Uh oh, my S4 Avant 6 speed should be worried
#31
03-07-2010, 08:47 PM
I have, and I posted a review.
Basically, it is still behind the B7 Audi in terms of interior quality and worksmanship.
Look at the door sill when you open the door of the new CTSV for example, and compare that to ANY Audio, BMW, or Porsche. Still no comparison.
Look at the trunk also, and there is no comparison between the new CTSV and my S4 Avant in terms of material and design. I mean, it's the same damn trunk mat that doesn't fold properly that one finds in rental Impala.
The leather is still not as nice as the leather in the B7 Audi, the E46 M3's, or even 996 Turbo/GT2.
The really sad thing is, GM could use a better supplier for these things and it would still be way cheaper than what the Germans charge for similar cars with same HP.
But they didn't.
It's this final step that GM needs to take to make their cars to be thought of by potential buyers as on par.
And yes, I do like the idea of a CTSV wagon with a real transmission and engine with good power, but I guess we will just have to see what the Germans can come up with then.
Basically, it is still behind the B7 Audi in terms of interior quality and worksmanship.
Look at the door sill when you open the door of the new CTSV for example, and compare that to ANY Audio, BMW, or Porsche. Still no comparison.
Look at the trunk also, and there is no comparison between the new CTSV and my S4 Avant in terms of material and design. I mean, it's the same damn trunk mat that doesn't fold properly that one finds in rental Impala.
The leather is still not as nice as the leather in the B7 Audi, the E46 M3's, or even 996 Turbo/GT2.
The really sad thing is, GM could use a better supplier for these things and it would still be way cheaper than what the Germans charge for similar cars with same HP.
But they didn't.
It's this final step that GM needs to take to make their cars to be thought of by potential buyers as on par.
And yes, I do like the idea of a CTSV wagon with a real transmission and engine with good power, but I guess we will just have to see what the Germans can come up with then.
#32
03-08-2010, 05:31 AM
I was never really impressed by the AC in any of my German cars, BMW's, P cars, Audi's. Not compare to your garden variety rental Impala even!
It's one of those things, Germans don't care about AC or cupholders, hence they continue to suck, even on cars like the 996 GT2 that had a sticker of 200K USD.
It's one of those things, Germans don't care about AC or cupholders, hence they continue to suck, even on cars like the 996 GT2 that had a sticker of 200K USD.
#33
03-08-2010, 10:00 AM
I was never really impressed by the AC in any of my German cars, BMW's, P cars, Audi's. Not compare to your garden variety rental Impala even!
It's one of those things, Germans don't care about AC or cupholders, hence they continue to suck, even on cars like the 996 GT2 that had a sticker of 200K USD.
It's one of those things, Germans don't care about AC or cupholders, hence they continue to suck, even on cars like the 996 GT2 that had a sticker of 200K USD.
j/k!
All kidding aside the cup-holders work exceptionally well in the 997. But even still, who the HELL is drinking anything in GT2?!! Thats what the paddock is for!!!!
And even further to the point- if all you have to complain about on a car is cup-holders, I'd say the car company did a great job.
#34
03-08-2010, 10:05 AM
You can't find one, because they don't exist (in the US).
I have a 540IT M Sport, they produced 85 per year, all steptronic.
There are conversion cars out there however, but I can not speak to their quality.
#35
03-08-2010, 11:36 AM
How expensive can those things possibly be? It's not like the CTSV is a 40K car anyway. Just price it in.
#37
03-08-2010, 08:44 PM
I'd accept a re-bodied , or transmission converted one if eeverything checked out no problem.
Either than or just settle for a 740i and toss in a 6speed....
#38
03-08-2010, 10:40 PM
my great dane would shit himself if he got in the back of a cts-v wagon and i floored it. i might have to trade in the diesel wagon for something fun...
#40
03-08-2010, 11:14 PM
it may just be a cadillac, but i dont see many germans in the usa doing it faster.
audi sure is a nice wagon, but awd in FL is pretty useless.
audi sure is a nice wagon, but awd in FL is pretty useless.