 Opinion on fun sedan daily driver, c63, cts-v, is-f, m3, g-lsx |
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 Apr 25 2012, 09:06 PM
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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:
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.
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Apr 25 2012, 09:22 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 25 2012, 05:06 PM)  Hi, As the title suggests, what would you turn yourselves to:
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.
G-Sedan=G8? For the price, I think it would be a great car. CTS-V would also be a great car. I was trying to talk my dad into getting one. He didn't care for the weight of the car and the interior. M3 would be amazing. But the problem I have with them is the guys on the forums run from them when the warranty runs out. If BWM ever comes out with a 6-speed manual 335d, I would jump on one in a sec. I can't tell you how impressed I am with that engine. Instant/massive torque. I just can't stand auto's. |
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Apr 25 2012, 10:30 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I've been daily driving a CTS-V for a couple years now and its a great car.
Had a couple issues, but nothing major. |
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Apr 26 2012, 12:08 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
QUOTE (Steve91T @ Apr 25 2012, 05:22 PM) G-Sedan=G8? For the price, I think it would be a great car. CTS-V would also be a great car. I was trying to talk my dad into getting one. He didn't care for the weight of the car and the interior. M3 would be amazing. But the problem I have with them is the guys on the forums run from them when the warranty runs out. If BWM ever comes out with a 6-speed manual 335d, I would jump on one in a sec. I can't tell you how impressed I am with that engine. Instant/massive torque. I just can't stand auto's. G-sedan = Inifiniti sedan w/ LSX transplant... not G8 Love the 335d too... hate auto tranny too. Same goes for the Benz E class diesel... no manual. |
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Apr 26 2012, 07:43 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
The Nissan G sedan with the LSx in it does sound interesting, but, I second the idea of a G8 GXP, or even a base V-6 G8, and then you could also do an LS7 transplant VERY VERY easily to make a domestic version of that SICK Holden HSV W427 Commodore!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)
Sorry, but I personally feel that the G8/Commodore body style is THE best looking 4 door sedan out there, and yes, that includes ALL of the high-zoot/snoot Teutonmobiles, and even our own pride and joy, the CTS-V (although it IS a close second with it's 'bulldogish' looks!!). (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) This post has been edited by dailydriver: Apr 26 2012, 08:01 PM |
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Apr 26 2012, 07:59 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,883 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
An engine swap in a DD could make a fun ride, but if _anything_ happens, you're on your own. Get the Caddy, drive it like it's stolen, and let Caddy fix what breaks for a while. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)
It needs to be dependable to be fun. |
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Apr 26 2012, 07:59 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Hudson, Colorado Member No.: 197 |
I would vote CTS-V sedan from your list. I have a CTS4 and I love it. I would also suggest adding the G8 GT or GXP which can be had in manual.
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Apr 26 2012, 09:19 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
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Apr 26 2012, 10:12 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 26 2012, 05:19 PM) If I had the coin laying around, I would blast the 20 minute drive to that car and snatch it up before someone else did!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (Although that color IS a LEO magnet in this area. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ) |
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Apr 27 2012, 12:51 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
M3.
The CTS-V I like but I'm not a fan of the looks. G-sedan-who wants to have a car with an engine swap and potential issues as a daily driver? I drive 30K a year so take that with a grain of salt. Thumbs down to the others because of the transmissions. |
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Apr 27 2012, 03:07 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 136 Joined: 4-September 10 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 20,108 |
It's all perspective.
I have the unique opportunity in the jobs I have to drive these cars. I like all of them. I would think about having a daily, bought brand new by your choices? Having a worry free vehicle with a warranty is nice. Now for some power, I'd say CTS-V. The M cars are very nice also, I also say look at the M5. They handle well also. AMG's are very nice along with the lexus, but I'm partial to a manual trans. ( That 6.3 is an impressive engine/ wonder where that coyote engine idea came from???) Wish they would do manuals in the AMG's. This post has been edited by wrencher: Apr 27 2012, 03:07 AM |
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Apr 27 2012, 02:51 PM
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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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Apr 27 2012, 05:05 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 31-July 11 Member No.: 95,170 |
The G8 GXP comes with an LS3. If you look you can find them for 30-35k. G8Board.com is a good place to start.
I had one and loved it. |
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Apr 28 2012, 12:34 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
too bad it's automatic:
http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58230 |
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Apr 28 2012, 02:19 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 22-March 06 From: Knoxville, TN / Wilmington, NC Member No.: 1,132 |
Of the options, I would go with the CTS-V, but in wagon form.
I have considered purchasing one several times, but decided it was not practical enough, in terms of total cost, mileage, etc. I would stay as far away form BMW as I could. I have a 2010 335i, and multiple dealers, in multiple states, have done everything in their power to evade warranty claims. Resale on BMWs has gone to absolute crap, although, that is probably less true for M cars. Have you considered the Audi S4? Stock, it is lower on power than some of the others in your list, but Stasis has a package that bumps it up to 410 hp / 370 lb-ft, and they include a factory-matching warranty. They also have a high bias center diff, for something more RWD like. This post has been edited by BTA01: Apr 28 2012, 02:26 AM |
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Apr 28 2012, 03:25 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 31-July 11 Member No.: 95,170 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 27 2012, 05:34 PM) too bad it's automatic: http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58230 The G8 GT's didn't come in a manual, only A6s. The GXP's could be had with a manual and A6. |
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Apr 29 2012, 11:14 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
QUOTE (BTA01 @ Apr 27 2012, 10:19 PM) Of the options, I would go with the CTS-V, but in wagon form. I have considered purchasing one several times, but decided it was not practical enough, in terms of total cost, mileage, etc. I would stay as far away form BMW as I could. I have a 2010 335i, and multiple dealers, in multiple states, have done everything in their power to evade warranty claims. Resale on BMWs has gone to absolute crap, although, that is probably less true for M cars. Have you considered the Audi S4? Stock, it is lower on power than some of the others in your list, but Stasis has a package that bumps it up to 410 hp / 370 lb-ft, and they include a factory-matching warranty. They also have a high bias center diff, for something more RWD like. everytime I drive an A4/S4... I swear i won't owe one... I just hate the way they drive and they plow themselves. I'd consider an Evo before I'd consider that. |
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Apr 29 2012, 11:34 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Mobile, Al Member No.: 1,410 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 29 2012, 11:14 PM) QUOTE (BTA01 @ Apr 27 2012, 10:19 PM) Of the options, I would go with the CTS-V, but in wagon form. I have considered purchasing one several times, but decided it was not practical enough, in terms of total cost, mileage, etc. I would stay as far away form BMW as I could. I have a 2010 335i, and multiple dealers, in multiple states, have done everything in their power to evade warranty claims. Resale on BMWs has gone to absolute crap, although, that is probably less true for M cars. Have you considered the Audi S4? Stock, it is lower on power than some of the others in your list, but Stasis has a package that bumps it up to 410 hp / 370 lb-ft, and they include a factory-matching warranty. They also have a high bias center diff, for something more RWD like. everytime I drive an A4/S4... I swear i won't owe one... I just hate the way they drive and they plow themselves. I'd consider an Evo before I'd consider that. I had an S4 pass and leave me at Road Atlanta. Here is the vid, its fast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi8msPiyOfI I would have the Beemer in my driveway if I was gonna track it at all, if not..... the Caddy. |
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