Honest opinion. 2015 R or 2009-2013 Cadillac CTS-V?

[Boosted_2.0]

I thought I was set on the Golf R but then I remembered a car I liked so much and always wanted one was the CTS-V with 556 hp. A very fast, upscale, 4 door or wagon, Corvette. They can be had now anywhere between 35k and 40k with somewhat low miles. If it was you, what would you do and why? I love both cars. Still don't know when exactly the R will be here too.


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[Johnny Blaze]

556hp would be hard to say no to, and stock. but two different animals, one would be more practical, better fuel, etc. What are your needs, should fit the bill.

 

[Liland]

Hands down, the CTS-V. The Golf R is still just a Golf.

 

[gtiw7]

no matter which Golf you get; German > American

+ Golf is newer, with warranty and will most definitely handle better....clear choice for me

 

[Boosted_2.0]

Actually, I just found out that GM did extend the warranty on the CTS-V to 10 year 120k miles due to supercharger failures. And it's on the whole car. But I do agree, German always beats American and the CTS-V is just a CTS.

 

[crzyskimer93]

I'd go golf, unless I had a lot of money to spend on gas and insurance lol. At the end of the day I got the car I loved and know I can afford always and has plenty of room if necessary. And sorry to say 500hp? That just get me in trouble and I don't use a track so I don't need all that power

 

[Jef.]

Must admit, I wasn't aware of the car... had to look it up.

.... can't argue with the performance stats on it but I think the look of it is..... hmm. you love it or you don't.

Sure as hell isn't a golf!!

then again...

Sure as hell isn't a golf

 

[Boosted_2.0]

I personally don't like the look of the coupe. Only the sedan and wagon.


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[Stage2Sasquatch]

I thought I was set on the Golf R but then I remembered a car I liked so much and always wanted one was the CTS-V with 556 hp. A very fast, upscale, 4 door or wagon, Corvette. They can be had now anywhere between 35k and 40k with somewhat low miles. If it was you, what would you do and why? I love both cars. Still don't know when exactly the R will be here too.


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CTS-V hands down. Go drive one and you will end up taking it home. However I would say stay away from the coupe, I rode in my buddy's and I felt too low down and visibility is pretty bad as well. The wagon is hand-down the best way to go.

Besides you're in Texas, you don't need AWD lol

 

[OBBI]

I sold a 2009 e92 m3 to buy my golf r and could not be happier with it

 

[Sandman GTI]

Let's see' Obama Motors, tax payer funded, bailed out company, or hard working German company? I think a tricked out R would be more fun day in and day out. Have fun moding the R and not supporting failed GM company. I plan to get PP GTI (1st VW) and will likely never get another GM. Not happy with quality. If you want a higher end car, go Audi!

 

[Boosted_2.0]

I have decided due to insurance and gas expenses which I just checked on, I will go for the Golf R. It was way more to get the Caddy.

 

[Tahiti1]

Maybe it's just a UK thing but new cars cost considerably more than second hand ones when they get to that sort of age. For the cost of a new GTD, you could get two 2008 Jaguar XJR's for instance (in fact I spotted a lovely black 2008 model year very recently for £11k).

 

[jeffkro]

Seems they are hardly in the same class the cts-v seems more like its aimed at the M4. Big fail in comparing to the M4 by the way. Seems like an ATS coup would be a closer comparison but again not really. Since subaru left the hot hatch category pretty much the only thing similar on the US market is the focus ST.

 

[Boosted_2.0]

CTS-V goes against the M5, and other 500 hp 4 doors mostly. But after figuring insurance, gas and payments, I decided the R is a better route.