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Title: Do I need help?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 February 2017, 12:08:40
I'm strangely drawn to the Cadillac CTS-V.

A nice economical and eco-friendly 6.2 litre supercharged V8. ::) putting out 640 BHP and 630 lb ft of twist.

I like the way that it looks so different to anything European.

Only seems to be available in LHD though.

Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Ever Ready on 05 February 2017, 12:13:15
Get it bought lad you know you want to :y

LHD will be handy when you pop down to Cannes for a little winter sun and some local talent ;D
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 February 2017, 12:19:55
Get it bought lad you know you want to :y

LHD will be handy when you pop down to Cannes for a little winter sun and some local talent ;D

Can't seem to find a price.

STMO once owned a Chevy. ::) I imagine the 'Caddy' would feel much the same on the road. :)
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Ever Ready on 05 February 2017, 12:43:15
Camaro Z28 if I recall incorrectly correctly :y
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Mister Rog on 05 February 2017, 12:43:36

Bit of a nancy hairdressers car to me   ::)

Starts at around £75K. Go on get a couple . . . . just as runabouts

http://www.cadillac.co.uk/v-series/cts-v-series.html

 ;)


And . . . . yes, you do need help

Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Ever Ready on 05 February 2017, 12:47:29
Seems a bargain, what's 75k to a gent of your means :)


Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: STEMO on 05 February 2017, 13:12:25
You'd look a right tit in that. Behave yourself.
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 February 2017, 13:30:59
You'd look a right tit in that. Behave yourself.

You're right.

I'll buy something dull. What would you suggest?

You seem to have a preference for dreary cars that most people wouldn't be seen dead in. :) ;)
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 February 2017, 14:02:18
I rather like it. And 650bhp should be enough for it to move you along at an acceptable lick.

Sterring wheel on the wrong side is a bit of an issue though. All that power and no way to overtake anything without risking life and limb  :-\
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 February 2017, 14:07:55
Camaro would be my suggestion...

Convertible if you're feeling poncy. Coupé if you're not.

https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/camaro/

And for the price of the Cadillac, you could have one of each 8)
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 February 2017, 14:33:22
I rather like it. And 650bhp should be enough for it to move you along at an acceptable lick.

Sterring wheel on the wrong side is a bit of an issue though. All that power and no way to overtake anything without risking life and limb :-\


Certainly a major consideration. :-\ :-\

Personally, I think cars built in the 'British colonies' ::) should have the steering wheel on the correct side.
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 February 2017, 14:35:22
Camaro would be my suggestion...

Convertible if you're feeling poncy. Coupé if you're not.

https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/camaro/

And for the price of the Cadillac, you could have one of each 8)

Al, They may still not be up with the best that Europe can offer, but 'Yank cars' have certainly improved over the years. :y
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 February 2017, 14:36:52
Makes the current VXR8 look expensive too...
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Pmacca2000 on 05 February 2017, 22:00:54
Can the chassis handle the power and can it corner?
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 February 2017, 02:26:20
Can the chassis handle the power and can it corner?
Seeing as the running gear is VXR8, yes to both... ::)
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 February 2017, 09:47:43
it does look good though. :y

At least to my eyes it does.
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Mr Gav on 06 February 2017, 10:06:29
it does look good though. :y

At least to my eyes it does.

Not to mine it doesn`t  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 February 2017, 10:13:19
it does look good though. :y

At least to my eyes it does.

Not to mine it doesn`t  ::) ;D

I must have strange taste , Mr Gav.........because I also think your Datsun is a good looking car. :D ;) ;D
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Mr Gav on 06 February 2017, 13:27:56
it does look good though. :y

At least to my eyes it does.

Not to mine it doesn`t  ::) ;D

I must have strange taste , Mr Gav.........because I also think your Datsun is a good looking car. :D ;) ;D

You can really go off some people  :P ;D
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 February 2017, 13:29:35
Eclectic is the word you're looking for ;D
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: STEMO on 06 February 2017, 14:29:00
Eclectic is the word you're looking for ;D
Gav's datsun is electric? Well, I never....
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 February 2017, 14:31:36
Eclectic is the word you're looking for ;D
Gav's datsun is electric? Well, I never....
I know... I mean, who'd've thunk it :D
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: tunnie on 06 February 2017, 14:32:47
I walked pasted this a few hours ago, looks in great shape

http://ddclassics.com/car-listing/chevrolet-camaro-ss-convertible-lhd/ (http://ddclassics.com/car-listing/chevrolet-camaro-ss-convertible-lhd/)
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 February 2017, 14:36:02
Makes a new Mustang look overpriced and under powered 8)
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 February 2017, 17:19:33
I like the red and black interior. :y
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Rods2 on 06 February 2017, 18:05:33
If you are going to chuck £75k loose change at your late life crisis, go full fat and get a Vette Z06 at £92k. :P 8)

https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/corvette-z06/configurator/ (https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/corvette-z06/configurator/)

Go on, you know you want to.
Title: Re: Do I need help?
Post by: Mr Gav on 06 February 2017, 21:58:55
If you are going to chuck £75k loose change at your late life crisis, go full fat and get a Vette Z06 at £92k. :P 8)

https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/corvette-z06/configurator/ (https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/corvette-z06/configurator/)

Go on, you know you want to.

IIRC The Z06 held the Nurburgring lap record for a while despite the pushrod V8 engine, if it was RHD then it would be a serious contender for ownership over here.
Eclectic is the word you're looking for ;D
Gav's datsun is electric? Well, I never....
I know... I mean, who'd've thunk it :D

I`d rather have a frickin diesel  :D