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10-11-2008, 10:57 PM
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Location: Pretoria (Tshwane), RSA
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Jeremy Clarkson Loves the CTS-V
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10-12-2008, 07:19 AM
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hehe. Proof that Jeremy is a real car guy. If it's a good car, he likes it. The CTS is a damned good car. . 0-60 in 3.9 is unreal for a 4 door. I'd get one myself if I could afford it. A shame GM doesn't take a lesson from this and spiff up the thinking behind all the other models.
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10-12-2008, 07:34 AM
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right you just need to read the article to see that it squarely is a good write up and comparo to other vehicles.
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10-14-2008, 05:53 AM
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God, that guy is long-winded. Took him over half an article to get to the actual review.
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10-14-2008, 06:01 AM
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10-14-2008, 06:15 AM
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Yes, I know. One of the reasons I can't stand him.
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10-14-2008, 06:59 AM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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I'm not a big GM fan, but this car does seem epic (to use a Clarkson-ism).
When I saw this image, though, I was seriously disappointed.  If they're going to give it a wire grill, then give it a REAL wire grill! Why would you want to recreate the look of wire in chromed plastic? It's a Cadillac for fuck's sake! I'm sure the Bentley's (from the article) grill is the real deal.
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10-14-2008, 07:40 AM
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This is Bentley's grille.  It might not be plastic, but it sure is solid just like on the Cadillac.
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10-14-2008, 07:47 AM
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car manfacs like plastic front ends because they have more bounce than metal and glass. that's why the light covers are no longer glass, and I assume the grills as well.
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10-17-2008, 09:12 AM
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Bleh. The last thing I would want in a luxury car is the farting sound of the engine. I like my cars running silent, only making a barely audible hiss when accelerating and silent idle as if the engine isn't even turned on.
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10-17-2008, 10:11 AM
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. I think the judgment on the CTS-V is a bit better and it's probably a great car.
