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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:41 pm So a Desert Spec CT5 Blackwing is actually..............:notbad: for what it is? Blaze Orange paint, bronze ramz, blue brakes, better seats in gray, the parking package............and I'm done? Checking in at $91,750. All the shit that makes this a $110-120K car I have no interest in................automatic transmission, ridiclous $5500 Carbon package my wife will run into a parking stop, $9000 Carbon Ceramic brakes.......and sunroof, lol. Sunroof is a stand alone option on this Cadillac for $1450. This is likely going to happen. Total spouse approval on this nasty bitch. Corvette? Hate it. Four door Cadillac with 670 hp and donkey dick shifter? APPROVED.
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Man, this is a truly epic development and car. A future classic and it really checks every box.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:41 pm So a Desert Spec CT5 Blackwing is actually..............:notbad: for what it is? Blaze Orange paint, bronze ramz, blue brakes, better seats in gray, the parking package............and I'm done? Checking in at $91,750. All the shit that makes this a $110-120K car I have no interest in................automatic transmission, ridiclous $5500 Carbon package my wife will run into a parking stop, $9000 Carbon Ceramic brakes.......and sunroof, lol. Sunroof is a stand alone option on this Cadillac for $1450. This is likely going to happen. Total spouse approval on this nasty bitch. Corvette? Hate it. Four door Cadillac with 670 hp and donkey dick shifter? APPROVED.
:ohdang: :mindblown: :fuckyeah:
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Also Blaze Orange? :amazing: :jelly:
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:59 pm Also Blaze Orange? :amazing: :jelly:
I would be ordering this car so yeah. The only other contender is the electric blue and the woman says orange.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:33 pm
Detroit wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:59 pm Also Blaze Orange? :amazing: :jelly:
I would be ordering this car so yeah. The only other contender is the electric blue and the woman says orange.
When it's available, Whorange is the only option. Full stop.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:52 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:33 pm

I would be ordering this car so yeah. The only other contender is the electric blue and the woman says orange.
When it's available, Whorange is the only option. Full stop.
The only item of marital debate will be the sunroof delete. I may not be able to pull that off.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:55 pm
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When it's available, Whorange is the only option. Full stop.
The only item of marital debate will be the sunroof delete. I may not be able to pull that off.
Despite never using one when having one, mine wants one too. :rolleyes:

I just hate them for headroom. It's how I got away with it in the Cucktrek. T4R has plenty of headroom with a sunroof, and I'll honestly probably enjoy it so :aintcare:
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D Griff wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:48 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:41 pm So a Desert Spec CT5 Blackwing is actually..............:notbad: for what it is? Blaze Orange paint, bronze ramz, blue brakes, better seats in gray, the parking package............and I'm done? Checking in at $91,750. All the shit that makes this a $110-120K car I have no interest in................automatic transmission, ridiclous $5500 Carbon package my wife will run into a parking stop, $9000 Carbon Ceramic brakes.......and sunroof, lol. Sunroof is a stand alone option on this Cadillac for $1450. This is likely going to happen. Total spouse approval on this nasty bitch. Corvette? Hate it. Four door Cadillac with 670 hp and donkey dick shifter? APPROVED.
:fuckyeah:

Man, this is a truly epic development and car. A future classic and it really checks every box.
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:fuckyeah: :popcorn:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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:wap: Where are these mangos?
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wap wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:12 pm :nice:
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He’s in socal somewhere. In4gasprice reviews :lolgasm:
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:41 pm So a Desert Spec CT5 Blackwing is actually..............:notbad: for what it is? Blaze Orange paint, bronze ramz, blue brakes, better seats in gray, the parking package............and I'm done? Checking in at $91,750. All the shit that makes this a $110-120K car I have no interest in................automatic transmission, ridiclous $5500 Carbon package my wife will run into a parking stop, $9000 Carbon Ceramic brakes.......and sunroof, lol. Sunroof is a stand alone option on this Cadillac for $1450. This is likely going to happen. Total spouse approval on this nasty bitch. Corvette? Hate it. Four door Cadillac with 670 hp and donkey dick shifter? APPROVED.
I don’t know if I’d get that over say a m3 with the same :manuel: Tranny . But given the recent ZOMG :manuel: caddy’s < world this may be a better option.
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wap wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:12 pm :nice:
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Lancaster CA.

Car is SLOW, BUT OTHERWISE NICE
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:41 pm
wap wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:12 pm :nice:
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Lancaster CA.

Car is SLOW, BUT OTHERWISE NICE
What's the ride quality on those pizza cutters?
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:41 pm

Lancaster CA.

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What's the ride quality on those pizza cutters?
Firm, but more composed that the :poorvette:
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:41 pm So a Desert Spec CT5 Blackwing is actually..............:notbad: for what it is? Blaze Orange paint, bronze ramz, blue brakes, better seats in gray, the parking package............and I'm done? Checking in at $91,750. All the shit that makes this a $110-120K car I have no interest in................automatic transmission, ridiclous $5500 Carbon package my wife will run into a parking stop, $9000 Carbon Ceramic brakes.......and sunroof, lol. Sunroof is a stand alone option on this Cadillac for $1450. This is likely going to happen. Total spouse approval on this nasty bitch. Corvette? Hate it. Four door Cadillac with 670 hp and donkey dick shifter? APPROVED.
Two thumbs up.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:41 pm
wap wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:12 pm :nice:
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Lancaster CA.

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ah the base boxster, in4review
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max225 wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:37 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:41 pm So a Desert Spec CT5 Blackwing is actually..............:notbad: for what it is? Blaze Orange paint, bronze ramz, blue brakes, better seats in gray, the parking package............and I'm done? Checking in at $91,750. All the shit that makes this a $110-120K car I have no interest in................automatic transmission, ridiclous $5500 Carbon package my wife will run into a parking stop, $9000 Carbon Ceramic brakes.......and sunroof, lol. Sunroof is a stand alone option on this Cadillac for $1450. This is likely going to happen. Total spouse approval on this nasty bitch. Corvette? Hate it. Four door Cadillac with 670 hp and donkey dick shifter? APPROVED.
I don’t know if I’d get that over say a m3 with the same :manuel: Tranny . But given the recent ZOMG :manuel: caddy’s < world this may be a better option.
:iono: I am one of the few that actually doesn't mind the look of the new M3, but I would go Caddy. It does look better (at least in the front, IMO), it has hundreds more ponies, V8 noises, probably better long term reliability, better resale value, more Cars & Coffee cred, etc.

Both are good, but man, the Caddy is fucking epic and will be worth MSRP for 15 years and then go up from there.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:41 pm
wap wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:12 pm :nice:
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Lancaster CA.

Car is SLOW, BUT OTHERWISE NICE
Is this PDGay equipped? It's a 981 gen NA six base? Surprised they are that slow, isn't is like sub 3K pounds and 300 hp?
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D Griff wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:34 pm
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I don’t know if I’d get that over say a m3 with the same :manuel: Tranny . But given the recent ZOMG :manuel: caddy’s < world this may be a better option.
:iono: I am one of the few that actually doesn't mind the look of the new M3, but I would go Caddy. It does look better (at least in the front, IMO), it has hundreds more ponies, V8 noises, probably better long term reliability, better resale value, more Cars & Coffee cred, etc.

Both are good, but man, the Caddy is fucking epic and will be worth MSRP for 15 years and then go up from there.
Honestly, the kidneys on the g80 have grown on me, especially if the car is black. But still, the regular 4 series still leaves a lot to be desired. But, do not get me started on the electric crossover
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:36 pm
D Griff wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:34 pm

:iono: I am one of the few that actually doesn't mind the look of the new M3, but I would go Caddy. It does look better (at least in the front, IMO), it has hundreds more ponies, V8 noises, probably better long term reliability, better resale value, more Cars & Coffee cred, etc.

Both are good, but man, the Caddy is fucking epic and will be worth MSRP for 15 years and then go up from there.
Honestly, the kidneys on the g80 have grown on me, especially if the car is black. But still, the regular 4 series still leaves a lot to be desired. But, do not get me started on the electric crossover
Yep, in darker colors in general it's OK. They look pretty cool in the BRGish color. I don't really want one though, they seem almost too capable at this point.
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D Griff wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:34 pm
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I don’t know if I’d get that over say a m3 with the same :manuel: Tranny . But given the recent ZOMG :manuel: caddy’s < world this may be a better option.
:iono: I am one of the few that actually doesn't mind the look of the new M3, but I would go Caddy. It does look better (at least in the front, IMO), it has hundreds more ponies, V8 noises, probably better long term reliability, better resale value, more Cars & Coffee cred, etc.

Both are good, but man, the Caddy is fucking epic and will be worth MSRP for 15 years and then go up from there.
It's also a little apples to oranges. Technically.... CT-4 is the M3 competitor and CT-5 is the M5 competitor. I just think these cars are getting quite LARGE. The last m3 was a good size... the current one is even bigger. I am :notsure: how big the CT-5 is... But I am assuming its BIGGER than the 3 series.

CT-5 will be the last of the breed, but I think so will be the M3. BMW already stated the new M3 will likely be electric, and cadillac already :doomed: all their dealers to force them into EV.

Both will be in similar positions in the future IMO.

I don't think anyone is :wrong: for getting either one. I can see getting the Caddy since there was already a lot of time spent in Brown Rocket.
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max225 wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:44 pm
D Griff wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:34 pm

:iono: I am one of the few that actually doesn't mind the look of the new M3, but I would go Caddy. It does look better (at least in the front, IMO), it has hundreds more ponies, V8 noises, probably better long term reliability, better resale value, more Cars & Coffee cred, etc.

Both are good, but man, the Caddy is fucking epic and will be worth MSRP for 15 years and then go up from there.
It's also a little apples to oranges. Technically.... CT-4 is the M3 competitor and CT-5 is the M5 competitor. I just think these cars are getting quite LARGE. The last m3 was a good size... the current one is even bigger. I am :notsure: how big the CT-5 is... But I am assuming its BIGGER than the 3 series.

CT-5 will be the last of the breed, but I think so will be the M3. BMW already stated the new M3 will likely be electric, and cadillac already :doomed: all their dealers to force them into EV.

Both will be in similar positions in the future IMO.

I don't think anyone is :wrong: for getting either one. I can see getting the Caddy since there was already a lot of time spent in Brown Rocket.
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I wouldn't kick either out of bed. I imagine the CT-5 is a bit big for my tastes, but I don't think Eric plans to take it to the track or anything like that, so I doubt the size will be a determent. Given the E-class love, I imagine it will be well loved. It's like the combination of his Corvette and E Class but newer, seems like a win.
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