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Crazy Canuck View Member Profile	Apr 27 2012, 02:51 PM Post #2
North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177	I figure the G8 is better choice than a G-sedan + transplant... I can still change the engine/mod it for more power.... Love the M5... but pricing is steep... I'd rather save ~20k+ and have cts-v M3 is no longer available in 4-door... which is a bummer. The auto tranny is a bummer, but I can sacrifice and live w/ it, provided it has a good manual mode w/ very little delay and good feeback/response... but definitely lots of points against those vehicles. The other fact is that I tend to always buy new... all these cars aren't cheap... that's why the idea of G w/ transplant started... good body, new engine/tranny/brakes... so basically a new car... I guess the same can be done to a G8 and less issues... add upgraded suspension + S/C the engine off the bat (rebuild engine in a few years for a refresh w/ forged internals for more power). So I can get a S/C G8 w/ upgraded suspension and a few mods for ~40k$ (yeah... it has ~30kmiles) but for the price, how bad is it compared to the alternatives ? + I have an extra LS2 monster engine available for use, since it's no longer for the camaro.

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Eugenio_SS Opinion on fun sedan daily driver Apr 25 2012, 09:06 PM

Steve91T QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 25 2012, 05:06 PM... Apr 25 2012, 09:22 PM

Eugenio_SS QUOTE (Steve91T @ Apr 25 2012, 05:22 PM) ... Apr 26 2012, 12:08 AM

mitchntx I've been daily driving a CTS-V for a couple y... Apr 25 2012, 10:30 PM

dailydriver The Nissan G sedan with the LSx in it does sound i... Apr 26 2012, 07:43 PM

CrashTestDummy An engine swap in a DD could make a fun ride, but ... Apr 26 2012, 07:59 PM

00 SS I would vote CTS-V sedan from your list. I have a... Apr 26 2012, 07:59 PM

Eugenio_SS saw this: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/... Apr 26 2012, 09:19 PM

dailydriver QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 26 2012, 05:19 PM... Apr 26 2012, 10:12 PM

robz71lm7 M3. The CTS-V I like but I'm not a fan of the... Apr 27 2012, 12:51 AM

wrencher It's all perspective. I have the unique opport... Apr 27 2012, 03:07 AM

Eugenio_SS I figure the G8 is better choice than a G-sedan + ... Apr 27 2012, 02:51 PM

sleepn The G8 GXP comes with an LS3. If you look you can ... Apr 27 2012, 05:05 PM

Eugenio_SS too bad it's automatic: http://www.g8board.com... Apr 28 2012, 12:34 AM

BTA01 Of the options, I would go with the CTS-V, but in ... Apr 28 2012, 02:19 AM

Eugenio_SS QUOTE (BTA01 @ Apr 27 2012, 10:19 PM) Of ... Apr 29 2012, 11:14 PM

FASTFATBOY QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 29 2012, 11:14 PM... Apr 29 2012, 11:34 PM

sleepn QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 27 2012, 05:34 PM... Apr 28 2012, 03:25 AM

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Crazy Canuck View Member Profile	Apr 25 2012, 09:06 PM Post #1
North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177	Hi, As the title suggests, what would you turn yourselves to: 2013 CTS-V Sedan 2013 AMG C63 2013 IS-F 2013 M3 G-Sedan w/ lsx engine You read correctly, the top 4 are straight forward, the last option I'm considering finding a good body Inifiniti G-sedan and transplant a LSX engine (maybe crate ls7) w/ a T56. Very common, no cutting/welding required... just a mounting kit and modification to the oil-pan, and new driveshaft. Anyways... let me know what you think. Here are some pro/con of some of the choices. 2013 CTS-V Sedan available manual transmission plenty power great handling package 2013 AMG C63 only auto transmission open-differential (unless you pay an extra 6k$ for a LSD +30hp tune and some carbon fiber bling) 2013 IS-F only auto transmission might be low on hp/tq great handling package 2013 M3 available manual transmission only available in coupe (no more sedans M3) great handling package G-Sedan w/ lsx engine available manual transmission lowest price-range, especially if find a decent 2004-2008 body great potential for power w/ lsx powerplant + ecu (thinking getting at least in the 500-600hp since it's a daily driver) some assembly required What do you think ?