Thoughts on trading/selling my Evo for an 04-07 CTS-V?
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You know, I recently had the same thought. I looked around at the Cadillac and decided that if I am going to spend that kind of money, the car is going to be more solid than that. I will agree that it is about as good as an American car can get. I can tell you, though, that there are some European and Japanese cars out there that I would gladly pick before the CTS-V. The IS-F is one of them. The M3 is another. Both of those two feel...more refined than the CTS-V.
I would love to have an IS-F, but don't have that kind of cash....and I work for BMW, wouldn't have one
Again no on the BMW, and yes the IS-F is so sick, only wish I could afford one They are up there past the Gen2 CTS-V's in money.
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My buddy had an 05 cts-v. And I loved it! The biggest problem is upgrades and the diffs. All my buddy had done was intake, muffler deletes, lowered, and I think some brace on the rear. Honestly if I were looking for a v8 rear wheel drive that would probably be my first choice. As long as your not looking to mod it too crazy. I would say IMO the 04-05's are better since they have the LS6. I might have a pic of it in my albums on here not sure. As far as getting rid of your Evo for one I don't know haha.
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The 04-05s are a lot easier to find and there are some very strong aftermarket diff solutions. If you don't mind setting aside a wad of cash then you could just swap out the diff right out of the gate and not worry about it again.
Here's the swap option I like - https://creative-steel.com/store/ind...ct_detail&p=69
Here's the swap option I like - https://creative-steel.com/store/ind...ct_detail&p=69
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My buddy had an 05 cts-v. And I loved it! The biggest problem is upgrades and the diffs. All my buddy had done was intake, muffler deletes, lowered, and I think some brace on the rear. Honestly if I were looking for a v8 rear wheel drive that would probably be my first choice. As long as your not looking to mod it too crazy. I would say IMO the 04-05's are better since they have the LS6. I might have a pic of it in my albums on here not sure. As far as getting rid of your Evo for one I don't know haha.
I wouldn't go mod crazy on it.....Plans are cam, intake manifold, cold air intake, headers, highflow cats, magnaflow catback exhaust, short shifter and diff bushings.
And you're right....I don't know about getting rid of my Evo, lol. I am strongly thinking on selling my 01 Z71 extended cab stepside now, and my 05 TRX450R with under 50hrs on it, and trying to pick up the other 5-7k somehow else.
The 04-05s are a lot easier to find and there are some very strong aftermarket diff solutions. If you don't mind setting aside a wad of cash then you could just swap out the diff right out of the gate and not worry about it again.
Here's the swap option I like - https://creative-steel.com/store/ind...ct_detail&p=69
Here's the swap option I like - https://creative-steel.com/store/ind...ct_detail&p=69
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I've considered the same trade, yet I have a hard time with the thought of parting with the evo after nearly 6 years. Although the draw of more comfort for dd duty when I only get a chance to put the car on a road course once or twice a year if I'm lucky is quite strong. Let us know what you decide.
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I've considered the same trade, yet I have a hard time with the thought of parting with the evo after nearly 6 years. Although the draw of more comfort for dd duty when I only get a chance to put the car on a road course once or twice a year if I'm lucky is quite strong. Let us know what you decide.
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You make it sound like it is logical to discount the BMW, because you work at the dealership. I find the opposite to be true. You can get a discount/good deal on one -AND- you know where to take the car to get work done at a good price? Yeah, I can totally see why you don't want one.
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You make it sound like it is logical to discount the BMW, because you work at the dealership. I find the opposite to be true. You can get a discount/good deal on one -AND- you know where to take the car to get work done at a good price? Yeah, I can totally see why you don't want one.
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