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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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im considering buying a new car and am having a tough time deciding. Im between getting a g8 gt or a cadillac cts-v both are similiarly priced. 2006 caddy and 08-09 g8 gt. thoughts?
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Damn! Tough decision , I say rock the caddy..... a red one!!
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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caddy= more money for "basically" the same car. there isnt that much diffence in the performance is there?

i dont care really for either car as far as looks go, but id get the G8.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Get the caddy man they are sweet but G8's are nice and they don't build them anymore so you won't see as many IDK it's up to you let us know what you get and post pics !!
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Cadillac. as much as i see the g8 on the road it still doesnt look as sharp as a cts-v
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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G8 needs a tune from the factory, and I'm sure you know the rear end problems with the V's. Pick your poison.
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ive done the manual thing for 8 yrs now and wouldnt mind having a auto but i really like the ctsv looks. got married 4 months ago and am having a daughter in november so i need to get a better family car. i will prob keep the camaro
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i vote for a g8 gt cause i own one lol!
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Really depends on what you want but I like them both.
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I like the Cadi, but the G8 is a real beast to.
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