Grudes Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I am looking at an ATS-V and wondered what everyones thoughts were on them. This one in perticular.. http://www.toybarncars.com/vehicle-details/used-2016-cadillac-ats-v-coupe--dublin-oh-id-13622251 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Allow me to be the first to say..... Auto LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Allow me to be the first to say..... Auto LOL. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 That. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Lol yea I saw that. I also found one with a 6 speed but thought I would use this one as an example. Bad decision. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I heard hey come in a real pretty purple color. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I heard hey come in a real pretty purple color. :dumb: Probably pink too. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Ok is this better? http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43081&modelCode1=ATS&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D43081%26showcaseOwnerId%3D580298%26startYear%3D1981%26endYear%3D2017%26modelCodeList%3DATS%26transmissionCode%3DMAN%26makeCodeList%3DCAD%26transmissionCodes%3DMAN%26modelCode1%3DATS%26mmt%3D%255BCAD%255BATS%255BATS%25257CV%255D%255D%255B%255D%255D%26showcaseListingId%3D441339967%26trim1%3DATS%257CV%26makeCode1%3DCAD%26firstRecord%3D0%26searchRadius%3D100%26trimCodeList%3DATS%257CV&showcaseOwnerId=580298&showcaseListingId=441339967&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&makeCode1=CAD&firstRecord=0&endYear=2017&searchRadius=100&listingId=437978360&makeCode1=CAD&modelCode1=ATS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Sedans are cheaper and look better, IMO. I'm in the minority here that don't love their styling and lack of wide fenders. I'd rather a new M3. Supposed to handle well, engine is supposed to have good power, but MEH overall. Great on paper performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I am definitely interested in an ATS-V coupe in the future, but for the same reasons why I love my CTS-V: 1) Still a stick-shift car in a segment falling away from that as an offering (Lexus, Infiniti, Audi, etc...) 2) Solid, strong performance chassis in acceleration and handling. 2) Cadillac represents a respectable racing heritage, and a premium American brand. 3) Reliable platform, with a broad parts-bin for relative ease of maintenance. 4) ***VALUE*** - - - - - - - - - - - - - (if you can buy all the above for under $30k) I throw that last one in because F**KING LOL AT A $56k CADDY/JAG/M-BENZ/ASTON-MARTIN/ETC THAT WILL LOSE 10-20% OF THEIR VALUE THRU DEPRECIATION ON A YEARLY BASIS. Why not wait 3-4 years and pick one up sub-$40k? Better yet, wait 7-10 years and get one for sub-$28k, and you can STILL finance it if needed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 yeah, they seem like slouches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I say do it....(but only if it is manual). they are pretty cars and super cush inside. but keep in mind: It's an intensely complex car made by GM. Personally the purpose of buying a GM made "V car" is to have the hammer to the forebrain simple LS series v-8 engine. And to that end I would almost rather have a Chevrolet SS for $10K cheaper (which is as close as you can get to buying a brand new 04-07 CTS-V). If you don't plan on owning it past the warranty, and don't mind taking the $20K hit the car is still expected to take over the next 3-5 years, it's totally worth it. Also I assume you aren't going to mod it at all so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I say do it....(but only if it is manual). they are pretty cars and super cush inside. but keep in mind: It's an intensely complex car made by GM. Personally the purpose of buying a GM made "V car" is to have the hammer to the forebrain simple LS series v-8 engine. And to that end I would almost rather have a Chevrolet SS for $10K cheaper (which is as close as you can get to buying a brand new 04-07 CTS-V). If you don't plan on owning it past the warranty, and don't mind taking the $20K hit the car is still expected to take over the next 3-5 years, it's totally worth it. Also I assume you aren't going to mod it at all so.... I was considering as SS also. I am sticking with GM since I work for them everything would be cheaper. I was also worried about timing chain issues as the 3.6's have a history of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I would never pay $50k for an automatic V6 GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 No to the V, yes to the Ats and mod it , can make good power and not spend near 50k, that or get a V2 and be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 If you can somehow make it to Florida Florida Dealer Offering Brand-New 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 at $25,000 Discount http://a.msn.com/08/en-us/AAlby8F?ocid=st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 If you can somehow make it to Florida Florida Dealer Offering Brand-New 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 at $25,000 Discount http://a.msn.com/08/en-us/AAlby8F?ocid=st Ill be near that dealership in 2 weeks, wonder if it will still be there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 considering it's not new anymore, you can get cheaper ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I'm assuming he's looking for a dd, which a Z/28 in Ohio is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I'd rock it, but would consider a four door stick e9x M3 first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I'm assuming he's looking for a dd, which a Z/28 in Ohio is not. Not sure an ATS-V is going to be much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 I'm sure it would be a lot better. My 1LE is stiff around Ohio roads, but not terrible. A Z/28 is a whole different animal. Driveability aside though, maintenance costs would be insane. Tires require a flick to your credit card's balls but new carbon-ceramic rotors are a full-on 50-yard field goal attempt to the crotch. They're $1,500 each.. plus pads for icing on that turd cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 I say do it....(but only if it is manual). they are pretty cars and super cush inside. but keep in mind: It's an intensely complex car made by GM. Personally the purpose of buying a GM made "V car" is to have the hammer to the forebrain simple LS series v-8 engine. And to that end I would almost rather have a Chevrolet SS for $10K cheaper (which is as close as you can get to buying a brand new 04-07 CTS-V). If you don't plan on owning it past the warranty, and don't mind taking the $20K hit the car is still expected to take over the next 3-5 years, it's totally worth it. Also I assume you aren't going to mod it at all so.... Step 1: acquire Chevy SS for 10k less than ATS-V Step 2: redistribute 10k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Step 1: acquire Chevy SS for 10k less than ATS-V Step 2: redistribute 10k I'm liking this idea... The SS is a damn fine chassis for a DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 I may just go with the SS. We have 5 of them coming in, in early spring. All 6 speeds and I thing one is going to be the ultra rare "orange blast". Z/28 would be something I could only take out when its 50 or warmer unless I try and put winter tires and brakes on it, but that seems dumb. ATS-V would be fun but more expensive to mod. The SS would be cheaper to maintain plus all the parts that are available for the LS3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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