So this is actually my first American car. I feel like Cadillac and Jaguar are very similar brands. Both were at one time or another, the cream of the crop and highly respected brands. Both are currently heavy underdogs when compared to the Big German 3. And both give u a lot of value for what you’re paying, when compared to their more successful German counterparts. The CTS-V is loaded with tons of standard features. Even the most basic CTS-V comes with standard heated/ventilated front seats, navi, backup camera, front cameras, heads-up display, a true HD camera that can also be displayed on your rear view mirror, wireless charging, brembo brakes, etc. All standard! Mine has the optional Recaro seats, luxury package, panoramic roof, gold Brembo calipers.

Hahaha. I need a 4 door for a daily. And I still have my F-Type for the weekends or whenever I’m bored. One thing though, the F-Type has really spoiled me. This straight from the factory 640 HP sedan doesn’t impress me the way it might impress someone else. Lol. Having said that, it’s a very good combination of power and luxury.

Hahaha. I told myself I’m gonna leave the car alone for awhile. But knowing myself, there will probably be tons of upgrades soon. But before I touch the exhaust, I think I’ll do something about the intake first. More supercharger whine is a beautiful thing!

Thanks!

I too wished the CTS-V to be AWD. But a lot of these “traditional” muscle car fans would have a fit if that were to have happened. Though that ability to manually switch between awd and rwd in the new M5 is a good compromise. I agree that the e63 and rs7 have prettier interiors than the CTS-V. But I cannot agree with the M5. In my opinion, it is by far the plainest interior of the 4 aforementioned. Even the new ones. Quality of materials? All about the same. Not much difference. I’ve been in all of them except the newest M5. Nothing feels cheap or plasticy in the CTS-V. In fact, the paddle shifters are way better than our f-types. (Guess that’s not saying much though lol). Heads-up Display is better than the one I had in my 650i Gran Coupe. As far as performance goes, I know the caddy loses a few tenths to the Germans because of the lack of awd. But after that quarter mile, I guarantee u it’ll run down all the germans. And though I’m not really a track guy, I know that the CTS-V achieved the 2nd best time ever for a sedan in C&D’s lightning lap. The E63S takes the cake in that one. My biggest complaint? The tranny in the CTS-V isn’t all that responsive. Down-shifts are slow. Definitely nothing like the f-type shifts. I guess cuz it’s still more luxury car than anything, GM didn’t tune it like the Z06. But yeah, when you’re in the market for one again, give it another run.....

Thanx Don. I just might keep the F-Type forever. Lol

They may eventually release another coupe and wagon version.

Haha thanx. Yes, give these new caddies a chance.

Yes. I got $8k off MSRP. It was an end of the month special. I wouldn’t mind a manual if I didn’t live in LA. Lol