Cadillac CTS-V or Chevrolet SS? for $30k (poll)

[Thirdgen89GTA]

What the hell even is a Genesis? I like em but don't anything about them

Its a Hyundai.

Remember these? They started off as a 350z/370z contender.

Hyundai spun it off into its own brand.

 

[Bru]

Yes.

If you're looking for that type of car under $30K, how about considering a low mile 2015/2016 Genesis?

Simply, it’s not a performance car. This would be a TA replacement, so of the weekend toy variety.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Simply, it’s not a performance car. This would be a TA replacement, so of the weekend toy variety.

O





I





C......

 

[Spivitz]

Wut

 

[Bru]

 

[Spivitz]

https://youtu.be/vR4wDPfsmZ0

 

[95SC]

If it's going to be a weekend toy then neither one .get something that doesn't look like a grandpa/grandma daily car

 

[DEEZUZ]

The 4 doors will serve well in his situation

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I'm still a fan of the SS for the daily fun sedan. Its low key styling works to its advantage as no police will look twice at it. Even car guys won't look twice at it. Plus it will be newer, with less miles.

A CTS-V does stand out. Makes more power. Faster when stock. Not sure if the CUE system is any better than MyLInk, never used either of them.

 

[HellPIG]

Had an 09 V. Put 18,000 modded miles on it. Was a fantastic car. Daily driver as well.

 

[Flyn]

If it's just between the two, I pick the V because Cadillac > Chevy.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

CTS-V, but only if available in wagon form.

Otherwise, I'd get an SS and replace the Chevy badges with Holden badges to help it not feel so Malibu-ish. Maybe even make it right hand drive or a ute if you really want it to not blend in as much.

 

[Mike K]

That generation 5 was just a little too soft for my tastes; steering, suspension, brakes. Even in M Sport RWD trim. That's a killer deal, though.

Depends on if it had the M-Sport suspension. Most didn't but you don't sound interested anyhow so I'm not going to put on my salesman hat and shit on your post.

I say go CTS. Something about the CTS says weekend fun to me. I wouldn't want to drive it every day but it does seem like a fun car to kit out and drive on the weekends. Something about a weekend Chevy SS doesn't seem very appealing. It's more of a "I have to have a sedan so I'm going to do it right" type of car. It's kind of like people that used to have weekend Grand Prixs.

 

[Blood on Blood]

I may have missed it, is this a hobby car or DD purchase?

 

[Flyn]

Depends on if it had the M-Sport suspension. Most didn't but you don't sound interested anyhow so I'm not going to put on my salesman hat and shit on your post.

I say go CTS. Something about the CTS says weekend fun to me. I wouldn't want to drive it every day but it does seem like a fun car to kit out and drive on the weekends. Something about a weekend Chevy SS doesn't seem very appealing. It's more of a "I have to have a sedan so I'm going to do it right" type of car. It's kind of like people that used to have weekend Grand Prixs.

I'd drive a 6 speed V as my Realtor daily driver. Once you get used to DDing a manual, it's not even noticeable that you're shifting. Have to have bluetooth for the phone, though.

Dave, Bru is talking about a weekend car not a DD.

 

[Mike K]

I'd drive a 6 speed V as my Realtor daily driver. Once you get used to DDing a manual, it's not even noticeable that you're shifting. Have to have bluetooth for the phone, though.

Dave, Bru is talking about a weekend car not a DD.

Been there done that. Maybe for other parts or the country. I did it in Chicago and it wasn't horrible but I'd be lying if I said driving to downtown on the Kennedy in rush hour traffic was fun. Now as a fun car, I'm down. A manual Cayman sounds like the bee's knees. I'd be hard pressed to DD a car without Autopilot at this point let alone one with a manual transmission.

Also, speaking of manual transmission cars, see what I put in your other post.

 

[Blood on Blood]

I'd drive a 6 speed V as my Realtor daily driver. Once you get used to DDing a manual, it's not even noticeable that you're shifting. Have to have bluetooth for the phone, though.

Dave, Bru is talking about a weekend car not a DD.

Ah, wasn’t sure. If a DD could hit 100k miles within 2 yrs.

I like the V, not a fan of the miles.

 

[Flyn]

Maybe for other parts or the country. I did it in Chicago and it wasn't horrible but I'd be lying if I said driving to downtown on the Kennedy in rush hour traffic was fun.

That's a good point. Here, in my part of Florida, I can avoid the busy streets for the most part which would make a manual a lot more tolerable.

 

[1quick]

v for me too, I really like the new body style v's now though but they are still expensive

 

[Bru]

Depends on if it had the M-Sport suspension. Most didn't but you don't sound interested anyhow so I'm not going to put on my salesman hat and shit on your post.

I say go CTS. Something about the CTS says weekend fun to me. I wouldn't want to drive it every day but it does seem like a fun car to kit out and drive on the weekends. Something about a weekend Chevy SS doesn't seem very appealing. It's more of a "I have to have a sedan so I'm going to do it right" type of car. It's kind of like people that used to have weekend Grand Prixs.

BMW would likely be my go-to outside of the aforementioned picks. I looked at 540s of that year. Impressive numbers with a tune for sure, but I don't like the way the exhaust sounds, nor the augmented engine noise inside the cabin, on top of the drivability. Also looked at V-8 M3's. I don't know if the rod bearing failure is exaggerated on forums, but it was enough to be scary, and then, add in possible DCT issues and I lost interest - I'd want the auto over the manual. Wish that year had the ZF 8-speed - those things seem bulletproof.

 

[stan5050]

SS hands down

The Vs are outdated and heavy pigs. I found myself at a crossroads last year, throw the complete Nitrous kit that I had bought a while ago on the car, start saving for a forged motor (just in case) but then I’d need axels and a driveshaft because they can break with bolt ons, so that’s around $15k for motor, axels, and driveshaft. Next week link after that would be transmission, another $3-4K. I’d have around $20k extra into this car that I’ve already got $10k+ into and guess what? It still weighs over 4,000lbs...

 

[stan5050]

Both Koza and Next Gen have cheap turbo kits available for the SS. I’d buy one in a second if they dropped in price, turbo and 15s, done...

 

[guspech750]

I would prefer the SS over the Caddy 10 out of 10 times.

 

[cdh027]

V all day. I had a 2009 CTS premium loaded non v and loved that car. Only reason I got rid of it is the wife said you should get a truck. Who am I to say no.

 

[Great White Drake]

From what I've read on forums and such, they seem to be overbuilt, which is why the reliability doesn't seem as frightening even if they were driven hard. Was that your experience?

I only wet11.90 with mine. Bone stock down to the tires except an airaid cai. Never heard of any of the 9 sec guys dropping a driveshaft or breaking an axle. Half those guys were still running the stock converter. 9.9” ring gear btw Iirc the v has dual fuel pumps while a same year zl1 has a single bigger pump. With the performance shot outta the way car was a comfortable tourer. Wife would’ve done it again no question asked. In the recarros.