2nd gen IS vs 08 CTS

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01-02-08, 10:13 AM

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TorontoIS

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The CTS is the best looking Cadillac in ages. The first and only one I would ever have considered owning. That being said, if I was buying today I think I still would have purchased the IS 350.

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01-18-08, 02:52 PM

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Sal Collaziano

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The original poster mentioned that he drove the CTS with a Northstar engine. There is no Northstar for the CTS. The Northstar is a more powerful (320hp) and smoother engine.

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Originally Posted by javyLSU

The CTS is a very nice car - the new 08 incarnation is a car I would definitely buy. I'm anxious to see what numbers that car is going to put down in CTS-V trim.

Javier

550hp. It will outhandle the M5 and at the same time, drive softer over bumps. Most people are expecting high 11s in the quarter mile.

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Originally Posted by Zeus69

The V should be a ****-eating-grin-inducing beast... If CAFE regulations change, it may very well never make it to production.

The 2009 CTS-V will be available before the end of this year.

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Originally Posted by 350ripper

i test drove an 04 cts v before i bought the 06 is350... i didn't like how loud and unrefined it was. love the look and the space though, still the lexus is smoother and Faster!

The Lexus IS350 is not faster than any CTS-V.