Originally Posted by FSETH

I know that sounds awfully arrogant, but it is true. The CTS-V is no M3/M5. Lets be honest about it. Great car though, but not as complete or refined of an automibile as an M car. Even you as a die hard GM guy have to admit that. You may not have liked my wording and I can understand that.

Also, it doesnt really matter why GM doesn't make cars like BMW's, or if it is by choice. The point is that they don't and that is precisely my point, they don't. Once again great step for American sedan, but there is a big difference in German sports cars/luxury cars/sports sedans compared to American cars. German bread and butter are sport sedans and luxury sedans. American bread and butter are cars for the masses and trucks/SUV's. Sure they make some products that step outside that box, like the Corvette and such, but generally speaking. Once again, just my opinion. As far as value goes, how much is a new CTS-V? It has to be over $45-55k? What is the MSRP on an M3 sedan $54K? Well worth it in my book. Especially when you consider resale value.

I am not even going to try to argue about the Vette's value, though. It is one of the best performing cars at any price, for sure.