Bye-Bye G8...HELLO Caprice!!

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Originally Posted by SteveP

I think I can answer this because I'm kinda in this class right now. My wife and I decided we want a full size car, rear wheel drive, with a V8 and four doors. So what are our options?

Caddy CTS ( only the CTS V with an 8cyl / too expensive )
Dodge Charger/300
Ford Crown vic (not an option / hate it)
BMW 5 series (too expensive)
Pontiac G8 GT

I am not an enthusiast and this car will be for my wife. After driving our 2.0L mazda PR5 for the last 6 years we want some more engine. The fuel economy for V6 engines is literally 1mpg better then their v8 counterparts for most brands with highway mileage occasionally better due to cylinder management systems.

I'm with ya though. We may be the minority as everyone is looking for the most fuel efficient cars out there. My wife's commute is 10 miles a day, literally nothing. The primary function of this car will be the family ride. So why not have some fun?

Get a used 2008 or newer Caddy STS V-8 or even V-6. These cars are tight as hell.

Before I bought my 2008 STS, I test drove an Impala SS, Pontiac GT, G6, G8 (V-6 tho) and the Caddy was just night and day difference in build quality and ride. It is most refined car I've ever driven and the hands down the best powertrain combo (and I've driven a shitload of BMWs and Benz').