Bruce Nunnally Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I must like to shop, because I certainly take a long time in some cases to settle on my next purchase! Today’s question, is a newer car inherently more fun than an older model? One of the Corvette Designers, when asked which Corvette was the best one, replied, “One should always buy the newest model [...] View the full Blog Post Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 In choosing between a 2010 CTS Premium and a 2008 STS "V" Regarding the STS-V You can buy updated map disks. You can get GMPP. And best of all... It is a "V". That trumps the "NEWER" issue...at least for me it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I keep 'catching' on the much worse MPG and expensive tires on the STS-V, but we'll see. At the same price the V is around $1.5K more expensive per year to operate. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I keep 'catching' on the much worse MPG and expensive tires on the STS-V, but we'll see. At the same price the V is around $1.5K more expensive per year to operate. I can see where that could be an issue for some. I don't worry too much about mileage...UP TO A POINT... But that "IS" one thing that is making me lean "AWAY" from a new CTS "V". The mileage and it being so much smaller than my DTS. I really would like the performance of a 2009 or newer "V"... but... I really like the room of the DTS... I just put a set of tires on the DTS. About $1,100 bucks out the door. But they have a 60,000 mile treadwear warranty, so they should be the last ones I buy for this car, before getting another one. No more often than tires are needed... I don't use that as much of a factor. Of course, if you have the max performance tires, I have read that they don't last very long. "THEN" tires "WOULD" become a factor to consider. At this point... I am leaning towards a 2011 or just maybe, a 2010, Platinum DTS. Maybe in Crystal Red Tintcoat with the Light Linen interior. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyboltz Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I love the 80's and early 90's cadillac models because they have been the best for me. I have drove them from coast to coast and have drove other brands the same distance and the cadillacs will not make me ache and have leg cramps after sitting for a long time in it. I also love the feeling of riding on a puffy cloud. Not to change anything, but I do own a Pontiac Fiero to get the feeling of the road and to have some fun. So, my vote for the older models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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