Britons, may I ask: What is your opinion of the Cadillac CTS-V?
(2011-04-13 14:25:16) 1. Says: That is to say the performance version of the CTS saloon. (please, no derogatory remarks aside from valid criticism, thanks)2. Says: Fantastic car. Never thought I'd hear myself say this about a modern American machine but it's simply stunning.It is available in RHD specifically for the UK market (£59000 auto version) and if you can afford the ticket price, I guess you can afford the fuel. It will drink probably less than a comparable Mercedes. The suspension is pretty trick (I think it is based on Audi's magnetic system) and it enabled this car to lap Nurburging in <8 minutes. Not bad.
Would it tempt a buyer from the Audi S-series, BMW M-series etc? I don't know. The car's certainly a capable machine but it's stuck with the 'Yank Tank' mindset of UK/Euro buyers - a wholly deserved reputation that will probably take more than Cadillac to dispel. Reliability, though good, is also suspect over here.
America produced the world's worst cars in the 70's and 80's - just when American TV was taking over the world's airwaves - so we got to see how bad your cars really were - and I'm afraid that stuck. A 1978 Lincoln Town Car is still in the mind of a Brit when you talk American sedans. The muscle-car reputation (generally good and well received) hasn't moved onto the high performance cars you produce nowadays.
I spend a considerable amount of my time (over 1/3rd) in the States and have done for years - I used to live there. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool muscle car fanatic (own a 68 Dodge Charger 440R/T among other things) but would I actually buy a Caddy? Tough call.
Edit: Been thinking about this off and on since answering - the answer is 'No, I wouldn't.' I would rather spend the equivalent on a Jaguar...3. Says: Has the US interpretation of a 'sporty' chassis, I.E. rock hard. Good engine, cruddy interior, too expensive. Similar in a lot of respects to our (Australian sourced) Vauxhall VXR8, which is a good £30k cheaper.
Not bad for a US car but I wouldn't consider one over an equivalent BMW, Audi, Merc. etc.4. Says: Never seen one,v rare over here. Reading the reviews its insanely quick, but as its left hand drive only and has very poor fuel consumption will appeal to very limited market.5. Says: not my cup of tea-had yanks before and still payin the overdraft charges-however its each to ones own so just coz i dont like them doesent make them a bad car(just being american does that)6. Says: Pretty good in the US but due to LHD and poor fuel consumption not very good in the UK7. Says: I don't think it will oust the i pad Tag: Britons, may I ask: What is your opinion of the Cadillac CTS-V?