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this generation is the only cts-v i've ever driven and i know i'm going to be flamed for saying this but it felt like junk... but fast junk nonetheless.
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
wow it's like the corvette summer movie all over again
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
Early build non sport package/automatic 335s don't have oil coolers.
2007s are at the tail end of the 10 year extended warranty on the high pressure fuel pumps that like to implode.
Even if HPFP has been done, expect to have to do turbos, injectors, water pump, carbon cleaning, and add an oil cooler.
this generation is the only cts-v i've ever driven and i know i'm going to be flamed for saying this but it felt like junk... but fast junk nonetheless.
Interior has aged horribly, especially the dashboard.
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this generation is the only cts-v i've ever driven and i know i'm going to be flamed for saying this but it felt like junk... but fast junk nonetheless.
There's a reason you don't see 15 year old GM products on the road other than their trucks.
Even the high end junk is still junk. The vette usually escapes it because of their impracticality and loving owners taking care of them over the babied mileage.
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Westopher is correct.
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seems like you got a dick up your ass well..get that checked
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Well.. I’d hate to be the first to say it, but Westopher is correct.
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
This quattroporte is a decent deal. The owner seems like your typical anal rententive maserati owner. Dealership serviced since new means he's dumped in roughly 2k-4k per service since 2011.
The 4.7 Ferrari built V8 is actually reliable as it's the same engine in my Granturismo and I can attest to it's reliability. No major issues with the power train. Control arms are a common wear item along with expensive fluids.
This is a pure maserati. Before all the FCA Chrysler junk permeating the lineup ... Cough cough Ghibli.
Just make sure it's not burning a ton of oil. The 2005-2006 MT sedans and 2005-2007 MT coupes use the VQ35DE Rev-up which has issues with oil consumption.
The automatics used the regular VQ35DE until the VQ35HR replaced it starting with the 2007 G35 sedan and 2007 350z, the G35 coupe never came with the VQ35HR. The main difference is the Rev-up has VVT on the both the intake and exhaust valves whereas the non Rev-up only has VVT on the intake valves.
When I worked for an Infiniti dealer I saw some cars with the Rev-up engine that burnt more oil than my old worn out B16 Anyone considering one of these cars should hold out for one with the HR, it's so much better.
the price of s2000's, porsche carreras, and anything type-r are not the only ones going through the roof...: 1993 Mustang notchback foxbody - $25000 (East richmond) https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rch/cto/6089616756.html
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
Sounds pretty good for the price: 2002 Protege5, 5 speed, 250k, brand new timing belt with receipts. $1,600. Needs minor body work? As long as it's not hiding a ton of rust it might not be too bad, or just leave it and drive it.
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Anyone considering one of these cars should hold out for one with the HR, it's so much better.
