Camaro 2SS vs. Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mrjenkins44 · 07-15-2014, 08:27 PM

Even though this match up doesn't make sense, let me explain.

I am interested in buying one of the two vehicles. But just as a daily driver. I know the SS will smoke the CTS coupe off the line. But here is my question.

I am looking for a daily driver. And I am looking for the most comfort. Best sound system, handling. See where this is going? And I've narrowed that down to these 2 cars.

I've test driven both. The Camaro wins in only one area, power. The CTS wins at everything else. But I've always wanted a Camaro...

Is there an unbiased person in here that may shed some light on something I'm not seeing? I'm a bachelor, no kids, nothing.

Venom_SS · 07-21-2014, 06:56 PM

get a used cts-v

ytown87 · 07-21-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom_SS

get a used cts-v

+1

You can find them used for a little more than a new 2SS

songsj · 07-21-2014, 08:47 PM

Apples and oranges, sport vs luxury sport.

alaskacamaro · 07-21-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by songsj

Apples and oranges, sport vs luxury sport.

Agreed

I rented a CTS this past spring in vegas. Ride was very very nice and interior quality was leaps ahead of an SS. Very tight fitting for four normal size adults particularly in the back.

matt55 · 07-21-2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom_SS

get a used cts-v

AMEN

Venom_SS · 07-22-2014, 04:32 AM

To explain more: I had a fully loaded built turbo ss (great car but stocck BA sounds suck). Bought a c6 grand sport while the camaro was always in the shop and sc it with other upgrades, (great sports car but not good for the back, stock sound sucks). Just bought a ctsv coupe last month, not as fast as the vette(yet) but great comfort and the stock sound system is awesome. Stock form i would take ctsv> vette> camaro. Go drive a used ctsv and ls3 vette before you make your decision, both used can be had for near a new camaro price.

shaffe · 07-22-2014, 08:13 AM

Picking something for a DD, I would have to go with the Caddy, i would want all those techy gadgets and creature comforts in my DD.

thxultra · 07-22-2014, 08:47 AM

Depends on what you want to do with it. Stereo system can be fixed with After Market stuff. I just bought the base stock system and put all after market stuff in My Camaro and it sounds great. As said above these cars are apples and Oranges. The Caddy will have a better ride while the Camaro will have more power. Best way to know is to drive them both and see which one you like better. Used CTS-v would be sweet. Those are crazy quick!!!

Venom_SS · 07-22-2014, 08:11 PM

Im comparing the SS to the ctsv here, the camaro has a softer nicer ride then the caddy. Fit and finish in the caddy is a lot nicer. fit and finish in vette is about the same as the camaro. I also replaced the stock BA system in the camaro for 6.5 mb quartz and 2 12" infinity subs, great sounds.

BLTZKRG · 07-22-2014, 10:04 PM

I just went through this also between the 3 vehicles....really wanted the cts-v but couldnt find 1....nor could i find a c6 m6 ls3....ended up with the heavy vette....will enjoy it til warranty is up and prob get a z06 or cts v in 3-4yrs.

kirelong · 07-22-2014, 11:23 PM

I'm not a fan of the Cadillac - they just seem like they belong with older folks. Take the SS and stay young!

Beef Cake · 07-24-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kirelong

I'm not a fan of the Cadillac - they just seem like they belong with older folks. Take the SS and stay young!

Ha! Cadillacs are really really nice man. Have you seen the dash of a 2013 cts-v? Makes the zl1 look like a grandmas car. here is a 1200hp twin turbo cts-v. I wish I wish my grandma drove a cts-v.

Bad70supreme · 07-25-2014, 12:03 AM

I never understand threads like this. Don't you know what YOU want, asking a question like this gets you nowhere, keep thinking about what you want in a car.

07-15-2014, 08:27 PM	#1
mrjenkins44 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 2	Camaro 2SS vs. Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium Even though this match up doesn't make sense, let me explain. I am interested in buying one of the two vehicles. But just as a daily driver. I know the SS will smoke the CTS coupe off the line. But here is my question. I am looking for a daily driver. And I am looking for the most comfort. Best sound system, handling. See where this is going? And I've narrowed that down to these 2 cars. I've test driven both. The Camaro wins in only one area, power. The CTS wins at everything else. But I've always wanted a Camaro... Is there an unbiased person in here that may shed some light on something I'm not seeing? I'm a bachelor, no kids, nothing. Last edited by mrjenkins44; 07-15-2014 at 08:41 PM.

07-22-2014, 10:04 PM	#11
BLTZKRG Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: dover pa Posts: 248	I just went through this also between the 3 vehicles....really wanted the cts-v but couldnt find 1....nor could i find a c6 m6 ls3....ended up with the heavy vette....will enjoy it til warranty is up and prob get a z06 or cts v in 3-4yrs. __________________ 2014 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS M6 CAGS Skip-Shift Eliminator 1LE Strut Tower Brace GMPP Track Pack Axleback Halltech CAI Fuse Pull Mod

07-25-2014, 12:03 AM	#14
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	I never understand threads like this. Don't you know what YOU want, asking a question like this gets you nowhere, keep thinking about what you want in a car. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

07-21-2014, 06:56 PM	#2
Venom_SS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 302	get a used cts-v

07-21-2014, 08:47 PM	#4
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 804	Apples and oranges, sport vs luxury sport.

07-22-2014, 04:32 AM	#7
Venom_SS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 302	To explain more: I had a fully loaded built turbo ss (great car but stocck BA sounds suck). Bought a c6 grand sport while the camaro was always in the shop and sc it with other upgrades, (great sports car but not good for the back, stock sound sucks). Just bought a ctsv coupe last month, not as fast as the vette(yet) but great comfort and the stock sound system is awesome. Stock form i would take ctsv> vette> camaro. Go drive a used ctsv and ls3 vette before you make your decision, both used can be had for near a new camaro price.

07-22-2014, 08:13 AM	#8
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,024	Picking something for a DD, I would have to go with the Caddy, i would want all those techy gadgets and creature comforts in my DD.

07-22-2014, 08:47 AM	#9
thxultra Drives: Mean ass V6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 128	Depends on what you want to do with it. Stereo system can be fixed with After Market stuff. I just bought the base stock system and put all after market stuff in My Camaro and it sounds great. As said above these cars are apples and Oranges. The Caddy will have a better ride while the Camaro will have more power. Best way to know is to drive them both and see which one you like better. Used CTS-v would be sweet. Those are crazy quick!!!

07-22-2014, 08:11 PM	#10
Venom_SS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 302	Im comparing the SS to the ctsv here, the camaro has a softer nicer ride then the caddy. Fit and finish in the caddy is a lot nicer. fit and finish in vette is about the same as the camaro. I also replaced the stock BA system in the camaro for 6.5 mb quartz and 2 12" infinity subs, great sounds.

07-22-2014, 11:23 PM	#12
kirelong Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 10	I'm not a fan of the Cadillac - they just seem like they belong with older folks. Take the SS and stay young!