2016 Cadillac CTS-V arrives with 640 hp, 200-mph top speed
05-01-15, 04:33 PM
#76
Lexus Test Driver
I don't think it's a matter of what the car is actually worth.. it's marketing and perception. You can't bump a car 20k and expect people to buy-in. They should have dropped the CTS nameplate into entry level (3/C/A4/IS) competitor instead of the ATS, and then slot the ATS nameplate above it (5/E/A6/GS). That way CTS remains same price or cheaper, and they can market a new class of car with no pricing precedence.
05-01-15, 07:24 PM
#77
Lexus Fanatic
CTS improved yes, but it didnt improve that much to warrant such a big price increase in an attempt to move upmarket. Now you have an american car thats not that far away from a german car in pricing. Now also they alienated current cadillac customers by jacking the price up. Then they wonder why they had 200 days of supply on the lots.
200 day supply.
05-01-15, 08:02 PM
#79
Lexus Fanatic
yea they had to idle the plant because of it. Not sure how it is now. http://www.autonews.com/article/2014...s-cts-supplies
05-01-15, 09:42 PM
#80
Doesn't matter what the result will be. The CT6's existence is the most important move for Cadillac at this time in regards to shaping their future and reestablishing image.
"It is too early today for a $250,000 Cadillac," - Johann de Nysschen
Of course thats a discussion for a different thread. This is about the mighty new CTS-V!
"It is too early today for a $250,000 Cadillac," - Johann de Nysschen
Of course thats a discussion for a different thread. This is about the mighty new CTS-V!
05-02-15, 03:45 PM
#81
Lexus Fanatic
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05-07-15, 06:52 AM
#82
Finally had a chance to head down to the Cadillac dealership and I was able to get the options list. I was glad to hear that my local dealership is going to sell for sticker price (as of now no mark up). According to them, production will start late June/early July and the first customers will take delivery in September. Two people have already ordered, not surprisingly. They were not sure what the "luxury package" contains, although there is speculation on the net, and I hope that gas guzzler tax goes away! 
I hope you all enjoy the info.
I hope you all enjoy the info.
05-07-15, 09:05 AM
#85
Lead Lap
05-07-15, 01:43 PM
#87
Lexus Champion
When it comes to performance and high-end cars, fuel economy should not be your concern since you can afford such a performance vehicle in the first place.
Otherwise, one should either choose from the following if they want to save money:
-Buy a Toyota Prius or VW Jetta TDI
-Ride a two-wheeled vehicle
-Take public transportation
Anyways
Are those all options? Or are there some items that can be added?
I wonder when the online proce configurator will be available...
05-07-15, 02:52 PM
#88
who really cares about gas prices on a car that starts at $84K? how many 200mph sedans DONT fall into the gas guzzler tax? stop nitpicking...
Last edited by DrRick; 05-07-15 at 02:59 PM.
05-08-15, 07:59 AM
#90
it was just a general statement that superchargers do not make the mileage vs turbos because superchargers boost all the time when turbos do not. Not even mentioning the parasitic loss. The principal of the gas guzzler tax is the ridiculous part of it. Dunno if the C7 Z06 even has a supercharger clutch, the Hellcat does hence why it makes 22 mpg hwy despite being 4500#