Saying Goodbye Soon

[2ndCamaro79]

Well its been a wild year, but before the new year I'll be saying goodbye to my SS. For several reasons I need to get in a four door/performance car. I wanted to see what you guys think I should do??



1. Lease a Premium ATS with MRC for 400ish a month? ($49,000)

2. Buy a used 2012 CTS-V sedan with 12,000 miles for $50,000


Or

1. Lease the new M3 sedan (Summer Release) for $$$$$$ a month?

2. Lease a 3 series similar to the ATS for similar monthly payments?


Also if anyone has any of these cars, please let me know the pros/cons, glad you did or wished you had not stories.


Thanks,

I really appreciate and respect any and all feedback. I am driving myself nuts trying to decide and don't want to screw this up.

[GoldCartridgeGamer]

Chevy SS or CTS-V

[LSXaddict]

CTS-V Hands down

[King T]

#3 Wait until the Detroit Auto Show in Jan. to see the ATS-V. There are rumors of it possibly having 500hp

A new report suggests that the upcoming ATS-V performance sedan will not, as previous rumors had suggested, use an upgraded version of the CTS V-Sport's twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V6.

Instead, the ATS-V will rely on a smaller twin-turbo 3.2-liter V6, according to an Automobile Magazine report that does not cite sources.

If that proves to be the case, enthusiasts need not fret that a downsized motor will equate to disappointing power. Apparently, the 3.2-liter, which is a close relative of the 3.6-liter, has been selected because it provides a sturdier base for achieving the level of output that GM's engineers are after - namely, a minimum of 500 horsepower.

That kind of firepower would give the ATS-V a decided edge compared with one of its key rivals, the 430-horsepower BMW M3.

Little else is known about the ATS-V, but spy photos suggest that the sedan will set itself apart from its humbler kin with a more aggressive front fascia complete with larger air intakes and a deeper chin spoiler. A model-specific headlight treatment with LED accents, unique wheels and quad exhaust-outlets are also expected.

[okyankee]

I think the new 3 series is just the 2 door version while the four door version is now the 4 series. its complicated. haha

[2ndCamaro79]

!. Love everything about the Chevy SS, sans the exterior.
2. ATS-V sounds tempting, but could take awhile for it to hit showroom floors.
3. Yes BMW is confusing, the new M3 is the four door sedan and the M4 is the two door coupe.
4. Drove the CTS-V…. WoooW hard not to love it, but its 73K new and its running on its 6th or 7th year.

[Dizzy82]

If you plan on modding, don't lease.

[AG1LE]

Chevy SS

[SlingShot]

I've got a SS on order in Red Hot 2 to add to my stable ... Should be here in the states sometime within the next month.

[matt55]

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[MEDISIN]

I went from a bolt-on SS to CTS-V last year - no regrets. But I would look at the SS sedan if I were you. Great performance and electronics/infotainment are much better than CTS-V. ATS is nice but backseat doesn't offer a ton of room if that's important to you.

[kevinw]

Chevy SS. its a 4 door camaro, in a way. lol

[KMPrenger]

Chevy SS, with the right appearance mods could be a sweet sweet right, but stock, they look a bit bland to me. Just not a big fan of the look.

But the performance, and interior is there.

[2ndCamaro79]

As with a lot of people I talk to, not a lot of love for the ATS. I never see them on the road and they just dont seem to sell. I have also noticed dealers near me really dont care for the new CTS and they to sit on the lot. If only the new SS was more agressive, I would be sold. I think in the morning I will pull the trigger on the CTS-V. Like the other poster said, I too wish it had a more modern infotainment center. That being said, I believe the V cars are the future Gran Nationals.