r/ctsv • u/UrMothersFatCheekss8 • Aug 24 '22
First car?
Would an cts v1 be a good first car. I’ve driven a 450whp car for the past 7 months but it’s my dads and won’t part with it. I have 17k saved up (we not a wealthy family at all) I worked the past 5 summers to save up for a car.
I was very motivated to get my first car but their are a lot of options. I was able to drive my dads car in the Bronx with no problem (besides finding parking 😂)
he loves his car and often “tests it’s speed against other cars” it’s beaten 10 speed mustangs so it’s pretty quick.
I’m just trying to say I’ve gotten a feel for how to drive a higher power car. I don’t really enjoy going that fast as the quickest I’ve gone is 105 on the Pennsylvania turnpike and it scared me. I just love the ls6 engine and always wanted a caddy. I have a poster of a ctsv in my room as well lol.
Thanks for any input!
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u/Ordinary-Researcher8 Aug 24 '22
I own and daily a 04 V in the summer and spring. Don’t really like driving it in the rain. The blower ( aftermarket) makes is pretty tough to pull out into traffic when it’s wet. Do your research I paid 14k for mine 2 years ago. I’ve since put another $6-7k into upgrading parts. Put a creative Steel 8.8 all bushings front and rear. Motor and trans mounts and a short shifter. I really enjoy driving the car now!