Looking for big V8 with low price tag and low miles

[LiquidClen 10+ year member]

I recently had a Magnum SRT-8 more or less stolen from under my nose during the purchasing process by a relative of mine //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/mad.gif.c18f003ab0ef8a0d9c27ca78d77a6392.gif it was a 2007 with 5,700 miles for $24.500 out the door. A STEAL of a price, which makes me even more upset (I saw, felt, drove the car - immaculate condition).

Now I am faced with the dilemma of purchasing another car. Currently I am considering Charger SRT8, Magnum SRT8, Pontiac GTO (although I would rather have a 4 door), and Caddy CTS-V. I am not limiting myself to only these, but can't think of any others that fit the criteria (don't like the G8 that much).

So now I would like your help in picking a new car. Requirements are:

*Leather interior

*0-60 less than 5.5 (preferably

*IDEALLY under $26,000. I know for the V it will probably be a minimum of $30,000

*IDEALLY under 10,000 miles. Not sure if I want anything over 15k

*Any color, as long as it's black

*Prefer N/A

What can you guys come up with? Appreciate the help

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[yne721 10+ year member]

no help here. just wondering, how is 5.3 really that much different than 5.5 in 0-60. i mean i know it's a whole 2/10 of a second faster, but you wouldn't even feel that no?

 

[SlowCamaro 10+ year member]

Cts V

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

what kind relative would do that? ill say the G8 is really nice. drive one and you will see haha.

 

[probmxstyle 10+ year member]

What about this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-Cadillac-STS-V-Base-low-mileage_W0QQitemZ270351398376QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item270351398376&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

 

[billabongcr 5,000+ posts]

no idea what my silverado does for times but even with 35s my 5.3 will throw you back in your seat when i punch the gas

that may have something to do with the upgrades tho //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

buy a truck.

 

[tdblanchard13 10+ year member]

hard to beat a cts-v. you can get that in a 6-speed which i do not believe is available for the others. not to mention you pretty much have a corvette c6 engine right in front of you.

 

[Andrizzle 10+ year member]

CTSV hands down.

 

[LiquidClen 10+ year member]

no help here. just wondering, how is 5.3 really that much different than 5.5 in 0-60. i mean i know it's a whole 2/10 of a second faster, but you wouldn't even feel that no?

Well I wanted 5.1 or less, but some websites state the Charger as 5.3 and since I have driven one I am using it as my point of reference

what kind relative would do that? ill say the G8 is really nice. drive one and you will see haha.

It was somewhat unintentional due to a misunderstanding. And I have driven one. But in the OP, I said I didn't want a G8

 

[LiquidClen 10+ year member]

What about this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-Cadillac-STS-V-Base-low-mileage_W0QQitemZ270351398376QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item270351398376&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

hate the STS

 

[LiquidClen 10+ year member]

no idea what my silverado does for times but even with 35s my 5.3 will throw you back in your seat when i punch the gas
that may have something to do with the upgrades tho //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

buy a truck.

Have a truck, don't want another.

hard to beat a cts-v. you can get that in a 6-speed which i do not believe is available for the others. not to mention you pretty much have a corvette c6 engine right in front of you.

CTSV hands down.

I agree, they are cool. However I have heard numerous issues regarding build quality, rattles, etc. Plus they are hard to find with low miles for low price

*EDIT* Can anyone comment on build quality/reliability?

 

[tdblanchard13 10+ year member]

i know this doesnt exactly fit the criteria exactly (and i dont know if your a ford hater) but the Lincoln LS v8 is a decent looking car with a v8. definitely wont pull like a cts-v though.

 

[probmxstyle 10+ year member]

Maybe?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=259196369&dealer_id=45503798&car_year=2006&rdm=1238644509809&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&engine=8+Cylinder&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=14&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=n&first_record=26&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&body_style=COUPE&body_style=HATCH&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=15000&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=21122&advanced=y&end_year=2010&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=Four+Door&max_price=30000&cardist=18&standard=false

 

[LiquidClen 10+ year member]

i know this doesnt exactly fit the criteria exactly (and i dont know if your a ford hater) but the Lincoln LS v8 is a decent looking car with a v8. definitely wont pull like a cts-v though.

Ford hasn't built anything noteworthy in a while, with the exception of the Ford GT. The LS looks nice on the outside, but is unimpressive under the hood and in the interior

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

whats your zip code so i can search cars.com