CT5-V Might be selling my BW - any interest on here?

[jbawden]

This is weird, I was just thinking about your car (and 668LT4's) yesterday. I was literally going to message you guys that if you ever considered selling, let me know. The options and color are peak 5BW awesomeness. '25 refresh is not a positive update to me. Count me as seriously interested.

 

[jbawden]

Well, there was too much coincidence in this thread and my desire for a this quite special car for me to pass up; I bought Nick's BW! It was a bit of a coaster ride on Nick's deal for the R8 and we both got wobbly on the whole deal, but regrouped and made it happen.

Now I'm in a mini goat rodeo to try to get it to Napa, haha. I'll be posting my '23 for sale soon.

 

[5VBW Nick]

I'm sure I'll still hang around here, like I do on every other car forum (like it or not ).

He didn't read the fine print, but if I am ever in his part of California, I get to take the car out and rip around in it anytime I want.

 

[5VBW Nick]

Unfortunately I have to spend time on the R8 forums again, and those guys are not nearly as cool to deal with.
(couple quick dealer pics)

 

[Finally-a-V]

@jbawden and @5VBW Nick ......congrats to both!! I'm a bit jealous of that BDT and the tan interior. Fantastic color combo.

 

[BlackwingSwanny23]

Congrats guys! Two amazing cars for sure. Its refreshing to see two car guys work something out in a clear & drama free way!

 

[BW56M]

@5VBW Nick

Congrats on the R8..............without a doubt, barring none, my dream car.

 

[5VBW Nick]

Couldn't pass it up, only 20k miles and all the right options. Actually has a $10k Akrapovic exhaust and hardwired radar detector already installed

 

[beamon]

The R8 looks awesome especially in that spec and with a bonus Akrapovic exhaust. I’ve had a gen 1 R8 manual v10 for a decade now…you will love it!

 

[so 650]

This is weird, I was just thinking about your car (and 668LT4's) yesterday. I was literally going to message you guys that if you ever considered selling, let me know. The options and color are peak 5BW awesomeness. '25 refresh is not a positive update to me. Count me as seriously interested.

Just want to agree that this is the bestest of the 5s. Wish I was in a position to have fought you for it. Well done.

 

[668LT4]

Man, Nick, congratulations on the R8! The guys who owns the shop that does my detailing daily drives one. Killer machine.

@jbawden, welcome to club BDT!! Mine has just surpassed 3000 miles, and it is the most enjoyable machine I have ever owned. Don't get me wrong, I loved my 22 Rift Metallic, but for my personal tastes, BDT is just the bomb. Greatest color ever. With the tan interior accents adding some class, it really is "peak 5BW awesomeness". I get compliments on the color even more than the Blackwing itself. Can't wait to see you post it up after it arrives!

 

[5VBW Nick]

Man, Nick, congratulations on the R8! The guys who owns the shop that does my detailing daily drives one. Killer machine.

@jbawden, welcome to club BDT!! Mine has just surpassed 3000 miles, and it is the most enjoyable machine I have ever owned. Don't get me wrong, I loved my 22 Rift Metallic, but for my personal tastes, BDT is just the bomb. Greatest color ever. With the tan interior accents adding some class, it really is "peak 5BW awesomeness". I get compliments on the color even more than the Blackwing itself. Can't wait to see you post it up after it arrives!

I was worried you wouldn't want to talk to me anymore If I had the money I would keep it and have both cars for an ultimate garage, but as it is I have trouble getting a few thousand miles on any car that I own in a year. Our driving season here just isn't long enough and I work too much.

I am really excited that I was able to get someone on the forums to pick this up and "keep it in the family".

 

[668LT4]

I was worried you wouldn't want to talk to me anymore If I had the money I would keep it and have both cars for an ultimate garage, but as it is I have trouble getting a few thousand miles on any car that I own in a year. Our driving season here just isn't long enough and I work too much.

I am really excited that I was able to get someone on the forums to pick this up and "keep it in the family".

Heck no, I only wish we could have got the cars together! Maybe now I will do so by driving West instead of East.

I have been crazy with work the past few days and am just getting caught up. Happy for both you and JB!

 

[5VBW Nick]

Heck no, I only wish we could have got the cars together! Maybe now I will do so by driving West instead of East.

I have been crazy with work the past few days and am just getting caught up. Happy for both you and JB!

Napa would be a great trip in the BW!

 

[5VBW Nick]

Was actually a bit sad to see it leave this week..

But yesterday when this arrived, I was happy again:

Only got to do a very, very short drive in the rain before having to leave the country for a week (delivery came later than planned), but this thing is absolutely mental. Already has a $10k titanium Akrapovic exhaust, sounds mean and looks the part too. Can't wait to get back to drive it!

My car will be arriving to @jbawden in another day or two! Hoping it arrives as perfect as it was when it left.

 

[bloominguez]

HOLY COW Nick... I did not expect this post! The other thing is hopefully amazing to let go of this ultra rare Blackwing. GLWS my Friend. Anyone considering dumping the same on a 2025 is getting so much more value here.

PS, my favorite photo is the last one

If you look at the rating on that photo it says "10/10".

 

[jbawden]

She's been rehomed to Napa! The driver backing up on to that ramp suspended by chains from the upper deck was almost too much for me to watch.

Having (2) 5BW in my garage has me elevated to new heights of contentment I never thought imaginable. It's going to be hard to let go of the OG 5, but such is life.

I hope the hazing to enter the BDT club isn't too harsh.

Shout out to the vets that have made this amazing existence possible!

 

[quikag]

Beautiful R8 and that V10 singing through the Akropovic exhaust must give you goose bumps.

Bummer you had to sell the 5BW, but life is full of experiences!

 

[quikag]

She's been rehomed to Napa! The driver backing up on to that ramp suspended by chains from the upper deck was almost too much for me to watch.

Having (2) 5BW in my garage has me elevated to new heights of contentment I never thought imaginable. It's going to be hard to let go of the OG 5, but such is life.

I hope the hazing to enter the BDT club isn't too harsh.

Shout out to the vets that have made this amazing existence possible!

I've heard the BDT club initiation involves BBC or something along those lines. Good luck!

Yes, thanks to those vets who gave their all so we can play with toys and talk about them on the internet!

 

[668LT4]

She's been rehomed to Napa! The driver backing up on to that ramp suspended by chains from the upper deck was almost too much for me to watch.

Having (2) 5BW in my garage has me elevated to new heights of contentment I never thought imaginable. It's going to be hard to let go of the OG 5, but such is life.

I hope the hazing to enter the BDT club isn't too harsh.

Shout out to the vets that have made this amazing existence possible!

Congrats, jbawden!! Look at that paint sizzling as it comes off the truck!