370z,RS5 Good Stablemates?

spearfish25

RS5 vs whatever discussion aside, let's get one thing straight. The 370Z is an unnecessary purchase if you're buying any of those big boys. My guess is that you'd be selling the Z in very short order due to lack of use and interest in it.

As for the RS5, M3, CTS-V decision...

Buy the M3 if you have greasy, spikey hair and wear mirrored sunglasses often. It performs great, can be a track day weekend car if you want and balances the power, performance, amenities well. You're still a douche for driving it though, no matter who you are.

Buy the RS5 if you like the more rare, mature version of the M3. Yes it's nose heavy and uses electronics to compensate. However, unless you're a hardcore track enthusiast, you'll never notice nor care. It's the exotic of the bunch.

Buy the CTS-V is you're looking for an incredible deal but don't need 'flash'. The numbers speak for themselves in that car and you can easily forego the Recaro seat option. You'll always be looked at as driving a CTS instead of a CTS-V by everyone except the true enthusiasts who know better and understand what you bought.

Having thought all this over before, I'd get a CTS-V sedan (though the coupe does exist). It'll smoke just about anyone, would be great fun on the track, and you can still put a child's seat in the back.

PS, the Z has plenty of room in the back hatch to get groceries.

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