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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
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Cadillac CTS Base MSRP: $32,745 Available Engines: 3.6 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 263 HP and 253 ft.-lbs. of torque, 3.6 liter direct injection DOHC 24-valve V6 with 304 HP and 273 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive or All-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 17 City/26 Highway Curb Weight: 3861-4101 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Mercedes-Benz C-Class (not including C63 AMG) Base MSRP: $31,600 Available Engines: 3.0 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 228 HP and 221 ft.-lbs. of torque, 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 268 HP and 258 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual (3.0 Sport only) or 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shfting mode Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive or All-wheel drive (3.0 only) EPA Fuel Economy: 18 City/26 Highway (3.0 6MT), 18/25 (3.0 7AT), 17/25 (3.0 7AT AWD & 3.5), Curb Weight: 3527-3615 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Pontiac G8 Base MSRP: $26,910 Available Engines: 3.6 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 256 HP and 248 ft.-lbs. of torque, 6.0 liter OHV 16-valve V8 with cylinder deactivation technology and 361 HP and 385 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 5-speed automatic with manual shifting mode (V6 only) or 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode (V8 only). (6-speed manual transmission available after launch according to GM Media Services.) Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive (w/ limited-slip on V8) EPA Fuel Economy: 17 City/25 Highway (V6), 15/24 (V8) Curb Weight: 3885-3995 lbs. ![]() Photo is of concept, not production model: ![]() ![]() Saab 9-3 Sedan Base MSRP: $28,080 Available Engines: 2.0 liter turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 210 HP and 221 ft.-lbs. of torque, 2.8 liter turbocharged DOHC 24-valve V6 with 255 HP and 258 ft.-lbs. of torque (280/295 on AWD). Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode (2.0T only) or 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode (V6 only) Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive or all-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 19 City/29 Highway (2.0T 6MT), 19/26 (2.0T 5AT), 16/26 (V6 FWD 6AT), 15/24 (V6 FWD 6MT) (AWD mileage N/A) Curb Weight: 3210-3570 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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![]() Posting God ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 ![]() |
Mercedes for me. It looks like absolute sex with the AMG package, has a solid interior, and drives well enough to give the 3-series chills.
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![]() IT SLIDES! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V ![]() |
Nothing here appeals to me as the C-Class does. CTS would be my second choice, though.
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![]() Race Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,587 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Canada Member No.: 4,080 Car: 2009 Subaru Legacy ![]() |
I took the C-class, however I do love me's a Saab.
The C-Class is just such a step forward for MB, and has all sorts of cool little things...like tail lights with vents in them that reduce rear end lift without increasing drag... |
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![]() ^_^ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,233 Joined: 3-May 05 From: Canada Member No.: 1,656 ![]() |
I'm torn between the Merc (with a sport AMG package ofcourse) and the G8 (the Vauxhall here). I'll take the Merc though
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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
The C-Class is the only one I hate. I like the rest. I chose the 9-3, mostly on promise of the XWD model.
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![]() ^_^ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,233 Joined: 3-May 05 From: Canada Member No.: 1,656 ![]() |
I'd like to add that I was very very impressed with the CTS interior. Sat in it during the auto show, and is probably one of the best I have seen in American cars. In comparison to that, the C class feels underwhelming.
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![]() **Snuggles** ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 14,251 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 166 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI ![]() |
i am guessing there is another proper sports sedan category coming up..
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Living the dream ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 8,859 Joined: 27-August 03 Member No.: 28 ![]() |
The fuel economy for the G8 is rated at 17/25 for the V6 and 15/24 for the V8 motor.
Edit: Also, where did you get that price for the Saab? Their website says it starts at $28,825 for the 2.0T. |
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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
The fuel economy for the G8 is rated at 17/25 for the V6 and 15/24 for the V8 motor. Edit: Also, where did you get that price for the Saab? Their website says it starts at $28,825 for the 2.0T. Thanks for the fuel economy. The price on the Saab was a mistake (I copy and pasted the family sedans post to start with and forgot to get a price for the Saab). |
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![]() gin & tonic ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 436 Joined: 21-January 07 From: Charleston, SC Member No.: 3,638 Car: 2002 Jaguar X-Type ![]() |
really tough call between the merc and the cts. i've seen a lot of them on the streets here and found that the mercs rear end looks really ungainly. at the same time, i find the caddy's grill looks way too big in person
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![]() ... ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,841 Joined: 1-July 04 From: PA Member No.: 872 Car: MKV GTI ![]() |
G8! It looks bad ass
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