kirks5oh Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 guys, my co-worker is looking at a 2005 CTS-V at carmax right now as we speak. its got 40k miles on it, and is a manual. i'm assuming its got the 400hp ls6 in it?? they're asking $26k. how much do you think he can talk them down?? aren't these the ones with the 'glass jaw' rear end?? anything else he should look for?? fuck, now i definately have to tune my GTO. thanks kirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korpy1647545521 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 if he is at carmax he wont be able to talk them down...they have that no haggle price thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrhobbz Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 guys, my co-worker is looking at a 2005 CTS-V at carmax right now as we speak. its got 40k miles on it, and is a manual. i'm assuming its got the 400hp ls6 in it?? they're asking $26k. how much do you think he can talk them down?? aren't these the ones with the 'glass jaw' rear end?? anything else he should look for?? fuck, now i definately have to tune my GTO. thanks kirk Other things he should look for..... Another cts-v at a better "dealership." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Yeah, no haggle at Carmax. Look on autotrader to see how reasonable the price is. Also see how long they have had it, more likely to lower price if it has been on the lot for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 kelley blue book----private party is 27,700, with 40k miles, fully loaded, like the one he's looking at. cars.com/autotrader.com have some with comparable mileage for around $28-29k seems like a decent deal, especially if it has the 5yr, 100k warranty we're checking a carfax, etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Were the 05's the ones with the weak rear ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Were the 05's the ones with the weak rear ends? i can't remember. anyways, he bought it. i went over and he took me for a spin in it. pretty impressed with the ride, power, amenities, etc. car needs detailed badly, but other than that, looks great. he got the slate grayish blue color. i know he could have gotten a better deal, but he doesn't have the time to look all over, at multiple cars, etc. etc. that being said, he needs to get the car inspected by a reputable shop. who would be good?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil8 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Were the 05's the ones with the weak rear ends? If he has any issues with the rearend, take it to the dealer and bitch. They will put in the 06' rear which is much better than the 04-05. I had mine replaced twice, oops. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/evil8/BlackCaddy.jpg?t=1207015758 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 lol, i will never get tired of that pic, haha you know, I am thinking of trading my bimmer in on a cts-v (maybe have 2 lsx cars ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 If he has any issues with the rearend, take it to the dealer and bitch. They will put in the 06' rear which is much better than the 04-05. I had mine replaced twice, oops. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh152/evil8/BlackCaddy.jpg?t=1207015758 thanks incredible picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vander Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 that being said, he needs to get the car inspected by a reputable shop. who would be good?? Evans Automotive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Evans Automotive i'll let him know, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I've been looking at the cts-v. I'm in love with that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil8 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 lol, i will never get tired of that pic, haha you know, I am thinking of trading my bimmer in on a cts-v (maybe have 2 lsx cars ) Now is the time to do it... They are in the low 20's. All you have to do is look cross-eyed at an LS motor and they make more power.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Buy it. You won't be sorry. Run the rear end thats in it til it dies (it will, mine is whining from the years of abuse I've inflicted on it, but nothing a stereo cant fix) - and then get yourself an 06 rear end. Good luck getting the dealership to just "give" you an 06 rearend. But even if you pony up for it, added to the price you're paying you're getting a hell of a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 thanks for the comments guys. my buddy was asking me if i've ever heard of ls1tech.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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