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Old 02-07-2011, 09:19 PM
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Default If you were to switch to a year round vehicle, what would it be?
I'm starting to hate winter storage; been thinking what would I drive if I sold the C5 and moved into a 12 month type vehicle...first thought is the Cadillac CTS...not too exotic, but could be setup to look great and run all year round nicely. What is your choice, and I don't mean exotics...just something with the same kick and feel as our C5s, or close to it....include a pic if you have one...

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prob an evo or sti would be my top two picks
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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'
I'm starting to hate winter storage; been thinking what would I drive if I sold the C5 and moved into a 12 month type vehicle...first thought is the Cadillac CTS...not too exotic, but could be setup to look great and run all year round nicely. What is your choice, and I don't mean exotics...just something with the same kick and feel as our C5s, or close to it....include a pic if you have one...

Ooooo.... Me likey the CTS V Thinking about one for the wife. Fortunately, we're in San Diego so the question is a mute point.
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Old 02-07-2011, 09:39 PM
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prob an evo or sti would be my top two picks
^^x2 evo9 hands down...
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I was actually looking at the CTS-V before I got the Vette, so that would be a good one for me.
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335xi or i, g37x coupe, evo, used e60 m5. I had an 07 cts but not a v. I really love my vette and for the money I don't think I could have bought anything better. I also went head to head with a new v coupe in... mexico... and must admit I could have used his supercharger.

However I will be ready for him next time.

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Originally Posted by DVRider
I was actually looking at the CTS-V before I got the Vette, so that would be a good one for me. [/QUOTE]

I'm going to start looking for an SRT-8 for my wife, hopefully she will let me drive it
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Like spoon98hatch, that GTO looks great, I like it. Of course the CTS-V
or a Tahoe, in black.
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Evo...or Sti....both are a good time behind the wheel and extremely capable in all conditions.
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If i lived up north the it would be either a ss trailblazer, ss silverado or maybe a 2500 diesel with a few mods of course.
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I have an f-body and a truck but I'll play along anyway. I would probably try to find a Typhoon.
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Good question, probably drive my Chevy SSr as a daily driver...can't get much more fun and bonus it is almost a truck too!! Greetings, Rob
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Originally Posted by arctic 92
Evo...or Sti....both are a good time behind the wheel and extremely capable in all conditions.
If I were up north I'd lean towards one of these as well. Great fun performance car, and 4wd to keep things under control when it gets nasty out.
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