$80K max budget, 4 doors, what else is there?

[paddy335]

Alpina D3 Biturbo wagon

[nick3753]

Although not quite in the same league, how about an SQ5 (since you mentioned the Macan)?

[shivaswrath]

Originally Posted by BitchinManWheels

You could just Dinan up your current 335ix. For less than $10k it will be a rocket ship!

^^^^^^
You only have to overcome about 100 hp :-)

[tallshortguy]

Originally Posted by EMpunker

Jaguar XF Supercharged (195 inches)
Maserati Ghibli (195 inches)
Infiniti Q50S
Dodge Charger SRT (200 inches)
Chevrolet SS (195 inches)

He said four doors.

[BoostedTerp]

Originally Posted by tallshortguy

He said four doors.

Last time I checked, both of those you highlighted had 4 doors.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by tallshortguy

He said four doors.

Last Charger SRT8 I drove had 4 doors.

You thinking of the Challenger?

[tallshortguy]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Last Charger SRT8 I drove had 4 doors.

You thinking of the Challenger?

Ha yeah I read those as challenger and camaro SS.

[See5]

ATS-V and CTS-V should be here soon. I'd imagine the CTS will go for at least $85K starting out though.

[Andrew115]

Originally Posted by See5

ATS-V

Anyone have any news on this? Just curious.

[Transfer]

Originally Posted by nick3753

Although not quite in the same league, how about an SQ5 (since you mentioned the Macan)?

I have an SQ5 and while fast and enjoyable to drive, it's an elephant at 4400 lbs and has more body roll than I would like. The Macan Turbo is definitely the better bet if you want sportscar feel out of a CUV, but as stated pricing goes over $80k.

A B9 RS4 in the states is what I'm crossing my fingers for. I prefer AWD here in Seattle and would love to see that as an option.

An intriguing car is the Chevy SS with manual tranny and magnetic ride suspension for 2015. It's a pretty amazing sleeper at a very affordable price.

[See5]

Originally Posted by Andrew115

Anyone have any news on this? Just curious.

It's all speculation right now but I'd imagine it'll get the TT V6 from the CTS Vsport in a more aggressive state plus the usual huge Brembos, electric LSD, mag suspension, PTM that other GM performance models get. Should be on par with the M3 in terms of performance if the CTS Vsport is anything to go by.

That pic is from today so I'd imagine it won't be long before both models are out.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by See5

ATS-V and CTS-V should be here soon. I'd imagine the CTS will go for at least $85K starting out though.

Saw that pic on Autoblog yesterday and thought, "Wow, they are still a year or more out."

Still exciting though. These cars are going to be pivotal for Cadillac. Can they follow up the last generation CTS-V which was a big hit - in no small part due to performance at its price-point - while splitting the buyers across two cars which won't have quite as a high a value proposition? Tough to call. And will the CTS-V continue with the pushrod V8, or adopt the 4.5L TT DOHC V8 from the concept car last year? ATS-V looks certain to get the TT V6.

I agree with you on the CTS-V pricing by the way. And I suspect just under $60k starting for the ATS-V, though it probably won't go much over $70k loaded which should help it against the German competition.