coltboostin Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Needs-"Fun Daily". Moddabilty is a plus, but not necessarily required. Back seats are a must-4 doors a plus. Reliability is a premium. Price Range- 15k or lower-paying cash. Anything more and I will just buy more rentals! Class, Comfort, Reliability, Speed. Pros of G35-LOVE the looks of the car, always have. Can be had well optioned for the 10-12k range. Cons-Seem to not handle mods well-400whp is "pushing" the stock motor from what I have seen. A little pricy to maintain. Pros of CTS-V LS6, DUH. 4 Door- Add turbo- make 600whop with the AC on. Cheap on parts Cons-Nice once go for more 13-15-It looks nearly identical to every other CTS on the road- even Beat V6's that your Mom's cousin drives-takes away from any "wow factor to be had. Goofy Bolt Pattern makes wheel options nonexistent. Lettus Discuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) G35. I never saw anything close to $13-$15k for what you could consider a "reliable" CTS-V... EDIT: OF COURSE I would also say CTS-V normally, but at his price range there is no V option. Edited May 24, 2013 by zeitgeist57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Is this a serious question? CTS-V without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Love the looks of the G35 coupe but not the sedan. Calling a G35 coupe a 4 seater is a stretch. You can get into a nice CTSv for 16-18k. There is one on LS1tech right now with heads/cam and some nice wheels for 17k. Unfortunately it is in Colorado. I absolutely love mine. I will find the link. Note the CTSv rear end is weak and will break if you drag race it. There are bullet proof options but they are very pricey... Being a fabricator though you can probably do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Here you go: http://m.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17421149#post17421149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Every G35 I run into has a bunch of nothing done to it and the owner thinks he has a sports car. I have yet to met one that was what I would call a car guy. More of a shine it up and do bolt ons and wheels. Yup, the G35's look good. CTS-V, c'mon man, hands down. I wouldn't mind that it looks like a big bodied old person car. It's not a bad looking car in my eyes. Options galore, and reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have both an '8 350Z (G35 lighter, more sport-oriented, better-looking cousin) and a '5 CTS-V and I have no idea what to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Absolutely CTS-V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 What is the MPG difference between the two? and is that a factor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinHawk1647545499 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 cons on the CTSV, 1) the rear end cant take much power for those years. 2) its not a 2nd gen CTSV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Can't speak too much for the G35 but I LOVE my G37. I would get the V, even though the diff's are junk. Way more potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have both an '8 350Z (G35 lighter, more sport-oriented, better-looking cousin) and a '5 CTS-V and I have no idea what to say. PICK! And if I was OK with a 2 seater-I would go with the G37-Really, I'd just buy a Viper. Every G35 I run into has a bunch of nothing done to it and the owner thinks he has a sports car. I have yet to met one that was what I would call a car guy. More of a shine it up and do bolt ons and wheels. Yup, the G35's look good. CTS-V, c'mon man, hands down. I wouldn't mind that it looks like a big bodied old person car. It's not a bad looking car in my eyes. Options galore, and reliable. I agree, and that’s what scares me! I see a few very Cheap turbo’d G’s. One in Boston and I have the guy down to under market-low miles, clean, Carribian Blue (gay???) But, he does not sound like a car guy on the phone. All work was doen at a shop though. 99% of the guys on the forum are non modders for sure. Love the looks of the G35 coupe but not the sedan. Calling a G35 coupe a 4 seater is a stretch. You can get into a nice CTSv for 16-18k. There is one on LS1tech right now with heads/cam and some nice wheels for 17k. Unfortunately it is in Colorado. I absolutely love mine. I will find the link. Note the CTSv rear end is weak and will break if you drag race it. There are bullet proof options but they are very pricey... Being a fabricator though you can probably do it yourself. Then your not looking. I missed on one at a dealership in Baltimore-ASKING 11,800. 2004k, 118 miles super clean car fax, and they offered 6 month buimpoer ot bumper warrenty. They are out there. One also went at a recent public action for 8k but I am unsure of its condition. As for the G-it fits a baby seat in the back, so I am good. What is the MPG difference between the two? and is that a factor? I actually think its about the same-LS motors get hella gas milege with cons on the CTSV, 1) the rear end cant take much power for those years. 2) its not a 2nd gen CTSV 1) I just put a turbo the size of Texas back on the Colt-so I am not worried about drag racing the thing. Also-they are also weak ina wheel hop sitiuation-I am sure it will take 1 billion HP form a roll 2) If I am buying a used car for 30k, I’d rather buy 2 hourses and rent them out for $800 a month-each. I am always looking loing term, and hate the depreciation of newer cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Yes if you are willing to buy a car with > 100k miles, which I wasn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Yes if you are willing to buy a car with > 100k miles, which I wasn't Why pay 17k for a car with 95k miles when 12k gets a car with 110k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 $11k for even an lowly LS1 Caddy is still a hell of a deal. If I were buying one to mod, the G35 wouldn't even be in the same league.. it wouldn't have even graduated high school yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Why not just LS swap the G? Best of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Why pay 17k for a car with 95k miles when 12k gets a car with 110k? I was looking for one with 50-60k since it would be a DD and I don't have time for turning wrenches every weekend. While I agree if it has been maintained 100k is nothing I did not want to take that chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 As for the G-it fits a baby seat in the back, so I am good. I'm guessing it's your first baby if you think getting a kid/car seat in and out of the back of a coupe will be easy. I did it a few times with a rear facing seat in my Terminator, pain in the dick. Face it daddy, four doors is where it's at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 If you need a baby hauler you should stop by the toy barn: MiniVan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 If you need a baby hauler you should stop by the toy barn: MiniVan You'd have to give me a Merc. Matinence fucking nightmare. Why not just LS swap the G? Best of both. Not looking for a progect. Comfy, fun DD I'm guessing it's your first baby if you think getting a kid/car seat in and out of the back of a coupe will be easy. I did it a few times with a rear facing seat in my Terminator, pain in the dick. Face it daddy, four doors is where it's at! Wife will hanlde baby hauling Duties most of the time, but this is a heavy consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I'd have to go with the CTS-V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have both an '8 350Z (G35 lighter, more sport-oriented, better-looking cousin) and a '5 CTS-V and I have no idea what to say. Lets go from this if 350Z = CTSV and 350Z - sportiness - looks = G35 then one could assume that CTSV - sportiness - looks = G35 Looks like we've got our winner, Johnny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 G35, I love how they sound and the G35X is a good daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 CTS-V. Get an exhaust and it will sound better, but that is thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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