Guy has also said in the past that he prefers to buy used to avoid the typical new car value drop after it rolls off the lot.

 

thats why i cornered him about the GTO a few days ago.

 

CTS is a good example as a counter to Mercedes Benz and BMW, but for one omission: The CTS is a full sized car, significantly bigger (and heavier) than a Malibu.

But I'll give you that one anyway...... though between the Mercedes C-class ($31,600), BMW's 3-series ($32,700), the G37 sedan ($33,200), and Lexus' IS ($31,155), the opening MSRP of the CTS ($35,975) is a bit on the pricey side next to the other names you can get for less.

Like I said back then, the subject was new cars, not used.

 

I'd add Audi A4 to that list (Although it is a turbo 4). My stepson has a 2007 S model and I'd consider a 2009 hands down over the BMW.

 

wtf?

malibu/cts

Front legroom 1,073 mm 1,077 mm

Rear legroom 955 mm 913 mm

Front headroom 1,001 mm 986 mm
Rear headroom 945 mm 944 mm

Front hiproom 1,323 mm 1,400 mm

Rear hiproom 1,311 mm 1,375 mm

Front shoulder room 1,369 mm 1,441 mm

Rear shoulder room 1,364 mm 1,390 mm



they look close to me.....


even the trunk is bigger on the malibu...


Luggage volume 428 L 385 L

 

The CTS is on the large and heavy side compared to the IS/G/C/3. The base G8 would be another alternative. It is yet a little larger than the CTS, but no heavier, at least as tested by various publications.

 

The G8 doesn't meet his manual transmission requirement for the 6 cylinder, though. Only the G8 GXP is currently available with a manual.

I wish they offered the G8 V6 with a manual myself!

 

It's also not available as a coupe, now or in the near term like CTS, but otherwise yes the G8 could have been added as a consideration.... why not, heck, we're spending Guy's money here....