what car to buy

goingganzo
goingganzo Posts: 2,793
edited June 2007 in The Clubhouse
my father needs a new car and is thinking of eather of a cadalack cts-v or a saturn sky redline
with one would you chose and why
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2007
    Anything that's not a Saturn.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited May 2007
    CTS-V. My understanding is it shares the same engine as the Corvette, and it's gotten great reviews.

    I also don't particularly like saturns, with the exception of their Sky model, which is sex on wheels in my book.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited May 2007
    Between the two, CTS-V. The Sky is a nice little roadster, but the CTS-V is a lot nicer car...
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  • Greg Peters
    Greg Peters Posts: 605
    edited May 2007
    From an "older" guy's perspective, the Caddy is much easier to get in/out of. As much as I like the looks of the Sky, I tried both on for size at the local car show...getting into the Sky is easier than getting out :D .

    Don't let Dad see this post if you hope to borrow the keys, though.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited May 2007
    I think the poll was a good idea and the results are exactly as they should be.
    Buy the Cadillac! But, first, learn how to spell it.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2007
    It depends, is he looking for a weekend car or something to use every day?
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited May 2007
    the thing he dusent like about the sky rl is
    the wait he can proabley get one by the spring
    you can fit golf clubs in the trunk
    no nav
    the things not likes about the cts v are
    the price but he wil pay it if he wants the car
    the gass millage
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited May 2007
    Lexus
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited May 2007
    Dodge Magnum or Charger. The other two are for old people trying to relive their youth. :D
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,150
    edited May 2007
    Screw that. Tell him to get a used Yugo. It will last him for days.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2007
    Old people drive Cadillacs, so it only makes sense.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2007
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Screw that. Tell him to get a used Yugo. It will last him for days.

    LOL funny you mentiont this.. this last weekend.. my friend took me for a ride in his Yugo!! :eek: :D;) it was a blast... they are stripped down lawnmowers for the most part. but fun to be a passanger in. :D
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Old people drive Cadillacs, so it only makes sense.

    I'd take a CTS-V anyday of the week, and I'm only 28. That is one, sweet, kickass ride.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited May 2007
    The Cadillac. But then again I don't know too much about cars and I'm basing this on looks...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited May 2007
    The Cadillac, hands down!

    Based on class, comfort, luxury, convenience, ease of entry/exit, performance, looks, brand reliability, and anything else you can think of!
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited May 2007
    he has to buy a gm but i do love my lexus
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited May 2007
    goingganzo wrote: »
    he has to buy a gm but i do love my lexus

    Camaro
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited May 2007
    Caddy unless he lives where the climate and environment is to die for then get the Sky.
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  • TheReaper
    TheReaper Posts: 636
    edited May 2007
    jmwest1970 wrote: »
    Dodge Magnum or Charger. The other two are for old people trying to relive their youth. :D
    :) The first two are also, which is also why I recently bought a WRX

    I voted for the Sky.
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  • Pablo
    Pablo Posts: 723
    edited June 2007
    the caddy is a lot nicer, but I would try to convince him to put some more choices on the list.

    lexus SC & nissan 350-z are nice choices, and gets rave reviews. (I'm just not a fan of american cars. My 94 acura runs like a top even after my wife beat the crap out of it, my 03 durrango already need a new radio and fan speed control. the stupided things break on it).
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited June 2007
    No comparison. The Sky is just a cheapened front engine Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220. Had they left the sky mid-engine like their European counterparts I might be more tempted by it.

    Also the Caddy has a much nicer interior. Much less hard cheap plastic.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited June 2007
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Screw that. Tell him to get a used Yugo. It will last him for days.

    Best advise I ever heard in regards to buying a Yugo......Opt for the rear window defroster so your hands won't freeze while you're pushing it.
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