G8 GT vs CTS-V vs 335i...
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I loved my E92 335. Great tq band - left it stock and sold it within a year.
Haven't driven a 535 yet. My 08 GTI (just left my driveway this past weekend) had the DSG tranny in it. what an amazing transmission.
Search around on the web for the DSG(VW/Audi) vs M DCT (BMW)
Pros and cons to both - but hands down handling and quality of build goes to BMW.
I also had a chance to tour their facility and the BMW Welt last December in Munich -
Haven't driven a 535 yet. My 08 GTI (just left my driveway this past weekend) had the DSG tranny in it. what an amazing transmission.
Search around on the web for the DSG(VW/Audi) vs M DCT (BMW)
Pros and cons to both - but hands down handling and quality of build goes to BMW.
I also had a chance to tour their facility and the BMW Welt last December in Munich -
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The throttle pos sensor and fuel pump would have been under warr. Remember, 07 and up come with 100k powertrain warr. Wheel bearings are even covered on that warr. Anyway, I don't blame you for not wanting to get rid of a truck. For what it's worth, I was at Milan April 4th opening day and the G8's were not running that good compared to Trailblazer SS's. There wasn't a G8 there that did not have the engine apart that could beat my TBSS.
Regardless, you must be good at driving your truck down the 1/4 to get those times.
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Haven't really read through the whole thread, but my brother has a 335 Coupe with nothing but a JB3 piggy back and some catless downpipes. His best time is a 12.62@111mph on pump gas. Not bad considering how great a daily driver that car is. Only downside to a 335 is the damn fuel pumps....he has already been through 2.
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I'm with you on the styling, but that may be because there are 100000000000000000000000 3 series BMWs driving around here and I'm sick of seeing them.
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you can pick up a 05 ctsv for around 20k, g8 and 335 is around 40k.
Id rather take the v and put a few bucks in bolt ons .
but G8 is a damm nice car and new, if you got the extra money.
The 335 is overrated like any BMW, I've read they have alot of issues and recalls, nothing but problems from what ive heard.
Id rather take the v and put a few bucks in bolt ons .
but G8 is a damm nice car and new, if you got the extra money.
The 335 is overrated like any BMW, I've read they have alot of issues and recalls, nothing but problems from what ive heard.
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you can pick up a 05 ctsv for around 20k, g8 and 335 is around 40k.
Id rather take the v and put a few bucks in bolt ons .
but G8 is a damm nice car and new, if you got the extra money.
The 335 is overrated like any BMW, I've read they have alot of issues and recalls, nothing but problems from what ive heard.
Id rather take the v and put a few bucks in bolt ons .
but G8 is a damm nice car and new, if you got the extra money.
The 335 is overrated like any BMW, I've read they have alot of issues and recalls, nothing but problems from what ive heard.
FWIW I got my 2009.5 G8 GT loaded for just under 30K and 0% for 5 years or 1.9% for 6 years.
if I could have afforded a 45k to 50k I would have gone Audi S4. A gal at work just got a new 335i (50k) and she loves it and had to have awd. All three are noce cars IMO. I can afford the G8 GT is all.
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I would go new versus used.
FWIW I got my 2009.5 G8 GT loaded for just under 30K and 0% for 5 years or 1.9% for 6 years.
if I could have afforded a 45k to 50k I would have gone Audi S4. A gal at work just got a new 335i (50k) and she loves it and had to have awd. All three are noce cars IMO. I can afford the G8 GT is all.
FWIW I got my 2009.5 G8 GT loaded for just under 30K and 0% for 5 years or 1.9% for 6 years.
if I could have afforded a 45k to 50k I would have gone Audi S4. A gal at work just got a new 335i (50k) and she loves it and had to have awd. All three are noce cars IMO. I can afford the G8 GT is all.
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All and all if your wanting a drag car the G8 or the 335 would be better.. The rear for the V is an issue that I have never had to worry about since I have come to understand that this car was made for the twisties hence it being a beast from a roll(trap speeds ranging between 108 - 110 stock with baby jesus kissing our car to get the 110 )and we have a few companies that are coming up with a cheaper sollution for the diff problem(hendrix) that would finaly allow us to dip into the 12's stock with a good driver... BOttom line is that if your gonna Drag it the V isnt for you but if you plan on auto crossing it then the V is a heavy contender...
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I would go new versus used.
FWIW I got my 2009.5 G8 GT loaded for just under 30K and 0% for 5 years or 1.9% for 6 years.
if I could have afforded a 45k to 50k I would have gone Audi S4. A gal at work just got a new 335i (50k) and she loves it and had to have awd. All three are noce cars IMO. I can afford the G8 GT is all.
FWIW I got my 2009.5 G8 GT loaded for just under 30K and 0% for 5 years or 1.9% for 6 years.
if I could have afforded a 45k to 50k I would have gone Audi S4. A gal at work just got a new 335i (50k) and she loves it and had to have awd. All three are noce cars IMO. I can afford the G8 GT is all.
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I guess nobody remembers the 2005 comparison between the CTS-V, 300 SRT8 and the GTO. Last time I checked the V smoked all three of the them. With that being said the GTO smokes the G8. DO the math "V" all the way. In regards to your 335I consideration. I just waxed one today on the way home from work. From Red to Green to the 335I driver throwing me the thumbs up for Baking his euro *** by 4 car lengths!!!Its all about the business in the front and the 400 + 400 party in the back!! 05 "V" Stock!!!!
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I guess nobody remembers the 2005 comparison between the CTS-V, 300 SRT8 and the GTO. Last time I checked the V smoked all three of the them. With that being said the GTO smokes the G8. DO the math "V" all the way. In regards to your 335I consideration. I just waxed one today on the way home from work. From Red to Green to the 335I driver throwing me the thumbs up for Baking his euro *** by 4 car lengths!!!Its all about the business in the front and the 400 + 400 party in the back!! 05 "V" Stock!!!!
Holy reviving of a dead thread Batman!!! And yes the 05 "V"s are very nice, but I like my rear to stay in one piece, thanks. And mine is 98% what the "V" was stock for $15k less.
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My V is 2010 with intake pulley and catback + tune..
i trash GS vettes and almost every permeation of the GXp G8
my SS is a Tvs2300 intake headers wire , plugs , stat full suspension and full brake upgrades.
11.45 to a 11.6 is always possible....it a tad faster than my V....but only on it fastest times
they are almost equal..... So no G8 is gonna show me nothing i'm on street tires
i could drop .3 if i sued the nittos Dr or Bf dr'
i have 2 badass cars....that i 'm gonna trade for a one econobox and one 10 second stock ca r with drag radials
G8's are awesome.......but they don't beat the GTO.....sorry my LS2 was a freak
cammed and headered... was pushing over 500 rwhp
full pedders and dba brakes ...plus a custome dms front and rear + Cv8 rims.
full time Bf drag radials..
i trash GS vettes and almost every permeation of the GXp G8
my SS is a Tvs2300 intake headers wire , plugs , stat full suspension and full brake upgrades.
11.45 to a 11.6 is always possible....it a tad faster than my V....but only on it fastest times
they are almost equal..... So no G8 is gonna show me nothing i'm on street tires
i could drop .3 if i sued the nittos Dr or Bf dr'
i have 2 badass cars....that i 'm gonna trade for a one econobox and one 10 second stock ca r with drag radials
G8's are awesome.......but they don't beat the GTO.....sorry my LS2 was a freak
cammed and headered... was pushing over 500 rwhp
full pedders and dba brakes ...plus a custome dms front and rear + Cv8 rims.
full time Bf drag radials..
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My V is 2010 with intake pulley and catback + tune..
i trash GS vettes and almost every permeation of the GXp G8
my SS is a Tvs2300 intake headers wire , plugs , stat full suspension and full brake upgrades.
11.45 to a 11.6 is always possible....it a tad faster than my V....but only on it fastest times
they are almost equal..... So no G8 is gonna show me nothing i'm on street tires
i could drop .3 if i sued the nittos Dr or Bf dr'
i have 2 badass cars....that i 'm gonna trade for a one econobox and one 10 second stock ca r with drag radials
G8's are awesome.......but they don't beat the GTO.....sorry my LS2 was a freak
cammed and headered... was pushing over 500 rwhp
full pedders and dba brakes ...plus a custome dms front and rear + Cv8 rims.
full time Bf drag radials..
i trash GS vettes and almost every permeation of the GXp G8
my SS is a Tvs2300 intake headers wire , plugs , stat full suspension and full brake upgrades.
11.45 to a 11.6 is always possible....it a tad faster than my V....but only on it fastest times
they are almost equal..... So no G8 is gonna show me nothing i'm on street tires
i could drop .3 if i sued the nittos Dr or Bf dr'
i have 2 badass cars....that i 'm gonna trade for a one econobox and one 10 second stock ca r with drag radials
G8's are awesome.......but they don't beat the GTO.....sorry my LS2 was a freak
cammed and headered... was pushing over 500 rwhp
full pedders and dba brakes ...plus a custome dms front and rear + Cv8 rims.
full time Bf drag radials..