2009 Cadillac CTS-V

Pros: Blazingly fast, incredible handling, excellent media interface and sound. It is the first vehicle I have ever had that exceeded my expectations, and I had an M5 before. No comparison, USA muscle wins this one!

Cons: needs backup camera, limited rear visibility. I would say poor mileage, but you don't buy this for its efficiency, so its a nonissue. Very solid interior, not the plasticky Caddy stuff you have seen in the past.

Summary: I love driving an American product that is quality and not just tolerating it and justifying it to others. No one who drives this will be disappointed, save an F1 racer. It will beat most sports cars out of the box, including those 3x the cost. It is a true luxury bargain when you consider the competition. I also think it may retain it's value for a long time as it may be the last V model we see for a while given GMC's current 10k. It's a whole new beast over the first generation V, so don't let any preconceived notions cloud your experience. You simply cannot be disappointed with this vehicle in my opinion, and I am very opinionated and a stickler for quality and detail on anything I pay over 50k for! Seriously, I haven't found a corner cut yet. Even the grill seems sturdier than other comparable sedans. I drove the 300hp CTS and it is not even worth comparing. It's a Metro compared to this beast. If you are leaning to Bavaria or Italy or anywhere else because American muscle hasn't lived up to expectations in the past, then you need to come home and try this one before you decide. You will save yourself a lot of cash and be very happy with it, I guarantee that.