I'm not really interested in selling it, but it was interesting to have someone inquire! It got me thinking what I could get in its place, should I decide to sell. I'm honestly not sure what is out there that would fill that particular slot any better than what I already have!
A 2nd generation CTS-V would probably be the closest, though they're not really dropping in price. I got my car when it was 6 years old and had just under 100k miles. 2nd gen CTS-Vs of comparable age and mileage today are still selling for significantly more (especially if they're manual, with may or may not be a requirement for me when the time comes.)
Aside from the CTS-V, comparable options (in terms of luxury, power, handling, and aggressive looks) would be the M5, E63 AMG, S6, Jaguar XF (supercharged), and 300 SRT-8. The IS-F is a little small, but I'll put that on the list as well, just to have a Japanese presence. I'm looking at 2011 models specifically (just to keep it at the 6 year mark) Less that 400hp would be a no-go. Less than 8 cylinders would be a no-go (just a silly preference... I know V6 engines are capable of putting out well over 400hp without issue.)
The German and British cars scare me in regards to reliability and cost of maintenance and repair. The Chrysler scares me because 1) it's a Chrysler (not a fan of the brand, despite loving the 300), and 2) previous owners probably felt much the same, especially if I'm not the 2nd owner (residual value drops, people pay less attention to maintenance.) The Lexus is small, and apparently not at all refined (a bit like my car now!)
As far as power, handling, looks, and luxury go, I honestly don't see anything as being as good a value as a CTS-V in that particular segment (mid-size luxury performance vehicles making 400hp+). Not when dealing with a used car, that is. My car is old, and it is starting to show its age. I still think it's more special than subsequent generations, but it's lacking a good deal. I don't know when I'll actually be ready to get rid of it... but I honestly can't think of anything that would be a better replacement for it (without sacrificing anything that it currently offers.)
This is mostly just me thinking out loud (or, rather, with my fingertips...) but I welcome any feedback. Today is not the day to sell my car, but that day may come... and I have absolutely NO idea what could possibly replace it!
A 2nd generation CTS-V would probably be the closest, though they're not really dropping in price. I got my car when it was 6 years old and had just under 100k miles. 2nd gen CTS-Vs of comparable age and mileage today are still selling for significantly more (especially if they're manual, with may or may not be a requirement for me when the time comes.)
Aside from the CTS-V, comparable options (in terms of luxury, power, handling, and aggressive looks) would be the M5, E63 AMG, S6, Jaguar XF (supercharged), and 300 SRT-8. The IS-F is a little small, but I'll put that on the list as well, just to have a Japanese presence. I'm looking at 2011 models specifically (just to keep it at the 6 year mark) Less that 400hp would be a no-go. Less than 8 cylinders would be a no-go (just a silly preference... I know V6 engines are capable of putting out well over 400hp without issue.)
The German and British cars scare me in regards to reliability and cost of maintenance and repair. The Chrysler scares me because 1) it's a Chrysler (not a fan of the brand, despite loving the 300), and 2) previous owners probably felt much the same, especially if I'm not the 2nd owner (residual value drops, people pay less attention to maintenance.) The Lexus is small, and apparently not at all refined (a bit like my car now!)
As far as power, handling, looks, and luxury go, I honestly don't see anything as being as good a value as a CTS-V in that particular segment (mid-size luxury performance vehicles making 400hp+). Not when dealing with a used car, that is. My car is old, and it is starting to show its age. I still think it's more special than subsequent generations, but it's lacking a good deal. I don't know when I'll actually be ready to get rid of it... but I honestly can't think of anything that would be a better replacement for it (without sacrificing anything that it currently offers.)
This is mostly just me thinking out loud (or, rather, with my fingertips...) but I welcome any feedback. Today is not the day to sell my car, but that day may come... and I have absolutely NO idea what could possibly replace it!
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