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23rd August 2008, 02:53
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Upcoming article_ Road Track: BMW M5 '08 SMG vs Cadillac CTS-V
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23rd August 2008, 04:18
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Even if the CTS-V does win, they will have beaten a 3 year old design that will be out of production next year. not that great of an accomplishment if you ask me (if it beats the M5, that is).
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23rd August 2008, 04:52
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I think it's pretty impressive performance wise and excellent value too. Not that I would chose that over M5/M6 but you have to give it what is due. I still believe the BMW will reign on top anyway!!
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23rd August 2008, 05:21
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We should be prepared for some disappointment as the results will likely favor the CTS-V in most categories. From a dig, no doubt will the V be faster; it would be interesting to see a race from a roll, however. At least I like the looks of the M5 better, can't beat the V-10 sound, and I believe our delimited top speed will still be higher. Hats off to GM in producing a sedan that can compete performance-wise with the Germans. It would be interesting to see if there is a spike in performance mods to M5's in the months following the release of this article. Our sponsors should be poised for new orders and thank Road and Track.
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23rd August 2008, 05:42
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my money is still on the M5...but if it loses it wont be by much...0-60 cts, 1/4 mile bmw, top speed bmw, braking bmw, slalom bmw...better lap time for bmw. But I could be wrong too!!
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23rd August 2008, 06:36
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Woooh... It doesn't sound good for the M...
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23rd August 2008, 08:39
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'""is there a winner, you'll have to check back on August 25th..."
I have the answer now, as a former Cadillac owner, from a family of former Caddilac owners since JFK was president, the Cadillac, any Caddilac, is a piece of sh$t - - just like a Chrysler...
- - I don't care if they put a jet engine into one, they way they are put together, the mentality is just plain retarded, shortsighted, B.S. bling and not anywhere near the level of engineering/construction of a BMW. ...and it has nothing to do with me owning a BMW, I would have said the same thing years ago when I didn't own a beemer...
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23rd August 2008, 09:12
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Dam!!! You really hate American cars huh? I think the M5 is the best 4 door sports sedan made as far as power and performance is concerned. As far as looks, its all on preference. I dont like the looks of the CTS-V, but the power cant be denied and i think it will win. 12 sec flat 1/4 mile times and that vette engine will pull hard from a roll as well. Im not really looking forward to hearing what Road & track has to say, but more looking forward to seeing two drivers in a real world element go at it.
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23rd August 2008, 12:47
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The M5 will win it, and besides that...it takes more then just one test to announce a winner.
WeŽll se...this will be interesting!
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23rd August 2008, 14:06
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Dam!!! You really hate American cars huh? I think the M5 is the best 4 door sports sedan made as far as power and performance is concerned. As far as looks, its all on preference. I dont like the looks of the CTS-V, but the power cant be denied and i think it will win. 12 sec flat 1/4 mile times and that vette engine will pull hard from a roll as well. Im not really looking forward to hearing what Road & track has to say, but more looking forward to seeing two drivers in a real world element go at it.
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I don't hate american cars... - lets remember, I'm an American...
I clearly do not like Caddy's. There are plenty of great American cars out there. It depends what they are designed for... - plenty of cars with muscle that do well in a straight line - - A Mustang with a SC putting out 450+ is great at the drags, Ford and Chevy make great pickups, Buick makes great family cars etc... -when I want to cruise for hours at 130+mph safely and have the performance when I need it, B M W . . .
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