SilveRT8
Enthusiast
Finally got THE call today, she's in !
Jumped in the Caddy and rushed to the Dealer, my heart stopped a little when I first saw her, sitting pretty, much better live than in the pics I've seen.
Checked her out for a while and was impressed by the quality feeling of the Sepia interior and all the nice flowing curves of the body. Then the Manager handed me the keys and said "She's yours, take her for a ride". First impression was the seats felt comfy for my 6' and 225 lbs, better than anticipated except the headliner is way too low and you have to bend over to see the traffic light. Pushed the Start button and was pleased by the exhaust sound a mellow purr just loud enough to bring a smile of approval by everybody on site. By comparaison my 08 (when stock) was way too quiet and rough sounding that I could not wait to get headers on. She sounds like a Gen 4 with the smoothing of the Mopar PCM and loudness of a catback.Took her for a spin and ** what a feeling ! I did only about 10 miles and loved everything about it. Every control seems so easy compared to the Gen IV, clutch is light with a long travel, shifter smooth and solid. Steering grip is nice and the car tracks straight, not hunting left and right by the concrete grooves, very easy to drive with one finger in traffic ( I always had a full hand on the steering in my 08). On the way back I was driving at about 50 in second when a yellow SS Camaro showed up by my side, so I floored it to about 85 and shifted to third before letting go, power is explosive right up there, but I have to say that my Gen 4 seemed more brutal by comparaison, probably by the lack of sophistication and more raucus going on, still it felt real good. Corsa tires were surprisingly quiet even with both windows down. Street setting in the suspension felt good and comfortable, race setting was not too harsh either, felt like my 08 with KW2 shocks set on firm, no worse.
Thats just my first impression of a very limited drive, but enough for me to take the 7 year warranty as I know she'll be mine for a long time !
Dealer will do the prep and I'll take delivery tomorrow after lunch. The wait is finally over, and I'm in love !
Jumped in the Caddy and rushed to the Dealer, my heart stopped a little when I first saw her, sitting pretty, much better live than in the pics I've seen.
Checked her out for a while and was impressed by the quality feeling of the Sepia interior and all the nice flowing curves of the body. Then the Manager handed me the keys and said "She's yours, take her for a ride". First impression was the seats felt comfy for my 6' and 225 lbs, better than anticipated except the headliner is way too low and you have to bend over to see the traffic light. Pushed the Start button and was pleased by the exhaust sound a mellow purr just loud enough to bring a smile of approval by everybody on site. By comparaison my 08 (when stock) was way too quiet and rough sounding that I could not wait to get headers on. She sounds like a Gen 4 with the smoothing of the Mopar PCM and loudness of a catback.Took her for a spin and ** what a feeling ! I did only about 10 miles and loved everything about it. Every control seems so easy compared to the Gen IV, clutch is light with a long travel, shifter smooth and solid. Steering grip is nice and the car tracks straight, not hunting left and right by the concrete grooves, very easy to drive with one finger in traffic ( I always had a full hand on the steering in my 08). On the way back I was driving at about 50 in second when a yellow SS Camaro showed up by my side, so I floored it to about 85 and shifted to third before letting go, power is explosive right up there, but I have to say that my Gen 4 seemed more brutal by comparaison, probably by the lack of sophistication and more raucus going on, still it felt real good. Corsa tires were surprisingly quiet even with both windows down. Street setting in the suspension felt good and comfortable, race setting was not too harsh either, felt like my 08 with KW2 shocks set on firm, no worse.
Thats just my first impression of a very limited drive, but enough for me to take the 7 year warranty as I know she'll be mine for a long time !
Dealer will do the prep and I'll take delivery tomorrow after lunch. The wait is finally over, and I'm in love !
Saw Ralph's car in Mosport and it's gorgeous in white. When is the next event you'll attend with VCA Québec?
