NEW DD - M5 or CTS-V

[AtomicZ]

Looking to get a new daily driver. I am trying to decide between the new 556HP supercharged Cadillac CTS-V and the 500HP V10 BMW M5. I have not driven either car yet. A friend has the M5 and I will have a chance in the near future to test drive it. I also know where there is a CTS-V for sale that I should be able to test drive. At this point I would say it is down to these two cars. Let me know your thoughts or comparisons.

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[bonehead]

What's your commute like?
Can't comment on the Caddy, but I had an M5 and it was a great car in almost every respect but the fuel consumption. Absolutely horrendous. Under NO circumstances should most/if not all SUV's get better gas mileage than a 4 door sedan

Not saying a DD should have the fuel economy of a Civic or Prius, but average 10mpg is irritating to say the least.

[1sleeper]

While I am a big fan of BMW, I am more a fan of a fun well sorted car (of any kind). For the money the Cadillac is pretty awesome, but the M5 is well, an M5. I guess the price disparity hasnt escaped you, but since you seem to like big HP and want 4 doors, why not an AMG Merc? A guy in my neighborhood has a CTS-V and aside from the questionable tint job, its a really nice car. The seats alone are worth the price of admission.

[AtomicZ]

Originally Posted by bonehead

What's your commute like?
Can't comment on the Caddy, but I had an M5 and it was a great car in almost every respect but the fuel consumption. Absolutely horrendous. Under NO circumstances should most/if not all SUV's get better gas mileage than a 4 door sedan

Not saying a DD should have the fuel economy of a Civic or Prius, but average 10mpg is irritating to say the least.

MPG is not a real concern - but 10 mpg is pretty horrendous. Is it really that bad. Is that normal driving or spirited driving?

Originally Posted by 1sleeper

While I am a big fan of BMW, I am more a fan of a fun well sorted car (of any kind). For the money the Cadillac is pretty awesome, but the M5 is well, an M5. I guess the price disparity hasnt escaped you, but since you seem to like big HP and want 4 doors, why not an AMG Merc? A guy in my neighborhood has a CTS-V and aside from the questionable tint job, its a really nice car. The seats alone are worth the price of admission.

Price is not main concern but I am not looking to get into a $125k+ car either. Family 4 door w/ HP.

[bonehead]

Originally Posted by AtomicZ

MPG is not a real concern - but 10 mpg is pretty horrendous. Is it really that bad. Is that normal driving or spirited driving?

Really depends on the heaviness of your right foot. I honestly got about 12mpg and I drove like a grandma most of the time Friends with more of a lead foot got as bad as 8-9 (and this was NOT on track). Expect 10-12 on average.
MPG was not a big concern for me either. At least not monetarily. But when you're looking for a gas station at least twice a week, it's downright annoying.

[rvhpno80]

m5 all the way, i cant respect no american car, euro all the way baby!!!!!!!!!

[AtomicZ]

Originally Posted by rvhpno80

m5 all the way, i cant respect no american car, euro all the way baby!!!!!!!!!

Now there is a good open minded opinion.

Any reason for the complete lack of respect?

[rvhpno80]

ok except for the z06, i forgot about those..... i take it back atomicz........

[AtomicZ]

Originally Posted by rvhpno80

ok except for the z06, i forgot about those..... i take it back atomicz........

No worries. IMHO - The Z is a great car.

I know some Porsche guys who would not be caught dead in my Z. They are entitled to their opinions as well.

I have driven Porsches, BMW's, Merc's and many other foreign cars. The only foreign car I have only owned previously is a Honda.
We are all young and poor at some point. I am open minded about all cars. That is why I am looking at the BMW and the caddy.

[LUISGT3]

Eric,
I had Kevin from Imola Motorsport's M5 for a couple of weeks. That car is awesome (And will eventually replace my M3 DD). I can arrange for a test drive of that one if you want. Let me know. I'm sure the caddy is cool, but the M5 is fantastic IMO.

[NickyBlack]

I just sat in a regular CTV and i must say the interior took a few steps towards the better, but still overall and not because i have one but i'd pick the M5, even if it's a tick or two slower than the CTS-V

[AtomicZ]

Originally Posted by LUISGT3

Eric,
I had Kevin from Imola Motorsport's M5 for a couple of weeks. That car is awesome (And will eventually replace my M3 DD). I can arrange for a test drive of that one if you want. Let me know. I'm sure the caddy is cool, but the M5 is fantastic IMO.

Luis - That would be great. Thanks

[amerlemans]

Originally Posted by AtomicZ

MPG is not a real concern - but 10 mpg is pretty horrendous. Is it really that bad. Is that normal driving or spirited driving?



Price is not main concern but I am not looking to get into a $125k+ car either. Family 4 door w/ HP.

The mpg (and the abysmal SMG) are the reasons I got rid of mine after just 90 days. I RARELY "got on it" and averaged 10.5 mpg.

I highly recommend you test drive one to test out the SMG tranny before even beating your brains out a second longer. You may love it....I surely didn't.

Having said that, I love the looks of it and the combined power/luxury.

I'd look at a 550 with sport pkg.

[masciosr]

Hey your in MN you should get an 94 subaru awd and drive it till the wheels fall off,they run for ever,hey dont be too proud You already drive a big dog car

[handdoc]

i just got rid of my m5, an 08, just didnt do it for me

great car and all, and a bargain now for what you get

the gas mileage does stink, the motor is wonderful if u change the exhaust

drive them both

there have been reviews and comparisons on m5board.com

most people like the m5 and dont see the caddy as refined, eps if u r looking at used m5 prices now

good luck