (of course, i'm only able to judge by the pictures).

normtrum · 01-23-2008, 04:05 PM

I saw one last week when I was having my Saab serviced....I went over and took a good long look at it. While impressive looking, it seemed huge to me. Much bigger then I thought it would be. I also thought it looked a bit on the "boxy" side. I believe it was stickered at $103,000!!

Triji · 01-23-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by normtrum

I saw one last week when I was having my Saab serviced....I went over and took a good long look at it. While impressive looking, it seemed huge to me. Much bigger then I thought it would be. I also thought it looked a bit on the "boxy" side. I believe it was stickered at $103,000!!

You saw one? They are not out yet on the showrooms and won't be until summer / fall. You may have seen a STS-V which are closer to the M5 series (sizewise) and have a starting price of around 79K.

The XLR-V coupe (hardtop convert) starts at the 6 digits tho.

Triji · 01-23-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lyndon_h

I dont know if you're going to get alot of replies, as the CTSV threads were popular about 10 days ago.

I think the car looks pretty good. Of course, the car will be heavier than an M3, but the car is closer to the 5series in dimensions. The interior is rediculous. It may be the nicest interior in the price range (of course, i'm only able to judge by the pictures).

Oops, I did not see those threads... sorry to re-post.... But if anyone wants to give impressions here feel free to.

normtrum · 01-23-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Triji

You saw one? They are not out yet on the showrooms and won't be until summer / fall. You may have seen a STS-V which are closer to the M5 series (sizewise) and have a starting price of around 79K.

The XLR-V coupe (hardtop convert) starts at the 6 digits tho.

Huh...that's weird. No, it was a XLR. It was parked in the corner of the service area...all by itself. I didn't know when it was supposed to come out, so I never thought twice about it.

I should have asked about it, but I was only in there a few minutes. I don't even have the Saab anymore, since later that same day I picked up my new Volvo s60.

vAnt826 · 01-24-2008, 04:53 AM

Holy shit!

So thats what happens when a big company is hanging by a thread...

And unlike other companies, a stick shift straight out of the ZR1 is offered.

SpecC · 01-24-2008, 05:08 AM

don't like the looks of it. but from what i've seen from the last one, it isn't a terrible performer.

i'd like some solid proof and reviews before i take it over the almighty M3

Corsis · 01-24-2008, 10:27 AM

If given the choice id take the M3, but you cant go wrong with the V either. Interior is definitley nicest in class.

e46e92love · 01-24-2008, 12:15 PM

If the automatic transmission is just that, a slush box, then no I won't get it. But if the transmission is as fast as the ZF in my 335i or the old SMGII then yes, this is may very well be my next car not a e92M3.

ddsm3 · 01-24-2008, 03:00 PM

Give me that car with a decent exterior and manual and I would be all over it. Too bad the exterior look horrible.

out4scrilla · 01-25-2008, 05:23 PM

they look smooth i think and does it come in stick?

Triji · 01-25-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by out4scrilla

they look smooth i think and does it come in stick?

Yes, it is available with a stick and the magnetic ride control makes the traction to the rear wheels hold during a full throttle launch.

spearfisher · 01-29-2008, 03:34 PM

don't like the caddy, just don't like the styling, I'm sure it will haul but

M3 hands down

Breyton E36 · 01-29-2008, 04:30 PM

The CTS is the size of a 5 series, so the V edition is really an M5 competitor but I have a feeling it's price tag may be closer to the M3 than the M5.

01-23-2008, 03:55 PM	#1
Triji Private Drives: 06 330i / 04 G35 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Valley AZ Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	M3 -vs- Caddy CTS-V? Hiya, I was perusing thru and saw a M3 -vs- GT-R thread and found it interesting. I currently own a E90 330i (yeah, before the 335i came out) and a Infiniti super charged G35 Coupe. I love both cars alot and am thinking about my next ride (seriously leaning tward the GT-R) I was curious what people here are thinking about the upcoming 550hp CTS-V? Close to same cost as the M3 and 4 dr. Here is the link. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/d...d-with-550-hp/ I don't think there is any complaining about this interior. Here are some pics of the new CTS coupe which will also be avail in the V series as well.

01-23-2008, 04:02 PM	#2
lyndon_h Major Drives: 03 S2000 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372 iTrader: (1)	I dont know if you're going to get alot of replies, as the CTSV threads were popular about 10 days ago. I think the car looks pretty good. Of course, the car will be heavier than an M3, but the car is closer to the 5series in dimensions. The interior is rediculous. It may be the nicest interior in the price range (of course, i'm only able to judge by the pictures). __________________

01-23-2008, 04:05 PM	#3
normtrum Colonel Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW Posts: 2,224 iTrader: (1)	I saw one last week when I was having my Saab serviced....I went over and took a good long look at it. While impressive looking, it seemed huge to me. Much bigger then I thought it would be. I also thought it looked a bit on the "boxy" side. I believe it was stickered at $103,000!! __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm

01-24-2008, 12:15 PM	#10
e46e92love Colonel Drives: e92 335i; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things Posts: 2,178 iTrader: (0)	If the automatic transmission is just that, a slush box, then no I won't get it. But if the transmission is as fast as the ZF in my 335i or the old SMGII then yes, this is may very well be my next car not a e92M3. __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.

01-29-2008, 04:30 PM	#15
Breyton E36 Private Drives: '07 SWP STi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	The CTS is the size of a 5 series, so the V edition is really an M5 competitor but I have a feeling it's price tag may be closer to the M3 than the M5. __________________ *- Mike* Gone - '95 Boston Green 318is Current - '07 Satin White Pearl STi I'm still a BMW guy at heart no worries. www.mikealonso.com

01-24-2008, 04:53 AM	#7
vAnt826 Major Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,372 iTrader: (2)	Holy shit! So thats what happens when a big company is hanging by a thread... And unlike other companies, a stick shift straight out of the ZR1 is offered.

01-24-2008, 05:08 AM	#8
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis Posts: 15,265 iTrader: (4)	don't like the looks of it. but from what i've seen from the last one, it isn't a terrible performer. i'd like some solid proof and reviews before i take it over the almighty M3

01-24-2008, 10:27 AM	#9
Corsis Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 335xi coupe, 98 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New City, NY Posts: 293 iTrader: (0)	If given the choice id take the M3, but you cant go wrong with the V either. Interior is definitley nicest in class.

01-24-2008, 03:00 PM	#11
ddsm3 Private Drives: BMW 330ci Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Give me that car with a decent exterior and manual and I would be all over it. Too bad the exterior look horrible.

01-25-2008, 05:23 PM	#12
out4scrilla drive slow homie Drives: e92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: durrty jerz Posts: 641 iTrader: (0)	they look smooth i think and does it come in stick?

01-29-2008, 03:34 PM	#14
spearfisher First Lieutenant Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 372 iTrader: (0)	don't like the caddy, just don't like the styling, I'm sure it will haul but M3 hands down