Thoughts on new CTS-V and c6 Z06.

[Mika]

Hey Mika- how are you?- long time no post. I bought the wifey a G8 GT back in June and we love the car- Not quite the level of a Z06 or CTSV but for the money they can be modded fairly cheap.

The G8's a fantastic car. It's my first GM product I've ever owned. I don't think it'll be my last either. No big mods on it though. Headers, X pipe, Roto-Fab CAI, and a cheater cam(stock stall). Fun, fun, fun. 11 mpg in city though is where I was in the Lightning.

You can certainly find a "gently pre-owned" C6 Z06. Many Vette owners (even Z06 owners) do not beat on their cars. Most of them also take very good care of them, and the majority are not daily drivers. So you can easily find something with super-low miles, a garage queen that was driven on nice days only, and for a good price b/c the guy who is selling it is just moving up to a newer model quite often.

If you like your G8 GT, then get a Z06.

I know that a lot of Vette owners are easy on their cars. I just know some folks who do track days at MSR who show the car and track no mercy as well. You are right though that deals can be had on Z06's. One thought that continues to run through my mind is that do I want to take on a note for a toy that I drive *maybe* 2 times a week? And I would fall into that category of not bringing the Vette out except during good weather.

Thanks again for all your guys advice and opinions.



Mika

[True Blue Aggie]

Between the two.... It's going to be the V for me. 4 doors, able to haul kids to and from daycare, and solves my need for getting to places as fast as I can.

This is all predicated on getting the wife a new SUV within the next 12 months. But she has cleared the purchase already...so I got that going for me.

[dboat]

I would think that a CTSV doesnt catch the attention of the local police as much as a Vette.

Dana

[TXLIGHTNING]

I would think that a CTSV doesnt catch the attention of the local police as much as a Vette.

Dana

Great point man LOL!

[gbgary]

well...if i had my choice, i'd get the z.